Castloop vs playout.video
Castloop
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playout.video
playout.videoSide by side
| Figure | Castloop | playout.video |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29/mo | $19/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 9 |
| Spec score · 24/7 Live Streaming Software | 8.2 (#4) | 8.0 (#6) |
| Spec score · Pre-Recorded Live Stream Software | 8.3 (#6) | 8.0 (#10) |
| Spec score · Live TV streaming services | 7.8 (#93) | 8.4 (#37) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Software | 7.7 (#94) | 8.4 (#32) |
| Spec score · Live streaming software | 7.6 (#97) | 8.4 (#31) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Intended users | Castloop describes itself as a platform for creators who want continuously running streams without managing streaming software or servers. | The maker presents the product for streamers including podcasters, churches, educators, agencies, businesses, and gaming creators. |
| Recovery | The auto-restart watchdog monitors streams and restarts them within seconds if it detects a drop. | The maker says automatic recovery restores streams in seconds and describes redundant servers and 24/7 infrastructure monitoring. |
| Paid from | 29 | 19 |
| Support | The home page advertises 24/7 live support, and the pricing page includes priority support on the Enterprise, 4K Pro, and other marked plans. | The contact page says requests receive a reference for follow-up, and the Business plan includes priority support. |
Plans
Castloop
- Lite$29 a month
- Basic$49 a month
- Pro$79 a month
- Business$149 a month
- Enterprise$199 a month
- 4K Plus$169 a month
- 4K Pro$269 a month
- 4K Starter$69 a month
playout.video
- FreeFree
- Creator$19 a month
- Channel$39 a month
- Business$119 a month
- FreeFree
- Creator$19 a month
- Channel$39 a month
- Business$119 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
playout.video
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