Castr vs Google Cloud Live Stream API
Castr
castr.com
Google Cloud Live Stream API
cloud.google.comSide by side
| Figure | Castr | Google Cloud Live Stream API |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $16.67/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 10 | 1 |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Encoders | 8.5 (#7) | 7.2 (#43) |
| Spec score · RTMP Streaming Services | 8.5 (#4) | 7.3 (#20) |
| Spec score · Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) Software | 8.3 (#5) | 6.9 (#20) |
| Integrations | Integrations include 30+ platforms, custom RTMP and SRT, APIs, webhooks, Dropbox import, and payment gateways on Events. | The API integrates with Cloud Storage, Cloud Audit Logs, and Google Cloud infrastructure. |
| Human support | 24/7 human support is included with every plan; higher tiers add priority or dedicated support. | Google Cloud customers, including free-trial customers, get Basic Support with documentation, community forums, billing assistance, and Active Assist. |
Plans
Castr
- Starter$19.99 a month
- Standard$49.99 a month
- Premium$199.99 a month
- Ultra$349.99 a month
- Events$749.99 a month
- Starter annual$199.99 a year
- Standard annual$499.99 a year
- Premium annual$1,999.99 a year
- Ultra annual$3,499.99 a year
- Events annual$7,499.99 a year
Google Cloud Live Stream API
- On-demand usagePrice not published
In their own words
Google Cloud Live Stream API
Google Cloud Live Stream API has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.