Castr vs Livepush
Castr
castr.comLivepush
livepush.ioSide by side
| Figure | Castr | Livepush |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $16.67/mo | $15/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 8 |
| Spec score · 24/7 Live Streaming Software | 8.5 (#2) | 8.7 (#1) |
| Spec score · Multistreaming Software | 8.5 (#4) | 8.7 (#2) |
| Spec score · Pre-Recorded Live Stream Software | 8.6 (#3) | 8.8 (#2) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Encoders | 8.5 (#7) | 8.7 (#5) |
| Spec score · Live Stream Scheduling Software | 8.5 (#3) | 8.6 (#2) |
| Spec score · RTMP Streaming Services | 8.5 (#4) | 8.8 (#2) |
| Spec score · Facebook Live Streaming Tools | 8.6 (#4) | 8.9 (#2) |
| Spec score · Live TV streaming services | 8.5 (#28) | 9.0 (#6) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Software | 8.5 (#24) | 8.9 (#10) |
| Spec score · Live streaming software | 8.5 (#24) | 8.9 (#10) |
| Encoder support | It supports OBS, vMix, Wirecast, TriCaster, Teradek, and LiveU over RTMP and SRT. | The platform accepts RTMP or SRT encoders, including OBS Studio, Wirecast, vMix, Zoom, and StreamYard. |
| Founded | 2018 | 2021 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Claymont, Delaware, United States |
| Starting price | Plans start at $19.99 per month, or $16.67 per month billed annually. | 15 |
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
Livepush
- FreeFree
- Pro$15 a month
- Creators$39 a month
- Business$119 a month
- Events$59 a month
- Studio$139 a month
- Network$399 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Livepush
Livepush is a web platform for sending live video to multiple destinations. It supports more than 40 destinations, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Vimeo; Custom RTMP can reach compatible services such as Zoom, Dacast, and private media servers. Streams can come from RTMP or SRT encoders, including OBS Studio, Wirecast, vMix, Zoom, and StreamYard. Other features include scheduling, recording and archiving sessions, continuous video looping, and unified chat overlays. Hosted player delivery uses Akamai CDN, with 99.9% uptime listed, and streams can be restricted by domain, IP, or location. Team accounts provide role-based access, alongside REST API access, webhooks, automation, keys, apps, and integrations. The Free plan requires no credit card and includes 20 streaming hours per month, up to 10 platforms, 200 MB of storage, and a 20-minute maximum prerecorded event. Pro costs $15 a month and provides up to three simultaneous streams, 30 platforms, 8 GB storage, and a four-hour prerecorded-event limit.