Dacast vs MediaCMS
Dacast
dacast.comMediaCMS
mediacms.ioSide by side
| Figure | Dacast | MediaCMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29/mo | $2,000/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 4 |
| Spec score · Video Hosting Platforms | 8.5 (#12) | 8.3 (#27) |
| Spec score · Video CMS Software | 8.6 (#3) | 8.5 (#4) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | Dacast lists OBS Studio, Wirecast, vMix, StreamYard, and RTMP/SRT-compatible encoders as integrations. | The project README lists LTI 1.3 support and a Moodle plugin for embedding media in learning management systems. |
| Product | Dacast provides a platform for live streaming and on-demand video hosting and monetization. | MediaCMS is an open-source video and media CMS for building media portals. |
| Support | The pricing page lists 24/7 customer support on plans and phone support with Scale and Custom. | Paid services include custom installations, extra functionality, migration, legacy-system integrations, training, and support. |
Plans
Dacast
- Starter$29 a month
- Event$99 a month
- Scale$199 a month
- Starter$468 a year
- Event$756 a year
- Scale$1,980 a year
- CustomPriced on request
MediaCMS
- MediaCMS open-source softwareFree
- Deployment & Training$2,000, paid once
- Managed Services$2,000 a month
- Custom DevelopmentPriced on request
In their own words
Dacast
Dacast is a paid platform for live streaming, on-demand video hosting, and video monetization. It runs on Android, iOS, the web, and through an API. Plans provide live streaming, RTMP and HLS channels, live transcoding, and an embeddable HTML5 player that supports customization and mobile devices. The Event plan adds a paywall and pre-, mid-, and post-roll advertising. Dacast lists integrations for OBS Studio, Wirecast, vMix, StreamYard, and RTMP/SRT-compatible encoders. RESTful JSON API access on Scale and Custom covers live channels, VOD, playlists, uploads, embed codes, and analytics. iOS and Android SDKs support player embedding in mobile apps, while PHP and Node.js SDKs support server integrations. Security controls include HTTPS delivery, AES encryption, tokenized security, password protection, and domain, geographic, and IP restrictions. Pricing starts at $29/mo with a 14-day trial; there is no free plan.