Dacast vs VideoNest
Dacast
dacast.comVideoNest
videonest.coSide by side
| Figure | Dacast | VideoNest |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 1 |
| Spec score · Video Hosting Platforms | 8.5 (#12) | 8.0 (#54) |
| Audience | Dacast describes uses that include enterprise and government communications, education, houses of worship, and event production. | The company describes the product as built for publishers, media companies, independent creators, and content rights holders. |
| Integrations | Dacast lists OBS Studio, Wirecast, vMix, StreamYard, and RTMP/SRT-compatible encoders as integrations. | The integrations page lists 121 integrations and says integrations are available on the Business plan and above. |
| Monetization | The Event plan includes a paywall and pre-, mid-, and post-roll advertising. | The monetization program is application-only, eligibility is reviewed individually, and enrollment does not guarantee revenue. |
| Product | Dacast provides a platform for live streaming and on-demand video hosting and monetization. | VideoNest hosts, distributes, and monetizes video from one platform. |
| Support | The pricing page lists 24/7 customer support on plans and phone support with Scale and Custom. | The features page lists dedicated infrastructure, SLAs, and priority support as enterprise hosting features. |
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
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.