--- description: Review of Castr Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Castr | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Live Streaming Software](/directory/4376/live-streaming/software) > [Castr](/software/240637/castr) # Castr Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/240637/castr Page: 1 / 19\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/240637/castr?page=2) > Castr is a professional live video streaming platform for both business and individual use. Castr allows users to simultaneously broadcast buffer-free and lag-free live streams on over 30 social platforms, websites, or apps of choice. With monetization tools like paywall and in-stream ads, users can make money while engaging with audiences in any location. Castr offers seamless streaming with Akamai and Fastly CDN, delivering 4k quality content for any time or occasion. A 24/7 dedicated tech support team is available to ensure events run smoothly. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 446 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 446 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Castr - **Founded**: 2018 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$33.50 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Italian - **Available Countries**: Canada ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Audience Analytics - Audience Engagement - Brand Overlay - Bulk Uploading - Chat/Messaging - Closed Captions - Content Library - Content Management - Customisable Branding - Event Scheduling - Live Chat - Live Streaming Production - Live Streaming Software - Mobile Screen Support - Multi-Channel Distribution - Multistreaming - On-Demand Webcasting ## Integrations (1 total) - OBS Studio ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Live Streaming Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4376/live-streaming/software) ## Related Categories - [Live Streaming Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4376/live-streaming/software) - [Video Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4337/video-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I generally still find it functional for multicasting and customer service has answered all my questions clearly. ----- ### "Church Livestream" — 5.0/5 > **Landon** | *8 November 2025* | Religious Institutions | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love the simplicity of the program for our church volunteers who run our livestream. They just have to hit “stream” on our equipment. > > **Cons**: I wish I didn’t have to change the stream key with different streams. I wish the “waiting for stream” black box was a preview rather than black until livestream starts so you know the video is connected. > > Great\! We love the three stream feature for different services, and we love sending livestream to Facebook and YouTube at the same time\! ----- ### "Castr Is Great for Simplifying the Livestream Workflow" — 3.0/5 > **Adam** | *29 March 2023* | Religious Institutions | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Castr has been incredible for simplifying our workflow. It is invaluable being able to stream to one provider and then let Castr send the stream to our different social channels and websites. > > **Cons**: The pre-recorded stream feature in Castr needs a lot of work. It often looks like it's set up correctly but when it comes time for the stream to start, the file simply doesn't play.I also don't like how when you add the chat embed, or the playlist embed it changes the overall window size. Playlist embed should still be 16x9 ratio with the playlist as a popover. Like how YouTube's playlist embed works. This alone has made it so we don't embed VOD folders from Castr. > > Castr has been great. It feels a little "cheep" or "unrefined" in some areas. I'll get error messages that I shouldn't have gotten which are fixed with a simple page refresh. But for simply streaming, it's a great bang for the buck. ----- ### "Great Service" — 5.0/5 > **Rev Sean** | *16 February 2025* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Paywall, Pay-per-view feature, Great montly Cost > > **Cons**: Commission rate is a bit high, but we can work with it. > > We're looking forward to signing up again soon. It was reassuring to know that when we restart our next season for our TV network, all our previous settings was be saved in our account. ----- ### "1 Year so far..." — 5.0/5 > **Russell** | *19 February 2025* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Great customer service and support. We really appreciate their services. > > **Cons**: the interface it a little confusing, especially with the analytics. Also, that the save latest livestream has not been working correctly. I have to ask for it manually. It will not allow me to download it. It freezes fun download. I have to ask you to put it in google Drive for me to download it. > > Very good. We have been using it for a year now and it has been working good. ----- Page: 1 / 19\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/240637/castr?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/240637/castr) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data