# Ant Media Server vs Castr

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Castr

| Attribute | Ant Media Server | Castr |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 47.6 (74% (medium)) | 72.8 (59% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A media server platform supporting multiple streaming protocols (WebRTC, HLS, RTMP, SRT, etc.) that can be deployed on cloud marketplaces, on-premises, or in air-gapped networks with auto-scaling capabilities and adaptive bitrate streaming. It is indexed under Live Streaming.","source":"https://antmedia.io/pricing/","question":"What is Ant Media Server?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Ant Media Server offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $0.24 per hour. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://antmedia.io/pricing/","question":"Is Ant Media Server free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Ant Media Server supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://antmedia.io/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Ant Media Server support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Ant Media Server can be deployed cloud / SaaS, on-premise, air-gapped and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://antmedia.io/pricing/","question":"Can Ant Media Server be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 15 integrations for Ant Media Server, including Scribe, Scotty, Moderator, Mobiotics OTT, Visionar, DRM Plugin, Circle and CamOS, plus 7 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://antmedia.io/pricing/","question":"What does Ant Media Server integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Ant Media Server. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Ant Media Server not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://antmedia.io/privacy-policy/","question":"What security certifications does Ant Media Server have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Ant Media Server is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://antmedia.io/pricing/","question":"Where is Ant Media Server available?","confidence":0.5}]` | `[{"answer":"Consolidates live video streaming, hosting, multistreaming to multiple destinations, recording, and monetization into a single platform with 24/7 human support included. It is indexed under Live Streaming.","source":"https://castr.com/pricing/","question":"What is Castr?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Castr offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $19.99 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://castr.com/pricing/","question":"Is Castr free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Castr supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://castr.com/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Castr support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Castr, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://castr.com/pricing/","question":"Can Castr be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for Castr, including Wirecast, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitch. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://castr.com/pricing/","question":"What does Castr integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Castr. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Castr not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://castr.com/pricing/","question":"What security certifications does Castr have?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Ant Media Server is an open-source streaming platform that delivers real-time video at approximately 300ms latency using WebRTC, RTMP, HLS, SRT, and additional protocols. It supports deployment on your own infrastructure, in the cloud, or hybrid configurations. | Castr provides live streaming delivery with multistreaming to multiple destinations, video hosting, live-to-VOD conversion, and branded OTT platform features. All plans include a paywall, ad insertion support, and multi-CDN delivery backed by a 99.9% uptime SLA. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_subscription","gpl_or_permissive_oss_license":true,"ndi_network_device_interface_feed_ingestion":true,"srt_secure_reliable_transport_protocol_support":true,"custom_lower_thirds_graphics_and_brand_overlays":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_subscription","architecture_model":"browser_cloud_studio","simulcast_multi_destination_rtmp_output_hub":true,"srt_secure_reliable_transport_protocol_support":true}` |
| integrations.count | 15 | 30 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Scribe","native":true},{"name":"Scotty","native":true,"category":"advertising"},{"name":"Moderator","native":true},{"name":"Mobiotics OTT","native":false},{"name":"Visionar","native":false},{"name":"DRM Plugin","native":true,"category":"security"},{"name":"Circle","native":true},{"name":"CamOS","native":false,"category":"surveillance","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"LL-HLS","native":true},{"name":"Stamp","native":true},{"name":"TunaDesk","native":false},{"name":"Ant Assist","native":true,"category":"support"},{"name":"Zixi","native":false,"category":"streaming","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Media Push Plugin","native":true},{"name":"IP Cameras","native":false,"category":"monitoring","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Embedded SDK","native":true,"category":"surveillance","direction":"inbound"}]` | `[{"name":"Wirecast","native":true,"category":"broadcasting","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"YouTube","native":true,"category":"video","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Facebook","native":true,"category":"social","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"LinkedIn","native":true,"category":"social","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Twitch","native":true,"category":"streaming","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Payment Gateways","native":true,"category":"payments"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Community","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free community edition or paid enterprise edition","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://antmedia.io","retrievedAt":"2026-10-15T21:08:50.632Z","freeTrialDays":14}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"$19.99/mo or $199.99/year with 7-day free trial","features":["Multiple ingest protocols","SRT support","Embedded player","Video analytics","Cloud recording","Live-to-VOD"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":19.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":199.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Live streaming with multiple ingest protocols and embedded analytics","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Simulcast","summary":"$499.99/year","features":["SRT/RTMP pull links","Multi-destination support","Ad support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":499.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Multi-destination broadcasting with pull links and ad support","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","summary":"$199.99/mo or $1,999.99/year","features":["Adaptive bitrate","Custom transcoding","API access","Three team members included","Access controls"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":199.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":1999.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Advanced streaming with adaptive bitrate, transcoding, and API access","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"$3,499.99/year","features":["Low-latency playback","HLS for VOD","Dedicated support on annual billing","Failover support","Advanced playout"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":3499.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Broadcast-critical workflows with failover, advanced playout, and low-latency streaming","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"OTT Platform","summary":"$7,499.99/year","features":["Branded web app included","CMS included","SVOD support","TVOD support","30+ payment gateways","Native mobile and TV apps available as add-ons"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":7499.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Complete branded OTT service with web app, CMS, and subscription capabilities","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"DRM (Widevine, FairPlay, PlayReady)"},{"name":"Native Mobile and TV Applications"}],"summary":"From $19.99/mo or $199.99/year. Starter includes 7-day free trial. All plans month-to-month, optional annual billing saves 2 months.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://castr.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-10-02T10:51:09.853Z","freeTrialDays":7,"startingPrice":{"amount":19.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":89,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":19.99,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.99 | 99.9 |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.pci | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Live Streaming)

| Capability | Ant Media Server | Castr |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | - | Browser cloud studio |
| Simulcast multi destination rtmp output hub | - | ✓ |
| Remote guest browser invites for interviews webrtc | - | - |
| Custom lower thirds graphics and brand overlays | ✓ | - |
| ISO track recording for isolated guest audio video | - | - |
| Hardware encoding acceleration nvenc quicksync | - | - |
| Srt secure reliable transport protocol support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi network unified aggregated chat feed | - | - |
| Chroma key green screen and virtual backgrounds | - | - |
| Ndi network device interface feed ingestion | ✓ | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| Gpl or permissive oss license | ✓ | - |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly subscription | Flat monthly subscription |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T21:33:09.706Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*