Comparison

Castr vs XSplit Broadcaster

On the evidence we track, Castr leads this comparison with a composite score of 71/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Machine formatsJSONMarkdownGraphQLor send Accept: application/json
Castr71
XSplit Broadcaster39
Score
Vioscale score
Castr71 / 100low · 44%
XSplit Broadcaster39 / 100low · 26%
Pricing
Free tier
Castr
XSplit Broadcaster
Model
XSplit Broadcasterfreemium
Price level
Castrmid
XSplit Broadcasterlow
Starting price
Castr$19.99
XSplit Broadcaster
Transparent
Castr
XSplit Broadcaster
Integrations
Count
Castr5
XSplit Broadcaster3
Security
Gdpr
Castr
XSplit Broadcaster
Reliability
Sla pct
Castr99.9
XSplit Broadcaster
Status page
Castr
XSplit Broadcaster
Market
Availability

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for live streaming. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

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

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Castr

Leader

Consolidates live video streaming, hosting, multistreaming to multiple destinations, recording, and monetization into a single platform with 24/7 human support included.

Independently observed

XSplit Broadcaster

A professional production platform that combines live streaming, recording, and scene composition capabilities in a single workspace for managing multiple video sources and outputs

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Castr

Leader
from $19.99/moSubscriptionFree tier7-day trial

From $19.99/month ($199.99/year with 2 months free). Free 7-day trial on Starter plan.

  • Starter$19.99/month or $199.99/year (2 months free)
    • Multiple ingest protocols and SRT
    • Embedded player and video analytics
    • Cloud recording and Live-to-VOD
  • Standard$499.99/year
    • SRT/RTMP pull links
  • Premium$199.99/month or $1,999.99/year (2 months free)
    • Adaptive bitrate and custom transcoding
    • API access and three team members
  • Enterprise$3,499.99/year
    • Low-latency playback and HLS for VOD
    • Dedicated support on annual billing
  • Events$7,499.99/year
    • Branded web app included
    • Native mobile and TV apps available as add-ons
as of verify ↗

XSplit Broadcaster

Free tier
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Castr
XSplit Broadcaster
iOS
Castr
XSplit Broadcaster
Android
Castr
XSplit Broadcaster
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Castr
XSplit Broadcaster

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (2)
  • YouTube
  • Facebook

Castr

Leader
5 total - 3 not shared
  • Wirecast
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitch
Independently observed

XSplit Broadcaster

3 total - 1 not shared
  • Discord
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.