Dacast vs SproutVideo
On the evidence we track, SproutVideo leads this comparison with a composite score of 76/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for video marketing. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Dacast
A video streaming service that enables live broadcasting, video hosting, and content monetization across multiple devices. Features include customizable playback, audience analytics, multi-device delivery, and API-driven content management.
SproutVideo
LeaderA cloud-based video hosting and live streaming service enabling businesses to securely host, market, and measure video content with built-in lead capture, viewer engagement tracking, and marketing automation integrations
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Dacast
From $39/month. Free 14-day trial. Volume and custom plans available.
- Starter$39/month billed annually
- Unlimited Concurrent Viewers
- RTMP and HLS channels
- Browser based / mobile streaming
- Video Hosting (VOD)
- Bulk upload from Google Drive
- +5 more
- Event$63 for 6TB (one-time or occasional events)
- Live stream monitoring
- Video Availability Scheduling
- China Streaming for VOD
- 24/7 Support
- Ad-Free Streaming
- Professional$165/month
- DRM for VOD
- AES for VOD
- Advanced Library Management
- Player CNAME
- Phone Support
- +2 more
- EnterpriseContact sales
- M3u8 links for Live channels and VOD
- Added Support
- Custom SLAs
- Migrations / Integrations
SproutVideo
LeaderFrom $12/month billed annually. 30-day free trial. Flexible monthly or annual billing.
- Seed$15/month or $12/month billed annually (Save 20%)
- White label on-demand video hosting
- Analytics & engagement tracking
- Video marketing tools: lead capture, in-player CTAs, CRM integrations
- 2 team member seats
- No usage caps
- Sprout$45/month or $35/month billed annually (Save 22%)
- Everything on Seed
- Restricted viewer login protection
- Customizable video website
- 5 team member seats
- Live streaming support
- Tree$95/month or $72/month billed annually (Save 24%)
- Everything on Sprout
- Dynamic watermarks to deter screen recording
- Signed embed codes to prevent unauthorized use
- Advanced video website customization
- Account activity log
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
- Google Analytics
- Google Drive
Dacast
- Google Analytics
- Google Drive
SproutVideo
Leader- Act-On
- AWeber
- Campaign Monitor
- Constant Contact
- Dropbox
- Hubspot
- Make
- Mailchimp
- Marketo
- Salesforce
- Zapier
- Drip
- VerticalResponse
- Keap Max Classic
- Intercom
- OneDrive
- Box
- Keap
- Vertical Response
- Disqus
Dacast or SproutVideo: which one depends on you
A composite score cannot know your constraints. Describe them and both get re-weighted against what you actually need, with the evidence behind every position.
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Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.