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Dacast
Dacast is a professional online video platform designed for businesses and organizations to host, stream, and monetize live and on-demand video content.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Host, monetize, and broadcast live and on-demand video with an end-to-end streaming solution.
Who should look elsewhere
Pricing starts at $39 per month for support, implying a higher overall cost.
Pros
- +Comprehensive end-to-end solution for live and VOD streaming.
- +Strong monetization features including pay-per-view and paywall.
- +Utilizes top-tier CDNs for scalable and high-quality delivery.
- +Offers white-label capabilities for brand customization.
- +Provides 24/7 technical support and professional services.
Cons
- −Pricing starts at $39 per month for support, implying a higher overall cost.
- −No explicit mention of a free tier, only a free trial.
Key features
- ✓Secure Video Hosting
- ✓Video Monetization (Paywall, Pay-per-view)
- ✓Live Event Streaming
- ✓VOD Management
- ✓OTT Platform Solutions
- ✓24/7 Customer Support
- ✓Video Analytics Dashboard
- ✓Live Stream Recording
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $39 | month | 2.4 TB per year; 500 GB storage; Live Streaming |
| Event | $63 | month | 6 TB upfront; 250 GB storage; Everything in Starter + |
| Scale | $165 | month | 24 TB per year; 2000 GB storage; Everything in Event + |
| Custom | — | month | Everything in Scale +; M3u8 links for Live channels and VOD; Added Support |