Castr vs StreamYard vs vMix vs LiveReacting in June 2026

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89% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Castr

Live Stream Software

4.7 229 user ratings

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96% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

StreamYard

Live Stream Software

1.7 58 user ratings

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95% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

vMix

Live Stream Software

4.4 41 user ratings

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90% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

LiveReacting

Live Stream Software

4.6 29 user ratings

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Overview

Description	Castr is an all-in-one live video streaming platform for businesses, broadcasters, content creators, educational and religious organizations, and non-profits. With Castr you can stream buffer free and lag free to every platform at once, even your own website or app. You also get IP camera streaming, Akamai CDN, cloud storage, combined chat overlay, timeshifting and more. Castr also lets you broadcast to 30+ social networks at the same time or simply use Castr Embeded Video player to broadcast on your own website. Read more	StreamYard is a live streaming studio where users can share screens, interview guests, engage and discuss just anything. It’s a fantastic way to grow followers and audiences right away. Users can stream directly on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitch, and other platforms easily. It is the perfect tool to conduct live interviews and have up to 10 people in the stream making sessions interactive and engaging. With StreamYard, users can go one step further than just responding to questions and comments. Users can simply type out a call to action and the tool will directly add it to the live stream in a single click. Users can impress their audience by choosing different colors, images, videos, and GIFs with just a few clicks. It allows users to easily add custom graphics and logos within minutes. The tool takes care of all the complex stuff so that users can focus on their content and ideas on how to grow their brand. Read more	vMix is a comprehensive live streaming and video production software. It allows users to mix audio, switch inputs, record outputs, and live stream video files, cameras, audios and more, in resolutions up to 4K. They can stream videos on 4 separate overlay channels with different transition effects and settings. The software is easy-to-use for individuals with intermediate-level efficiency and touch operations are possible on Android and iOS devices from remote places with vMix Web Controller. Its capability of processing live video effects like rotate, zoom, crop, color correction at 4:4:4 32bit space and pan deinterlace gives you the opportunity to produce industry-grade video output. You can also record videos live and stream across multiple platforms simultaneously, such as YouTube, Facebook, Periscope, Twitch, Ustream, and more. With the full-motion zoom feature, the software makes it possible for you to change the positions of your camera as per your needs. Personalized playback options and live conferencing with up to eight members on the vMix call are some of the other coveted features. Read more	LiveReacting is a tool that helps users enrich their live videos in a smooth and hassle-free way. Through interactive templates, graphics, and elements, users can get more views and keep followers and friends engaged. LiveReacting is perfectly designed for SMM, digital agencies, influencers, and brands looking to draw in the crowds. With the pre-recorded videos feature, users can schedule a pre-recorded video and publish it as live; this is a great option for the ones who are nervous to host a live stream in real-time. The tool also enables users to go ahead and create live streams with a countdown timer for an event to post on Facebook. With this, users can increase a sense of urgency and up their sales. The combination of Trivia Game with Facebook Live is another exciting feature. It’s a real-time interactive game inside a live video session. With LiveReacting, users can get to know their audience preferences and increase brand awareness through the interactive Facebook Live Poll feature. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $12.50. Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Offers Free-forever and Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $50.0.	Free Trial Available Starts at $3.99.
SW Score & Breakdown	89% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 95% Reviews 80% Momentum 60% Popularity 82%	96% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 95% Reviews 70% Momentum 75% Popularity 91%	95% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 92% Reviews 77% Momentum 70% Popularity 90%	90% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 90% Reviews 76% Momentum 64% Popularity 78%
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Features

Total Features	10 Features	10 Features	10 Features	10 Features
Common Features for All	Audience Analytics Displays audience data, demographics, traffic stats and etc Audience Engagement Shows real-time metrics like watch time, frequency, audience retention, and other insights on a dashboard Broadcast Recording A facility to record the broadcasting content as a private video for easy sharing Customizable Branding This feature enables the customization of brand marketing to meet specific requirements and preferences. Event Scheduling Helps to prepare and manage the schedule of an event in an appropriate and timely manner HD Video Streaming Support to broadcast or live stream high-quality HD resolution videos Live Chat Allows you to instantly communicate with your customers and/or exchange chat messages online Live Polling Helps you build interactive polls for viewers while on live streaming/broadcast Multi-camera feed Supports integration of visuals from multiple cameras Multistreaming A facility to broadcast video on multiple streaming platforms Q&A Facilitates attendees input a question and allows the host to see the same so that she/he can answer it live or through text. Video Annotations Allows you to enrich video by adding text, shapes, and sub-titles Video Monetization Helps you monetize your video content on multiple online platforms + 7 More - Show Less	Audience Analytics Displays audience data, demographics, traffic stats and etc Audience Engagement Shows real-time metrics like watch time, frequency, audience retention, and other insights on a dashboard Broadcast Recording A facility to record the broadcasting content as a private video for easy sharing Customizable Branding This feature enables the customization of brand marketing to meet specific requirements and preferences. Event Scheduling Helps to prepare and manage the schedule of an event in an appropriate and timely manner HD Video Streaming Support to broadcast or live stream high-quality HD resolution videos Live Chat Allows you to instantly communicate with your customers and/or exchange chat messages online Live Polling Helps you build interactive polls for viewers while on live streaming/broadcast Multi-camera feed Supports integration of visuals from multiple cameras Multistreaming A facility to broadcast video on multiple streaming platforms Q&A Facilitates attendees input a question and allows the host to see the same so that she/he can answer it live or through text. Video Annotations Allows you to enrich video by adding text, shapes, and sub-titles Video Monetization Helps you monetize your video content on multiple online platforms + 7 More - Show Less	Audience Analytics Displays audience data, demographics, traffic stats and etc Audience Engagement Shows real-time metrics like watch time, frequency, audience retention, and other insights on a dashboard Broadcast Recording A facility to record the broadcasting content as a private video for easy sharing Customizable Branding This feature enables the customization of brand marketing to meet specific requirements and preferences. Event Scheduling Helps to prepare and manage the schedule of an event in an appropriate and timely manner HD Video Streaming Support to broadcast or live stream high-quality HD resolution videos Live Chat Allows you to instantly communicate with your customers and/or exchange chat messages online Live Polling Helps you build interactive polls for viewers while on live streaming/broadcast Multi-camera feed Supports integration of visuals from multiple cameras Multistreaming A facility to broadcast video on multiple streaming platforms Q&A Facilitates attendees input a question and allows the host to see the same so that she/he can answer it live or through text. Video Annotations Allows you to enrich video by adding text, shapes, and sub-titles Video Monetization Helps you monetize your video content on multiple online platforms + 7 More - Show Less	Audience Analytics Displays audience data, demographics, traffic stats and etc Audience Engagement Shows real-time metrics like watch time, frequency, audience retention, and other insights on a dashboard Broadcast Recording A facility to record the broadcasting content as a private video for easy sharing Customizable Branding This feature enables the customization of brand marketing to meet specific requirements and preferences. Event Scheduling Helps to prepare and manage the schedule of an event in an appropriate and timely manner HD Video Streaming Support to broadcast or live stream high-quality HD resolution videos Live Chat Allows you to instantly communicate with your customers and/or exchange chat messages online Live Polling Helps you build interactive polls for viewers while on live streaming/broadcast Multi-camera feed Supports integration of visuals from multiple cameras Multistreaming A facility to broadcast video on multiple streaming platforms Q&A Facilitates attendees input a question and allows the host to see the same so that she/he can answer it live or through text. Video Annotations Allows you to enrich video by adding text, shapes, and sub-titles Video Monetization Helps you monetize your video content on multiple online platforms + 7 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Individuals Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Individuals Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Individuals Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Individuals Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	NA	Available	NA

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.7/5 229 user ratings	1.7/5 58 user ratings	4.4/5 41 user ratings	4.6/5 29 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 79.9% Very Good 15.3% Average 2.6% Poor 0.9% Terrible 1.3%	Excellent 12.1% Very Good 1.7% Average 3.4% Poor 6.9% Terrible 75.9%	Excellent 70.7% Very Good 14.6% Average 4.9% Poor 0% Terrible 9.8%	Excellent 75.9% Very Good 17.2% Average 3.4% Poor 0% Terrible 3.4%
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $12.50. Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Offers Free-forever and Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $50.0.	Free Trial Available Starts at $3.99.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Multistream Plus $12.50 $14.99 per month Multistream Premium $33.50 $39.99 per month All in One – Entry $37.50 $50.00 per month All in One – Plus $62.50 $100.00 per month All in One – Premium $104.50 $150.00 per month Multistream Business $92.00 $109.99 per month Multistream Enterprise Custom All in One – Business $250.00 $320.00 per month All in One – Enterprise $500.00 $620.00 per month Custom Plan Custom	Free Free Core Custom Advanced Custom Business Custom Business Enterprise Custom	Basic HD $60.00 $60.00 Lifetime License HD $350.00 $350.00 One-time License 4K $700.00 $700.00 One-time License PRO $1,200.00 $1,200.00 One-time License Max $50.00 $50.00 per month	Small $14.99 $14.99 per month Medium $29.99 $29.99 per month Large $99.99 $99.99 per month Enterprise $249.99 $249.99 per month Pay as you go $3.99 $3.99 per Credit Free trial Others
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