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Castr alternatives
Castr compared with 6 alternatives: Restream, Switcher Studio, StreamYard, Vimeo, OBS Studio and 1 more.
Castr is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $16.67 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly). 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CastrThis tool | Free trial · from $16.67/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Restream | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Switcher Studio | Free trial · from $45/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| StreamYard | Free plan · from $35.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Vimeo | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| OBS Studio | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Ecamm | Free trial · from $16/mo | Trial only | macOS |
Price against what you get
Castr starts at $16.67 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Ecamm starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Castr
- Free plan · from $19/mo
Restream
Multistream one live video to YouTube, Twitch, LinkedIn and more
- Restream starts at $19 per month, billed monthly ($190 a year billed annually). Castr starts at $16.67 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly).
- Restream has a free plan. Castr does not, though it has a free trial.
- Restream also covers transcription and webinars.
Suits: Creators who go live on several platforms at the same time
- Free trial · from $45/mo
Switcher Studio
Multicamera live streaming from iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Switcher Studio starts at $45 per month, billed annually ($65 billed monthly). Castr starts at $16.67 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly).
- Only Switcher Studio lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Castr lists a web app.
- Switcher Studio also covers video editing.
Suits: Churches and schools streaming services or games with several cameras
- Free plan · from $35.99/mo
StreamYard
Browser-based studio for live streaming and recording with guests
- StreamYard starts at $35.99 per month, billed yearly ($44.99 billed monthly). Castr starts at $16.67 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly).
- StreamYard has a free plan. Castr does not, though it has a free trial.
- StreamYard also covers transcription and video editing.
- Castr also covers multistreaming.
Suits: Solo creators running interview shows without a production crew
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Vimeo
Ad-free video hosting with a customizable player and review tools
- Vimeo starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Castr starts at $16.67 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly).
- Vimeo has a free plan. Castr does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Vimeo lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Vimeo also covers transcription, templates, screen recording and video editing.
- Castr also covers multistreaming.
Suits: Hosting and embedding videos without ads or suggested videos
- Free
OBS Studio
Free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming
- OBS Studio is free. Castr starts at $16.67 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly).
- OBS Studio has a free plan. Castr does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OBS Studio lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Castr lists a web app.
- OBS Studio is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Live streamers who want detailed control of scenes, sources and audio
- Free trial · from $16/mo
Ecamm
Mac app for live streaming, recording and multistreaming
- Ecamm starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Castr starts at $16.67 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly).
- Only Ecamm lists a macOS app.
- Only Castr lists a web app.
- Ecamm also covers screen recording.
Suits: Mac users who stream solo shows or interviews to several platforms
Limits worth knowing in Castr
- Streams come in from encoder software, hardware or IP cameras; the browser-based Cloud Production switcher is enabled by Castr on request.
- Each plan has a player-bandwidth allowance, and monthly plans get less upfront bandwidth and fewer concurrent streams than annual ones.
- Only Starter has the 7-day trial; the other plans go straight to checkout.
- DRM and native iOS, Android and TV apps for the Events plan are add-ons arranged with sales.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Castr?
The alternatives to Castr in this directory are Restream, Switcher Studio, StreamYard, Vimeo, OBS Studio and Ecamm. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Castr.
Is there a free alternative to Castr?
Yes. OBS Studio is free to use. Restream, StreamYard and Vimeo have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Castr alternatives work on Windows?
The Castr listing does not include a Windows app. OBS Studio lists one.
Which Castr alternatives work on macOS?
The Castr listing does not include a macOS app. Switcher Studio, Vimeo, OBS Studio and Ecamm list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Castr?
OBS Studio is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.