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Description
Castreon is a self-hosted live television headend software designed to operate on Linux servers, which can be managed via a web-based interface. It is capable of processing feeds from various sources, including DVB-C/T/T2 cards, IP cameras, and network protocols like SRT, RIST, UDP, RTMP, HTTP, HLS, and DASH, featuring automatic failover for sources. Users have the option to transcode content using either CPU or GPU, supporting formats such as H.264, HEVC, or AV1, while also enabling the creation of adaptive-bitrate outputs for seamless channel delivery through HLS, LL-HLS, DASH, HTTP-TS, and WebRTC, or by redistributing to other servers and CDNs. Additionally, the software facilitates continuous streaming from media files, offers catch-up and timeshift functionalities, supports recording and clipping options, and provides features such as access control, audience analytics, monitoring, alert systems, and a REST API for integration. Optional enhancements include support for SCTE-35, signed multi-CDN links, and digital rights management (DRM) capabilities. Castreon is specifically tailored for deployment on the operator’s own Linux server, catering to a diverse range of clients, including broadcasters, cable and IPTV operators, OTT services, hotels, and internet service providers, thereby enhancing their live streaming capabilities and content management processes.
Description
Icecast is an open-source streaming media server that allows for the transmission of both audio and video in various formats, such as Ogg (Vorbis, Theora), Opus, WebM, and MP3. It facilitates the development of Internet radio stations, personal jukeboxes, or other types of streaming services, and its adaptability is enhanced by the ability to incorporate new formats with ease, thanks to its support for open standards and communication protocols. Key components include the main server application, libshout—a library designed for communication with Icecast servers—and IceS, a client that transmits audio data from either files or live sources to the server. Icecast functions through a client-server architecture where source clients generate streams, which the Icecast server then transmits to listeners, accommodating multiple mountpoints that allow various streams to run concurrently on a single server. Additionally, it features an integrated administration interface along with statistics pages in formats like HTML, XML, and JSON, providing vital runtime details such as the number of active connections, cumulative metrics, and listener counts, thus enabling effective monitoring and management of streaming activities. Overall, Icecast's flexibility and user-friendly interface make it a popular choice for those looking to set up streaming services.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
CDN77
Yes
Gcore
Yes
HTML
No
JSON
No
Prometheus
Yes
RadioBOSS
No
SonicPanel
No
Telegram
Yes
XML
No
bunny.net
Yes
Integrations
CDN77
No
Gcore
No
HTML
Yes
JSON
Yes
Prometheus
No
RadioBOSS
Yes
SonicPanel
Yes
Telegram
No
XML
Yes
bunny.net
No
Pricing Details
€25/server/month
Starter is €25 per server per month plus VAT; Pro is €49 and Enterprise is €99 per server per month, plus VAT. Fees are billed monthly in advance. Each license covers one server and renews monthly; cancellation takes effect at the end of the paid month. A 14-day trial includes Pro features for up to 10 channels, with no credit card or automatic charge.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
Yes
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Web Tools IT
Founded
2015
Country
Germany
Website
castreon.net
Vendor Details
Company Name
Icecast
Founded
2004
Country
United States
Website
icecast.org
Product Features
Live Streaming
Access Control
No
Audience Analytics
No
Audience Engagement
No
Browser-based
No
Customizable Branding
No
Encoding
No
Event Scheduling
No
Live Streaming Production
No
Moderation
No
Monetization Tools
No
Multi-Screen / Split-Screen
No
Multiple Camera Feeds
No
Multistreaming
No
Session Recording
No
Social Media Integration
No
Streaming Platform Integration
No
Product Features
Live Streaming
Access Control
No
Audience Analytics
No
Audience Engagement
No
Browser-based
No
Customizable Branding
No
Encoding
No
Event Scheduling
No
Live Streaming Production
No
Moderation
No
Monetization Tools
No
Multi-Screen / Split-Screen
No
Multiple Camera Feeds
No
Multistreaming
No
Session Recording
No
Social Media Integration
No
Streaming Platform Integration
No