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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

Fishjam serves as a dynamic media platform designed for creating products centered around video conferencing, interactive streaming, AI-driven voice agents, and video compositing. As a modular real-time media framework, it empowers teams to either utilize a single solution or integrate various products tailored to their specific requirements. With its Video Conferencing API, developers can seamlessly incorporate real-time group calling capabilities into their applications using minimal code, while Fishjam manages the underlying WebRTC SFU infrastructure. This allows teams to effortlessly create and oversee rooms, invite users, implement access control via tokens, and handle audio, video, and screen-sharing tracks. Moreover, it enables real-time quality adjustments and supports frameworks like React, React Native, server-side SDKs, REST APIs, and data channels for features such as chat, polls, and user reactions. Furthermore, Fishjam’s Live Streaming API provides the capability to deliver live video feeds from browsers or media sources to viewers with minimal latency, utilizing WHEP or MoQ playback methods for scenarios where timing is crucial, including auctions and live interaction events. This versatility ensures that developers can craft engaging and effective real-time media experiences for their users.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

CDN77 Yes 
Gcore Yes 
Gemini 3.8 Live No 
Gemini Live API No 
Prometheus Yes 
React No 
React Native No 
Telegram Yes 
bunny.net Yes 

Integrations

CDN77 No 
Gcore No 
Gemini 3.8 Live Yes 
Gemini Live API Yes 
Prometheus No 
React Yes 
React Native Yes 
Telegram No 
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

$0.001 per minute
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

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 Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
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) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Web Tools IT

Founded

2015

Country

Germany

Website

castreon.net

Vendor Details

Company Name

Fishjam

Founded

2012

Country

Poland

Website

fishjam.swmansion.com

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 

Video Conferencing

Electronic Hand Raising No 
Mobile Access No 
On-Demand Webcasting No 
Presentation Streaming No 
Presentation Tools No 
Private Chat No 
Real-Time Chat No 
Record & Playback Ability No 
Screen Sharing No 
Two-Way Audio & Video No 
Video Conferencing No 
Whiteboard No 

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