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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 

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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 

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