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Dacast
Dacast · San Francisco, United States · founded 2008
What it is
Dacast provides a platform for live streaming and on-demand video hosting and monetization. Plans include live streaming, RTMP and HLS channels, live transcoding, and an embeddable HTML5 player with customization and mobile device support. Starter costs $29 a month and includes 500 GB of storage, 2.4 TB of bandwidth per year, and three team members. Event costs $99 a month with 250 GB of storage, 6 TB of bandwidth upfront, and five team members; its monetization options include a paywall and pre-, mid-, and post-roll advertising. Scale costs $199 a month with 2,000 GB of storage, 24 TB of bandwidth per year, and ten team members. RESTful JSON API access is available on Scale and Custom plans for live channels, on-demand video, playlists, uploads, embed codes, and analytics. Integrations include OBS Studio, Wirecast, vMix, StreamYard, and RTMP/SRT-compatible encoders. Dacast lists iOS and Android SDKs, plus PHP and Node.js SDKs. Security controls include HTTPS delivery, AES encryption, tokenized security, password protection, and domain, geographic, and IP restrictions. A 14-day trial is listed; there is no free plan.
For and against
For
- Includes live streaming and on-demand video hosting.
- HTML5 player supports customization and mobile devices.
- Event includes a paywall and advertising options.
- Lists multiple encoder integrations and mobile SDKs.
- Security controls include AES encryption and access restrictions.
Against
- No free plan is listed.
- Starter excludes multi-CDN and China streaming add-ons.
- Native Widevine and FairPlay DRM starts at Scale.
The verdict
Dacast combines live and on-demand video with player, monetization, integration, and security options across its plans. Check plan-specific API, DRM, and streaming availability before choosing; the listed trial lasts 14 days.
Who it suits
Dacast may suit organizations streaming events or delivering video for enterprise and government communications, education, or houses of worship. Its API and SDK options may also fit teams connecting video workflows to web or mobile apps.
Plans and prices
Starter
2.4 TB per year · 500 GB storage · 1080p · unlimited concurrent viewers
Read 29 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Event
6 TB upfront · 250 GB storage · paywall · advertising
Read 29 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Scale
24 TB per year · 2000 GB storage · unlimited channels · DRM for VOD
Read 29 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
Custom
High volume plans of any size · custom SLAs · migrations / integrations · 5 team members
Read 29 Sep 2026 · dacast.com
On the record
- API access
- The RESTful JSON API is available on Scale and Custom plans, and provides access to live channels, VOD, playlists, uploads, embed codes, and analytics.dacast.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Audience
- Dacast describes uses that include enterprise and government communications, education, houses of worship, and event production.dacast.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- DRM limit
- Native Widevine and FairPlay DRM for VOD is available from the Scale plan and above.dacast.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- Dacast lists OBS Studio, Wirecast, vMix, StreamYard, and RTMP/SRT-compatible encoders as integrations.dacast.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Mobile development
- Dacast provides iOS and Android SDKs for embedding its player in mobile apps, plus PHP and Node.js SDKs for server-side integrations.dacast.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Monetization
- The Event plan includes a paywall and pre-, mid-, and post-roll advertising.dacast.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Plan limits
- Multi-CDN and China live and VOD streaming are add-ons for Event, Scale, and Custom and are not supported on Starter.dacast.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Product
- Dacast provides a platform for live streaming and on-demand video hosting and monetization.dacast.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Security
- Dacast describes HTTPS delivery, AES encryption, tokenized security, password protection, and domain, geographic, and IP restrictions.dacast.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Paid from
- 29dacast.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Streaming
- The plans include live streaming, RTMP and HLS channels, and live transcoding channels.dacast.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Support
- The pricing page lists 24/7 customer support on plans and phone support with Scale and Custom.dacast.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Video player
- The plans include an embeddable HTML5 player with customization and mobile device support.dacast.com · read 29 Sep 2026
