TheLoops vs Castr
TheLoops is built for 24/7 streaming and now sends one broadcast to several platforms at once. Castr is an enterprise-grade multistreaming platform for live events that reaches 30+ destinations. The overlap is bigger than it used to be - here is where each one still wins.
TheLoops
Built for 24/7 streaming
Castr
Enterprise multistreaming
Feature Comparison
| Feature | TheLoops | Castr |
|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Streaming | ||
| Designed for 24/7 | ✓ | Pre-recorded feature |
| Auto-restart on failure | ✓ | ✓ |
| No computer needed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video looping | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video Quality | ||
| Max resolution | 4K (Pro) | 4K |
| Frame rate | 60fps | 60fps |
| CDN delivery | ✓ | Akamai CDN |
| Pick your own tier | 10 tiers, 720p·24 to 4K·60 | Set by plan |
| Multistreaming | ||
| YouTube | ✓ | ✓ |
| Twitch | ✓ | ✓ |
| ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total platforms | 7 + custom RTMP | 30+ |
| Simultaneous destinations | 1-10 (by plan) | 6-20 (by plan) |
| Additional Features | ||
| Embeddable player | ✗ | ✓ |
| Paywall/monetization | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cloud recording | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | Basic | Advanced |
| Pricing | ||
| Entry price | $15/mo | $19.99/mo (Starter) |
| All-in-One plan | N/A | From $37.50/mo |
| Storage included | Unlimited | 1GB (trial), varies by plan |
| Free trial | 24 hours | 7 days |
| Build your own shape | From $5/mo | Fixed plans |
| Pay by the hour | From $0.0260/h | Subscription only |
Pros & Cons
TheLoops
Pros
- Purpose-built for 24/7 streaming
- Simple, focused feature set
- Storage with no cap on paid plans
- Easy 5-minute setup
- Reliable, near-perfect uptime
- No complex plan tiers to navigate
Cons
- Seven platforms plus custom RTMP, not 30+
- Up to 10 simultaneous destinations (Castr goes to 20)
- No embeddable player
- No built-in monetization tools
Castr
Pros
- Up to 30 simultaneous destinations on the higher plans (6 on Starter)
- Enterprise-grade Akamai CDN
- Embeddable player for websites
- Built-in paywall and monetization
- Cloud recording and analytics
- 7-day free trial
Cons
- Not specifically designed for 24/7
- Complex pricing with many tiers
- All-in-One plans start at $37.50/mo
- Limited storage on entry plans
Our Verdict
Castr and TheLoops overlap more than they used to, but the centre of gravity is different. Castr is enterprise multistreaming - 30+ platforms, embeddable player, paywall - built around live events. TheLoops is a 24/7 loop machine that fans one broadcast out to as many as 10 destinations.
If you broadcast live events to multiple platforms and need enterprise features, Castr is the better fit. Their Starter plan is $19.99/mo, or $16.67 billed annually, against $15 here — and it carries 6 destinations rather than the 30 the top tiers advertise. The question is not really price; it is whether you are running events or running a channel that never goes off air.
If your goal is simple - keep a stream running 24/7 on YouTube, Twitch or Kick with looped content - TheLoops is built for exactly that. $15/month, storage with no cap, five-minute setup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Castr offers pre-recorded livestream capabilities, but it's primarily designed as a multistreaming platform for live events. TheLoops was built from the ground up for 24/7 continuous streaming, with auto-restart and video looping as core functionality.
Both reach 4K now. Castr delivers through Akamai's CDN, which matters when a large audience arrives at once for a live event. TheLoops encodes to the tier your plan carries — 1080p·60 on Basic, 1440p·60 on Studio, 4K·60 on Pro — or to any of the ten combinations from 720p·24 upward if you build your own shape. For looped 24/7 content most people stay at 1080p·60 and spend the difference on more channels.
Yes. One TheLoops broadcast can publish to several platforms at once - YouTube, Twitch, Kick, TikTok, Facebook, Rumble, Telegram or any custom RTMP endpoint. How many at once depends on the plan: 3 on Basic, 6 on Studio, 10 on Pro; the free plan sends to one. Castr reaches a wider catalogue - 30+ platforms with 6-20 simultaneous destinations by plan - but is built around live events rather than continuous loops.