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 | 1080p | 4K |
| Frame rate | 60fps | 60fps |
| CDN delivery | ✓ | Akamai CDN |
| 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 | $12.50/mo (Multistream) |
| All-in-One plan | N/A | From $37.50/mo |
| Storage included | 50GB | 1GB (trial), varies by plan |
| Free trial | 24 hours | 7 days |
Pros & Cons
TheLoops
Pros
- Purpose-built for 24/7 streaming
- Simple, focused feature set
- Generous storage (50GB included)
- 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
- Stream to 30+ platforms simultaneously
- 4K video quality support
- 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, 4K - 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 entry Multistream plan at $12.50/mo is actually cheaper than TheLoops, though the full All-in-One starts at $37.50/mo.
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, 50GB storage, 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.
Castr supports up to 4K streaming with enterprise-grade Akamai CDN delivery. TheLoops supports 1080p at 60fps, which is optimal for most 24/7 content like lofi music, ambient videos, and similar streams. Both offer excellent quality for their intended use cases.
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.