Dacast
Hostcomplex score
5.9/10Dacast is a video streaming and hosting platform for professional organizations. It sells tools for broadcasting live video, managing on-demand content, delivering branded video and monetizing streams.
Dacast plans compared
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Live streaming · Automatic captions · White label · Monetisation5.9/10
- Disk space
- 500 GB
- Bandwidth
- 200 GB per month
- Resolution
- 1080p
- Price
- $39.00/mo free trial
Prices per month excl. VAT where the provider states so. The average cost includes the renewal price after the intro period. Prices checked 5 November 2026, 15:00.
All specifications
| Plan | Dacast |
|---|---|
| Ads (VAST/VPAID) | Yes |
| API | Yes |
| CDN | Yes |
| DRM | Yes |
| Users (entry plan) | 3 gebruikers |
| Billing | Maandelijks, Jaarlijks |
| Captions (upload) | Yes |
| Chapters | Yes |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Analytics | Yes |
| Playlists / channels | Yes |
| Simulcast (multistreaming) | Yes |
| Enterprise plan | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes |
| Token authentication | Yes |
| Live recording to VOD | Yes |
| 24/7 support | Yes |
| Automatic transcoding | Yes |
| Remove branding | Yes |
| Geo-blocking | Yes |
| Monetisation | Yes |
| Customisable player | Yes |
| Max. file size | Unlimited |
| Pricing model | Abonnement |
| Live streaming | Yes |
| Max. resolution | 1080p |
| Upload methods | Web, Cloud-opslag, FTP, API |
| Storage included (entry plan) | 500 GB |
| Bandwidth/views included (entry plan) | 200 GB/mnd |
| Domain restriction | Yes |
About Dacast
Founded in 2008, Dacast is headquartered in San Francisco, United States. The company acquired the video-hosting platform vzaar in 2019. Dacast is known for combining live streaming and video-on-demand hosting with content management, distribution and monetization tools.
Dacast’s terms name Dacast Inc. as the contracting party, while its privacy policy also refers to Dacast, LLC. A parent company or owner has not been confirmed.
Dacast’s product range
Live streaming
Tools let organizations create and broadcast live video channels. The platform includes a player and options such as simulcasting and recording live streams to video on demand.
Video hosting and on-demand video
Dacast provides storage and management for video libraries. Features listed in our comparison include playlists, subtitles, chapters, analytics, automatic transcoding and access controls.
OTT and white-label video
Branded video delivery supports websites, apps and OTT services. Organizations can use Dacast’s player and content tools to present video under their own branding.
Video monetization
A paywall supports paid video access, including pay-per-view and subscriptions. The platform also lists advertising tools.
Video APIs and developer tools
A REST API, player controls and iOS and Android SDKs are available for integrating video into applications and workflows.
Partner and advertising tools
Dacast’s terms list a partner-portal Broadcast Manager for broadcast management and an advertising interface among its paid services.
Servers and support
Dacast says it delivers video through third-party CDN networks, including Akamai and Limelight, using servers distributed globally. It documents live-stream ingest regions in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific; specific Dacast-owned data-centre locations are not confirmed.
The company advertises 24/7 live chat, as well as email and phone support. Its contact page says the team aims to respond to messages within 24 hours, but published hours for email and phone support are not confirmed.
Who should consider Dacast?
Dacast is aimed at organizations that need live broadcasting, a managed video library, branded delivery or paid access to video. Its APIs and SDKs may also suit teams integrating video into their own products or workflows.
If you need general-purpose website hosting rather than a video platform, Dacast is focused on a different job. Compare its plans below with other video hosting services.
Read our full Dacast review for our assessment of its terms, support and customer feedback.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dacast based?
Dacast is headquartered in San Francisco, United States. It says it delivers video through globally distributed third-party CDN networks.
What does Dacast sell?
Dacast sells a professional video platform for live streaming, on-demand video hosting, branded OTT delivery and video monetization. It also offers APIs, mobile SDKs and partner and advertising tools.
Does Dacast offer live streaming and video hosting?
Yes. Its platform includes tools to broadcast live video channels and host and manage on-demand content.
What are Dacast’s billing and contract terms?
Our comparison lists monthly and annual billing options, while Dacast’s terms say most subscription periods run for 12 months and renew automatically unless canceled. Check the applicable plan terms before signing up.
