XtreamCast vs Dacast
Dacast's Starter plan ($29/month) only includes 2.4 TB of bandwidth per YEAR — effectively 200 GB/month. Overage: $0.30 per GB. XtreamCast from $25/month includes 1 TB/month (5x more), an automated 24/7 channel and 24/7 support in English and Spanish.
5x More Bandwidth per Month — Similar Price
Dacast Starter has 2.4 TB/year (~200 GB/month). XtreamCast Started+ includes 1 TB/month. The difference is enormous.
Started+ Plan - Bandwidth: 1 TB/month (12 TB/year)
- Unlimited viewers
- Streams up to 4K
- Automated 24/7 channel (Live Station)
- Restream to 10 destinations
- 24/7 support in English and Spanish
- Global Multi-CDN
- Recording + auto-upload
- White-Label Player
- No abusive overages
- No contract
- 7-day guarantee
- Bandwidth: 2.4 TB/year (~200 GB/month)
- Unlimited viewers
- Full HD 1080p
- RTMP/SRT/HLS channels and VOD-to-Live
- Basic simulcast
- Support in English only
- Multi-CDN
- 500 GB storage
- HTML5 player
- Overage: $0.30/GB data
- Overage: $0.15/GB storage
- No automated 24/7 channel with a grid
Example: If You Use 500 GB/month on Dacast Starter
How Much Bandwidth Do You Get for Every Dollar?
First: what is bandwidth? (explained simply)
Imagine your video travels down a highway to reach each viewer. Bandwidth is the size of that highway: the bigger it is, the more people can watch your broadcast at the same time without drops or buffering.
It is measured in GB (Gigabytes) or TB (Terabytes) — 1 TB = 1,024 GB. Each month your plan gives you a fixed amount. If it runs out, your streaming stops or the platform charges you a costly overage. Dacast charges $0.30 for every extra GB.
GB of bandwidth for every dollar invested
The longer the bar, the more streaming you get for your money
Similarities
Both XtreamCast and Dacast are professional video platforms with live streaming, VOD hosting, an embeddable HTML5 player, analytics, domain/country restriction, multi-CDN and monetization support.
Key Differences
Dacast offers only 200 GB/month effective on its Starter plan ($29/month) and charges $0.30/GB of overage. XtreamCast includes 1 TB/month for $25/month — 5 times more bandwidth for $4 less. In addition, XtreamCast offers Live Station (automated 24/7 channel), multistreaming to 10 destinations, auto-upload to YouTube/Facebook, and 24/7 support in English and Spanish that Dacast does not have.
Why choose XtreamCast over Dacast?
5x More Bandwidth per Month
Dacast Starter gives 200 GB/month effective. XtreamCast Started+ includes 1 TB/month for $4 less. And without the $0.30/GB overage that can double your invoice on Dacast.
See plans →No Abusive Overages
Dacast charges $0.30/GB of data overage and $0.15/GB of storage overage. If your content goes viral, the surprise on the invoice can be huge. XtreamCast has transparent pricing.
Clear pricing →24/7 Channel with a Programming Grid
Live Station lets you operate a 24/7 online TV channel. Dacast has VOD-to-Live but lacks an automated grid system like XtreamCast's.
See features →24/7 Support in English and Spanish
Dacast claims 24/7 support, but only in English. XtreamCast's team supports you in English and Spanish via WhatsApp, Slack, chat and email around the clock.
Talk to support →Multistreaming to 10 Destinations
Stream simultaneously to YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch and more. Dacast offers simulcast but with more limited functionality.
See destinations →Automatic Auto-Upload
Your streams are recorded and uploaded automatically to YouTube and Facebook. It is an XtreamCast-exclusive feature that Dacast does not offer.
Explore features →XtreamCast vs Dacast: Full Feature Comparison
| Feature | | Dacast |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing and Plans | ||
| Base plan | $25/month (Started+) | $29/month (Starter) |
| Mid plan | $55/month (Pro+) | $99/month (Event) |
| Advanced plan | $105/month (Business+) | $199/month (Scale) |
| Data overage | Transparent plan upgrade | $0.30/GB |
| Storage overage | Included in the plan | $0.15/GB |
| Bandwidth | ||
| Base plan BW | 1 TB/month (12 TB/year) | 2.4 TB/year (~200 GB/month) |
| Mid plan BW | 3 TB/month (36 TB/year) | 6 TB upfront (Event) |
| Advanced plan BW | 6 TB/month (72 TB/year) | 24 TB/year (Scale) |
| Extra prepaid BW | Plan upgrade | From $0.09/GB |
| Streaming | ||
| Maximum quality | 4K UHD | 1080p Full HD |
| Concurrent viewers | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| 24/7 streaming | Live Station | VOD-to-Live (no auto grid) |
| Channel with a programming grid | ||
| Multistream / Restream | 10 simultaneous destinations | Simulcast (limited) |
| Live transcoding channels | (Starter) | |
| Storage | ||
| Base plan storage | 5 GB | 500 GB |
| Mid plan storage | 20 GB | 250 GB (Event) |
| Advanced plan storage | 50 GB | 2,000 GB |
| Infrastructure | ||
| CDN | Global Multi-CDN | Multi-CDN (Event+) |
| Input protocols | RTMP, SRT, HLS, RTSP | RTMP, HLS |
| Output protocols | HLS, M3U8 (IPTV) | HLS |
| Uptime SLA | 99.99% | Not specified |
| China delivery | (Event+) | |
| Advanced Features | ||
| Cloud recording | ||
| Auto-upload YouTube/Facebook | ||
| White-Label Player | All plans | |
| Paywall / Monetization | (Event+) | |
| DRM | (Scale+) | |
| Geo-restriction | ||
| Live countdown | (Event+) | |
| Real-time analytics | with GeoIP | |
| ABR transcoding | ||
| Ads (Pre/Mid/Post-roll) | (Event+) | |
| Support and Experience | ||
| Support language | English + Spanish | English only |
| Support channels | WhatsApp, Slack, Chat, Email | Chat, Email, Phone (Scale+) |
| 24/7 support | (in English) | |
| Years of experience | 15+ years (since 2011) | ~14 years (since 2012) |
| Regional focus | Global | Global / China |
| Contracts | ||
| Free trial | 3 days | 14 days |
| Contract | No contract | No contract (annual discount) |
| Money-back guarantee | 7 days | |
| Local currency pricing (CLP) | Chile | |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why choose XtreamCast instead of Dacast?
Dacast offers 200 GB/month effective on its Starter plan ($29/month) and charges $0.30/GB of overage. XtreamCast includes 1 TB/month from $25/month — 5 times more bandwidth for $4 less per month. In addition, XtreamCast offers an automated 24/7 channel (Live Station), multistreaming to 10 destinations, automatic auto-upload and 24/7 support in English and Spanish.
How much does Dacast charge for bandwidth overage?
Dacast charges $0.30/GB of data overage and $0.15/GB of storage overage. For example, if you use 500 GB in a month on the Starter plan (200 GB/month effective), you would pay $29 for the plan + $90 in overage = $119/month. With XtreamCast Started+ ($25/month, 1 TB/month), those 500 GB are within your plan at no extra cost.
Why does Dacast have more storage?
Indeed, Dacast includes more storage in its plans (500 GB on Starter). XtreamCast focuses on bandwidth and live streaming, offering less base storage but with the exclusive auto-upload feature that automatically uploads your recordings to YouTube and Facebook, leveraging their unlimited storage. That way you maximize your reach without needing large amounts of local storage.
Does Dacast have a paywall and XtreamCast doesn't?
Correct, Dacast offers an integrated paywall on its Event ($99/month) and Scale ($199/month) plans for direct monetization. If a paywall is a critical need for your business, Dacast has the advantage there. However, XtreamCast compensates with its automated 24/7 channel, much more bandwidth for less money, and support in English and Spanish that makes the whole process easier.
Can I migrate from Dacast to XtreamCast?
Yes, the migration is simple. Our support team helps you transfer your streaming configuration and embedded players at no additional cost. Just contact us on WhatsApp and we will guide you step by step.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, we offer a free 3-day TestDrive+ plan with all features enabled. No credit card required. In addition, all paid plans have a 7-day money-back guarantee.
Last verification of Dacast pricing: May 2026. Dacast data taken from its public site (dacast.com/pricing). If you find a discrepancy, write to us at contacto@xtreamcast.co and we will correct it.
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