Head-to-head · Church Live Streaming Software
BoxCast vs ChurchLiveStreaming.com
BoxCast leads on 1 check, ChurchLiveStreaming.com on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBoxCast · 8.7/10
- Lowest starting priceBoxCast · $25/mo
- Free trialonly BoxCast
- Most featuresChurchLiveStreaming.com · 2 of 5
BoxCast scores higher on our rubric for church live streaming software: 8.7 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #9.
BoxCast is cheaper to start at $25/mo against $29/mo.
BoxCast is the better fit for organizations needing mature, enterprise-grade streaming. ChurchLiveStreaming.com is the better fit for churches wanting simple affordable hosted streaming.
- BoxCast fits best
Organizations needing mature, enterprise-grade streaming
- ChurchLiveStreaming.com fits best
Churches wanting simple affordable hosted streaming
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Side by side
| Feature | BoxCast 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | ChurchLiveStreaming.com 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #6 in Church Live Streaming Software | #9 in Church Live Streaming Software |
| Best for | Organizations needing mature, enterprise-grade streaming | Churches wanting simple affordable hosted streaming |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $25/mo (best) | $29/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs | |
| Integrations | 13 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features BoxCast 1/5 · ChurchLiveStreaming.com 2/5 | ||
| Website embed | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Scheduled broadcasts | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| 24/7 looping | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Custom branding | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Viewer chat | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Simultaneous destinations | Not checked yet | 2 destinations |
| Recording storage | Not checked yet | Limited |
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| Our verdict | BoxCast is a cloud live-video platform for organizations producing worship services, virtual events, hybrid meetings, sports, and community programming. For churches, it combines browser-based production with distribution, scheduling,… Read the review → |
ChurchLiveStreaming.com is a hosted video platform for churches and church organizations. It supports live services, sermon recordings, on-demand archives, public church listings, Roku viewing, and simulcasting to Facebook, YouTube, and X.… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
BoxCast — where it wins
- Browser-based production with layouts, overlays, and screen sharing
- Multistreaming, scheduling, captions, chat, analytics, and privacy controls
- REST API and SDKs for web, mobile, Roku, Apple TV, and related platforms
Where it doesn't
- No free plan, with paid plans starting at $109 per month annually
- Standard and Deluxe include only one concurrent broadcast
- Advanced and 4K tiers are required for three concurrent broadcasts
ChurchLiveStreaming.com — where it wins
- Hosted live streaming with sermon archives and replay playback
- Simulcasts to Facebook, YouTube, and X with OBS support
- Includes scheduling, Roku presence, embeds, and analytics
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Basic limits churches to one simultaneous broadcast and 10 GB storage
- 24/7 Live includes no recording or file storage
- BoxCast8.7/10 · 14-day trial
A powerful church streaming platform with broad distribution and a high entry price.
Visit BoxCastFull verdict → - ChurchLiveStreaming.com8.4/10 · Paid
A hosted church streaming service with archives, scheduling, simulcasting, and Roku access.
Visit Church LiveFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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