Dacast vs Frequency Studio

Dacast9.2Visit Frequency Studio8.4Visit

Higher score Dacast #2 in OTT Platform 9.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Dacast

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Frequency Studio #8 in OTT Platform 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Contact Frequency

• Dacast fits best

  Broadcasters seeking affordable full OTT delivery

• Frequency Studio fits best

  Enterprise teams automating linear channel playout

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Side by side

Feature	Dacast 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Frequency Studio 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.4
Ranking	#2 in OTT Platform	#8 in OTT Platform
Best for	Broadcasters seeking affordable full OTT delivery	Enterprise teams automating linear channel playout
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$29/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	10 integrations	200+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Dacast 0/5 · Frequency Studio 0/5
Live streaming	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Video on demand	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Custom branding	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Video DRM	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Viewer analytics	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Monetization models	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines live streaming and VOD with an embeddable HTML5 player Supports pay-per-view, subscriptions, and advertising Offers access controls, analytics, APIs, and mobile SDKs	Cloud playout combines VOD, live, and playlist scheduling. Automation, graphics, and live-event insertion support 24/7 channels. RTMP, HLS, and MPEG-DASH outputs support multi-destination distribution.
Cons	Starter has 2.4 TB of bandwidth per year Paywall and advertising features start with the Event plan DRM for VOD and unlimited channels require Scale	Pricing requires a sales conversation and is charged per channel. Consumer OTT functionality is less complete than its linear-channel tooling. Cloud-centered deployment may not suit teams requiring on-premise operation.
Our verdict	Dacast is a managed cloud video platform for professional broadcasters, including media organizations, event producers, educational institutions, and businesses. It brings live streaming and video-on-demand hosting together with an… Read the review →	Frequency Studio is a cloud-based platform from Frequency Networks for broadcasters, media companies, rights holders, and content owners operating 24/7 linear streaming channels. It brings together content ingestion, media management,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Dacast — where it wins

  • Combines live streaming and VOD with an embeddable HTML5 player
  • Supports pay-per-view, subscriptions, and advertising
  • Offers access controls, analytics, APIs, and mobile SDKs

  Where it doesn't

  • Starter has 2.4 TB of bandwidth per year
  • Paywall and advertising features start with the Event plan
  • DRM for VOD and unlimited channels require Scale

• Frequency Studio — where it wins

  • Cloud playout combines VOD, live, and playlist scheduling.
  • Automation, graphics, and live-event insertion support 24/7 channels.
  • RTMP, HLS, and MPEG-DASH outputs support multi-destination distribution.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales conversation and is charged per channel.
  • Consumer OTT functionality is less complete than its linear-channel tooling.
  • Cloud-centered deployment may not suit teams requiring on-premise operation.

• Dacast9.2/10 · 14-day trial

  A cloud OTT platform for broadcasters needing live, VOD, and multiple monetization options.

  Visit DacastFull verdict →
• Frequency Studio8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  Cloud linear playout, scheduling, graphics, monitoring, and distribution for enterprise channel teams.

  Contact FrequencyFull verdict →