Head-to-head · Church Live Streaming Software
StreamingChurch.tv vs BoxCast
StreamingChurch.tv leads on 1 check, BoxCast on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreStreamingChurch.tv · 9.4/10
- Lowest starting priceStreamingChurch.tv · $19/mo
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresStreamingChurch.tv · 4 of 5
StreamingChurch.tv scores higher on our rubric for church live streaming software: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
StreamingChurch.tv is cheaper to start at $19/mo against $25/mo.
StreamingChurch.tv is the better fit for churches wanting broad value and mature streaming. BoxCast is the better fit for organizations needing mature, enterprise-grade streaming.
- StreamingChurch.tv fits best
Churches wanting broad value and mature streaming
- BoxCast fits best
Organizations needing mature, enterprise-grade streaming
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Side by side
| Feature | StreamingChurch.tv 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | BoxCast 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #2 in Church Live Streaming Software | #6 in Church Live Streaming Software |
| Best for | Churches wanting broad value and mature streaming | Organizations needing mature, enterprise-grade streaming |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $19/mo (best) | $25/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features StreamingChurch.tv 4/5 · BoxCast 1/5 | ||
| Website embed | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Scheduled broadcasts | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| 24/7 looping | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Custom branding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Viewer chat | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Simultaneous destinations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Recording storage | None | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | StreamingChurch.tv is a church-focused live streaming platform for pastors and ministry teams. It combines embeddable video pages with moderated viewer chat, customizable church branding, sermon notes, Bible tools, attendee mapping,… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
StreamingChurch.tv — where it wins
- Church-native tools include prayer connections, sermon notes, and attendee mapping.
- Plans support website embeds, scheduled broadcasts, chat, branding, and social streaming.
- Premium and Platinum add DVR, unlimited media vaults, editing, and Simulated Live.
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan; monthly pricing starts at $19.
- DVR and unlimited media vault access begin with the Premium plan at $127/month.
- Custom Roku and Apple TV channels are available only on the Platinum plan at $179/month.
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
- StreamingChurch.tv9.4/10 · 30-day trial
A church-focused streaming platform with ministry tools, scheduling, chat, and tiered media features.
Visit siteFull verdict → - BoxCast8.7/10 · 14-day trial
A powerful church streaming platform with broad distribution and a high entry price.
Visit BoxCastFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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