Head-to-head · Church Live Streaming Software
Subsplash Live vs BoxCast
Subsplash Live leads on 0 checks, BoxCast on 0, and 5 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 scoreSubsplash Live · 8.8/10
- Free trialonly BoxCast
- Most featuresSubsplash Live · 3 of 5
Subsplash Live scores higher on our rubric for church live streaming software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
Subsplash Live is the better fit for established churches using an app ecosystem. BoxCast is the better fit for organizations needing mature, enterprise-grade streaming.
- Subsplash Live fits best
Established churches using an app ecosystem
- BoxCast fits best
Organizations needing mature, enterprise-grade streaming
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Side by side
| Feature | Subsplash Live 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | BoxCast 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #5 in Church Live Streaming Software | #6 in Church Live Streaming Software |
| Best for | Established churches using an app ecosystem | Organizations needing mature, enterprise-grade streaming |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $25/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Subsplash Live 3/5 · 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 | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Viewer chat | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
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| Simultaneous destinations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Recording storage | Limited | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Subsplash Live is a church-focused live streaming service for worship services and other events. It distributes broadcasts to websites, custom mobile and TV apps, media libraries, Facebook Live, and YouTube. Churches can schedule one-time… 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
Subsplash Live — where it wins
- Schedules one-time and repeating streams, including simulated live broadcasts.
- Archives streams automatically and supports trimming, chat, and website embeds.
- Connects websites, apps, Facebook Live, YouTube, and RTMP/SRT workflows.
Where it doesn't
- No standalone public price makes direct value comparison difficult.
- Recording files cap at 7.5 GB or 8 hours, whichever comes first.
- Custom API integrations and multi-campus apps appear under Enterprise.
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
- Subsplash Live8.8/10 · Pricing on request
A church-focused streaming service with strong app, website, and social distribution tools.
Visit SubsplashFull 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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