Head-to-head · Church Live Streaming Software
WorshipMetrics vs BoxCast
WorshipMetrics leads on 1 check, BoxCast on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreWorshipMetrics · 8.9/10
- Free planonly WorshipMetrics
- Free trialonly BoxCast
- Most featuresWorshipMetrics · 2 of 5
WorshipMetrics scores higher on our rubric for church live streaming software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
WorshipMetrics offers free plan; BoxCast doesn't.
WorshipMetrics is the better fit for churches wanting free entry and operational tools. BoxCast is the better fit for organizations needing mature, enterprise-grade streaming.
- WorshipMetrics fits best
Churches wanting free entry and operational tools
- BoxCast fits best
Organizations needing mature, enterprise-grade streaming
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Side by side
| Feature | WorshipMetrics 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | BoxCast 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #4 in Church Live Streaming Software | #6 in Church Live Streaming Software |
| Best for | Churches wanting free entry and operational tools | Organizations needing mature, enterprise-grade streaming |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $490/yr | $25/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 60+ integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features WorshipMetrics 2/5 · 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 | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Simultaneous destinations | 2 destinations | Not checked yet |
| Recording storage | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | WorshipMetrics is a web-based platform for church production teams managing services, volunteers, AV systems, and live broadcasts. It is designed for churches ranging from single campuses to multi-campus operations, with tools for service… 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
WorshipMetrics — where it wins
- Free tier includes AV monitoring, alerts, and social streaming
- Combines planning, volunteer scheduling, streaming, and recordings
- Supports OBS, vMix, Blackmagic ATEM, and multiple destinations
Where it doesn't
- The platform is available on the web only
- Premium cloud streaming starts at $99 per campus monthly
- Advanced support and managed production add substantial monthly costs
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
- WorshipMetrics8.9/10 · Free plan
A broad church production platform with a useful free tier and paid streaming options.
Visit WorshipMetricsFull 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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