ChannelCast review
A focused OTT channel platform with strong scheduling and a high starting price.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
ChannelCast is hosted software for turning RTMP broadcasts into branded live channels, recorded archives, scheduled playlists, web streams, and OTT distribution feeds. It is aimed at creators, schools, enterprises, sports organizations, churches, media companies, nonprofits, and live-event producers that need more than a single live broadcast. Web-based channel management, adaptive bitrate streaming, VOD creation, Roku and Fire TV support, and white-label Fire TV apps make it a fit for operators building recurring programming across branded destinations.
Pricing is structured around three monthly plans. Starter costs $150 per month and includes two online streaming channels, 10 live streaming hours, unlimited video scheduling, automatic recording and playlist scheduling, 60 days of free storage, and a VOD network. Pro costs $350 per month, adds unlimited channels, 15 live streaming hours, three restreaming targets, automatic recording and scheduling, and 90 days of free storage. Complete costs $1,850 per month and includes unlimited channels, 20 live streaming hours, four restreaming targets, automatic video scheduling, and 120 days of free storage. A 14-day Pro trial is available without a credit card.
The platform’s strongest distinction is its combination of scheduled programming and OTT ecosystem support. Integrations include Twitch, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Kick, Roku Direct Publisher, Media RSS, the Fire TV catalog API, Segment, BigQuery, and Amazon S3. Channel and VOD analytics support ongoing programming decisions, while simulcasting is available on eligible plans. ChannelCast suits organizations operating branded channels or app-based television experiences. Teams that only need inexpensive playlist scheduling, or that require more live hours without moving to a higher tier, should consider a simpler alternative.
ChannelCast pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Scheduled playlists, automatic recording, and VOD creation
- Roku, Fire TV, web player, and OTT distribution support
- Analytics plus eligible-plan simulcasting to external destinations
- Where it doesn't
- Starts at $150 per month with no free plan
- Live streaming hours are capped by plan
- Advanced capacity and restreaming require higher-priced tiers
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