Larix Broadcaster vs Castream

Stream live from your iPhone or iPad - broadcast-quality video to any server, platform, or production switcher. No encoder box, no desktop setup required. Whether you're streaming IRL to Twitch or Kick, covering breaking news in the field, or feeding a remote production over NDI - Larix Broadcaster gives you the tools professional broadcasters rely on. PROTOCOLS & CODECS Supports SRT, RTMP/RTMPS, WebRTC WHIP, NDI HX2, RTSP, RIST, and Zixi. Video encoding in H.264 and H.265/HEVC. Audio in AAC or Opus depending on protocol. Multiple simultaneous outputs available (Premium). CAMERA & VIDEO Multi-camera capture with picture-in-picture and side-by-side modes. Front and back cameras with live switching, portrait and landscape rotation. UltraHD resolution, Dolby Vision HDR, and adaptive bitrate streaming (ABR). USB camera input on iPadOS 17 and later. Center Stage supported on iPad. OVERLAYS & RECORDING Image, text, HTML, and GPS-based overlays. Assign different overlay sets to live, paused, and stand-by states. Record streams as MP4 to iCloud. SEI/NTP metadata insertion for multi-camera sync. PROFESSIONAL FEATURES Talkback audio return via SRT, RTMP, Icecast, and SLDP. NDI tally light for on-air feedback. Stand-by mode for pre-configured stream launch. Larix Grove for sharing connection settings via QR code or deep link. LARIX PREMIUM - $9.99/month Removes the default watermark. Unlocks multiple simultaneous outputs, Talkback, HEVC encoding, advanced overlays, ABR streaming, and more. Manage licenses and control devices remotely via Larix Tuner. Learn more: https://softvelum.com/larix/premium/ RESOURCES Docs: https://softvelum.com/larix/docs/ Video tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhj0_QbtfTw Larix Broadcaster uses Apple's Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Castream turns your phone into a live studio, and now into a shorts editor too. Go live to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and any RTMP platform at the same time, then let AI Shorts turn the best moments into captioned vertical clips, ready to post on TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. NEW: AI SHORTS • Finds your best moments: Castream listens to your video, reads your chat and picks the moments worth sharing • Vertical clips with captions: up to 60 seconds each, word-by-word captions and a hook to open • Any video: your streams, a video from your phone, or a Google Drive, Dropbox or direct video link • Caption styles and editor: pick a look, drag the captions where you want them, fix any word and update the short for free • Share anywhere: save to your phone or share straight to your apps, with the title and hashtags copied for you • Included with Creator (50 credits a month) and Pro (200 credits a month). 1 credit = 1 minute of video GO LIVE EVERYWHERE • Multistreaming: YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, TikTok Live and Instagram Live (with an RTMP key), and custom RTMP destinations, all at once • Camera, screen, or both: stream your camera, broadcast your phone's screen for gaming, tutorials and demos, or use front and back cameras together with picture-in-picture • Keep streaming when you switch apps • Scheduled broadcasts: upload a video, pick a time, and it goes live on its own YOUR LIVE STUDIO • Overlays and lower thirds, edited in real time • Live location overlay • Camera filters and voice effects • Portrait and landscape CHAT AND CO-PILOT • One chat for YouTube, Facebook and Twitch • Moderator mode: run chat from a second device with a QR code • Copilot: control a stream running on another device AFTER THE STREAM • Recordings kept for 30 days (Creator and Pro) • Chat Insights: AI summaries of what your audience loved (paid plans) • AI titles and descriptions for your streams • Public profile at castream.io/@yourname BUILT FOR QUALITY • Up to 1080p (Pro) or 720p • Auto bitrate that adapts to your network • Low latency, with audio and video in sync • No watermark on paid plans Free to start. Upgrade when you need more. Go live everywhere, then post the best part. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s standard [Terms of Use (EULA)](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/).