Castreon vs. Setplex Comparison


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About Castreon is self-hosted live TV headend software that runs on Linux servers and is managed through a web panel. It ingests feeds from DVB-C/T/T2 cards, IP cameras and network sources such as SRT, RIST, UDP, RTMP, HTTP, HLS and DASH, with automatic source failover. Operators can transcode on CPU or GPU to H.264, HEVC or AV1, create adaptive-bitrate outputs, and deliver channels through HLS, LL-HLS, DASH, HTTP-TS and WebRTC or push them to other servers and CDNs. The software also supports continuous channels from media files, catch-up and timeshift, recordings, clips, access controls, audience statistics, monitoring, alerts and a REST API. Optional capabilities include SCTE-35, signed multi-CDN links and DRM. Castreon is installed on the operator’s own Linux server and serves broadcasters, cable and IPTV operators, OTT services, hotels and internet providers.		About Seplex is an OTT solutions provider, serving global operators with simple, powerful and scalable OTT solutions—from content preparation, management and monetization to video delivery, multi-screen apps and real-time analytics. We offer a unified OTT platform that includes middleware, transcoders, CDNs, DRM, multi-screen apps, STBs, and analytics, designed to support operators worldwide. Our solutions earned the PRODU Award for OTT Development of the Year in 2025, thanks to Setplex’s role in powering Copa América 2024 streaming for Venezuelan broadcaster Televen, scoring over 43 million impressions and 1.3 million app installs across mobile, web, & smart TV platforms. With the advantage of being operators ourselves, serving millions of subscribers, we possess deep insights into the daily challenges faced by operators. This expertise fuels our R&D efforts, driving the development of our platform, paving a smoother path for operators, and enhancing their operational efficiency.
Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Supported Cloud Not Supported On-Premises Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported		Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Cable and IPTV operators, broadcasters, OTT platforms, hotel TV providers and ISPs		Audience Setplex provides a comprehensive OTT/IPTV platform solutions tailored for MSOs, ISPs, broadcasters, government entities, and operators seeking to deliver high-quality video services. Our end-to-end solutions support content management, delivery, and monetization across any network or device.
Support Phone Support Not Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported		Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Supported		API Offers API Supported
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Pricing €25/server/month Starter is €25 per server per month plus VAT; Pro is €49 and Enterprise is €99 per server per month, plus VAT. Fees are billed monthly in advance. Each license covers one server and renews monthly; cancellation takes effect at the end of the paid month. A 14-day trial includes Pro features for up to 10 channels, with no credit card or automatic charge. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported		Pricing Pay as you grow model. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Not Supported
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Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported		Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported
Company Information Web Tools IT Founded: 2015 Germany castreon.net		Company Information Setplex Founded: 2006 United States setplex.com
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Categories Live Streaming Supported		Categories Live Streaming Supported Multimedia Supported OTT Supported Video CMS Supported
		Live Streaming Features Access Control Supported Audience Analytics Supported Audience Engagement Supported Browser-based Supported Customizable Branding Supported Encoding Supported Event Scheduling Not Supported Live Streaming Production Not Supported Moderation Supported Monetization Tools Supported Multi-Screen / Split-Screen Not Supported Multiple Camera Feeds Not Supported Multistreaming Not Supported Session Recording Not Supported Social Media Integration Supported Streaming Platform Integration Supported Show More Features OTT Features API Access Supported Content Organization Supported Live Events Supported Monetization Tools Supported Multi-Service Integration Supported Scheduling Not Supported SDK Not Supported Video Hosting/Storage Supported Video Quality Optimization Supported Video CMS Features Editing Tools Not Supported Encoding / Transcoding Supported Live Streaming Supported Organization / Categorization Supported Tagging / Metadata Supported Video Sharing Not Supported Video Storage Supported
Integrations CDN77 Supported Gcore Supported Prometheus Supported Telegram Supported bunny.net Supported View All 5 Integrations		Integrations CDN77 Not Supported Gcore Not Supported Prometheus Not Supported Telegram Not Supported bunny.net Not Supported
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