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BoxCast: cost, fit and limits
BoxCast is a live video streaming platform made by BoxCast Inc. that combines a hardware encoder, a browser producer, mobile broadcaster apps and OTT apps for venues such as churches, schools and sports groups. It is sold by subscription.
What to know first
BoxCast lists four streaming plans: Standard at $109 a month billed annually ($119 monthly), Deluxe at $169 ($189), Advanced at $249 ($279) and Advanced 4K at $449 ($499). No free plan or trial is stated; a 30-day money-back guarantee is offered instead. The privacy policy says the services are intended for users in the United States. No AI feature appears on the pages we read.
BoxCast at a glance
| Maker | BoxCast Inc., Not stated on the vendor pages |
|---|---|
| Free plan | No |
| Entry price | $109 per month billed annually (Standard) |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Live Streaming Software in 2026, rank 12 of 13 |
| Website | boxcast.com |
Who BoxCast is best for
Churches with a weekly service
A Spark hardware encoder, a phone broadcaster app and OTT apps give a repeatable weekly broadcast with little setup and no computer in the loop.
Schools and sports clubs
Four tiers up to 4K let a venue start at the standard tier and move up as productions grow, with prices printed for each step.
Teams with existing encoders
Third-party encoders can send over RTMP and SRT, so existing cameras and mixers can feed the platform instead of being replaced.
BoxCast plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $109 per month billed annually; $119 billed monthly | The BoxCast Streaming plan at its standard tier, the cheapest of the four, with the feature list for the tier not shown in the text we read. |
| Deluxe | $169 per month billed annually; $189 billed monthly | The BoxCast Streaming plan at its deluxe tier, one step above Standard, with the feature list for the tier not shown in the text we read. |
| Advanced | $249 per month billed annually; $279 billed monthly | The BoxCast Streaming plan at its advanced tier, below the 4K tier, with the feature list for the tier not shown in the text we read. |
| Advanced 4K | $449 per month billed annually; $499 billed monthly | The BoxCast Streaming plan at its 4K tier, the highest priced of the four listed. |
Checked November 2026.
What BoxCast does
- BoxCast Flow
- Flow is described as keeping playback smooth on shaky networks, which matters for venues whose internet connection is weaker than a studio's. This targets venues with weaker connections.
- BoxCast Spark
- A compact hardware encoder described as powerful, aimed at venues that want a dedicated box rather than a laptop running streaming software every week. This suits a venue where volunteers run the show.
- Broadcaster app
- Go live from a phone or tablet with studio-quality control, which gives volunteers at a small venue a simpler way to start a broadcast. Volunteers need little training.
- BoxCast Producer
- Streams are created in the browser without installing software, so a person on any computer can set up and start a broadcast for the venue.
- OTT apps
- BoxCast OTT apps put a branded channel on connected TVs, alongside RTMP and SRT support so third-party encoders can send video into the platform. Viewers can then watch on television apps.
How BoxCast handles your data
BoxCast's privacy policy says the services are intended for US users and not appropriate for use outside the United States, and that information is processed and stored in the United States. It refers to retention criteria, but we did not check the retention period. The pages we read do not state whether customer content trains AI models or whether BoxCast holds certifications, so the vendor's policy was not checked for this. The vendor lists no AI function on the pages we opened.
Where BoxCast falls short in practice
- US-focused service. The privacy policy says the services are intended for US users and not appropriate for use outside the United States, which limits who can buy it.
- No free tier or trial. Only a 30-day money-back guarantee is offered, so evaluation costs at least the $109 first month on annual billing or $119 monthly. Ask about trial access in advance.
- Tier contents not detailed. The pricing text we read gave prices for each tier but not its feature list, so confirm stream limits and storage with sales before buying.
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BoxCast: common questions
How much does BoxCast cost?
The pricing page lists Standard at $109 a month billed annually or $119 monthly, Deluxe at $169 or $189, Advanced at $249 or $279, and Advanced 4K at $449 or $499. These are the BoxCast Streaming plans, and other BoxCast products have separate pricing.
Does BoxCast offer a free trial?
No free plan or free trial is stated. The offer is a 30-day money-back guarantee. A venue that wants to test the workflow first should ask BoxCast whether a pilot is possible, or try Switcher Studio, which offers a 14-day trial.
Can BoxCast be used outside the United States?
The privacy policy says the services are intended for US users and not appropriate for use outside the United States. It adds that information is processed and stored in the United States. Buyers elsewhere should ask BoxCast about support and data transfer rules.
What hardware does BoxCast sell?
BoxCast Spark is a compact hardware encoder described as powerful. The platform also includes BoxCast Flow for smooth playback on shaky networks, a Broadcaster app for phones and tablets, and a browser-based Producer. Pricing for the hardware itself was not part of the pages we read.
Does BoxCast support third-party encoders?
Yes. The pages list third-party encoder support over RTMP and SRT, and NDI appears among the integrations. That lets a venue keep existing cameras and mixers and use BoxCast for delivery and its OTT apps, if the plan fits. Confirm your encoder model with sales.