15 years of trust says more than any marketing claim ever could. When customers stay with you for over a decade, it’s not because things are flashy. It’s because they work. This review perfectly captures what we aim for at Dacast: reliability, stability, and zero friction as we evolve. In streaming, consistency wins.
Dacast
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
San Francisco, California 3,547 followers
Video Hosting and Live Streaming Solutions - Best Video Platform for Business - Top 50 Online Video Company
About us
Dacast (San Francisco, CA, and London, UK) is a completely integrated video streaming platform that enables all businesses to broadcast audiovisual content and allows viewers to watch free or paid programming. Dacast makes online video streaming: - Easy to broadcast via an ad-free white label system - Easy to monetize via video ads, pay-per-view and/or subscriptions. Using Dacast, publishers of online video can create one or more money-making channels themselves as easily as utilizing Google Adsense. In addition, Dacast also manages the security of customers’ streams and payments and offers a deep analytics dashboard enabling users to optimize streaming scheduling and advertising revenue. Dacast helps anyone create professional live video streams for their business, mission, or organization. We help over 300,000 organizations stream live video, reduce bandwidth costs, and improve broadcast quality with our easy-to-use full service platform or via our Broadcaster API. Dacast is the only one on the market offering his technology as a true self-service – there’s no need to engage with intermediaries or to purchase additional applications or tools: Dacast is a true one-stop, end-to-end solution.
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https://www.dacast.com
External link for Dacast
- Industry
- Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2008
- Specialties
- Video streaming, Video on Demand, Live streaming, Pay Per View, OTT, CDN, and Video hosting
Products
Dacast
Live Streaming Software
Dacast's live video streaming platform is an easy-to-use, secure solution for high performance Enterprise video delivery. Start a free 30 day trial today.
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1175 Folsom Street
San Francisco, California 94103, US
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🎥 Your brand. Your stream. No third-party logos. When you live stream a wedding or private expo, your clients expect a premium experience — not a YouTube watermark or a generic player. With Dacast's white-label player, every guest sees YOUR brand, front and center: - Custom colors & logo - Password-protected access - Zero ads, zero Dacast branding - Works for weddings, expos, cultural events & more This is the difference between a professional stream and an amateur one. Full guide → https://lnkd.in/ekpbUj3x Try free for 14 days — no credit card required. #WhiteLabel #LiveStreaming #WeddingVideography #PrivateEvents #Dacast #VideoStreaming
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Most teams buy a live streaming encoder based on resolution specs. Then they wonder why their stream fails at a critical moment. The real decision factors? Protocol support. Network resilience. Monitoring. Redundancy. Here's the short version of what we actually look for when helping teams choose hardware encoders for RTMP, SRT, and HLS workflows: → RTMP for stable, wired venues → SRT when your network is unpredictable → HLS for delivery - not something you choose, something your platform handles The full guide covers buying checklists, encoder comparisons by category, and vertical-specific recommendations (sports, enterprise, government, education, and more) : https://lnkd.in/eyCtmc9Y Start you Free Trial : https://lnkd.in/erDsb_Hi #LiveStreaming #VideoStreaming #RTMP #SRT #HLS #Dacast #BroadcastTech #VideoTech
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Building passive income isn’t a myth, but it does require the right system. With Video-On-Demand (VOD), your content can generate revenue 24/7 after the initial creation. The key is to focus on: Evergreen content that stays valuable over time A clear monetization model (SVOD, TVOD, AVOD) A secure platform that gives you control over pricing and branding Automation to scale without constant manual effort VOD transforms your videos into a long-term revenue asset, not just content. Whether you're a creator, educator, or business, this is one of the most scalable ways to build sustainable income in 2026. Read the full guide: https://lnkd.in/eTTsHvQ7 Try Dacast free for 14 days: https://lnkd.in/e8GbjPdu #PassiveIncome #VideoOnDemand #VOD #ContentCreation #DigitalBusiness #Monetization #Creators #OnlineBusiness #Dacast
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We just connected Dacast to Claude AI via MCP Server, and it changes how video teams operate. Here's what one prompt can do: - Filter your entire VOD library by year and duration - Create and name a playlist automatically - Launch a live channel with full RTMP details - Update your splash screen No manual dashboard navigation. No back-and-forth between tools. Claude even detected our location and selected the optimal streaming region for best performance. If you manage video at scale, this is 3 minutes well spent. Full tutorial → https://lnkd.in/eidBWh2Y #Dacast #AI #VideoStreaming #LiveStreaming #MCPServer #VideoManagement #ClaudeAI
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Is your video format quietly killing your stream? Most broadcasters don’t think twice about MP4 vs MKV, until they hit a wall: a file that won’t upload, a stream that buffers, or a CMS that rejects the content entirely. → MP4 for streaming, web delivery, and platform uploads (YouTube, Twitch, Dacast) → MKV for archiving, multilingual editing, and lossless audio workflows → Quality? Codec-driven - same codec, same bitrate = same result in both The format you choose doesn’t just affect file size. It affects whether your content actually reaches your audience - across devices, browsers, and adaptive streaming protocols like HLS and DASH. At Dacast, we support both. But understanding when to use which is what separates a smooth broadcast from a support ticket. Full breakdown here : https://lnkd.in/eVnGakGe Free Trial : https://lnkd.in/euRbysXD #VideoStreaming #B2BVideo #LiveStreaming #VideoTech #Dacast #ContentDelivery #Streaming2026
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In 2026, RTMP ingest remains the backbone of professional live streaming. Reliable, widely compatible, and cost-effective, it powers broadcasts across sports, corporate events, education, and more - while emerging protocols like SRT and WebRTC complement rather than replace it. Learn how broadcasters are using RTMP + HLS workflows to deliver smooth streams worldwide. 👉 Read the full guide: https://lnkd.in/d_p97gTK 🎥 Try Dacast free for 14 days: https://lnkd.in/geyfvsdi #LiveStreaming #RTMP #VideoStreaming #Broadcasting #StreamingTrends #DigitalMedia #HybridEvents #VideoTech #Dacast
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🎥 Easter is coming. Are you ready to stream? Peak online attendance means more eyes, more pressure, and more risk. Don’t let buffering, poor audio, or downtime ruin your community’s experience. Pro tips to prepare: - Test your full setup (audio, video, internet) - Plan for higher audience capacity - Have a backup solution ready - Rehearse your stream before going live A smooth stream keeps your congregation connected and engaged—wherever they are. 👉 Prepare your Easter service with our full guide : https://lnkd.in/d2DNP22y 🚀 Or start a free trial today to test your setup : https://lnkd.in/d4vFxwGg #ChurchStreaming #LiveStreaming #HybridWorship #EasterService #ChurchTech #OnlineChurch
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📺 Live streaming isn’t just a backup anymore, it’s part of modern ministry. Learn how to connect in-person and online congregations, improve accessibility, and create a future-ready worship experience. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dSjF7sbQ Start your 14-day free trial : https://lnkd.in/d9g_h9uV #ChurchStreaming #HybridWorship #DigitalMinistry #LiveStreamTips
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⚡ Find the Right Streaming Platform for Your Church in 2026 Did you know 7% of churchgoers now attend online-only, and 33% discovered their church online? Live streaming your services helps your congregation stay connected, engage new members, and expand your reach—without leaving home. With Dacast, Houses of Worship can: ✔ Broadcast professional-quality live & on-demand services ✔ Keep streams fully branded and ad-free ✔ Accept donations seamlessly during live streams ✔ Scale from small gatherings to large holiday events 🎯 Learn how Dacast compares to 9 other top platforms in our latest guide and find the solution that fits your church’s needs. 📚 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dygvnnet 🚀 Start your 14-day free trial today: https://lnkd.in/dwB9cV5y #LiveStreaming #HouseOfWorship #ChurchStreaming #VideoHosting #B2B #SaaS #Dacast #ChurchTech