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Integrating a Live Streaming Encoder with the Dacast Platform

If you’re a vendor for a live streaming encoder, we invite you to integrate your encoding tool with the Dacast platform to make it easier for users to configure your encoder. Whether you offer a hardware or software encoder, the Dacast Encoder API lets you greatly reduce the complexity of live streaming by pre-configuring your […]

Are Dacast Annual Live Streaming Pricing Plans Prepaid?

  Yes, annual plans have a steep discount versus the same plan on a monthly schedule. This discount is provided because the plan is prepaid. Live Streaming Pricing Plans: Monthly vs Annual Billing For example, a Scale live streaming pricing plan has a $250 a month-to-month cost. It’s an annual cost is $165  a month, […]

Is the Dacast Live Streaming Solution available in Canada?

A Is the Dacast Live Streaming Solution available in Canada?   Yes, Dacast uses a worldwide content delivery network in order to send streams to viewers. This includes both live and on-demand services. This is due to the CDN connection that Dacast utilizes (Limelight Networks), which has a server presence all over the world. Background: […]

FFmpeg Live Streaming on the Dacast Platform for MacOS

Are you interested in FFmpeg live streaming on Dacast under Mac OS with FFmpeg? This guide provides a step-by-step explanation to get you started! To stream on Dacast under Linux with FFmpeg, click here. Requirements: You will need to compile FFmpeg with the help of brew (https://brew.sh/) and specific librtmp parameters detailed below. Development tools: […]