Dacast

Dacast is a live streaming product operated by DaCast Inc.. This 2026 review covers operator background, the current tier ladder and the buying signals to weigh before subscribing. The service competes in the live streaming category against regional and global alternatives, and the practical decision usually comes down to feature mix, regional availability and renewal economics rather than headline price alone.

Quick facts

• Operator: DaCast Inc.
• Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States
• Public-market status: privately held
• Founded: 2010 (founded by Stéphane Roulland)
• Category: live streaming
• Current tiers: Starter / Scale / Event / Custom Enterprise
• Anchor price (2026): Starter USD 39/month; Scale USD 188/month; Event USD 63/month; Enterprise custom

What is Dacast?

Dacast is a live TV streaming product that delivers a linear broadcast feed alongside catch-up and DVR features over IP. Its product surface covers live linear TV channels delivered over IP alongside catch-up TV for missed broadcasts, with the recurring subscription paid through the operator's direct billing or App Store / Google Play / partner-billing surfaces. Customers buy a tier matching their usage profile; the entry tier is suitable for testing the product and higher tiers add features such as cloud DVR for scheduled recordings.

Why choose Dacast

Operator and ecosystem context

Dacast is run by DaCast Inc. out of San Francisco, California, United States, established 2010 (founded by Stéphane Roulland). That matters because the live streaming category is increasingly consolidated and the operator's ownership structure (public vs. private, parent group, regulatory footprint) shapes how aggressively the product is supported and how stable the subscription terms are over multi-year renewals.

Plan structure and pricing tiers

The tier ladder splits across Starter for testing the service, Scale for everyday use, and Event for power users or teams. Anchor pricing for 2026: Starter USD 39/month; Scale USD 188/month; Event USD 63/month; Enterprise custom. Consult Subger's true-price tracker for Dacast for all-in renewal costs.

Live channel features

Beyond the headline features, the 2025-2026 differentiator for Dacast is 2024-2025 expanded live streaming platform with 24/7 channel scheduling and Akamai-powered CDN delivery; competing with Vimeo Livestream and Brightcove. That gives the subscription a credible roadmap for the year ahead and distinguishes it from operators that are running their live streaming catalog on autopilot.

Dacast features that matter in 2026

Highlights of the current feature set:

• live linear TV channels delivered over IP
• catch-up TV for missed broadcasts
• cloud DVR for scheduled recordings
• mobile, web and Smart TV apps
• multi-profile household setup
• program guide with reminders

Buyers should treat this list as a baseline for Dacast in the live streaming category — confirm specific feature availability for your region on the operator's site, since some features and tier names vary between countries.

Dacast pricing in 2026

Reference pricing for Dacast in 2026: Starter USD 39/month; Scale USD 188/month; Event USD 63/month; Enterprise custom. The tier ladder typically looks like:

Subger pairs the public price with the actual all-in cost (taxes, FX conversion, promotional first-period anchors that step up at renewal):

Dacast apps and platform support

Surface availability for Dacast can vary by region and tier — confirm current app availability and supported devices on the operator's site before subscribing.

Who Dacast fits

Dacast is most likely a good match for the following buyers:

• Viewers who want live tv without a satellite dish or cable box — the core target audience for the product.
• The category-focused subscriber who specifically wants live linear TV channels delivered over IP from a live streaming operator rather than a generalist platform.
• The team or household subscriber evaluating the tier ladder (Starter / Scale / Event) and willing to pay up for catch-up TV for missed broadcasts.
• The cross-device user who needs apps across the surfaces listed above plus a credible upgrade path as new devices are added.
• The price-sensitive shopper who wants to track promotional anchors via Subger's true-price tracker and deals page before committing to annual billing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dacast and who runs it?

Dacast is a live streaming product operated by DaCast Inc. headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States, founded 2010 (founded by Stéphane Roulland). It is sold via direct subscription on the operator's website and apps, with payments processed through the operator's billing surfaces.

How much does Dacast cost in 2026?

Current tiers are Starter, Scale, Event, Custom Enterprise. Anchor reference pricing for 2026: Starter USD 39/month; Scale USD 188/month; Event USD 63/month; Enterprise custom. Confirm the live regional price on the operator's site before committing, since promotional cycles and FX conversion can shift the all-in renewal cost.

Is there a free tier or free trial for Dacast?

Yes — Starter is available without an immediate paid commitment.

Where is Dacast available?

Availability follows the operator's service footprint anchored on San Francisco, California, United States. Confirm regional availability on the official site before subscribing, especially for products that have country-specific catalog or pricing rules.

What 2025-2026 features set Dacast apart right now?

The current 2025-2026 differentiator is 2024-2025 expanded live streaming platform with 24/7 channel scheduling and Akamai-powered CDN delivery; competing with Vimeo Livestream and Brightcove. Together with the headline features listed above, that gives buyers a concrete signal that the subscription is being actively developed rather than coasting on a legacy catalog.

Which devices and platforms does Dacast support?

Coverage spans the surfaces shown in the platform table above. The current mobile, web and (where applicable) desktop apps are the recommended way to consume the service; older clients may be deprecated in successive releases.

How do I cancel Dacast?

Cancel through the account or subscription settings on the surface where you bought the plan: the operator's website for direct subscriptions, the App Store or Google Play for in-app purchases, or the partner billing portal for bundled subscriptions. Subger's cancellation guide for Dacast walks through each route step-by-step.

Does Dacast offer a team or family plan?

Team, household or family structures depend on the tier. The Custom Enterprise tier commonly adds multi-seat or multi-profile support; the entry Starter tier may restrict usage. Confirm the per-tier seat limit on the live pricing page before committing to annual billing.

Is Dacast worth it compared to live streaming alternatives?

Value depends on three factors: the specific feature mix you'll use (see the features list above), the regional price after taxes (Subger's true-price tracker for Dacast reconciles the headline price with the actual all-in renewal cost), and the credibility of the operator's 2025-2026 roadmap. Buyers should weigh these together rather than relying on headline price alone.

How can I track price changes for Dacast?

Subger's renewal tracker for Dacast records list-price changes plus promotional anchors over time. Pair it with the deals page for current discount codes and the promo codes page for stackable savings at signup.

Get started with Dacast

Confirm the current regional price on the operator's site (Starter USD 39/month; Scale USD 188/month; Event USD 63/month; Enterprise custom), choose the tier that matches your usage (Starter, Scale are the most common starting points), and check Subger's deals page for Dacast for promotional anchors before completing checkout. Track the subscription's true renewal cost with the true-price tracker once you're signed up.

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