Snelstart
Deze handleiding behandelt alle functies van Castr:
- Aan de slag — Create your Castr account and run your first stream
- Hoe MultiStream te gebruiken — Push one live stream to multiple platforms at once
- Hoe video-monetisatie te gebruiken — Charge viewers for access to your video content
- Hoe gebruik je Transcoder? — Convert your live video into several quality levels
- Hoe gebruik je Cloud TV Playout? — Loop pre-recorded videos on a regular schedule
- Hoe gebruik je een cloudserver voor live videotranscodering? — Handle heavy encoding work in the cloud instead of your computer
- Hoe video-hosting te gebruiken — Store video files and embed them on your own website
- Hoe IP-camerastreaming te gebruiken — Send an IP camera feed straight to a streaming platform
- Hoe gebruik je een white-label OTT-platform? — Launch your own branded video streaming service
Benodigde tijd: 5 minuten per film
Ook in deze handleiding: Professionele tips | Veelgemaakte fouten | Probleemoplossing | Prijzen | Alternatieven
Waarom zou je deze gids vertrouwen?
I have used Castr for eight months and tested every feature covered here.
This tutorial comes from real hands-on streaming — not vendor screenshots.
Castr is one of the most capable live streaming software tools available today.
But most live streamers only ever touch the multistreaming tab.
This guide shows you how to use Castr feature by feature.
Stap voor stap, met screenshots en professionele tips.
Castr-handleiding
This Castr tutorial walks through every feature, from your first stream to advanced setups.
Castr
Broadcast one live stream to more than 30 social media destinations at once. Castr handles multistreaming, video hosting, and pre-recorded premieres from a single dashboard. Start with a 7-day free trial.
Aan de slag met Castr
Before touching any feature, finish this one-time setup.
Het duurt ongeveer drie minuten.
Here is what the setup looked like when I ran it myself:
Laten we nu elke stap eens doornemen.
Step 1: Create Your Castr Account
Go to the Castr website and click Sign Up.
Enter your email, then click activate trial to open the 7-day free trial.
The trial covers multistreaming, video hosting, and every paid feature.
✓ Controlepunt: Controleer uw inbox for the confirmation email.
Step 2: Open the Castr Dashboard
Castr runs in your browser, so there is no software to download.
Log in and the Castr dashboard loads with every product in the left sidebar.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: You should see the main dashboard and your plan name.
Step 3: Create Your First Stream
Click Create, then pick New Live Stream from the menu.
Give it a stream name you will recognise later.
Then pick the hosting region closest to your current location.
Streaming from Brazil or Argentina? Choose South America for the lowest delay.
Getting this wrong adds a second or two of delay for every viewer.
If you have no encoder yet, you can live stream directly from your browser webcam.
That is enough to confirm the account works before you build a real setup.
✅ Klaar: Je bent klaar om een van de onderstaande functies te gebruiken.
Hoe Castr MultiStream te gebruiken
MultiStream lets you send one live video to over 30 platforms at once.
That means YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and LinkedIn all get the same broadcast.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Add Your Publish Destinations
Open your stream, then click Add Platform under publish destinations.
Connect YouTube and Facebook by signing in with those accounts.
Each destination can carry its own title and description.
Twitch, LinkedIn, and other platforms connect the same way in a few clicks.
Step 2: Connect Your Encoder
Copy the RTMP URL and stream key from the stream dashboard.
Paste both into Open Broadcaster Software under Settings, then Stream.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: All destination toggles should turn green.
Stap 3: Ga live
Hit Start Streaming in your encoder and watch the preview window fill in.
Castr pushes your feed to every enabled destination within a few seconds.
Leave the dashboard open and watch each platform report a healthy connection.
✅ Resultaat: One broadcast now reaches a much wider audience across multiple destinations.
💡 Pro-tip: Castr aggregates comments from all platforms into one window, so audience interaction stays in a single place.
Hoe gebruik je Castr-videomonetisatie?
Videomonetisatie lets you charge viewers for access to a stream or library.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Turn On Paywall
Open the Monetization tab and switch the paywall on for a chosen video.
This works for both live sessions and anything already sitting in your library.
Step 2: Set Your Price and Access Rules
Pick a one-off ticket price or a recurring subscription plan.
Add password protection if you also want a private guest list.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: A payment screen should appear on your test link.
Step 3: Share the Paid Link
Send the checkout link by email or post it on social media.
Buyers get instant access, and Castr handles the payment side for you.
✅ Resultaat: Your video content now earns money without a separate payment tool.
💡 Pro-tip: Run one free episode first — viewers pay far more readily after they trust your production quality.
Hoe gebruik je Castr Transcoder?
Transcoder turns one incoming feed into several quality levels automatically.
Viewers on slow connections then get a lower rung instead of a frozen player.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Enable Transcoding
Open your live stream settings and switch Transcoding on.
The toggle sits under the same panel as your ingest and security options.
Step 2: Pick Your Output Ladder
Choose which renditions to publish, such as 1080p, 720p, and 480p.
Match your stream’s resolution to your real internet upload speed.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The preview player should offer a quality selector.
Step 3: Test Before Going Live
Run a short private broadcast and switch renditions manually to confirm each one works.
Five minutes of testing here saves an hour of complaints later.
✅ Resultaat: Every viewer gets a watchable stream regardless of their internet connection.
💡 Pro-tip: Keep your keyframe interval at two seconds and your frame rate steady, or renditions will drift out of sync.
Hoe Castr Cloud TV Playout te gebruiken
Cloud TV-weergave lets you schedule pre-recorded videos as if they were live.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Upload uw bestanden
Open Playout and upload the clips you want to run.
Longer files work best, since constant switching draws attention to the loop.
Step 2: Build the Playlist
Drag your pre-recorded videos into playing order on the timeline.
Set a premiere time, or loop the playlist 24/7 on a regular schedule.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The timeline should show a filled 24-hour bar.
Step 3: Point It at a Destination
Attach the playout channel to any live stream and let it run unattended.
Swap clips whenever you like without ever stopping the channel.
✅ Resultaat: A 24-hour channel runs without you sitting at a computer.
💡 Pro-tip: Playout is how small teams save time — record on Monday, then premiere a fresh episode every weeknight.
Hoe gebruik je de Castr Cloud Live Video Transcoding Server?
Cloud Live Video Transcoding Server moves heavy encoding work off your own machine.
Your laptop sends one clean feed and Castr’s servers do the rest.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Choose Your Ingest Point
Create a new stream and pick the ingest server nearest to you.
Distance matters more than raw bandwidth for connection stability.
Step 2: Send a Single High-Quality Feed
Configure your encoder for one strong output instead of several.
Castr accepts RTMP, SRT, and MPEG TS streams from broadcast hardware and other sources.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Stream health should read stable with no dropped frames.
Step 3: Monitor Bitrate
Watch the health graph for bitrate dips during your first ten minutes.
Steady numbers mean your setup will hold for a two-hour session.
✅ Resultaat: Your computer stays cool and responsive during long broadcasts.
💡 Pro-tip: Plug into Ethernet instead of Wi-Fi — a fast internet connection with a cable beats a faster one over wireless.
Hoe Castr-videohosting te gebruiken
Videohosting gives you ad-free cloud storage plus a player for your own website.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Upload and Organise
Open the Video Hosting tab and create folders before you upload anything.
A folder per series keeps a growing library searchable six months from now.
Step 2: Grab the Embed Code
Open any file and copy the embed code or the plain embed URL.
Paste the iframe into your page and the player inherits your branding.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The player should load on your page without ads.
Stap 3: Prestaties bijhouden
Connect Google Analytics to see which videos hold attention longest.
Drop-off points tell you exactly where your edits run too long.
✅ Resultaat: Your video streaming lives on your domain instead of a competitor’s.
💡 Pro-tip: Castr’s post-production tools add chapters, AI captions, and clips before you ever share the link.
Hoe Castr IP-camerastreaming te gebruiken
IP-camerastreaming sends a security or PTZ camera feed straight online.
No computer sits in the middle, which suits churches, sites, and wildlife feeds.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Find Your Camera Settings
Open your camera admin panel and locate its RTMP or RTSP output fields.
Most modern cameras hide this under a menu called Network or Streaming.
Step 2: Paste the Castr Credentials
Copy the stream URL and key from Castr into the camera.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The Castr preview should show your camera within thirty seconds.
Step 3: Lock It Down
Add domain whitelisting and geo country whitelisting so the feed only plays where you allow.
✅ Resultaat: A camera broadcasts around the clock with no operator present.
💡 Pro-tip: Cameras rarely ship with good audio — pair one with a good microphone feeding a small hardware encoder.
Hoe gebruik je het Castr White Label OTT-platform?
White Label OTT-platform lets you launch a branded streaming service of your own.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Set Up Your Portal
Add your logo, colours, and custom domain in the OTT settings.
Step 2: Build the Catalogue
Group your live channels and recorded library into browsable collections.
Collections behave like rows on a familiar streaming service homepage.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Your portal should load on your domain with your branding.
Step 3: Open the Doors
Publish the portal and invite viewers to create accounts.
Every sign-up becomes an email address you actually control.
✅ Resultaat: You own the audience relationship instead of renting it from a social network.
💡 Pro-tip: Keep a free tier on the portal — it converts browsers into subscribers far better than a hard paywall.
Castr Pro Tips en Sneltoetsen
After eight months of testing, here are the shortcuts I actually use.
Toetsenbord sneltoetsen
| Actie | Snelkoppeling |
|---|---|
| Start or stop stream (OBS) | Ctrl + Shift + S |
| Switch scene (OBS) | Ctrl + 1 to 9 |
| Mute microphone (OBS) | Ctrl + M |
| Refresh Castr dashboard | Ctrl + R |
Verborgen functies die de meeste mensen over het hoofd zien
- Restream to a backup: Add a second Castr stream as a destination so one failure never kills the broadcast.
- Per-platform titles: Write different titles for YouTube and Facebook inside the same session for better search reach.
- Recording toggle: Switch on cloud recording before you go live and your stream saves itself to cloud storage.
Veelgemaakte fouten bij Castr die je moet vermijden
Mistake #1: Guessing Your Bitrate
❌ Fout: Setting 1080p at 8000 kbps on a 10 Mbps upload line.
✅ Rechts: Run a speed test, then use half your internet upload speed as your bitrate ceiling.
Mistake #2: Skipping the Test Stream
❌ Fout: Going live to every platform without ever checking the preview player.
✅ Rechts: Run a private test, confirm video and audio levels, then open the doors.
Mistake #3: Treating Audio as an Afterthought
❌ Fout: Relying on a laptop microphone and hoping viewers stay.
✅ Rechts: People forgive soft video but leave direct over bad sound, so buy a good microphone first.
Probleemoplossing voor Castr
Problem: Stream Keeps Buffering
Oorzaak: Your bitrate is higher than your connection can carry.
Repareren: Drop the bitrate, lower the frame rate to 30, and switch to Ethernet.
Test your internet speed at the time of day you normally broadcast.
Problem: One Platform Will Not Connect
Oorzaak: The channel token expired or that account lost its live permission.
Repareren: Remove the destination, reconnect it, and check the platform allows streaming on your account.
New YouTube channels wait 24 hours before mobile streaming unlocks.
Problem: Encoder Rejects the Stream Key
Oorzaak: The RTMP URL and key were copied with a trailing space.
Repareren: Paste both fields again carefully, then restart Open Broadcaster Software before retrying.
Regenerate the key from the dashboard if the error survives a restart.
📌 Opmerking: If none of these fix your issue, contact Castr support.
Wat is Castr?
Castr is live streaming software that pushes one broadcast to many platforms at once.
Think of it as a power strip for your livestream.
Castr works as a hosted streaming platform, so nothing installs on your computer.
Castr helps small teams save time by removing the need for separate tools.
Bekijk dit korte overzicht:
Castr’s products cover live video, hosting, and branded delivery.
- MultiStream: Broadcast to over 30 destinations from one encoder feed
- Videomonetisatie: Charge for access with tickets or subscriptions
- Transcoder: Deliver several quality levels to match viewer connections
- Cloud TV-weergave: Schedule pre-recorded content as a rolling channel
- Cloud Live Video Transcoding Server: Offload encoding to Castr’s servers
- Videohosting: Ad-free storage plus an embeddable player
- IP-camerastreaming: Publish camera feeds without a computer
- White Label OTT-platform: Run a branded portal on your own domain
The interface is genuinely user friendly, which is rare in this category.
Voor een volledige recensie, zie onze Castr-recensie.
Castr-prijzen
Dit zijn de kosten van Castr in 2026:
| Plan | Prijs | Het beste voor |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $12,50/maand | Solo creators running their first stream |
| Standaard | $33,50/maand | Regular streamers using multiple platforms weekly |
| Professioneel | $62,50 per maand | Podcasters needing hosting and monetization |
| Premie | $104,50/maand | Teams running playout and higher bandwidth |
| Ultra | $250/maand | Broadcasters with large viewer counts |
Gratis proefperiode: Yes — 7 days with every feature unlocked, including multistreaming.
Geld-terug-garantie: Yes — Castr offers a 30-day refund window on paid plans.
Plans differ mainly on bandwidth, storage, and how many destinations run at once.
Annual billing knocks a meaningful amount off every tier.
💰 Beste prijs-kwaliteitverhouding: Standard — enough bandwidth for weekly shows without paying for playout.
Castr versus alternatieven
Hoe verhoudt Castr zich tot de concurrentie? Hier volgt een overzicht van de concurrentie:
The right platform depends on whether you mostly record or mostly broadcast.
| Hulpmiddel | Het beste voor | Prijs | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castr | Multistreaming and hosting | $12,50/maand | ⭐ 3.8 |
| Podcastle | Audiobewerking | $14,99/maand | ⭐ 4.4 |
| Rivierzijde | Recording quality | $19/maand | ⭐ 4.6 |
| Restream | Platform count | $19/maand | ⭐ 4.4 |
| Streamlabs | Gaming overlays | $19/maand | ⭐ 4.3 |
| StreamYard | Browser studio | $25/maand | ⭐ 4,5 |
| Zencastr | Remote podcasts | $20/maand | ⭐ 4.3 |
| Ecamm | Mac productie | $16/maand | ⭐ 4,5 |
Snelle keuzes:
- Beste overall: Castr — the widest feature spread for the lowest entry price
- Beste budget: Castr Starter — under $13 a month with real multistreaming
- Het meest geschikt voor beginners: StreamYard — nothing to install and a gentle learning curve
- Het meest geschikt voor podcasting: Riverside — local recording keeps guest quality high
🎯 Alternatieven voor Castr
Op zoek naar alternatieven voor Castr? Dit zijn de beste opties:
- 🚀 Podcast: Strong AI audio cleanup and transcription, better suited to podcast production than broadcasting live to social media.
- 💰 Rivierzijde: Records each guest locally in high quality, so a weak internet connection never ruins the final file.
- 🎨 Opnieuw streamen: The closest direct rival, with a similar destination list and a slightly more polished browser studio.
- ⚡ Streamlabs: Built for gamers, with overlays, alerts, and tight Twitch integration baked into the streaming software.
- 🔒 StreamYard: Runs entirely in the browser and makes guest invites painless for interview-style shows.
- 🧠 Zencastr: Remote-first recording with separate tracks per guest, ideal for redacteuren die volledige controle willen.
- 🏢 Ecamm: A Mac-only production suite offering camera switching and graphics that rival hardware desks.
Voor de volledige lijst, zie onze Castr-alternatieven gids.
⚔️ Castr vergeleken
Hieronder een vergelijking van Castr met de concurrenten:
- Castr versus Podcastle: Castr wins on live delivery and multiple destinations; Podcastle wins on polishing recorded audio afterwards.
- Castr tegen Riverside: Riverside captures better raw footage, but Castr reaches a wider audience the moment you go live.
- Castr versus Restream: Very close race; Castr adds video hosting and OTT, while Restream has a friendlier studio.
- Castr versus Streamlabs: Streamlabs suits gamers chasing alerts and overlays; Castr suits businesses that need reliability and security.
- Castr versus StreamYard: StreamYard is easier on day one; Castr costs less and scales further as you grow.
- Castr versus Zencastr: Zencastr is a podcast recorder first; Castr is a video streaming platform first.
- Castr versus Ecamm: Ecamm gives finer production control on Mac; Castr works on any operating system in a browser.
Begin nu met het gebruik van Castr.
Je hebt geleerd hoe je alle belangrijke Castr-functies kunt gebruiken:
- ✅ MultiStream
- ✅ Videomonetisatie
- ✅ Transcoder
- ✅ Cloud TV-weergave
- ✅ Cloud Live Video Transcoding Server
- ✅ Videohosting
- ✅ IP-camerastreaming
- ✅ White Label OTT-platform
Volgende stap: Kies één functie en probeer die nu uit.
Most people start with MultiStream, for example a simple test to YouTube.
Het duurt minder dan vijf minuten.
Veelgestelde vragen
Hoe werkt Castr?
You connect an encoder to Castr with an RTMP URL and stream key. Castr then copies that single live stream out to every destination you enabled.
Hoe verbind ik YouTube met Castr?
Open your stream, click Add Platform, choose YouTube, and sign in. Castr requests broadcast permission, then pushes your live video to that channel automatically.
Is Castr gebruiksvriendelijk?
Yes. The dashboard is user friendly and browser based, so most people finish their first stream within ten minutes of signing up.
How much does castr cost?
Castr plans start at $12.5/month for Starter and rise to $250/month for Ultra. A 7-day free trial unlocks every feature first.
Welke platforms ondersteunt Castr?
Castr streams to more than 30 platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, LinkedIn, and any custom RTMP destination such as your own website.
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Japanese 
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Italian 
Turkish 
Dutch 
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Indonesian 
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Vietnamese 