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Goldcast vs Restream

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Goldcast

Software

The B2B event platform

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Restream

Software

Multistream to 30+ platforms

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Restream has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Goldcast no pricing is published for any of the four product lines, and none carries a seat, event or processing limit on the page; Restream the free plan applies Restream branding to the stream
  • They diverge on capability: Goldcast covers Virtual events, Restream covers Multistreaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Goldcast and Restream actually diverge.

Attributes where Goldcast and Restream differ
AttributeGoldcastRestream
Starting price$1000/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20202015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Goldcast

  • Virtual events
  • Engagement tools
  • CRM integration
  • Content repurposing
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • 6sense

Only in Restream

  • Multistreaming
  • Live studio
  • Chat aggregation
  • Recording
  • YouTube
  • Twitch
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Goldcast

  • Running digital events and webinars for B2B marketingnot Restream
  • Repurposing recorded sessions into clips and written contentnot Restream

Restream

  • Streaming one broadcast simultaneously to several platformsnot Goldcast
  • Running live shows with guests and recording the outputnot Goldcast

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Goldcast

  • No pricing is published for any of the four product lines, and none carries a seat, event or processing limit on the page
  • Team workspaces, SSO, custom reports and custom permissions are described as enterprise features rather than being included
  • Only the Content Lab offers a self serve start, with everything else beginning at a sales demo

Restream

  • The free plan applies Restream branding to the stream
  • Simultaneous destinations are rationed tightly, at 2 on free, 3 on Standard and 5 on Professional
  • Recording storage is 15 days on free and Standard, rising to 30 only on Professional
  • Reaching 8 destinations costs $199 a month on the Business plan
  • Resolution is not the differentiator, since every tier including free offers 4K, so the plans sell reach and retention instead

Pricing, plan by plan

Goldcast

$1000/month
  • Starter$1000/month
    • Virtual events
    • Basic analytics
    • 500 registrants
  • Growth$2500/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • CRM sync
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Unlimited events
    • Full platform
    • Dedicated support

Restream

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 channels
    • Restream branding
    • Basic features
  • Standard$19/month
    • 7 channels
    • No branding
    • Recording
  • Professional$49/month
    • 8+ channels
    • Custom graphics
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Goldcast if

  • You need virtual events.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want engagement tools.
Goldcast review

Choose Restream if

  • You need multistreaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want live studio.
Restream review

Questions people ask

Is Goldcast or Restream better?
Neither clearly leads. Goldcast starts at $1000/month and Restream at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Goldcast or Restream?
Restream has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1000/month for Goldcast and Free for Restream.
Does Goldcast or Restream run on more platforms?
Goldcast runs on Web, Ios, Android. Restream runs on Web.
Can I use Restream for free?
Yes. Restream has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Goldcast starts at $1000/month.
What is Goldcast best used for?
Goldcast is most often used for running digital events and webinars for b2b marketing, repurposing recorded sessions into clips and written content. Of those, running digital events and webinars for b2b marketing and repurposing recorded sessions into clips and written content are not what Restream is typically brought in for.
What can Goldcast do that Restream cannot?
Goldcast covers Virtual events, Engagement tools, CRM integration, Content repurposing. Restream covers Multistreaming, Live studio, Chat aggregation, Recording. Both handle Analytics, Web support.
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