Castr lists its Starter plan at US$19.99 per month when you pay monthly, or US$16.67 per month equivalent with an annual subscription charged at US$199.99 upfront. Those are published USD prices, not a confirmed India checkout total.
Castr says 24/7 streaming is supported while your subscription remains active and has enough bandwidth. Whether Starter suits your channel depends on the exact workflow, the number of concurrent streams you need and how Castr accounts for bandwidth in that workflow.
Castr’s published price for a continuous channel
The entry price shown for Starter is US$19.99 on monthly billing. Castr also lists an annual option at US$199.99 for the year, which works out to US$16.67 per month when spread across twelve months. Castr’s pricing page is the primary place to verify the current figures and included limits before paying; plan details can change.
The annual equivalent is useful for comparing options, but it is not what you pay each month. The full annual charge is due upfront, so compare that cash commitment with the flexibility of paying monthly. If you are still proving that a scheduled video loop works, a monthly term can make it easier to stop or change course; annual billing may suit a workflow you have already tested and expect to keep.
Castr’s pricing table lists bandwidth and concurrent-stream allocations alongside the plan prices. Starter lists 200 GB of monthly bandwidth and two concurrent streams on monthly billing. These are published plan limits, not a guarantee that every YouTube-only channel will consume or be measured against bandwidth in the same way. Ask Castr how the allowance applies to your intended routing, particularly if you also use its player.
| Castr plan | Monthly billing | Annual monthly equivalent | Annual charge upfront | Listed monthly bandwidth | Concurrent streams listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | US$19.99 | US$16.67 | US$199.99 | 200 GB | 2 monthly / 3 annual |
| Standard | US$49.99 | US$41.67 | US$499.99 | 500 GB | 2 monthly / 3 annual |
| Premium | US$199.99 | US$166.67 | US$1,999.99 | 3 TB | 5 monthly / 10 annual |
| Ultra | US$349.99 | US$291.67 | US$3,499.99 | 5 TB | 10 monthly / 15 annual |
| Events | US$749.99 | US$624.99 | US$7,499.99 | 10 TB | 15 |
Prices, bandwidth and stream allocations in the table are Castr’s published values, accessed October 3, 2026. Annual plans have an annual bandwidth pool, and the monthly equivalent is a comparison figure rather than a monthly payment. If your decision turns on a particular limit, confirm its current definition with Castr rather than relying only on a price table.
Monthly billing or annual commitment
The practical difference is not just the lower monthly equivalent. With monthly billing, the listed Starter payment is US$19.99 each month. On annual billing, the cost is US$199.99 upfront, which Castr presents as US$16.67 per month equivalent. That lower equivalent trades flexibility for a larger initial payment and a longer commitment.
For a new channel, test the whole operating routine before choosing a year: the video file, YouTube destination, schedule, audio and the way you plan to monitor the broadcast. A successful first launch does not prove that a long loop behaves as expected through a full day and night. Keep a record of start times, interruptions and any warnings so you can make the annual decision using your own evidence.
Annual bandwidth is also not necessarily a simple monthly allowance multiplied by twelve in the way a casual comparison might suggest. Castr describes an upfront annual bandwidth pool for annual plans. Ask whether unused bandwidth carries between periods and what happens at exhaustion for your plan and workflow; do not assume a monthly equivalent means the same monthly controls as a monthly subscription.
If you are building a loop from several files, check the finished file and playback behaviour before committing. The guide to making a seamless loop video for YouTube Live can help you review the content side separately from the hosting plan. A neat loop still needs a reliable playout path and a plan whose limits you understand.
What “unlimited duration” depends on
Castr’s Help Centre says that 24/7 streaming duration is supported while the subscription is active and enough streaming bandwidth remains. That condition matters: “unlimited duration” describes the ability to keep a stream running, not a promise that every plan can run forever regardless of account status or resource limits. See Castr’s 24/7 streaming guidance and check whether its current operational guidance fits your plan.
Castr also describes a cloud playout workflow in which uploaded video can be scheduled and sent to YouTube as a continuous channel. That can remove the need to keep a local playback computer running for that described workflow. It does not mean every source is equipment-free: a camera feed or locally produced live programme has different capture and connectivity needs from a pre-recorded playlist.
A useful distinction is between stream duration and bandwidth accounting. A channel may run continuously, yet the plan can still have a bandwidth allowance or a behaviour at allowance exhaustion. Castr’s overage guidance says Starter and Standard streams can be disabled when bandwidth is exhausted; Premium and higher plans have overage protection. Read the current bandwidth overage guidance before treating the word “unlimited” as a substitute for checking limits.
That warning is especially relevant if viewers watch through an embeddable player in addition to YouTube. The listed bandwidth may matter differently depending on the delivery path, and the cited materials do not settle every possible YouTube-only or player-embedded accounting case. Before paying for a larger tier to cover a guessed amount of traffic, ask Castr which usage is counted for your precise arrangement.
Check fit against your actual channel
Start with the job your channel performs. A devotional playlist sent to one YouTube destination has different needs from a business simulcasting to several destinations, or a channel that serves viewers through a Castr player as well. Write down the source type, destinations, required concurrent streams and whether the player is part of the plan. Then match those needs to published features rather than assuming the cheapest tier is automatically right.
For one continuous YouTube destination, the two-concurrent-stream line on Starter may appear sufficient, but it does not settle the bandwidth question or account for other use. A second stream could be a separate channel or another output; confirm how Castr defines concurrency for the way you plan to work. If you only need a single output and no player, ask whether the listed bandwidth limit applies to YouTube delivery in your setup.
Castr documentation describes two ways to add YouTube: connect an account using its API flow or enter YouTube’s RTMP server and stream key manually. Its YouTube connection instructions can help you understand the setup before purchase. YouTube’s own Live Control Room help is useful for checking the destination-side controls, but it does not resolve Castr’s plan accounting.
A simple worksheet can make the comparison concrete:
| Question to answer | Why it affects plan fit |
|---|---|
| Is the source an uploaded loop, a live camera, or a mix? | Cloud playout for uploaded video and live capture are different operating paths. |
| How many destinations or simultaneous streams are required? | Compare this with the plan’s published concurrent-stream allocation and confirm its definition. |
| Will viewers use Castr’s player as well as YouTube? | Ask how that path counts towards listed bandwidth. |
| What happens if bandwidth runs out? | Starter and Standard may have streams disabled at exhaustion; verify current plan behaviour. |
| Is monthly flexibility more valuable than the annual equivalent? | Annual billing requires an upfront payment rather than monthly instalments. |
If the operational problem is keeping an uploaded file available for a loop, storage is a separate decision from broadcast service. The practical notes on using a cloud volume to store videos for a YouTube loop may help you separate file storage from the plan that sends a stream. Do not infer from that distinction that an extra storage product is required for Castr’s described uploaded-video workflow.
What has not been verified for India
The published figures above are in US dollars. The retrieved Castr price information does not establish the amount an India-based customer will see at checkout in rupees, whether checkout offers a local-currency display, what tax treatment applies, what exchange rate a payment provider uses, or whether your bank or card adds a conversion or foreign-transaction fee. No reliable INR total can be calculated from the published plan price alone.
This is not a small detail to gloss over if you are budgeting a channel. The final amount can depend on the checkout presentation and the payment method, and those details are not confirmed by the USD list price. Avoid treating a quick currency conversion as your payable amount: it cannot account for checkout taxes or the terms applied by your card issuer or payment provider.
The same caution applies when comparing the monthly and annual figures. Their USD arithmetic is clear, but an India-specific total may vary by the applicable checkout treatment and payment route. Check the actual total displayed to you immediately before confirming the order, and retain the final confirmation for your records.
For local operating context, you may also be planning the broadcast around Indian time zones or a particular devotional schedule. The guide to running a 24/7 Ram bhajan stream from India addresses the channel routine; it should not be used as evidence of Castr’s current rupee pricing or plan limits.
Confirm your INR total at checkout
Before you subscribe, proceed far enough through Castr’s current checkout to inspect the currency and full amount, without assuming the price page’s USD figure is the final charge. Confirm whether the amount is shown in USD or INR, whether tax is separately displayed or included, and what charge will be submitted for monthly or annual billing. If a detail is not clear, ask Castr support or your payment provider before authorising payment.
Then check the payment method’s own terms. Your bank or card issuer may apply a conversion rate or fee when a charge is made in a foreign currency. The available evidence does not verify any such rate or fee for an India customer, so use your issuer’s current terms rather than adding an invented percentage to the advertised price.
For annual billing, verify the full upfront amount and renewal terms in the confirmation screen. The annual monthly equivalent is useful for comparison, but it cannot be treated as the monthly cash outlay. If you want to avoid a larger initial commitment while testing the channel, compare the actual monthly checkout total with the annual total and decide based on your budget and confidence in the workflow.
Keep a screenshot or receipt showing the currency, tax lines if present, payment amount and billing period. If you later compare renewal charges or a different plan, that record gives you a real baseline rather than a guessed exchange conversion. Recheck it at renewal, because published pricing and checkout details can change.
Recheck limits before subscribing
Castr’s price page and help articles are useful starting points, not a substitute for checking the current terms just before purchase. Confirm the plan’s bandwidth allocation, concurrent-stream count, overage behaviour and whether annual bandwidth is treated as a pool. Make sure the answers refer to your YouTube-only setup or your YouTube-plus-player arrangement, as applicable.
If your channel depends on a single playlist, test the loop and schedule before paying annually. For a channel with scheduled programmes, decide how you will handle transitions, a replaced file or a missed schedule. A broadcast test before going live is relevant as a general reminder to validate the destination and content path, though its specific software workflow is not Castr documentation.
Castr’s 24/7 article was published in December 2022, according to the research notes, so verify the current operating details if continuous duration is central to your decision. The pricing and limits are more changeable still. Do not rely on an old screenshot, a third-party summary or an assumed rupee conversion when the live pricing page and checkout are available.
If you are comparing a hosted playout workflow with a computer you maintain yourself, include the cost and responsibility of keeping that computer, internet connection and power available. The relevant comparison is not simply a subscription against zero: it is the subscription against the equipment and attention your own setup requires. StreamNeo is designed for the separate pain of keeping your own computer on for an uploaded-video YouTube loop: you upload a file, provide a YouTube stream key, and the broadcast can run with your computer switched off, but it is YouTube-only and should be evaluated on its own terms.
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FAQ
How much does Castr cost per month in India?
Castr lists Starter at US$19.99 on monthly billing, or US$16.67 per month equivalent when billed annually at US$199.99 upfront, as listed on Castr’s site in October 2026. The India-specific checkout amount, including any applicable tax, conversion and payment fees, is not verified here. Check the total shown at checkout before authorising payment.
Can Castr stream to YouTube 24/7?
Castr’s Help Centre says 24/7 streaming is supported while the subscription is active and sufficient bandwidth remains. Castr also describes scheduling uploaded videos for continuous cloud playout to YouTube. Confirm current operating details and how bandwidth applies to your exact workflow.
Do I need Starter for a continuous YouTube livestream?
Not necessarily. Starter lists 200 GB monthly bandwidth and two concurrent streams on monthly billing, but whether that is sufficient depends on the source, destinations, player usage and bandwidth accounting. Compare your actual needs with the published limits and ask Castr to confirm any unclear usage before subscribing.
Is the annual price paid monthly?
No. Castr lists US$199.99 as the annual charge for Starter, with US$16.67 shown as its monthly equivalent, as listed on Castr’s site in October 2026. Check the current checkout terms for the amount due and renewal details.