Compare Hosting Marketers to other RTMP or streaming providers
If you just need streaming that works without maintaining your own servers, Hosting Marketers is a managed RTMP + HLS service. Below we contrast our plans with SaaS platforms (Dacast, Castr, Vimeo) and with software engines (Wowza, Red5, Ant Media) that you would otherwise have to install, scale, and pay separate bandwidth/CDN for.
What we are (and what we aren’t)
- We are a managed streaming host: RTMP ingest, HLS playback, player, and monthly bandwidth included.
- We are not DIY software: no server setup, patches, or cloud tuning required.
- We keep pricing predictable: monthly traffic allowance per plan, no surprise per-GB invoices.
Plans at a glance
| Plan | Price | Monthly traffic | Storage | Full HD | Recording | Ads (VAST/VMAP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $25/mo | 500 GB | 100 GB | ✔ 1080p | ✖ | ✖ |
| Professional | $68/mo | 2 TB | 500 GB | ✔ 1080p | ✔ | ✔ |
| Enterprise | $120/mo | 4 TB | 1 TB | ✔ 1080p | ✔ + nDVR | ✔ |
How others approach pricing
SaaS platforms (Dacast, Castr, Vimeo): commonly sell yearly bandwidth buckets (2–24 TB/year) with overage fees. Software engines (Wowza, Red5, Ant Media): you pay software licensing plus your own cloud, bandwidth, and CDN.
Apples-to-apples: monthly vs yearly allowance
With Hosting Marketers, $25 buys 500 GB every month. Our $68 plan includes 2 TB/month (that’s 24 TB/year), and $120 includes 4 TB/month (nearly 50 TB/year). Many competitors only allocate 2–6 TB for the entire year on their lower tiers—less than we provide in a single month on higher plans.
Quick reference table
| Provider | Entry price | Bandwidth model | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosting Marketers | $25/mo | Monthly allowance (500 GB → 4 TB) | Managed streaming | Predictable pricing, no DIY servers |
| Dacast | from ~$39/mo* | Annual buckets (1.2–24 TB/yr) | SaaS platform | Overages for extra traffic |
| Castr | from ~$12.50/mo* | Upfront/yearly bandwidth(about 2.4 TB a year | SaaS platform | Upgrade when bucket is used |
| Vimeo Live | ~$65–$75/mo* | Plan limits / fair use | Video platform | Branding rules vary by tier |
| Wowza / Red5 / Ant Media | licenses from ~$29–$195/mo* | BYO servers + CDN | Software engine | You manage infra and scale |
*Public page references; exact pricing/features may change. Always verify current terms.
Why teams choose Hosting Marketers
- Go live in minutes — RTMP ingest + HLS playback included.
- Unlimited concurrent viewers; full 1080p on all plans.
- Recording and nDVR available on higher tiers.
- Ad monetization with VAST/VMAP on Professional and Enterprise.
- Public watch page and embeddable HTML5 player included.
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FAQs
Is Hosting Marketers a software I install?
No. It’s a managed streaming host — we run the servers so you can focus on content.
Do I need a CDN account?
No. Monthly traffic is included in each plan. Choose the allowance that fits your audience.
Can I monetize streams?
Yes. Professional and Enterprise support VAST/VMAP ad tags for live and VOD playback.
What about recording and nDVR?
Recording is available on Professional and Enterprise; nDVR is included on Enterprise.