Author Archives: Max Wilbert

YouTube Live vs Facebook Live – Which is Better for Broadcasting in 2026

Comparing YouTube Live vs Facebook Live to Top Video Platform Alternatives Image

By Dacast Editorial Team  |  Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast  |  Updated June 2026 Are you looking for a proven tactic to expand your audience reach and engage viewers in real-time? Do you want to deliver content that has value? Going live is the ultimate choice for businesses, content creators, and brands to […]

Comparing The 10 Best Video CDN Providers for Live Streaming in 2026

The 10 Best Video CDN Providers for Live Streaming Image

Selecting the right video CDN in 2026 is one of the fastest ways to improve startup time, buffering, reliability, and global reach, without changing your cameras or production workflow. A modern live streaming stack usually looks like this: Ingest (contribution): RTMP or SRT from encoder → cloud Packaging: HLS (often CMAF) into adaptive bitrate renditions […]

The 20 Best VOD Platforms in 2026 (Pricing, Features & Use Cases)

20 best VOD Platforms

By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated June 2026 In 2026, video-on-demand (VOD) platforms remain indispensable tools for businesses and content creators – profoundly shaping how global audiences consume media. These platforms offer incredible flexibility, enabling users to tap into vast, on-demand video libraries tailored to their interests […]

Streaming Server Hosting Guide for Live Video Streams and VOD

Streaming Server Hosting Guide for Live Video Streams and VOD Image

By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated May 2026 Streaming video in 2026 is about more than just uploading content, it’s about delivering high-quality experiences in real time, across devices and global networks. As live and on-demand video become essential for businesses, broadcasters, and media organizations, the need […]

How to Create Video-on-Demand Platform that Help Your Business

How to Create Video-on-Demand Platforms that Help Your Business Image

By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated May 2026 The influence, use and growth of video-on-demand have been explosive. With billions of people hooked up to the internet, video streaming is booming. In light of this, many businesses are taking advantage. Smart businesses in 2026-whether they be in […]