The Best Gumlet Alternative
for Teams That Need
Live Streaming and Built-In Monetization
Dacast vs Gumlet
Dacast is a fully managed live streaming and video hosting platform built for broadcast teams, event producers, and OTT operators. It supports RTMP, SRT, and WebRTC/WHIP ingest with multi-CDN delivery, a native paywall for SVOD, TVOD, and PPV, DRM content protection, and 24/7 human support on every plan. It starts at $39/month billed annually.
Gumlet is a developer-first video hosting and optimization platform founded in 2019 in Singapore. It is built for SaaS teams, course creators, and developers who need fast video delivery, automatic encoding, and DRM content protection for on-demand content. Gumlet supports live streaming as a feature within its platform, but it is not designed as a dedicated broadcast infrastructure. It has no native paywall or monetization tools. Pricing starts at $6/month billed annually.
Everything You Need to Stream. Nothing You Don't.
Broadcast-Grade Live Streaming, Not a Feature Add-On
Gumlet supports live streaming but limits it on lower plans and is not designed as a dedicated broadcast infrastructure for high-volume events or sports delivery at scale. Dacast is purpose-built broadcast infrastructure: RTMP, SRT, and WebRTC/WHIP ingest, multi-CDN delivery, no cap on concurrent viewers, and automatic stream-to-VOD archiving.
Built-In Monetization With No Third-Party Integration Required
Gumlet has no native paywall or pay-per-view on any plan. Dacast includes SVOD, TVOD, and PPV monetization starting on the Event plan at $63/month, with no third-party billing integration required.
Fully Managed, No Engineering Required
Gumlet is built for developers and requires technical setup for integrations, custom player configuration, and DRM. Dacast is a fully managed platform: set up a live channel, configure a paywall, and go live without touching an API or writing a line of code. Pricing starts at $39/month with transparent bandwidth-based tiers.
24/7 Human Support Before, During, and After Your Broadcast
You will always reach a real person, not an automated reply. Dacast support is available 24/7 by chat and email on every plan. Phone support is included from the Scale plan.
What To Know Before Choosing Gumlet
No Native Paywall or Monetization on Any Plan
Gumlet does not include paywall, pay-per-view, or subscription billing on any plan. Teams that need to charge for access to a live event, a course library, or a subscription video product must integrate third-party billing tools separately. Dacast includes built-in SVOD, TVOD, and PPV starting on the Event plan at $63/month.
Live Streaming Is Limited on Lower Plans
Gumlet includes live streaming but limits it on lower tiers, the free plan allows only 60 minutes of live streaming per month. It is not designed as a standalone broadcast infrastructure for high-volume events, sports delivery, or any operation requiring guaranteed concurrent viewer capacity. Dacast includes broadcast-grade live streaming on every paid plan with no viewer cap and no time limits.
Built for Developers, Not Broadcast Operators
Gumlet is tailor-made for the developer community. Configuration, player customization, DRM setup, and integrations require technical resources. For broadcast and events teams that need to go live without engineering support, Dacast removes the technical layer entirely.
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- Broadcast-grade live streaming with no concurrent viewer cap
- Transparent, predictable pricing starting at $39/month
- Built-in paywall and monetization from day one
- 24/7 human support before and during broadcasts
- Fully managed CDN delivery without engineering resources
- Fast, optimized on-demand video hosting for developers or course creators
- Automatic video encoding and image optimization in one platform
- DRM content protection for course or SaaS video libraries
- A developer API and SDK for custom video integrations
- A lower entry price for VOD-only use cases without live streaming
Migrate from Gumlet in 3 Steps
Migration Requirements
- Moving to broadcast-scale live streaming
- Adding pay-per-view or subscription monetization
- Maintaining existing video library
- Removing live streaming minute caps
Migrate Safely
- Export and organize video assets
- Upload via bulk tools or API
- Recreate playlists and channel structures
- Set up paywall and monetization tools
Stream Worry-Free
- Our team will support you 24/7
- Go live with confidence
- Share & embed your content
- Enjoy all the features
Start Safely, Stream Worry-Free
Starter
Affordable for small audiences
$39 /month
Billed Annually
2.4 TB per year
500 GB storage
Top Features include:
- Live Streaming
- Full 1080p HD Broadcasting
- Unlimited Concurrent Viewers
- Transcoding Allowance of 2x Storage
- RTMP and HLS channels
- Live transcoding channels
- Browser based / mobile streaming
- Simulcast
- Video Hosting (VOD)
- VOD to Live
- Bulk upload from Google Drive
- Domain/Country Restriction
- Advanced Analytics
- 24/7 Support
Event
One time or occasional events
$63 /month
Billed Annually
6 TB upfront
250 GB storage
Everything in Starter +
- Live stream monitoring
- Video Availability Scheduling
- Live Countdown
- Paywall
- Pre, Mid & Post Roll Advertising
- Multi-CDN*
- China Live*
- China Streaming for VOD*
Scale
Business & organizational video
$165 /month
Billed Annually
24 TB per year
2000 GB storage
Everything in Event +
- Unlimited Channels
- VOD Chapter Markers
- DRM for VOD
- AES for VOD
- Advanced Library Management
- 3 team members
- Player CNAME
- Phone Support
Custom
High volume plans of any size
Contact us for a custom plan tailored to your enterprise.
Everything in Scale +
- M3u8 links for Live channels and VOD
- Added Support
- Special Features
- Custom SLAs
- Migrations / Integrations
- Large Scale Events
- 5 team members
We've Been In the Market 16+ Years Helping Companies Just Like Yours
Imperial College London Hosted a Virtual Graduation for 50,000+ Guests
- 290+ Videos
- Audiences in 153 countries
- 12,334 hours of engagement
Callahan & Associates has established itself as an indispensable resource in the ever-evolving landscape of finance.
- 3,200+ Videos
- Audiences in 3 countries
- 582+ plays
Dacast has empowered CPH:DOX to continue their mission of promoting documentary films to a wider audience.
- 30,000+ plays
- Audiences in 60 countries
- 13,000 hours of engagement
Frequently Asked
Questions
- Is Dacast easier to use than Gumlet?For live streaming and broadcast operations, yes. Dacast is a fully managed platform that a broadcast team can operate without engineering support. Set up a channel, configure a paywall, and go live without touching an API. Gumlet is built for developers: its configuration, player setup, and DRM integration require technical resources. For on-demand video hosting without live streaming, Gumlet's interface is clean and accessible for non-technical users.
- Does Gumlet support live streaming?Yes, Gumlet includes live streaming, but it is limited on lower plans. The free plan allows 60 minutes per month and is not designed as a dedicated broadcast infrastructure for high-volume events. It is well-suited for developers and SaaS teams that need occasional live streaming as part of a broader video delivery workflow. For professional broadcast operations requiring no viewer cap, no time limits, and broadcast-grade ingest via RTMP, SRT, or WebRTC/WHIP, Dacast is the more appropriate platform.
- Does Gumlet support video monetization?No. Gumlet does not include paywall, pay-per-view, or subscription billing on any plan. Teams that need to charge for access to video content must integrate and maintain third-party billing tools separately. Dacast includes built-in SVOD, TVOD, and PPV starting on the Event plan at $63/month with no third-party integration required.
- How does Dacast pricing compare to Gumlet?Dacast starts at $39/month billed annually with transparent bandwidth-based tiers, live streaming included, and no per-viewer fees. Gumlet starts at $6/month but live streaming is capped on lower plans, and monetization requires additional third-party tools at any tier. For teams whose workflow includes live events and paywall access, Dacast's all-in pricing is more cost-effective than building a comparable stack on top of Gumlet.
- Which platform is better for live event streaming?Dacast. For live events where reliability, broadcast-grade ingest, and built-in monetization are the priorities, Dacast is purpose-built for that workflow. It supports RTMP, SRT, and WebRTC/WHIP ingest, delivers via multi-CDN with no concurrent viewer cap, and includes a native paywall with 24/7 human support on every plan. Gumlet is a strong choice for on-demand video hosting and developer integrations, but it is not designed for high-volume live event broadcasting.
- Can Dacast replace Gumlet for on-demand video hosting?Yes, for most professional streaming use cases. Dacast supports VOD hosting with a full video library, playlists, channels, and automated transcoding. Where Gumlet holds a genuine advantage is in its developer-focused API depth, automatic image optimization alongside video, and dynamic watermarking, features that are more relevant to SaaS products and course platforms than to broadcast and events operations. If on-demand video hosting is the primary need without live streaming or paywall requirements, Gumlet may be the more cost-effective fit.