A BoxCast alternative for simple, private event live streaming

Stream from your phone, invite guests with one private link, and pay per event instead of starting a monthly platform subscription.

Key Points
  • Easy phone-first setup for weddings, funerals, graduations, and private events
  • Guests watch from a private event page without downloading an app
  • Includes guestbook with photos and messages
  • Private, ad-free hosting without copyright muting. Download instantly or host securely for up to 10 years.
  • Automatic reminders for guests
  • Pause and resume video to the same link
  • One-event pricing with free testing before the event
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Key Points
  • Powerful platform for organizations that stream regularly
  • Supports BoxCast hardware, the Broadcaster app, and RTMP or SRT encoders
  • Includes embedding, viewer chat, and destinations like websites, Facebook, YouTube, and OTT apps
  • Guests generally do not need a BoxCast account to watch
  • Best fit for churches, schools, municipalities, and teams with recurring broadcasts
  • Monthly streaming plans start at $109/month when billed annually

You only have one chance to do it right.

EventLive allows you to test multiple times before going live.
You can test video, audio and internet to ensure a fantastic experience for your viewers.

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Amount of Guests

Unlimited

Unlimited viewers, with monthly viewer-hour allowances

Guestbook
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Viewer chat

Guest Reminders
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Scheduled broadcasts and sharing tools

Password Protection
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Access controls available

Time Limit

24 Hours

Unlimited events on paid streaming plans

Resume live stream using the same link

Videos will be unified in a single download.

Schedule-based broadcasts

Download Available

Full recording on device + Download for Guests

Recordings available to account owners

Backup of your Event for Download

Up to 10 Years

Depends on plan and account settings

No App needed to join
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No Login Required for Guests
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Usually yes, unless the host adds paid or restricted access

Add links to Registry / Website
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Via site, embed, or event page setup

Add Slideshow to Event Page
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Custom link
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Available through BoxCast Sites and sharing tools

Ways to Go Live / Supported Devices

iOS and Android App / GoPro / Mevo / Laptop / Webcam / Professional DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras

BoxCast Broadcaster app / BoxCast encoders / RTMP or SRT encoders

Watch on TV

Chromecast and AppleTV

OTT apps and supported TV destinations

Human Support

Live Chat and Email

Support resources and customer support

Restrictions

Built for recurring organizations, with monthly subscription plans

Ease of Use
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Price

$50 for One event, or $35/each for 10 events

From $109/month when billed annually

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EventLive is not only a BoxCast alternative, it is simpler for one-time events.

BoxCast is a strong live streaming platform for organizations that broadcast often. It supports hardware encoders, RTMP and SRT workflows, embedding, chat, and broad distribution options.

EventLive is focused on private events where the host wants to start quickly, send one simple link, and avoid a recurring subscription. Guests can watch from a clean event page without creating an account or downloading an app.

If you manage a church, school, city council, or sports program with frequent broadcasts, BoxCast may be the larger platform you need. If you need a private wedding, funeral, memorial, graduation, or business event stream that works from a phone and is easy for guests, EventLive is built for that job.

Run a test and pay only if you love it.

Event Credits

Pay as You Go
$59
$59 per event
5 Events
$250
$50 per event
10 Events
$400
$40 per event
25 Events
$875
$35 per event
50 Events
$1,500
$30 per event

Unlimited Plans

AnnualSave $389/yr
$167
~ /month
Billed at $1,999/yr
Save $389

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