City Council + Local Government Streaming

Engage constituents with our reliable, easy-to-use government streaming solutions. Book a quick demo to start your free trial!

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Create resourceful broadcasts + increase transparency with viewers

Save time with automation

In a world of endless to-do lists, save time and plan ahead with our efficient, easy-to-use automated streaming technology. Schedule your broadcasts before you go live and automatically stream to popular destinations your constituents already use.

Extend your reach

Bring local government and city council live streaming straight to your constituents by broadcasting to unlimited viewers — wherever they tune in. Send streams to your website, Facebook Live, YouTube Live, X (Twitter), and more!

Enjoy secure video streaming for government

Create flawless, professional-quality broadcasts with BoxCast Flow. Our built-in streaming protocol lets you stream super-reliable live HD video without compromising quality or security — even if your internet connection is less than ideal.

Live stream public meetings better with BoxCast

Inform constituents + build engagement

Upload documents to post announcements, show bulletins, and include key points from your meetings to inform viewers. Keep your community members engaged by allowing them to voice concerns and share opinions during the live streaming of council meetings using our Viewer Chat feature.

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Enjoy professional quality + analytics

Ensure high-quality video every time with resolutions up to 1080p. Learn precisely where, when, and how community members watch and interact with your broadcasts with detailed analytics.

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Control your content

Gain complete control of public and private broadcasts, as well as embedding restrictions. With User Management, you can add, edit, or remove user permissions in your account to empower your team while reducing risk.

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Municipalities use BoxCast to live stream government meetings

 

Government live streaming has never been easier

Stream from anywhere using your iOS device, or use any video camera with our BoxCaster, Spark, or Pro encoder. Prefer to use BoxCast with your current real-time messaging protocol (RTMP) encoder, Open Broadcaster Software (OBS), or other streaming setup? No problem. Our flexible hardware and local government live streaming software solutions make broadcasting a breeze for everyone — from the mayor to community volunteers.

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Support when and how you need it

Live streaming for the first time (or even after) can be intimidating. If you elect to reach out for help, our knowledgeable streaming coaches are here seven days a week to answer any questions you might have via chat, email, or phone.

Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. EST
Sunday: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST

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Live streaming increases the level of transparency and accountability between our government and citizens. It’s especially important now.
Matthew Lundh
City of Cle Elum
Cle Elum, WA

A government video streaming solution for every town, city, or village

We’ve got a plan to help you accomplish your goals — whether you’re looking to live stream public meetings, keep your constituents informed and engaged, or both. Book a demo with a streaming coach to try our Experience plan free for 14 days and see all our platform has to offer, then choose what works best for you. No commitment or credit card required.

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Essential – $109 per month

Live stream government and deliver high-quality HD video with resolution up to 1080p30.

Plan Highlights:
Stream to Multiple Destinations
Simulcast to your website, Facebook Live, YouTube, Twitter, and more.
Unlimited HD Streaming
Stream high-quality 1080p video for up to 10,000 viewer hours.
Post-Event Storage
Store unlimited broadcasts on our platform free for 90 days.
Viewer Chat + Analytics
Build engagement with your audience through direct conversation and viewer analytics.

Growth – $149 per month

Inform and engage your community members with features that improve your live streams.

Includes Essential Features, Plus:
Simulated Live
Rebroadcast a pre-recorded video as if it were being streamed live to any destination.
Document Display
Provide your online viewers with a PDF version of the same documents you share in person, right beside your live stream.
Brand-Free Embed
Remove BoxCast branding from embedded player.
Graphic Overlays
Infuse your own branding into your broadcast by adding graphics like logos and basic ads.

Experience – $199 per month

Increase transparency with 1080p60 stream quality and advanced tools.

Includes Growth Features, Plus:
Up to 1080p60 Resolution
Deliver high-quality video with resolution up to 1080p.
Concurrent Broadcasts
Account for overlapping events by streaming two or more broadcasts simultaneously.
Automated + Live Captioning
Save time, meet compliance standards, and make your broadcast more accessible by adding automated or live captions.
Advanced Geo-Blocking
Restrict viewership geographically based on zip code or latitude/longitude point and radius.

All subscription plans require an annual commitment. Make monthly payments or pay upfront for the year — whatever’s more convenient for you.

 

Need more?

Talk with a streaming coach about our Premium plan, how to start live streaming, or anything else you’d like to know about BoxCast.

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