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Ditching the Encoder: How One Church Streamed More with BoxCast Instead of Resi
Resi pushed hardware. BoxCast supported software. Here’s why that made all...
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Custom Streaming ProtocolBoth providers offer custom protocols designed for stream stability. BoxCast uses BoxCast Flow for proactive error correction without massive delays, while Resi uses RSP and could result in heavy buffering. |
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4K Hardware EncodersBoth platforms offer dedicated 4K hardware encoders, but BoxCast’s Spark encoder lets you broadcast in full 4K60 starting at just $999, while Resi limits you to 4K30 with hardware starting at $3,749.99. |
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$3,749.99 |
Supports 3rd Party EncodersStream using the tools you already own. Both platforms give you the flexibility to connect and broadcast using standard third-party hardware or software encoders. |
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Maximum Resolution + FramerateGive your audience ultra-smooth motion. BoxCast supports full 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, while Resi limits you to either a lower framerate (4K30) or a lower resolution (1080p60). |
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App + Browser-Based StreamingBoxCast includes free, native mobile and browser-based streaming on every plan for ultimate mobility. Resi lacks native support for these methods, requiring third-party workarounds. |
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Multi-Lingual CaptioningMake your broadcasts accessible to everyone. BoxCast includes built-in multi-lingual captioning directly on the platform, a feature entirely missing from Resi's core offering. |
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OTT AppsPut your content on the big screen. Both platforms allow you to launch custom TV and mobile apps, but BoxCast builds theirs custom and completely in-house. |
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Adam, Harvest Christian Fellowship
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BoxCast can steam at 4K60 while Resi streams in a maximum resolution and framerate of 4K30.
Resi started as a multi-site streaming platform and has built hardware decoders to help with this use case. BoxCast offers a light-weight multi-site player that is much more affordable but not as robust.
BoxCast streams have a standard latency of 30 seconds while Resi’s minimum latency is 90 seconds.
Resi’s sweetspot has always been in helping multi-site focused churches while BoxCast fits churches of every size wanting flexibility, lower latency, easier workflows, and broader production tools at a lower cost.