CST+

CST+

Launch a 24/7 TV channel from your own server in minutes

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Last updated on Jun 27, 2026
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About CST+

CST+ is a self-hosted playout platform that lets you launch a 24/7 linear channel from your own server in minutes. Upload your content, render once, and broadcast forever โ€” the channel runs continuously with near-zero CPU cost per channel. Built for FAST and IPTV: SCTE-35 ad insertion (VAST/VMAP), live EPG, Emergency Alert System, Xtream Codes compatible stream edge, and a built-in analytics dashboard. No cloud dependency, no per-stream fees. Key features: server-side ad stitching, multi-server fleet with geo-routing, whitelabel branding, SSO, schedule mode with auto-fill, and a file manager. All from a single admin panel.

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CST+ is a self-hosted playout platform designed for broadcasters to manage linear TV channels on private servers with a subscription pricing model. It combines server-side ad stitching and EPG management with a multi-server fleet architecture to support scalable content distribution.

  • Eliminates per-stream fees through a self-hosted architecture with near-zero CPU cost per channel.
  • Supports major industry standards including SCTE-35 ad insertion, VAST/VMAP, and Xtream Codes.
  • Flexible payment options now include over 200 cryptocurrencies alongside traditional methods.
  • Integrated fleet management with geo-routing and whitelabel branding for professional scaling.

Ideal for: This platform is ideal for broadcasters, content creators, and streaming platforms looking to launch 24/7 linear channels for FAST or IPTV services.

CST+ serves as a self-hosted alternative to Flussonic Media Server, Wowza Streaming Engine, FFplayout, Xtream UI, and Amagi.

Discount Codes

30% off first 3 months(-30% OFF)

Valid until Sep 26, 2026

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Product Updates (1)

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๐Ÿช™ CST+ now accepts crypto payments via NOWPayments

Pay with Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and 200+ other cryptocurrencies. Same plans, same pricing. More details: https://cstplus.org/newsroom/crypto-payments-nowpayments

Product had at the time: 3 upvotes โ€ข 1 comments โ€ข 2 followers โ€ข 11 PeerPush

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Georgebrn
@GeorgebrnJun 28, 2026

cool

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norppa
@norppa

Built this after seeing cloud playout bills kill small channel operators. Render once, air forever, from your own server. Happy to answer anything about the stack or the road ahead.