CST+
Launch a 24/7 TV channel from your own server in minutes
Details
- Target Audience
- BroadcastersContent CreatorsStreaming Platforms
- Pricing
- Subscription from $18.21
Flussonic Media Server
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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.
Product Insights
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)
๐ช 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
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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.
@norppa nice