TL;DRFast summary
Melon handles browser talk shows, Castream handles everywhere else
Add true mobile ingest, unified replies, and watermark-free trials.
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Mobile + desktop ingest: Castream mirrors phone or OBS feeds to every platform.
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Unified chat replies: answer viewers without hopping tabs.
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No watermark, even on free: branding stays yours from day one.
What changes when you switch
Castream
- One RTMP key mirrors to every destination.
- Mobile ingest handles IRL, concerts, church services, sports.
- Creator trial unlocks higher bitrates + unlimited time immediately.
Melon
- Browser studio only; no native mobile ingest.
- Chat replies limited to certain tiers.
- Watermark removal requires paid plans.
Side-by-side
| Capability | Castream | Melon |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile ingest | Native iOS/Android | Browser-only |
| Unified chat reply | Included | Higher tier |
| RTMP output | Yes | Limited |
| Free plan watermark | No | Yes |
Suggested migration plan
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- Connect your Melon destinations to Castream (YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Custom RTMP).
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- Import overlays into OBS or keep them in the Castream app’s overlay layer.
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- Use unified chat to keep Discord/Twitch hype in sync while mobile.
FAQs new Melon converts ask
- Can I still use browser scenes?
- Yes—use OBS or Streamlabs in your browser, but ingest into Castream so you keep the unified routing.
- Do I lose guests?
- Invite them via your existing conferencing tool (Meet, Zoom, Discord) and capture via OBS, then send to Castream.
- How fast can I go live?
- Copy your Castream key into OBS or open the app, tap Go Live, and you’re streaming within seconds.
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