G2 Vendor Directory

NVIDIA ShadowPlay vs. Castr

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricNVIDIA ShadowPlay

by NVIDIA

Castr

by Castr

Overall rating4.54.8
Review count25243
Ease of use9.39.6
Ease of setup10.09.6
Quality of support8.59.7
Meets requirements9.19.5
NPS6486.666667
Small Business87.5%91.6%
Mid-Market4.2%7.1%
Enterprise8.3%1.3%
Total page views87543
Total LLM citations8866,823

NVIDIA ShadowPlay

NVIDIA ShadowPlay is a hardware-accelerated screen recording utility integrated into NVIDIA's GeForce Experience software, designed to capture high-quality gameplay videos, screenshots, and livestreams with minimal performance impact. Utilizing the dedicated H.264 video encoder built into GeForce GPUs, ShadowPlay enables users to record gameplay at resolutions up to 8K HDR at 30 frames per second or 4K HDR at 120 frames per second. Its Instant Replay feature allows gamers to automatically save the last 30 seconds of gameplay, ensuring that spontaneous moments are never missed.

Pros

    Castr

    Castr is a professional live video streaming platform for small to enterprise businesses. You can use Castr to stream, host, schedule and monetize your live videos in high-quality 4k resolution using Akamai CDN. Our 24/7 dedicated tech support makes sure your live event goes smoothly on its way in and out. With Castr you can stream buffer-free and lag-free not only to 30+ social platforms but also to your own website or app simultaneously.

    Pros

    • Ease of Use
    • Live Streaming
    • Customer Support
    • Streaming Capabilities
    • Setup Ease
    • Reliability