Castio.live – WordPress Streaming Plugin with Chat (HLS) vs Plug-N-Meet web conference integration

Castio.live is a WordPress streaming plugin with chat that lets you go live directly from your admin — no OBS, no RTMP, no external platforms. Stream video, chat with your audience in real time, and monetize your content with Stripe or PayPal — all from your own WordPress site. Perfect for creators, educators, events, and premium content platforms. Castio.live is one of the few WordPress plugins that enables browser-based live streaming without OBS or RTMP. At a Glance WordPress streaming plugin (HLS) Go live directly from WordPress Admin Built-in real-time chat No OBS, no RTMP, no external platform Paywall: Stripe & PayPal Gutenberg blocks for easy embedding Auto-generated viewer pages Works on shared hosting and VPS Start streaming in minutes Install the plugin, click “Start Streaming” in WordPress Admin, and instantly share your live viewer page with your audience. No streaming SaaS. No vendor lock-in. Full control over your content. Live Streaming from WordPress Admin Castio.live adds a dedicated streaming interface directly inside the WordPress Admin area. You can: – Select your camera and microphone – Preview your stream before going live – Start and stop streaming with a single click Supported capture technologies: – MediaDevices API – MediaRecorder – WebCodecs (when available, for lower latency) Supported streaming browsers: – Chrome or Edge (desktop) – Chrome (Android) Viewer playback works on all modern browsers, including mobile devices. Viewer Page (Auto-Generated) For each live stream, Castio.live can automatically generate a viewer page. Viewer page features: – HLS video playback (native HLS on Safari, hls.js on other browsers) – Clean and lightweight interface – Mobile-friendly layout – Optional live chat panel The viewer page URL can be: – Public – Shared privately – Embedded into other pages – Protected via access control options Monetize Your Live Streams Castio.live includes built-in monetization features so you can generate revenue from your content: Pay-per-view access Subscriptions via Stripe PayPal payments (no webhooks required) Secure access via signed cookies Perfect for: – Premium live events – Online courses – Private communities – Exclusive content No external SaaS required — you keep full control over your revenue. Built-in Real-Time Chat Each live stream includes a built-in real-time chat system. Chat features: – AJAX-based live message polling – Username display – Automatic refresh – Message history stored in the WordPress database Moderation tools: – View all messages – Delete individual messages – Ban users by username – Ban users by IP address No external chat service is required. Privacy, Ownership, and Compliance Castio.live is designed with privacy and data ownership as a core principle. No third-party streaming services No external chat providers No analytics or tracking scripts included by default No cloud-based video or message processing All streaming and chat data remains on your own server: – HLS video segments – Chat messages – Stream metadata – Viewer page configuration This design helps simplify compliance with GDPR and similar data protection regulations. Technical Architecture Castio.live is a fully WordPress-native plugin. No dependencies on: – FFmpeg – Node.js – RTMP servers – External streaming APIs Core components: – Browser-based HLS generation – PHP for stream lifecycle and data storage – JavaScript for capture, playback, and chat – WordPress custom post types and options The plugin works on shared hosting, VPS, and dedicated servers. Key Features Summary Live stream directly from WordPress Admin No OBS, no RTMP, no external streaming platform Browser-generated HLS (.m3u8 + .ts) Automatic viewer page creation Built-in live chat Chat moderation tools Mobile-friendly viewer experience All streaming and chat data stored locally Lightweight and efficient Compatible with most CDNs, including Cloudflare Who Is This Plugin For? Castio.live is ideal for: – Educators and online trainers – Content creators – Community websites – Event organizers – Developers and agencies – Anyone who wants full control over live streaming without SaaS platforms Source Code and Third-Party Libraries This plugin includes both original source code and third-party JavaScript libraries. Original plugin code – Unminified, human-readable JavaScript files are included directly in the plugin. – No obfuscated or encrypted code is used. Third-party libraries (vendored, unmodified) MediaBunny File: assets/js/vendor/mediabunny/mediabunny.esm.js Source: https://github.com/Vanilagy/mediabunny License: MIT Used for browser-based media processing. hls.js File: assets/js/vendor/hls/hls.min.js Source: https://github.com/video-dev/hls.js License: Apache License 2.0 Used for HLS playback on non-Safari browsers. These libraries are included for performance and compatibility reasons. All libraries retain their original licenses and copyright notices. External Services This plugin connects to external third-party services to provide optional monetization and licensing features. Stripe Payments Castio.live can integrate with Stripe to allow site owners to sell access to live or recorded streams, including pay-per-view content and subscriptions. What the service is used for: Stripe is used to create checkout sessions, process payments, manage subscriptions, and retrieve payment reports related to paid video access. What data is sent and when: When a visitor purchases paid content or when the site owner views payment reports, the plugin sends the following data to Stripe: – Email address provided during checkout – Payment and checkout session identifiers – Purchased content or pricing identifiers – Subscription and payment status metadata No video streams, chat messages, or media content are transmitted to Stripe. Service provider: Stripe, Inc. Terms of Service: https://stripe.com/legal Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy PayPal Payments Castio.live can integrate with PayPal to allow site owners to sell access to live or recorded streams via pay-per-view. What the service is used for: PayPal is used to create and capture payment orders for paid video access using the PayPal Orders API v2. What data is sent and when: When a visitor purchases paid content, the plugin sends the following data to PayPal: – Order amount and currency – Return and cancel URLs – Stream identifier (used as order description) No video streams, chat messages, or personal user data beyond the above are transmitted to PayPal. Service provider: PayPal Holdings, Inc. Terms of Service: https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/useragreement-full Privacy Policy: https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/privacy-full Castio.live Licensing Server This plugin connects to the Castio.live licensing server to validate premium licenses and enable optional premium features. What the service is used for: The licensing server is used to verify license validity and determine which premium features are available. What data is sent and when: During license validation (for example on activation, admin access, or periodic checks), the plugin sends: – License key – Site domain name – Plugin version – WordPress version No user-generated content, video streams, or personal data are transmitted. Service provider: Castio.live Terms of Service: https://castio.live/terms Privacy Policy: https://castio.live/privacy Demo and Additional Features A public demo, documentation, and optional commercial features are available at: https://castio.live Commercial offerings may include: – Advanced access control – Enhanced chat moderation – Extended streaming options – Priority support The core live streaming and chat functionality works without requiring any external service. Author and Support Developed by proxymis Website: https://proxymis.com Contact: [email protected]

Bring a powerful, open-source video conferencing solution directly into your WordPress site. With plugNmeet, you can host live classes, webinars, and meetings without sending your users to a third-party website, keeping them engaged and on your platform. The meeting interface is loaded directly on your page for a seamless, native experience. Best of all, the interface is fully customizable to match your brand. How It Works This plugin connects your WordPress site to a plugNmeet server. As a free and open-source project, you have two great options for the server: Self-Host: Create your own server for maximum control and privacy by following the official installation instructions. Use the Cloud: Get started in minutes with a ready-to-use plugNmeet cloud subscription. Note: The plugin includes pre-configured demo credentials to help you test its features immediately. This demo server is a shared resource and is not intended for production use as it can be unreliable. For any important meetings, we strongly recommend using one of the options above to ensure a stable and professional experience for you and your users. Plugin Features Seamless Integration: Embed video conferences directly into your WordPress pages and posts using a simple shortcode. Room Management: Create and manage Plug-N-Meet rooms directly from the WordPress admin area. Advanced Analytics: Access detailed post-meeting analytics for each session, including participant engagement, talk time, connection quality, and more. Download comprehensive reports in Excel format. Artifact Management: Easily access and download all room artifacts, such as speech transcripts, AI-generated meeting summaries, AI token usage/cost etc. Recording Management: View, download, and merge recordings from the WordPress backend. Role-Based Permissions: Control who can join meetings and manage recordings based on their WordPress user role. Frontend Join Form: The shortcode automatically displays a customizable join form for users to enter their name and, if required, a password. Display Recordings: The shortcode can also be configured to display a list of recordings for a specific room, with download and playback options based on the user’s role. Developer Friendly: Extend the plugin’s functionality by hooking into webhook events to process real-time data from your meetings. Powerful Meeting Features Core Conferencing Tools HD Audio & Video: Crystal-clear communication, screen sharing, and virtual backgrounds. Interactive Whiteboard: Collaborate in real-time. Upload and draw on PDFs, documents, presentations, and images. Shared Notepad: Work together on shared notes during the session. Cross-Device Compatible: Works on all modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Safari for iOS. Engagement & Collaboration Breakout Rooms: Split participants into smaller groups for focused discussions. Polls & Voting: Easily create polls to engage your audience and gather feedback. Raise Hand: A simple way for participants to get your attention. Public & Private Chat: Allow for group and one-on-one conversations with file sharing. Moderator Controls & Security Advanced Lock Settings: Fine-grained control over participant permissions (e.g., lock webcams, microphones, chat). Customizable Waiting Room: Manage who enters your meeting and when. End-to-End Encryption (E2EE): Secure your meetings with the highest level of privacy (on supported browsers). Secure & Encrypted: All communication is secured using WebRTC standards. Advanced Capabilities AI Meeting Agent: Turn your meetings into actionable intelligence. Our powerful AI agent provides live spoken translations, generates automated summaries, creates full transcriptions, and many more… MP4 Recording: Record your sessions to share or review later. Live Broadcasting: Stream your meetings live to platforms like YouTube via RTMP. Telephone Dial-In (SIP Gateway): Allow participants to join the audio of your meeting by dialing a standard phone number—no internet required. Stable on Any Connection: Adaptive streaming (Simulcast & Dynacast) ensures a smooth experience, even on slower internet.