How much does HometownLive cost?

HometownLive is a flat annual subscription. Essentials is $2,995 per year and includes 2 live streaming channels, a branded landing page, unlimited streams that are free for fans, video on demand, and mobile app streaming. All Access is $4,500 per year and adds 4 channels, a Roku TV channel, an online radio station, and a Broadcast SIMS subscription. There are no per-stream fees.

Is there a discount for school districts?

Yes. District pricing with volume rates is available for three or more schools under one contract. Contact HometownLive for a district quote.

Do fans have to pay to watch?

No. Every HometownLive stream can be watched free with no account and no subscription. Schools can optionally offer pay-per-view or subscription tiers for premium content, and the revenue goes to the school.

What's the difference between Essentials and All Access?

Essentials gives you 2 channels and the core platform. All Access doubles that to 4 channels and adds the Roku TV channel, an online radio station, Broadcast SIMS, and priority support. Roku is also available to Essentials subscribers as an add-on.

Are there extra charges for bandwidth or number of streams?

No. Live streaming is unlimited on every plan with no bandwidth caps, overage charges, or per-stream fees. You can run every channel on your plan at the same time.

What add-ons are available?

Additional channels, camera packages, a Roku and smart TV upgrade for Essentials, a custom domain, Scorebird live scoring (Campus install $900 per year, Travel unit $1,200 per year), Broadcast SIMS, Radio Relay, and a custom-branded mobile app.

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Name: HometownLive
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Price: 2995 USD
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Streaming package

Every package includes your branded streaming site, unlimited live streams that are free for fans, and replays on demand. The difference is channels: each channel carries one live event at a time, so two channels let you stream two games at once.

K-12 1-Channel Package

Available only to tax-exempt educational institutions.

One live channel for a single school getting started with streaming.

1 live streaming channel (one event at a time)
Branded streaming site for your school
Unlimited live streams, free for fans
Replays and video on demand
Stream from the HometownLive mobile app or any encoder
Custom Roku app

Part # 275-0975

Broadcaster 1-Channel Package

One live channel for broadcasters, leagues and media groups.

1 live streaming channel (one event at a time)
Branded streaming site
Unlimited live streams, free for fans
Replays and video on demand
Stream from the HometownLive mobile app or any encoder
Custom Roku app

Essentials 2-Channel Package

Everything you need to stream every event to your community.

2 live streaming channels (two events at once)
Branded school streaming site
Unlimited live streams, free for fans
Replays and video on demand
Mobile app streaming
Revenue through sponsors and subscriptions
Email support

Part # 275-0966

All Access 4-Channel Package

The full broadcast platform, with a Roku channel, online radio and production training.

Everything in Essentials
4 live streaming channels (four events at once)
Roku TV channel
Online radio station
BroadcastSIMS subscription
Priority support

Part # 275-0967

Add-ons

Extend your package with more channels, more places to watch, and your own branding.

Additional Stream Feed

One more channel, so you can stream one more event at the same time.

Adds a live channel to any package
Useful on busy nights with games running in different gyms or fields
Priced per channel, per year

Part # 052-0001

Custom Domain (URL)

Put your streaming site at your own address, like live.lincolnhigh.edu.

Your site at a web address that matches your school or organization
Easier for fans to find and remember
Renews each year with your domain registration

Part # 052-0006

Smart TV Bundle

Reach fans on more smart TV platforms.

Apple TV
Fire TV Stick
LG
Samsung
Google TV

AM/FM Radio Relay

Simulcast your broadcast to an AM/FM radio station.

Sends your play-by-play audio to a local radio partner
Reaches fans in the car and those who prefer radio
Availability depends on your local station

Part # 052-0003

Custom Mobile App

Your own branded app in the App Store and Google Play.

Fans download your app, with your name and logo, not HometownLive’s
Live games, replays and news in one place
iPhone and Android

Part # 052-0007

Remote access for AI cameras

Run AI camera kits without anyone on site.

Remote Access Software

Control your AI camera kits from anywhere.

Start, stop and check your AI cameras without being at the field
Runs on Media Core 2

Remote Access Scheduling Automation

Your AI cameras go live and stop on schedule, with nobody pressing a button.

Schedule streams to start and end automatically for each game
Ideal for fields that host games every day
Runs on Media Core 2

Live scoring

Put the real scoreboard on your stream automatically.

ScoreBird Travel Nest

$750 / year with an HTL subscription

A portable unit that puts the live score on your stream at any venue.

Reads the scoreboard and updates your on-stream score automatically
Travels with your team to home and away games
Works for football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, soccer and more
Priced per unit, per year

Part # 275-0942

Student broadcasting

Turn your streams into a class.

BroadcastSIMS Online Training & Curriculum

Online training and curriculum that teaches students to run your broadcasts.

Six simulations: switching, replay, audio, graphics and directing
Ready-to-teach lessons, rubrics and assessments
Gives students real experience on your live games
Included with All Access

Part # SFW-0410

SRT streaming (advanced)

SRT is a streaming protocol that holds up better than the standard RTMP on unreliable internet. Most schools never need it, so if you are not sure, leave this out and ask us.

SRT Input

Send your stream to HometownLive over SRT instead of RTMP.

Upgrades one incoming feed from RTMP to SRT
Fewer dropouts on weak or busy venue internet
Runs on Media Core 2

SRT Output

Re-stream your feed over SRT to another destination, like a TV station or partner.

Sends one feed out over SRT to a new endpoint
Runs on Media Core 2

SRT Bridge

One SRT input and one SRT output together.

Bundles an SRT Input and an SRT Output
Runs on Media Core 2

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Pricing

Pricing FAQ

: HometownLive is a flat annual subscription. Essentials is $2,995 per year and includes 2 live streaming channels, a branded landing page, unlimited streams that are free for fans, video on demand, and mobile app streaming. All Access is $4,500 per year and adds 4 channels, a Roku TV channel, an online radio station, and a Broadcast SIMS subscription. There are no per-stream fees.
: Yes. District pricing with volume rates is available for three or more schools under one contract. Contact HometownLive for a district quote.
: No. Every HometownLive stream can be watched free with no account and no subscription. Schools can optionally offer pay-per-view or subscription tiers for premium content, and the revenue goes to the school.
: Essentials gives you 2 channels and the core platform. All Access doubles that to 4 channels and adds the Roku TV channel, an online radio station, Broadcast SIMS, and priority support. Roku is also available to Essentials subscribers as an add-on.
: No. Live streaming is unlimited on every plan with no bandwidth caps, overage charges, or per-stream fees. You can run every channel on your plan at the same time.
: Additional channels, camera packages, a Roku and smart TV upgrade for Essentials, a custom domain, Scorebird live scoring (Campus install $900 per year, Travel unit $1,200 per year), Broadcast SIMS, Radio Relay, and a custom-branded mobile app.