Why HometownLive?
There are lots of ways to stream. Most of them weren't built for communities. Here's why that matters.
Community First, Always
We built HometownLive specifically for schools, parks & rec, and community organizations — not for content creators or media companies. Every feature decision starts with 'what does the community need?'
Free Access for Every Fan
We believe grandparents shouldn't have to create an account or pay a subscription to watch their grandchild's first game. HometownLive is always free for viewers.
You Keep the Revenue
When you run ads or offer subscriptions on your platform, you keep the money. We don't take a cut of your community's revenue.
Your Brand, Not Ours
Fans go to your school's platform, not to 'HometownLive.' Your name, your colors, your community — we just power it.
The Only Platform that Checks Every Box
We're the only livestreaming platform built specifically for community organizations — not content creators, not media companies.
| Feature | HometownLive | NFHS | Hudl | YouTube | Facebook Live |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free to View | Included | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| No Fan Account Required | Included | Not included | Not included | Included | Partially supported |
| Dedicated Channels | Included | Partially supported | Partially supported | Not included | Not included |
| Control Your Own Ads | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Mobile App to Stream | Included | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Roku / TV Channel | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Revenue Options | Included | Not included | Partially supported | Partially supported | Partially supported |
| Community / School Control | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |