A Mediaslide alternative? CastTool and Mediaslide side by side
Mediaslide has been around since 2012 and does a lot more than CastTool. If you work internationally with mother agencies, that matters. CastTool is the better fit if you want to try before you commit and would rather pay by roster size than by seat.
Where they differ
| Topic | Mediaslide | CastTool |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per user per month, €99 on the Agency plan excluding tax, with unlimited models, pictures and videos.Source: mediaslide.com/pricing | Based on the number of models, not seats, with limits on models, admins and storage per plan. |
| Contract length | One year, according to its pricing page.Source: mediaslide.com/pricing | Billed monthly or yearly. |
| Trying it yourself | No self-serve trial. You book a 30-minute call instead.Source: mediaslide.com/pricing | 14 days with no card, and you create the account yourself. |
| Moving your data | Migration, setup and training are included on every plan.Source: mediaslide.com/pricing | No managed migration. Models enter their details by invitation, or you create the profiles. |
| Mobile app | Free iPhone and Android app, including one-tap replies to options.Source: mediaslide.com | No app. Models reply from an emailed link or in the browser-based portal. |
| Accounting | Model statements, mother agency shares, and exports to QuickBooks, Xero, Sage and Dynamics.Source: mediaslide.com | ZUGFeRD/Factur-X invoices with unbroken numbering. No exports to those packages and no mother agency statements. |
| Agency website | Offers a website module for agencies.Source: mediaslide.com | Three designs fed straight from the database, plus your own domain by CNAME. |
When Mediaslide is the better choice
If you settle statements with mother agencies, operate across several countries, or keep your books in QuickBooks, Xero or Sage, Mediaslide has things CastTool doesn't. The same goes if you'd rather have someone else handle the migration.
When CastTool fits better
CastTool suits small and mid-sized agencies, particularly in German-speaking markets, that want to see the product for themselves before signing anything. Once several colleagues need access, paying by roster size rather than per seat also keeps the bill simple.
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