DLNA is a 20-year-old home-network media standard; Chromecast is Google's 2013 streaming protocol. They overlap, they compete, and most users only need one of them — but the "right" choice depends on what you already own. Here's the clean breakdown.
DLNA is an open industry standard implemented by hundreds of devices. Chromecast is Google's proprietary protocol requiring Google's hardware or certified partners. LocalCast speaks both, so you can ignore the debate.
If you have Chromecast, Google TV or a Chromecast-built-in TV, Chromecast is the simplest choice. LocalCast just talks to it — no setup required.
If your TV is Samsung, LG, Sony or Vidaa without Chromecast support, DLNA is your path. LocalCast finds the TV on the network and streams directly.
LocalCast lists Chromecast and DLNA devices side by side. Tap whichever one shows up — the app handles the rest, no protocol knowledge required.
No. DLNA is still the default media-sharing protocol on Samsung, LG, Sony and most smart TVs, and it's how NAS drives, PS5 and Xbox expose media. If you own anything other than Google hardware, DLNA is very much alive.
LocalCast speaks DLNA and Chromecast. Install free and cast to whatever you own.