Restream
Multistreaming service and browser studio that sends one live stream to 30+ platforms at once.
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Is Restream free?
Free plan, plus paid plans
- Starting price:
- $19 a month (Standard)
- Free plan:
- Yes, 2 channels at once
Checked on Restream's site Nov 8, 2026
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StreamYardStarting price: $18.99 a month, or $14.99 a month billed yearly (Essential)
Streamlabs DesktopCompareStarting price: $15.75 a month (Ultra)
XSplit BroadcasterStarting price: $14.99/month (Premium, monthly)
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- 7 of 7
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- 5
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About Restream
Restream started as a multistreaming relay: you send one stream from OBS, Zoom or another encoder, and Restream forwards it to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and more than 30 other destinations at the same time. It now also has a browser-based Studio for hosting shows with guests, overlays and on-screen comments, an Upload & Stream feature that plays a pre-recorded video as a live broadcast, automatic clips for short-form platforms, and paid webinars. Chat from all connected platforms is merged into one view, and stream analytics are collected in one place. The free plan streams to two channels with Restream branding; paid plans add more simultaneous channels, remove branding, raise resolution to 1080p and offer team seats and workspaces. It runs in the browser and works alongside desktop encoders rather than replacing them, which makes it a common add-on for OBS users who want to reach several platforms without extra upload bandwidth.
Best for: Streamers and brands who want to go live on many platforms at once from one feed.
Restream pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)
Each line is quoted from Restream's own site, with the page it came from.
| Plan or term | What it says | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, 2 channels at once | Nov 8, 2026 | restream.io |
| Starting price | $19 a month (Standard) | Nov 8, 2026 | restream.io |
| Professional plan | $49 a month | Nov 8, 2026 | restream.io |
| Business plan | $239 a month | Nov 8, 2026 | restream.io |
| Extra team seats | $25 per seat/month | Nov 8, 2026 | restream.io |
Pros and cons
What works
- Streams to 30+ platforms from a single upload
- Works with OBS, Zoom and other encoders as well as its own studio
- Free plan covers two channels
Why people leave
- Free plan shows Restream branding
- 1080p streaming and more channels need paid plans
- Clips and webinars are paid add-ons on top of the base plan
Restream vs StreamYard, Streamlabs Desktop and XSplit Broadcaster
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| Attribute | Restream | StreamYard | Streamlabs Desktop | XSplit Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Verified price | $19 a month (Standard) | $18.99 a month, or $14.99 a month billed yearly (Essential) | $15.75 a month (Ultra) | $14.99/month (Premium, monthly) |
| Free plan | Yes, 2 channels at once | Yes, with StreamYard logo | Yes, app is free to download | Yes, up to 720p without watermark |
| Open source | No | No | Yes | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web | Windows, macOS | Windows |
Top Restream alternatives
See all 5- 1StreamYard68.8
Browser studio with strong guest and recording tools, plus local recordings for podcasts.
- 2Streamlabs Desktop61.8
Desktop app with alerts and overlays, and multistreaming included in its Ultra plan.
- 3XSplit Broadcaster59.4
Windows production app with scenes and plugins that can also send one stream to several platforms.
- 4
Ecamm Live57.5Mac streaming studio with scenes, guests and overlays that can broadcast to several destinations at once.
- 5
OBS Studio52.3Free desktop encoder; with plugins it can stream to several platforms without a relay service.
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Restream: common questions
What is Restream?
Restream: Multistreaming service and browser studio that sends one live stream to 30+ platforms at once. Best for streamers and brands who want to go live on many platforms at once from one feed. Available for Web.
Is Restream free?
Restream has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Yes, 2 channels at once (checked on Restream's own site).
How much does Restream cost?
Restream is free with paid plans. Free plan: Yes, 2 channels at once; Starting price: $19 a month (Standard); Professional plan: $49 a month; Business plan: $239 a month. Checked on Restream's own site, November 2026.
Is Restream open source?
No, Restream is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Streamlabs Desktop and OBS Studio.
What platforms does Restream run on?
Restream is available for Web.
What are the best alternatives to Restream?
The highest-ranked Restream alternatives right now are StreamYard, Streamlabs Desktop and XSplit Broadcaster. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
Restream vs StreamYard: what's the difference?
Both Restream and StreamYard are free with paid plans. Verified prices: Restream $19 a month (Standard), StreamYard $18.99 a month, or $14.99 a month billed yearly (Essential). Both run on Web.