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Live Streaming Encoders

Alternatives to Google Cloud Live Stream API

The tools Specifiction weighs against Google Cloud Live Stream API, from its list of live streaming encoders, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.

  1. 01 BoxCast

    BoxCast suits organizations that need live production and streaming across web, social or TV destinations.

    From $8.25/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    9.3 Visit Specs
  2. 02 mimoLive

    mimoLive suits educators, event producers, community broadcasters, creators, corporate media teams, studios, and broadcasters who need live video production on a Mac.

    From $70/mo Free plan Web · macOS · iOS · API
    9.0 Visit Specs
  3. 03 Restream

    Restream suits creators, business owners, marketers, event producers, gamers, artists and non-profits distributing video to multiple destinations.

    From $19/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.9 Visit Specs
  4. 04 FFmpeg

    FFmpeg suits people who need command-line media conversion, recording, or streaming across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · Self-hosted
    8.8 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Livepush

    Livepush suits creators, media companies, teams, and organizations that want to send streams to multiple destinations.

    From $15/mo Free plan Web
    8.7 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Vimeo

    Vimeo suits marketers, agencies, filmmakers, and employee communications teams that need video hosting, creation, or collaboration tools.

    From $12/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    8.6 Visit Specs
  7. 07 Castr
    From $16.67/mo Web · iOS · Android
    8.5 Visit Specs
  8. 08 Cinamaker Director Studio
    From $25/mo Free plan macOS · iOS
    8.5 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Gyre
    From $40.67/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.5 Visit Specs
  10. 10 OBS Studio

    OBS Studio suits people recording video or live streaming who want control over scenes, sources, audio, and extensions.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.4 Visit Specs
  11. 11 OneStream Live

    OneStream Live suits creators, businesses, and brands scheduling or broadcasting video across multiple destinations.

    From $15/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · Browser extension
    8.4 Visit Specs
  12. 12 OvenMediaEngine
    From $83.33/mo Free plan Linux · API · Self-hosted
    8.4 Visit Specs
  13. 13 PRISM Live Studio

    It suits creators who want live broadcasting and media tools on desktop or mobile.

    From $6.67/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.4 Visit Specs
  14. 14 DualStream Relay

    Relay suits streamers who want to send one PC stream to multiple platforms and keep destinations live during a connection interruption.

    From $8.25/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS
    8.3 Visit Specs
  15. 15 evmux
    From $25/mo Free plan Web · iOS
    8.3 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Larix Broadcaster
    From $9.92/mo Free plan macOS · iOS · Android
    8.3 Visit Specs
  17. 17 Ecamm Live
    From $16/mo Free trial macOS
    8.2 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Meld Studio

    It suits streamers, podcasters, educators, musicians, churches, YouTubers, and VTubers who want desktop streaming and recording.

    From $16.67/mo Free plan Windows · macOS
    8.2 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Streamlabs Desktop
    From $14.92/mo Free plan Windows · macOS
    8.2 Visit Specs
  20. 20 CameraFi Live

    CameraFi Live suits mobile creators who need recording, livestreaming, overlays, and multiple broadcast destinations.

    Free plan iOS · Android
    8.1 Visit Specs
  21. 21 LiveReacting

    LiveReacting names creators, streamers, networks, TV and music channels, quiz hosts, teachers, brands, and marketing teams as intended users.

    From $16/mo Free plan Web · API
    8.1 Visit Specs
  22. 22 nanoStream Webcaster
    From $239/mo Free plan Web
    8.1 Visit Specs
  23. 23 Streamster

    Streamster suits broadcasters who want to send a stream to multiple platforms and may use desktop or mobile controls.

    From $0.48/mo Free plan Web · Windows · iOS · Android
    8.0 Visit Specs
  24. 24 Switcher Studio

    Switcher Studio suits churches, sports teams and creators producing live streams, videos or social content.

    From $35/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    8.0 Visit Specs
  25. 25 Streamlabs Talk Studio
    From $7.50/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android
    7.9 Visit Specs
  26. 26 StreamRove
    From $14.50/mo Free plan Web · API
    7.9 Visit Specs
  27. 27 Be.Live
    Free trial Web · iOS
    7.8 Visit Specs
  28. 28 Grabyo
    From $10/mo Web · API
    7.8 Visit Specs
  29. 29 Lightstream
    Free plan Web
    7.8 Visit Specs
  30. 30 SplitCam Multistream

    It suits gaming streamers, churches, educators, podcasters, live shoppers, brands, and webcam creators needing simultaneous broadcasts.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    7.8 Visit Specs

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