ApexStream vs DualStream Relay
ApexStream
apexstream.co
DualStream Relay
dualstream.ggSide by side
| Figure | ApexStream | DualStream Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25/mo | $8.25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Spec score · Multistreaming Software | 8.4 (#6) | 8.3 (#10) |
| Spec score · Game Streaming Software | 8.4 (#8) | 8.3 (#11) |
| Security | OAuth tokens stored by ApexStream are encrypted at rest with AES-256-GCM, and users can disconnect integrations from the dashboard. | The privacy policy says OAuth tokens and stream keys are encrypted at rest using AES-256-GCM, and data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.2 or later. |
| Support | Priority support is included with Creator, Scale, and Enterprise plans. | The company lists [email protected] as its contact email and says it offers discounts for teams and organizations. |
Plans
ApexStream
- FreeFree
- Hobby$25 a month
- Creator$60 a month
- Scale$199 a month
- FreeFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
DualStream Relay
- Test DriveFree
- Premium Monthly$9.99 a month
- Premium Annual$99 a year
In their own words
ApexStream
ApexStream has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
DualStream Relay
DualStream Relay sends a stream from a PC to DualStream’s servers, which distribute it to Twitch, YouTube, Kick, and custom RTMP destinations. Twitch, YouTube, and Kick can be connected with one click, without copying stream keys. If the connection drops, Disconnect Protection keeps destination platforms live on a custom standby screen and resumes streaming after reconnection. You can upload the screen viewers see during an interruption. Output support varies by destination: up to 2160p60 on YouTube, 2K on Twitch with Enhanced Broadcasting, and 1080p60 on Kick, Facebook, TikTok, and custom RTMP. Relay is available on Windows, macOS, and iOS. The free Test Drive plan includes instant replay clips with a watermark. Premium includes multistreaming, Disconnect Protection, and watermark-free clips; it costs $9.99 a month, with the first 30 days free, or $99 a year. One Premium subscription covers the Windows and macOS apps, iPhone app, OBS plugin, and MCP server.