Icecast vs Streamlabs Multistream
Icecast
icecast.org
Streamlabs Multistream
streamlabs.comSide by side
| Figure | Icecast | Streamlabs Multistream |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $15.75/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Live TV streaming services | 7.7 (#100) | 8.9 (#11) |
| Spec score · Live streaming software | 7.5 (#106) | 8.9 (#9) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Software | 7.5 (#109) | 8.9 (#9) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The documentation lists the Icecast mailing list, developer mailing list, and IRC chat as ways to contact the development team. | The Multistream page directs users with questions to Streamlabs support. |
Plans
Streamlabs Multistream
- Ultra$27 a month
- StarterFree
- Streamlabs Ultra$15.75 a month
In their own words
Streamlabs Multistream
Streamlabs Multistream sends one live broadcast to multiple destinations, with Streamlabs servers splitting the incoming stream into separate feeds. This cloud processing avoids requiring extra upload bandwidth for each destination. Listed destinations include Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Kick, Facebook, Instagram, Patreon, X, and custom RTMP endpoints. Dual Output provides horizontal and vertical canvases, with one destination per canvas available for free. Multichat can read and post comments on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook Pages; it can read chat on Kick, X, and Facebook Profiles. Creators can customize titles and descriptions for each platform and set layout and resolution for each Dual Output canvas. The service works with Streamlabs Desktop, the OBS Plugin with Ultra, the mobile app, or other streaming software configured through the Dashboard and RTMP credentials. Stream Shift lets a creator move a stream between a PC and a mobile device or another computer without ending it. A free plan is available; paid access starts at $15.75/mo billed annually. Supported platforms are web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.