Meld Studio vs Restream
Meld Studio
meldstudio.co
Restream
restream.ioSide by side
| Figure | Meld Studio | Restream |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $16.67/mo | $19/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 6 |
| Spec score · Live TV streaming services | 8.5 (#26) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Software | 8.5 (#22) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Spec score · Live streaming software | 8.5 (#22) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Encoders | 8.2 (#19) | 8.9 (#3) |
| Spec score · Game Streaming Software | 8.2 (#16) | 9.0 (#2) |
| Spec score · Video Podcast Software | 8.2 (#17) | 9.0 (#4) |
| Spec score · Twitch Streaming Software | 8.2 (#14) | 9.0 (#2) |
| Spec score · YouTube Live Streaming Tools | 8.2 (#16) | 9.0 (#2) |
| Browser-based studio | No | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The maker lists integrations including Stream Deck, VTube Studio, Spout2, VSeeFace, VNyan, Veadotube, Warudo, Elgato, Streamer.bot, Lumia Stream, and Mix It Up. | Restream lists integrations including YouTube, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, Kick, OBS, Zoom, vMix, Streamlabs, Vimeo, Steam, and custom RTMP, SRT, HLS, and WHIP channels. |
| Multistreaming | The app supports simultaneous streaming to services including Twitch, YouTube, Kick, TikTok Live, Facebook Live, and custom RTMP destinations. | Its multistreaming tool broadcasts live video from software such as OBS to many platforms at the same time. |
| Paid from | 20 | 19 |
| Support | The maker offers documentation, video tutorials, Discord, and Reddit as community and support resources. | Paid-plan comparison lists 24/7 live chat as priority support, and Enterprise includes dedicated support and account management. |
Plans
Meld Studio
- Meld FreeFree
- Meld Pro$20 a month
- Meld Max$60 a month
- Meld Pro$200 a year
- Meld Max$600 a year
Restream
- Free planFree
- Standard$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Business$239 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreeFree
In their own words
Meld Studio
Meld Studio is a desktop app for streaming and recording, with a free plan and paid plans. It can stream simultaneously to services including Twitch, YouTube, Kick, TikTok Live, Facebook Live, and custom RTMP destinations. Recording supports 4K, multitrack audio, and instant replay. The audio mixer handles up to 32 input channels, with built-in filters, real-time monitoring, and third-party audio plugins. Scenes can be mirrored to apps such as Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, and Discord. Listed integrations include Stream Deck, VTube Studio, Spout2, VSeeFace, VNyan, Veadotube, Warudo, Elgato, Streamer.bot, Lumia Stream, and Mix It Up. Meld Studio runs on Windows 10 or later and macOS 12 or later, including Intel and Apple Silicon Macs; it is not browser-based. The maker says the free plan has no watermarks or time limits, though Spark requests to try building are limited. Meld Free costs nothing, Meld Pro costs $20 a month, and Meld Max costs $60 a month. Desktop content is stored locally; the app sends crash reports and collects usage telemetry.
Restream
Restream lets users create videos, livestream across multiple social platforms and interact with viewers. Users can go live from a browser, use the web-based Studio or connect streaming software such as OBS and Zoom. Studio offers graphics, viewer comments and guest invitations; Restream Chat gathers comments from connected platforms in one place. Upload & Stream schedules recorded video to broadcast live, including while the user is offline. Clips can turn moments from streams and videos into short-form content with framing and captions. Restream supports more than 30 destinations, plus custom RTMP channels and integrations including YouTube, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, Kick and Vimeo. Cloud recordings are available online for access and sharing; listed plans allow 6 to 10 hours per stream. The free plan streams to two channels at once and includes Restream branding. Standard costs $19 a month for three channels without branding; Professional costs $49 a month and Business costs $239 a month. Annual pricing saves 20%. Studio screen sharing works in desktop browsers, not mobile browsers.