MistServer vs Restream
MistServer
mistserver.org
Restream
restream.ioSide by side
| Figure | MistServer | Restream |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $19/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 7 | 6 |
| Spec score · Live TV streaming services | 8.6 (#25) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Spec score · Live streaming software | 8.4 (#35) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Software | 8.4 (#37) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Browser-based studio | No | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The maker lists OBS workflows, Docker, Grafana monitoring, Prometheus visibility, and integrations for ONVIF, VISCA, and Axis devices. | 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. |
| Security | The documentation covers access control, stream keys, and securing the interface and media endpoints with HTTPS. | Restream says its GDPR measures include organizational and technical safeguards covering access controls, monitoring and logging, vulnerability and breach detection, incident response, and encryption. |
| Support | Paid support can include direct engineer access, custom development, managed operations, training, and service-level agreements. | Paid-plan comparison lists 24/7 live chat as priority support, and Enterprise includes dedicated support and account management. |
Plans
MistServer
- Open sourcePrice not published
- Basic support€500 a month
- Advanced support€1,000 a month
- Developer support€5,000 a month
- MistServerFree
- Open source supportFree
- Custom supportPriced on request
Restream
- Free planFree
- Standard$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Business$239 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreeFree
In their own words
MistServer
MistServer has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
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.