OpenBroadcaster vs Restream
OpenBroadcaster
openbroadcaster.com
Restream
restream.ioSide by side
| Figure | OpenBroadcaster | Restream |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $19/mo |
| Free plan | — | 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 | 0 | 6 |
| Spec score · Live TV streaming services | 7.5 (#117) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Spec score · Live streaming software | 7.4 (#114) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Software | 7.4 (#117) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Audience | The company describes its intended users as broadcasters of any size, including individuals, small and medium businesses, and communities. | Restream identifies business owners, marketers, event producers, gamers, artists, and non-profits as users who can use the service to create and distribute video content. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The FAQ describes support for Icecast and Shoutcast streaming, YouTube and Twitch video streams, and Barix receivers for alert audio streams. | 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 | OpenBroadcaster says remote access uses certificate-based security and that it provides basic security updates for the product’s life, approximately three or more years. | 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 | The support page lists manuals, free training outlines, webinars, and assistance by phone, email, or live chat. | Paid-plan comparison lists 24/7 live chat as priority support, and Enterprise includes dedicated support and account management. |
Plans
Restream
- Free planFree
- Standard$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Business$239 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreeFree
In their own words
OpenBroadcaster
OpenBroadcaster 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.