playout.video vs Restream
playout.video
playout.video
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| Figure | playout.video | Restream |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $19/mo | $19/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 9 | 6 |
| Spec score · Live TV streaming services | 8.4 (#37) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Spec score · Live streaming software | 8.4 (#31) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Software | 8.4 (#32) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Spec score · Church Live Streaming Software | 8.1 (#7) | 9.0 (#2) |
| Spec score · Pre-Recorded Live Stream Software | 8.0 (#10) | 9.0 (#1) |
| Spec score · RTMP Streaming Services | 8.0 (#11) | 8.9 (#1) |
| Spec score · Live Stream Scheduling Software | 7.9 (#11) | 8.9 (#1) |
| Spec score · Game Streaming Software | 8.0 (#20) | 9.0 (#2) |
| Spec score · Cloud Live Streaming Studios | 8.0 (#10) | 8.9 (#2) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Security | The privacy policy says the company uses encryption for data transmission and storage, limits employee access, and conducts regular security assessments. | Restream says its GDPR measures include organizational and technical safeguards covering access controls, monitoring and logging, vulnerability and breach detection, incident response, and encryption. |
| Paid from | 19 | 19 |
| Support | The contact page says requests receive a reference for follow-up, and the Business plan includes priority support. | Paid-plan comparison lists 24/7 live chat as priority support, and Enterprise includes dedicated support and account management. |
Plans
playout.video
- FreeFree
- Creator$19 a month
- Channel$39 a month
- Business$119 a month
- FreeFree
- Creator$19 a month
- Channel$39 a month
- Business$119 a month
- EnterprisePriced 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
playout.video
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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.