Restream vs Upstream
Restream
restream.io
Upstream
upstream.soSide by side
| Figure | Restream | Upstream |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $19/mo | $2/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 9 |
| Spec score · Live TV streaming services | 9.4 (#2) | 8.5 (#29) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Software | 9.4 (#2) | 8.5 (#25) |
| Spec score · Live streaming software | 9.4 (#2) | 8.5 (#25) |
| Spec score · Multistreaming Software | 9.0 (#1) | 7.7 (#26) |
| Spec score · RTMP Streaming Services | 8.9 (#1) | 7.8 (#15) |
| Spec score · Pre-Recorded Live Stream Software | 9.0 (#1) | 7.8 (#15) |
| Spec score · Live Stream Scheduling Software | 8.9 (#1) | 7.8 (#13) |
| Spec score · Facebook Live Streaming Tools | 9.1 (#1) | 7.7 (#17) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Encoders | 8.9 (#3) | 7.8 (#33) |
| Spec score · Game Streaming Software | 9.0 (#2) | 7.8 (#31) |
| Spec score · YouTube Live Streaming Tools | 9.0 (#2) | 7.8 (#23) |
| Audience | 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. | Upstream identifies creators, music labels, radio stations, churches, podcasters, and media companies as users. |
| Browser-based studio | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | 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. | Upstream provides setup guides for OBS, vMix, cameras, and other streaming workflows. |
| Multistreaming | Its multistreaming tool broadcasts live video from software such as OBS to many platforms at the same time. | A single stream can be sent to up to 10 of its 30+ supported platforms at once. |
| Paid from | 19 | 30 |
| Support | Paid-plan comparison lists 24/7 live chat as priority support, and Enterprise includes dedicated support and account management. | Support is available through live chat, the helpdesk, and email, and the company says its team members answer requests. |
Plans
Restream
- Free planFree
- Standard$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Business$239 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreeFree
Upstream
- FreeFree
- 1 stream$30 a month
- 2 streams$50 a month
- 3 streams$70 a month
- 4+ streams$80 a month
- 10 streams$200 a month
- 1 stream annual$24 a year
- Paid — 1 stream, yearly$24 a year
- Paid — 1 stream, monthly$30 a month
In their own words
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.