Restream vs YouTube
Restream
restream.io
YouTube
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| Figure | Restream | YouTube |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $19/mo | $1.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 5 |
| Spec score · Live TV streaming services | 9.4 (#2) | 9.0 (#7) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Software | 9.4 (#2) | 8.9 (#11) |
| Spec score · Live streaming software | 9.4 (#2) | 8.9 (#11) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Security | Restream says its GDPR measures include organizational and technical safeguards covering access controls, monitoring and logging, vulnerability and breach detection, incident response, and encryption. | Google says it uses encryption for data in transit and offers security tools including Safe Browsing, Security Checkup, and 2-Step Verification. |
| Support | Paid-plan comparison lists 24/7 live chat as priority support, and Enterprise includes dedicated support and account management. | YouTube directs users to its Help Center, Help Community, and TeamYouTube for troubleshooting and updates. |
Plans
Restream
- Free planFree
- Standard$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Business$239 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreeFree
YouTube
- Sports + News Plan$49.99 a month
- YouTube TV$59.99 a month
- Sports Plan$64.99 a month
- 4K Plus$9.99 a month
- More premium TV add-ons$1.99 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.
YouTube
YouTube is a service for discovering, watching, and sharing videos and other content, as well as a platform for creators and advertisers. People can browse and search without a Google account, though some features require one. Channel owners can upload videos, comment, and make Shorts and playlists; YouTube Studio is the place to post videos and edit a channel. Shorts are vertical videos of 60 seconds or less, alongside longer videos. Recommendations use signals such as viewing behavior, likes, dislikes, subscriptions, and satisfaction feedback. Users can pause, edit, or delete their search and watch history. Developers can use YouTube APIs to embed playback, search and manage content, review analytics, add subscribe buttons, and manage live streams. Eligible Partner Program creators may access multiple revenue streams, subject to regional availability and program criteria. The free service is listed for Android, iOS, and web, with an API. YouTube Premium adds ad-free viewing on millions of videos, offline downloads, background play, and ad-free music in YouTube Music, though some creator and event promotions may remain. Premium plan options include individual, household family, and annually verified student plans.