Aitum Multistream
ActiveOverview
Aitum Multistream is an OBS Studio plugin that enables simultaneous streaming to multiple platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Kick, and Facebook directly from a single OBS instance. It supports separate resolutions, audio tracks, and canvases for horizontal and vertical streams without relying on third-party servers. The plugin targets streamers seeking a local multistreaming solution integrated into their OBS workflow.
Key Features
- Multi-platform Streaming - Streams to Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Kick, Facebook and others simultaneously from one OBS instance.
- Custom Resolutions per Platform - Sets different resolutions for each output, such as 4K to YouTube and 720p to Twitch.
- Separate Audio Tracks - Sends distinct audio tracks to different platforms.
- Vertical and Horizontal Canvases - Manages side-by-side vertical streams for TikTok/Shorts and horizontal for landscape platforms.
- Stream Key Integration - Directly inputs stream keys for each platform with provided links for retrieval.
- Built-in OBS Outputs - Combines with OBS's native streaming alongside additional multi-outputs.
- One-Click Go Live - Activates selected platforms via dock interface without manual starting per service.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Unlimited multistreaming to all supported platforms with no usage limits. |
Platforms & Requirements
Runs as a plugin within OBS Studio on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Requires OBS Studio 28+ and a capable PC for encoding multiple streams. Source code available on GitHub for custom builds.
Integrations & Ecosystem
- OBS Studio
- Twitch
- YouTube
- TikTok LIVE
- Kick
- Facebook Live
- Instagram Live
- Aitum Vertical
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| SE.Live | Cloud-based multistreaming service with additional chat integration, requires account and has usage limits on free tier. |
| Restream.io | Web-based service supporting more platforms and chat aggregation, but involves subscription fees and cloud relay. |
| Streamlabs Multi-Stream | Integrated into Streamlabs Desktop with built-in alerts, limited to fewer simultaneous streams on free plan. |
| Castr | Professional cloud platform with recording and scheduling, higher cost for multi-stream features. |
Reputation
Aitum Multistream is praised in streaming communities for being free, lightweight, and eliminating third-party fees or cloud dependencies. Users highlight its ease of setup and performance on high-end PCs for vertical/horizontal multistreaming. Some report higher CPU usage with many simultaneous streams and occasional platform-specific stream key issues.
Sources (8)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgcwYqRt4xY
- https://www.nearstream.us/blog/how-to-use-aitum-multistream-obs-plugin
- https://obsproject.com/forum/threads/aitum-multistream.177932/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V-ZfQ6lbw8
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3qRlnJq_C8
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nWGE11CRPs
- https://github.com/Aitum/obs-aitum-multistream
- https://app.aitum.help/getting-started