IRLToolkit

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2022
Developer: IRLToolkit Inc.
Pricing: Paid subscription starting at $129/mo
Open source: No
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

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Live Streaming

Overview

IRLToolkit provides cloud-based streaming servers for IRL (In Real Life) live streaming, enabling full HD 1080p60 broadcasts with OBS in the cloud, overlays, and stream drop protection. It accepts RTMP or SRT ingest from mobile apps and outputs to platforms like Twitch. Designed for streamers needing reliable, high-quality mobile broadcasting without local hardware.

Key Features

Cloud OBS Access - Full remote access to OBS including scenes, text, images, media, and browser sources.
Stream Drop Protection - Ensures continuous broadcasting with connection failure safeguards.
Dedicated NVIDIA GPUs - Powered by NVIDIA Turing (RTX) or better GPUs for encoding.
RTMP/SRT Ingest - Supports unlimited bitrate H.264/H.265 ingest from any compatible source.
Twitch Chat Bot - Handles alerts, commands, and status updates in Twitch chat.
Web Dashboard - Full control over streams via irl.run dashboard.
Multiple Ingests - Supports multiple RTMP, SRT, SRTLA ingests by request.
Custom RTMP/SRT Outputs - Configurable destinations for various platforms.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Basic	$129/mo	1080p60 max resolution, 7500Kbps bitrate, Twitch chat bot, no setup fee.
Premium	$179/mo	Uncapped resolution and bitrate, web dashboard, multiple ingests, dedicated NVIDIA GPUs, no setup fee.

Platforms & Requirements

Web-based dashboard at irl.run for server control; no client software install required. Mobile ingest via iOS/Android apps like Prism Live, IRL Pro, Streamlabs (Ultra required for custom RTMP). No desktop app; relies on cloud servers with no specified minimum client requirements beyond protocol support.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Twitch
OBS Studio (cloud)
Prism Live (iOS/Android)
IRL Pro (Android)
Streamlabs Mobile
RTMP/SRT protocols
SRTLA
Custom RTMP pulldown

Alternatives

App	Difference
Streamrun	Cheaper at ~$25/mo but lacks multi-ingest sharing capability.
Moblin	iPhone-focused streaming software offered as lower-cost IRLToolkit alternative.

Reputation

IRLToolkit is recognized for reliable high-quality IRL streaming with strong OBS cloud integration and drop protection, appealing to professional mobile streamers. Users appreciate the dedicated GPUs and Twitch bot features, though higher pricing compared to alternatives like Streamrun draws some criticism. Developed through years of testing for ease of use, it maintains an active support knowledge base.

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