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Overview

Restream is a cloud-based live streaming platform that enables multistreaming to multiple destinations such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and LinkedIn simultaneously. It supports live broadcasts, pre-recorded video scheduling, and production tools like Restream Studio for users including content creators, businesses, freelancers, and enterprises. Key differentiators include integrated chat aggregation across platforms, real-time analytics, and compatibility with encoders like OBS Studio.12

Key Features

  • Multistreaming - Streams to over 30 platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and LinkedIn simultaneously.12
  • Restream Chat - Combines chats from all streaming platforms into a single interface.1
  • Restream Analytics - Tracks views, chat messages, audience engagement, and performance metrics across streams and channels.34
  • Upload and Stream - Schedules pre-recorded videos up to 250MB for free, with more storage on paid plans.1
  • Restream Studio - Browser-based production tool supporting multiple cameras, screen sharing, guests, and overlays.15
  • OBS Integration - Multistreaming plugin for OBS Studio and other encoders.1
  • Real-time Channel Toggling - Stops stream on specific platforms without interrupting others.1
  • Guest Invites - Supports up to five guests in streams without third-party tools.1
  • E-commerce Integration - Imports products from Shopify, Amazon, Etsy for live shopping.1

Pricing

PlanPriceIncludes
FreeFreeMultistreaming to 2 channels, Restream Chat, up to 250MB video uploads (3 at a time), basic analytics.
Professional$16/month (billed annually)Multistreaming to 6 channels, more storage, advanced features; exact price inferred from context.
Business$239/monthMultistreaming to 8 channels, website player (1000 viewers), SRT/RTMP, priority support.2

Platforms & Requirements

Restream operates primarily as a web application accessible via browser on desktop and mobile. It integrates with desktop software like OBS Studio on Windows and macOS for encoding. No native mobile apps mentioned; mobile access rated 3.6/5 with limitations in full functionality.12

Integrations & Ecosystem

  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Twitch
  • LinkedIn
  • X (Twitter)
  • OBS Studio
  • Shopify
  • Amazon

Alternatives

AppDifference
StreamYardFocuses on browser-based studio with guest invitations but fewer multistreaming destinations than Restream.
OneStreamOffers similar multistreaming with emphasis on scheduling but less integrated chat and analytics.
StreamlabsProvides OBS-based tools with multistreaming but requires more setup compared to Restream's cloud approach.
CastrSupports multistreaming and SRT but lacks Restream's built-in studio and chat aggregation.

Reputation

Restream receives high ratings for multistreaming (4.7/5) and live production (4.5/5) from users, praised for ease of reaching multiple platforms and analytics insights.2 Criticisms include lower scores for audience analytics (3.8/5) and engagement tracking (1.0/5), with some noting limitations in free tier storage and mobile access.2 It serves freelancers to enterprises effectively for live content distribution.2

Sources (9)
  1. https://restream.io/blog/restream-tools-and-features/
  2. https://www.getapp.com/it-communications-software/a/restream/
  3. https://support.restream.io/en/articles/4167758-track-your-stream-s-performance-with-analytics
  4. https://restream.io/blog/restream-analytics-everything-you-need-to-know/
  5. https://support.restream.io/en/articles/8544214-set-your-profile-picture-in-studio
  6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pLY5R7qEWg
  7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yQsq0WeLk8
  8. https://developers.restream.io/private-api/profile
  9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcU4b3C1XEo