Switchboard Live

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2016
Developer: Switchboard Live
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

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Live Streaming

Overview

Switchboard Live is a cloud-based multistreaming platform that enables users to broadcast live video to multiple destinations simultaneously, such as social media channels and custom RTMP endpoints. It supports ingestion from various encoders and apps for public meetings, webinars, events, and sporting events. The service is used by government entities, brands, and creators to distribute streams without platform limitations.¹³⁶

Key Features

Multistreaming - Streams live video to unlimited simultaneous destinations including social channels and custom RTMP.¹
Encoder Workflows - Creates ingestion points for connecting streaming software like OBS, Zoom, StreamYard, or mobile encoders.³
Social Channel Integration - Connects platforms like LinkedIn, TikTok, X (Twitter), YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook for direct broadcasting.⁷¹⁰
Confidence Monitor - Displays incoming video feed for monitoring during live streams.²
Stream Groups - Organizes streams with titles, descriptions, and selected destinations.³
Mobile Streaming Support - Integrates with mobile encoders like Livapp for phone-based live broadcasts.²
Custom RTMP Destinations - Allows streaming to any compatible platform or service.¹

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Basic multistreaming with limited destinations and features.
Pro	Paid (contact for details)	Unlimited destinations, advanced workflows, priority support.

Platforms & Requirements

Switchboard Live operates primarily as a web application accessible via browsers on desktop and mobile devices. It requires connection to external encoders on Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android, with no native desktop apps mentioned. Minimum requirements include a stable internet connection and compatible streaming software; browser cache issues may affect login.³⁴

Integrations & Ecosystem

OBS Studio
Zoom
StreamYard
Ecamm Live
Blackmagic
Livapp (iOS/Android)
LinkedIn
TikTok
X (Twitter)
YouTube
Twitch

Alternatives

App	Difference
Restream	Similar multistreaming but emphasizes studio tools and analytics over government-focused reliability.
StreamYard	Browser-based with built-in production features, less emphasis on custom RTMP multistreaming.
Castr	Focuses on RTMP multistreaming with cloud transcoding, fewer social integrations highlighted.
OneStream	Supports scheduling and evergreen replays alongside multistreaming to social platforms.

Reputation

Switchboard Live is recognized for reliable multistreaming to social platforms, particularly for professional webinars, events, and government-approved broadcasts, with strong integration support. Users appreciate the ease of connecting encoders and going live to multiple destinations simultaneously. Some feedback notes dependency on external streaming software and potential browser login issues.

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