Restream

The full write-up

Overview Restream is a multistreaming and live-production service for creators, gaming communities, and teams that need to reach several platforms from one broadcast. Its strongest case is combining browser production, centralized chat, and third-party encoder support; the trade-off is that channel counts, recording time, and storage remain plan-bound. It can send a broadcast to more than 30 destinations, including through tools such as OBS and Zoom or from its browser-based Studio. That range suits streamers who want one workflow for production and distribution, while people focused on a single channel may not need the extra layer. Key features Multistreaming: Stream simultaneously to social platforms and custom destinations. Custom RTMP covers services that provide an RTMP URL and stream key, while SRT, HLS, and WHIP are also among the supported channel types. The practical constraint is the plan’s simultaneous-channel cap. Browser Studio: Go live from a browser without setup, add graphics, invite guests, and surface viewer comments. It supports up to 10 participants. Screen sharing works in desktop browsers, but not mobile browsers, so mobile-only producers lose an important production option. Encoder integrations: Connect OBS or Zoom, or use other listed integrations such as vMix and Streamlabs. This lets established production workflows feed into Restream’s distribution tools rather than requiring a switch to its Studio. Chat and repurposing: Restream Chat collects comments from connected platforms for reading and replies in one place. Clips can turn moments from streams and videos into short-form content with framing and captions. Scheduled video and recordings: Upload & Stream can schedule recorded material to air live while the user is offline. Cloud recordings are stored online for sharing and to save device space, but recording time ranges from 6 to 10 hours per stream on listed plans, and storage duration varies by tier. Teams and security: Seats, workspaces, roles, access controls, and central billing support shared operations. Enterprise adds SSO, a security review, dedicated account management, and SRT ingest. Restream also describes GDPR safeguards that include access controls, monitoring, encryption, and incident response. Pricing Restream has a free plan and paid plans billed monthly. Annual pricing saves 20%. The free tier costs nothing, billed forever; it allows two simultaneous channels, adds Restream branding, and includes six hours of recording per stream with 15 days of storage. It is a workable entry point for occasional streams, but the branding and two-channel cap are real constraints for a polished or wider launch. Standard costs $19 a month, billed monthly. It raises the limit to three channels and removes Restream branding, while including one team seat, 10 recording hours per stream, and 15 days of storage. This is the sensible step up for an individual who needs a clean broadcast and one additional destination beyond the free tier. Professional costs $49 a month, billed monthly. It supports five channels, Full HD 1080p, 4K recording, one included team seat, 10 recording hours per stream, and 15 days of storage. Choose it when image quality and recording resolution matter more than keeping the monthly bill low; it does not add another included seat. Business costs $239 a month, billed monthly. It includes eight channels, two seats, co-producer mode, a website player for 1,000 viewers, and 30 days of recording storage. That package targets organized productions that need shared access or an embedded player, though its price is a substantial jump from Professional. Enterprise has custom pricing and is aimed at media and corporate teams; it adds custom channels, multiple workspaces, SSO and security review, dedicated account management, SRT ingest, stream backup, and unlimited Upload & Stream. Platforms Restream supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web, as well as an API. Browser streaming is available directly, but Studio screen sharing requires a desktop browser. Who it's for Restream is best suited to streamers and community organizers who broadcast to several destinations, want a browser-based production option, or need a shared place to manage comments. Its team controls and higher-tier capabilities also fit businesses, marketers, event producers, artists, and nonprofits distributing video. A single-platform streamer who does not need cloud recordings, centralized chat, or multistreaming has less reason to pay for it. Pros and cons Pro: More than 30 destinations, custom channels, and OBS or Zoom connections give multistreamers several ways to route a broadcast. Pro: Studio, unified chat, scheduled prerecorded streams, and cloud recordings cover production and follow-up in one service. Pro: Team seats, roles, workspaces, and central billing provide a defined way to manage collaborative broadcasts. Con: The free plan limits users to two channels and retains Restream branding, which can constrain reach and presentation. Con: Recording allowances are capped at 6–10 hours per stream, with 15 days of storage on the Free, Standard, and Professional plans. Con: Studio screen sharing is unavailable in mobile browsers, limiting production flexibility away from desktop. Con: Professional includes only one seat, while team capacity increases to two only on the much costlier Business plan. Alternatives Game streaming software is a useful category to compare if you want to survey options for game broadcasts. Choose Streamster if its free two-channel tier with a 4,000 kbps maximum bitrate and 720p recommended maximum is enough, or if you want its $15.00 per month LITE plan. mimoLive is another freemium option, with a free plan and a free trial. For a free production tool with no watermarks or usage limits and commercial use allowed, consider OBS Studio ; Restream is the more direct fit when multistream distribution and centralized chat are priorities. PRISM Live Studio offers a free Basic plan and a $9.99 per month Plus plan with up to six channels, so it may suit someone prioritizing a lower-cost multichannel option. SplitCam Multistream is a free alternative with multistreaming, scene composition, and a virtual camera. CameraFi Live is an Android and iOS option with a free app supported by ads and in-app purchases. Demo Scope offers mobile recording and streaming, with its free iOS tier capped at 10 minutes per recording or stream and a small watermark. DualStream Relay has a free Test Drive tier for desktop and mobile direct streaming and instant replay clips with a watermark. Verdict Restream is a strong fit for creators and gaming communities that need one broadcast to reach several destinations while keeping production, chat, and recordings in a connected workflow. Its clearest advantage is breadth across platforms and tools; the main reason to look elsewhere is cost or a need for mobile-browser screen sharing, more generous recording limits, or a cheaper way to stream to multiple channels.