Restream
Live stream software
Video software
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- Ease of management
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What is Restream
Restream is a live streaming software platform used to broadcast to multiple destinations (such as social networks and custom RTMP endpoints) from a single stream. It targets creators, small businesses, and marketing teams that run live shows, product announcements, webinars, and community events. The product combines multistream distribution with a browser-based studio for adding guests, layouts, and basic on-screen graphics, plus scheduling and stream management features.
Multi-destination stream distribution
Restream’s core strength is sending one live feed to multiple platforms at the same time. This reduces the need to run separate encoders and workflows per destination. It also supports custom RTMP outputs, which helps teams publish to owned properties in addition to major social platforms.
Browser-based live studio
Restream provides an in-browser studio for hosting live sessions with guests and managing layouts. This lowers setup effort compared with workflows that require local production software and more complex configuration. For many use cases, the studio features cover common needs such as scene switching and basic branding elements.
Stream scheduling and management
The platform includes tools to schedule streams and manage titles, descriptions, and destinations from a central interface. This is useful for teams that run recurring live programming and need repeatable setup. Centralized destination management can also reduce operational errors when publishing across multiple channels.
Limited advanced production controls
Compared with dedicated production toolchains, Restream’s studio can be restrictive for complex shows that require deep audio routing, advanced graphics, or highly customized scene logic. Teams with broadcast-style requirements may still need external production software and use Restream primarily for distribution. This can add complexity and cost to the overall workflow.
Platform dependency and constraints
As a cloud service, performance and feature availability depend on Restream’s infrastructure and the policies of connected streaming platforms. Changes to third-party platform APIs or ingest requirements can affect integrations and workflows. Organizations with strict control requirements may prefer self-hosted or fully managed enterprise video stacks.
Not a full video platform
Restream focuses on live streaming and multistream distribution rather than end-to-end video hosting, monetization, or deep analytics across a full content library. Teams that need robust VOD management, player customization, and enterprise governance may need additional video software alongside Restream. This can lead to fragmented reporting and administration across tools.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 / forever | Multistream on 2 channels; Restream Studio (6 on-screen participants); Restream watermark in Studio; basic stream analytics; limited cloud recordings/storage. (Official page: restream.io/pricing) |
| Standard | $19 / month (monthly) or $16 / month (billed $190/yr) | Multistream on 3 channels; No watermark in Studio; Unlimited cloud recordings; HD (720p) Studio; ~10 on-screen participants; includes AI Clips add-on option: +$19/mo for 50 AI Clips. |
| Professional | $49 / month (monthly) or $39 / month (billed $470/yr) | Multistream on 5 channels; Dual-format streaming (horizontal + vertical); Starts at 2 team seats; Local recordings; Full HD (1080p) Studio; split-feed downloads; AI Clips add-on: +$29/mo for 100 AI Clips. |
| Business | $239 / month (monthly) or $199 / month (billed $2,390/yr) | Multistream on 8 channels; 30-day recording storage; Website web player (1,000 viewers); Priority support; SRT ingest; Team seats and priority features; AI Clips add-on: +$59/mo for 250 AI Clips. |
| Enterprise | Contact us for pricing (custom) | Customized enterprise solutions: SSO & security review, multiple workspaces, dedicated account management, SRT ingest, stream backup, unlimited upload & stream; contact sales for custom pricing. |
Notes: Pricing and feature details taken from Restream's official pricing page and support articles (restream.io/pricing and support.restream.io). Annual-priced monthly equivalents are shown where Restream displays both monthly and "billed as" annual totals.
Seller details
Restream, Inc.
Austin, TX, USA
2015
Private
https://restream.io
https://x.com/restreamio
https://www.linkedin.com/company/restream/
