OneStream Live
Live stream software
Video software
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What is OneStream Live
OneStream Live is a live streaming and multistreaming platform that lets users broadcast live or pre-recorded video to multiple social and streaming destinations at the same time. It is used by creators, small businesses, and marketing teams to run live shows, webinars, product announcements, and scheduled social broadcasts. The product focuses on destination management, scheduling, and browser-based streaming workflows, including options to stream pre-recorded content as if it were live.
Multistreaming to many destinations
OneStream Live supports broadcasting to multiple platforms in parallel, reducing the need to run separate encoders and sessions per channel. It centralizes destination connections and stream keys in one workspace. This is useful for teams that distribute the same program across several social networks and custom RTMP endpoints. It aligns with common requirements in the live streaming software category where reach depends on multi-channel distribution.
Scheduled pre-recorded live streams
The platform supports scheduling pre-recorded videos to be streamed as live, which helps teams maintain a consistent publishing cadence. This workflow can reduce on-camera staffing requirements and mitigate risks from live production issues. It also enables time-zone-friendly programming without requiring a live operator at broadcast time. For recurring shows, this can simplify operations compared with fully live-only tools.
Browser-based production options
OneStream Live provides web-based controls for creating and managing streams without requiring a dedicated desktop encoder for basic use cases. This lowers setup complexity for non-technical users and distributed teams. It can be paired with external encoders when higher production control is needed. The approach fits organizations that want a lightweight workflow for social live streaming and repurposing video content.
Limited advanced production control
Compared with platforms that emphasize studio-grade production, OneStream Live may be less suitable for complex live switching, multi-camera workflows, or sophisticated graphics pipelines. Teams that need granular scene composition, audio routing, or broadcast-style control often rely on specialized production tools alongside a streaming platform. This can add operational complexity and cost. The product is strongest when production requirements are moderate.
Platform dependency and policy risk
Streaming to third-party social networks depends on those platforms’ APIs, authentication methods, and live-streaming policies. Changes to destination requirements or account restrictions can disrupt publishing workflows. This is a common constraint for multistreaming tools that integrate with many destinations. Organizations may need contingency plans such as RTMP fallbacks and redundant channels.
Not a full video CMS
While it supports live and scheduled streaming, it is not positioned as an end-to-end video content management system for large libraries, governance, and enterprise-wide distribution. Teams needing deep video hosting features (e.g., advanced analytics across a catalog, granular access control, and long-term asset management) may require additional video platform components. This can lead to a multi-vendor stack for organizations with broader video operations. Fit depends on whether the primary need is streaming versus full lifecycle video management.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 / forever | 2 multistreaming destinations; 720p max; 1 Team Seat; 1 GB storage (500 MB listed in FAQ); 3 scheduled events; 4 OneStream Studio participants; 15 min max pre-recorded stream; No credit card required. |
| Basic | Price not publicly listed on the pricing page (varies by currency / displayed in-app) | 5 multistreaming destinations; 1 Hosted Live Page; 6 Studio participants; 1 hour max pre-recorded stream; 5 GB storage; Embed player (0.5 TB bandwidth); email support. |
| Standard | Price not publicly listed on the pricing page (varies by currency / displayed in-app) | 10 multistreaming destinations; 2 Hosted Live Pages; 10 Studio participants; 3 hour max pre-recorded stream; 20 GB storage; 1080p max; analytics & insights; embed player (1.5 TB); no OneStream branding; 24/7 email support. |
| Professional | Price not publicly listed on the pricing page (varies by currency / displayed in-app) | 30 multistreaming destinations; 5 Hosted Live Pages; 12 Studio participants; 8 hour max pre-recorded stream; 50 GB storage; 1080p max; playlist streaming; RTMP source; live customer support; dedicated customer success and training. |
| Enterprise | Contact sales / Price not publicly listed on the pricing page | 50 multistreaming destinations; 10 Hosted Live Pages; 16 Studio participants; 20 hour max pre-recorded stream; 150 GB (team?) storage listed; 180 days storing time; 24/7 streaming (3 concurrent 24/7 streams); multiple cameras; dedicated customer success manager. |
Add-ons (official site lists the following prices):
- Extra destinations: Add 5 destinations for $10/month.
- Concurrent (24/7) streams: 1 extra concurrent stream for $30/month.
- Extra team members: Add up to 10 team members starting as low as $25/month.
- Extra bandwidth: Add 1 TB for $10/month.
- Extra storage: Add 10 GB for $10/month.
Notes: plan feature details compiled from OneStream Helpdesk (official) and the OneStream official pricing page; explicit numeric monthly prices for Basic/Standard/Professional/Enterprise plans are not consistently shown on the public pricing page HTML (appear to be displayed dynamically by the site per currency/region).
