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10 Best Live Streaming Software of 2026
This list is for marketing, communications and events teams that broadcast product launches, town halls, webinars and live shows to YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and other channels at the same time. We compared documented features and published prices for 10 tools: browser studios (Restream, StreamYard, Riverside), desktop production software (vMix, Wirecast, OBS Studio, Ecamm Live), streaming platforms with hosting (Vimeo, Castr) and the iOS-based Switcher Studio. Scores weigh features at 40%, ease of use at 30% and value at 30%, and prices were checked in USD on each vendor's own page in November 2026.
By the Mojolin research desk · Updated November 12, 2026 · 10 tools compared · Prices checked on vendor pages, latest November 12, 2026
Questions or corrections: editorial@mojolin.com
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Restream is our top pick for companies because multistreaming is its core product: it reaches 30+ platforms, the Business plan streams to 8 channels at once with 2 team seats and co-producer mode, and it accepts feeds from OBS, vMix or Ecamm Live when a team outgrows the browser studio. StreamYard is a close second for teams that want the fastest browser setup, with 8 destinations and 100-viewer On-Air webinars on its Advanced plan. vMix is the strongest production tool for a one-time price, and OBS Studio is the free choice for teams with technical staff.
Top picks
Best overall
Restream
8.9 / 10
Marketing and events teams multistreaming launches and town halls
Read the review →Comparison table
| # | Tool | Pricing | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Restream | Marketing and events teams multistreaming launches and town halls | Free plan streams to 2 channels; Standard $19 per month billed monthly for 3 channels; Professional $49 and Business $239 per month | 8.9 |
| 2 |  StreamYard | Marketing teams that want the simplest browser studio | Free plan; Essential $14.99 per month billed yearly ($18.99 monthly) for 2 destinations; Core $35.99 and Advanced $68.99 per month billed yearly | 8.8 |
| 3 |  vMix | In-house video teams producing multi-camera events | Lifetime licenses: Basic HD $60, HD $350, 4K $700, Pro $1,200; MAX subscription $50 per month; 60-day free trial | 8.5 |
| 4 |  Riverside | Teams that stream live and repurpose recordings | Free plan; Pro $24 per month billed yearly; live streaming from Grow at $34 per month billed $408 yearly ($39 monthly) | 8.4 |
| 5 |  Ecamm Live | Mac-based teams and solo presenters | Standard $16 per month billed as $192 yearly; Pro $32 per month billed as $384 yearly; 14-day free trial without a credit card | 8.3 |
| 6 |  Castr | Organizations streaming to social and their own website | Starter $19.99 per month, or $16.67 per month billed $199.99 yearly; Standard $49.99 per month; 7-day trial without a credit card | 8.2 |
| 7 |  Vimeo | Companies that host their video library on Vimeo | Live streaming and simulcasting from the Advanced plan at $75 per month billed annually; Enterprise on quote | 8.1 |
| 8 |  OBS Studio | Technical teams that want free production software | Free: OBS Studio is free and open source | 8.0 |
| 9 |  Switcher Studio | Teams streaming from iPhones and iPads | Studio $45 per month billed annually ($65 monthly); Suite $99 per month; Studio 7-Day Pass $35 one-time | 7.9 |
| 10 |  Wirecast | Corporate AV teams on Mac and Windows | Wirecast Studio and Wirecast Pro editions (see vendor pricing, USD check pending) | 7.8 |
Scoring weights
Every tool gets three editorial scores out of 10, from vendor documentation, product pages and the published price. The overall score is the weighted average below, the same method on every list. Full method
The full ranking
Rank 1 · Best overall
Restream
A multistreaming service and browser studio that sends one live stream to 30+ platforms at once.
restream.io8.9
out of 10
Best for: Marketing and events teams multistreaming launches and town halls
Restream fits the core job on this list: one broadcast, many channels. Teams can produce the show in Restream Studio in a browser, with guests, scenes, overlays, QR codes and a scrolling ticker, or send a feed from OBS, vMix, Ecamm Live or Streamlabs and let Restream fan it out to 30+ platforms. Plans scale by channel count: 2 on the free plan, 3 on Standard at $19 per month, 5 on Professional at $49 and 8 on Business at $239.
For company events, Business is the plan to look at. It adds 2 team seats, co-producer mode so a teammate can run the show behind the scenes, team workspaces and a website player for 1,000 concurrent viewers. Restream also lists SRT ingest, cloud recordings, transcription in 39 languages and stream disconnect protection. The limits sit on lower tiers: Studio output is 720p until Professional, and webinars and clips are paid add-ons rather than included features.
Standout feature
Restream is the best choice for multi-platform company events because its Business plan streams to 8 channels with 2 team seats and a 1,000-viewer website player.
Use cases
Product marketing teams
Stream a launch to YouTube, LinkedIn and X at once
Outcome: One show reaches every channel's followers live
Internal communications teams
Run a town hall with a co-producer managing guests
Outcome: The host focuses on speaking while a teammate runs the show
Video teams already using OBS
Send the OBS feed to Restream for distribution
Outcome: Multistreaming without extra load on the production computer
Key features
- Multistreaming to 30+ platforms including YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitch and TikTok
- Simultaneous channels: 2 on Free, 3 on Standard, 5 on Professional, 8 on Business
- Browser-based Restream Studio with scenes, overlays, QR codes and a scrolling ticker
- Works with OBS, vMix, Ecamm Live and Streamlabs as an encoder source
- Business plan adds a website player for 1,000 viewers, 2 team seats and co-producer mode
Pros
- Free plan already streams to 2 channels at once
- Professional plan adds dual format streaming, horizontal to YouTube and vertical to TikTok
- Stream disconnect protection and SRT ingest are listed for high-stakes events
Cons
- Studio video quality is HD 720p on Free and Standard, Full HD from Professional
- Extra team seats cost $25 per seat per month
- Webinars are a paid add-on from $99 per month
Rank 2 · Runner-up
StreamYard
A browser-based live streaming and recording studio with multistreaming, guests and On-Air webinars.
streamyard.com8.8
out of 10
Best for: Marketing teams that want the simplest browser studio
StreamYard is the fastest way for a marketing team to go live with guests and branding from a browser. The free plan covers the studio with a StreamYard logo, and Essential at $14.99 per month billed yearly adds unlimited streaming, Full HD and multistreaming to 2 destinations. Core at $35.99 removes the logo and adds 3 destinations, overlays, 10 on-screen participants, 2-hour pre-recorded streams, custom RTMP, guest destinations, AI clips and 50 hours of permanent storage.
Advanced at $68.99 per month billed yearly goes to 8 destinations, 15 backstage participants, 4-hour pre-recorded streams, 4K local recordings and On-Air webinars for 100 viewers. The catch for companies is licensing: StreamYard states that Essential, Core and Advanced are for individual use only, and organizations are pointed to separate Business plans whose prices appear after sign-up. Budget accordingly if several people on the team will run streams.
Standout feature
StreamYard is the best choice for non-technical hosts because its browser studio multistreams from $14.99 per month billed yearly.
Use cases
Content marketers
Host a weekly live interview show with remote guests
Outcome: Branded episodes streamed and recorded from a browser
Event teams
Run a pre-recorded launch keynote as a live stream
Outcome: A polished premiere with live chat on several channels
Small agencies
Stream client panels to their channels as guest destinations
Outcome: Each partner's audience sees the stream on their own page
Key features
- Multistream to 2 destinations on Essential, 3 on Core and 8 on Advanced
- Up to 10 on-screen participants and 15 backstage participants on Advanced
- Pre-recorded streams of 2 hours on Core and 4 hours on Advanced
- On-Air webinars for 100 viewers on the Advanced plan
- Custom RTMP and guest destinations from the Core plan
Pros
- Runs in a browser with a free plan and a 7-day free trial on paid plans
- Cheapest paid multistreaming plan on this list at $14.99 per month billed yearly
- Core plan adds AI clips, cloud recording and 50 hours of permanent storage
Cons
- Essential, Core and Advanced plans are for individual use only; companies need a Business plan
- The StreamYard logo stays on streams until the Core plan
- Business plan pricing is shown only after sign-up
Rank 3 · Also great
vMix
Windows live production and streaming software sold as a lifetime license or a monthly subscription.
vmix.com8.5
out of 10
Best for: In-house video teams producing multi-camera events
vMix is the production switcher for teams that run events with real cameras, capture cards and graphics. It is sold mostly as lifetime licenses: Basic HD at $60 handles 4 inputs, HD at $350 jumps to 1,000 inputs at 1080p with 8 overlay channels, 4K at $700 adds 4096 x 2160 output, and Pro at $1,200 adds features such as instant replay across 8 cameras and 8 vMix Call remote guests. A MAX subscription is $50 per month with updates while subscribed.
The vMix comparison table lists streaming including 5 simultaneous live streams, so a team can send its program feed to several platforms straight from the production computer, or pair it with a relay such as Restream. GT Designer includes 100+ animated titles, scoreboards and tickers, and the software supports NDI, SRT outputs and Zoom inputs. Lifetime licenses include 12 months of updates, and the 60-day trial is long enough to rehearse a full event.
Standout feature
vMix is the best value for multi-camera event production because the $350 HD lifetime license already supports 1,000 inputs.
Use cases
Corporate AV teams
Switch between stage cameras, slides and remote speakers
Outcome: A broadcast-style keynote streamed to several platforms
Sports and events producers
Add scoreboards, tickers and instant replays
Outcome: TV-style graphics without a hardware switcher
Teams with a fixed budget
Buy a lifetime license instead of a subscription
Outcome: A one-time cost with 12 months of updates
Key features
- Streaming including 5 simultaneous live streams, per the vMix comparison table
- Up to 1,000 inputs on the HD edition and above
- vMix Call brings in 1 remote caller on HD, up to 8 on Pro and MAX
- GT Designer titles with 100+ built-in animated titles, scoreboards and tickers
- SRT outputs, NDI support and a Zoom integration
Pros
- Lifetime licenses with free updates for the first 12 months
- HD edition at $350 already supports 1,000 inputs at 1080p
- Instant replay and MultiCorder for sports and live events on higher editions
Cons
- Basic HD is limited to 4 inputs and 1 overlay channel
- 4K output needs the $700 4K edition or above
- Production depth means a learning curve for non-technical staff
Rank 4
Riverside
A browser studio for recording, live streaming and webinars with separate local tracks for each guest.
riverside.com8.4
out of 10
Best for: Teams that stream live and repurpose recordings
Riverside started as a recording studio, and that heritage is its advantage for live streams that become content later. Each participant is recorded on separate audio and video tracks, so the live show can be edited into a clean video or podcast afterward, and Magic Clips cuts short videos from it. Live streaming starts on the Grow plan at $34 per month billed $408 yearly, which adds Full HD 1080p streaming, multistreaming to unlimited destinations including YouTube, LinkedIn, X, Instagram and TikTok, custom RTMP, multi-aspect ratio streaming and Omnichat.
Grow also includes backstage speaker management, saved scenes and overlays, 2 studios and 20 hours of separate track downloads. Riverside's own FAQ notes that audience registration, Q&A, polls, email reminders, HubSpot integration and webinar analytics require the Webinar plan, so teams that need sign-ups should price that tier.
Standout feature
Riverside is the best choice for repurposing live streams because Grow multistreams to unlimited destinations while recording separate tracks per guest.
Use cases
B2B content teams
Stream an expert panel and cut it into clips
Outcome: One session produces a live show and social videos
Podcast-led brands
Go live while recording separate tracks for each guest
Outcome: A clean edited episode after the live stream
Marketing teams
Stream horizontal and vertical formats at once
Outcome: YouTube and TikTok both get a native format
Key features
- Grow plan: Full HD 1080p live streaming and multistreaming to unlimited destinations
- Destinations include YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Twitch, Instagram, TikTok and custom RTMP
- Multi-aspect ratio streaming and Omnichat across channels
- Backstage speaker management and saved scenes, layouts and overlays
- Webinar plan adds registration, Q&A, polls, email reminders and HubSpot integration
Pros
- Unlimited multistreaming destinations on Grow
- Separate audio and video tracks for each participant for post-production
- Magic Clips and AI tools turn the recording into short videos
Cons
- Live streaming starts on Grow, not on the cheaper Pro plan
- Webinar registration and Q&A need the Webinar plan
- Live streaming is capped at Full HD 1080p
Rank 5
Ecamm Live
Mac live streaming and recording software with overlays, screen sharing and multistreaming.
ecamm.com8.3
out of 10
Best for: Mac-based teams and solo presenters
Ecamm Live is the natural pick for companies that run on Macs and want a desktop app that is quicker to learn than a full production switcher. The Standard plan, $16 per month billed as one $192 yearly payment, removes the watermark and adds multistreaming to 10 destinations, custom overlays and branding, screen sharing with picture-in-picture, automatic recording, an in-app comment stream, web widget overlays and green screen.
Pro, at $32 per month billed yearly, adds Ecamm Interview for remote guests, Ecamm for Zoom, a virtual mic and webcam, 4K streaming, live video monitoring to any display, isolated audio and video recording, real-time bandwidth stats and VIP support. The obvious limit is the platform: there is no Windows version, so mixed-OS teams need another tool. The 14-day trial needs no credit card, and Ecamm offers a full refund within 14 days of signing up.
Standout feature
Ecamm Live is the best choice for Mac users because Standard multistreams to 10 destinations for $16 per month billed yearly.
Use cases
Founders and product leads
Demo a product live with screen sharing and picture-in-picture
Outcome: A launch walkthrough streamed to 10 destinations
Mac-based marketing teams
Run branded weekly shows with overlays
Outcome: Consistent branding without a separate switcher
Teams that present on Zoom
Use Ecamm for Zoom to add overlays to calls
Outcome: Branded video in meetings and webinars
Key features
- Multistreaming to 10 destinations on paid plans
- Custom overlays, branding and screen sharing with picture-in-picture
- Automatic high-quality recording and an in-app comment stream
- Pro adds Ecamm Interview, 4K streaming and isolated audio and video recording
- Ecamm for Zoom and a virtual mic and webcam on Pro
Pros
- 14-day free trial of Standard and Pro features with no credit card
- Standard removes the Ecamm watermark at $16 per month billed yearly
- Full refund within 14 days of signing up
Cons
- Mac only
- 4K streaming and isolated recording require the $32 Pro plan
- No permanent free plan
Rank 6
Castr
A cloud live streaming platform combining multistreaming, video hosting, a player, playout and a paywall.
castr.com8.2
out of 10
Best for: Organizations streaming to social and their own website
Castr suits organizations that want a streaming backbone rather than a presenter studio. You send a feed from OBS, vMix or a hardware encoder, and Castr pushes it to social destinations while also playing it in an embedded player on your own site, recording it in the cloud and turning it into on-demand video. Starter costs $19.99 per month or $16.67 per month billed $199.99 yearly, with 6 destinations, 200 GB of monthly player bandwidth and 100 GB of storage.
Standard at $49.99 per month raises destinations to 10 and adds SRT and RTMP pull links and in-stream ads, Premium at $199.99 adds adaptive bitrate, HLS URLs, API access and three team members, and Ultra adds failover ingest and low-latency playback. Every plan includes a paywall, TV playout, unlimited viewers, multi-CDN delivery and a 99.9% uptime SLA. The trade-offs are bandwidth caps on the player and the need for a separate production tool.
Standout feature
Castr is the best choice for owning the viewer page because every plan pairs multistreaming with an embedded player and unlimited viewers.
Use cases
Churches and education teams
Stream services or lectures to the website and YouTube together
Outcome: Viewers watch on-site or on social with one feed
Media companies
Run a 24/7 channel with TV playout
Outcome: Continuous programming from uploaded videos
Event organizers
Sell access to a live stream with the paywall
Outcome: Ticketed streams without a separate payment tool
Key features
- Multistream destinations: 6 on Starter, 10 on Standard, 20 on Premium, 30 on Ultra
- Embedded player, video analytics, cloud recording and live-to-VOD on every plan
- RTMP, SRT, RTSP, HLS and MPEG-TS ingest
- Paywall and TV playout on every plan; in-stream ads from Standard
- Failover ingest and low-latency playback on Ultra
Pros
- Unlimited viewers on every plan
- Month-to-month plans; annual billing gives 2 months free
- 99.9% uptime SLA and 24/7 support on every plan
Cons
- Plans meter player bandwidth, from 200 GB per month on Starter
- Cloud recordings are kept for up to three days, so download them promptly
- API access and team members start on the $199.99 Premium plan
Rank 7
Vimeo
A video hosting platform with live streaming, simulcasting, webinars and event analytics.
vimeo.com8.1
out of 10
Best for: Companies that host their video library on Vimeo
Vimeo makes most sense for companies whose marketing and training videos already live there. Live streaming and simulcasting start on Advanced at $75 per month billed annually, which includes 10 seats, 7TB of storage, webinars and broadcasts, multi-destination streaming, live chat, polls, Q&A and event analytics. Vimeo simulcasts to YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and any RTMPS destination, and the live player can be embedded on your own site.
Teams can go live from Vimeo's browser studio, which includes sound mixing, multi-camera inputs and color correction, or bring their own encoder over RTMPS or SRT. Vimeo lists 720p, 1080p and 4K output, adaptive bitrate and stream health monitoring, plus an AI script generator, a teleprompter and pre-recorded events that run as live. The cost is the main drawback: the entry price is the highest on this list, and backup streams, custom permissions and SSO sit on Enterprise.
Standout feature
Vimeo is the best choice for teams with an existing Vimeo library because Advanced at $75 per month billed annually adds simulcasting and 10 seats.
Use cases
Corporate communications teams
Stream an all-hands and keep the recording in the company library
Outcome: Live and on-demand viewing from one player
Marketing teams
Simulcast a webinar to LinkedIn and an embedded site player
Outcome: Leads see the event on social and on the website
Training teams
Pre-record a session and run it as a live event
Outcome: A polished broadcast with live chat and Q&A
Key features
- Simulcast to YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram or any RTMPS destination
- Browser studio with sound mixing, multi-camera inputs and color correction
- Bring your own encoder over RTMPS or SRT with backup stream and automatic failover
- 720p, 1080p or 4K streaming with adaptive bitrate and stream health monitoring
- Live chat, polls, Q&A and event analytics on Advanced
Pros
- Advanced includes 10 seats and 7TB of storage
- Recordings stay in the same library and player as the rest of your video
- AI script generator and teleprompter for presenters
Cons
- Live streaming starts at $75 per month billed annually, the highest entry price here
- Backup streams and SSO are listed on Enterprise
- Simulcasting needs Advanced, Premium or Enterprise
Rank 8
OBS Studio
Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming on Windows, macOS and Linux.
obsproject.com8.0
out of 10
Best for: Technical teams that want free production software
OBS Studio is the free production layer behind many company streams. It builds scenes from cameras, capture cards, screen captures, images, text and browser windows, switches between an unlimited number of them with custom transitions, and offers Studio Mode for previewing a scene before it goes live and a Multiview that monitors 8 scenes at once. The audio mixer includes per-source noise gate, noise suppression and gain filters, with VST plugin support.
For multistreaming, the OBS site does not list a built-in multi-destination feature, so teams typically send the OBS feed to a relay such as Restream or Castr, both of which document OBS support. That pairing costs less than most all-in-one tools. The trade-off is time and support: OBS takes more configuration than a browser studio, and help comes from the knowledge base, forums and Discord rather than a vendor support team.
Standout feature
OBS Studio is the best free option because it costs nothing on Windows, macOS and Linux and feeds any RTMP relay.
Use cases
Developer relations teams
Stream coding sessions with screen captures and overlays
Outcome: A produced stream at no license cost
Teams on a tight budget
Pair OBS with Restream's free plan
Outcome: Two destinations at once without paying for software
Event producers
Prepare scenes in Studio Mode before switching live
Outcome: Fewer on-air mistakes during launches
Key features
- Unlimited scenes built from window captures, images, text, browser windows, webcams and capture cards
- Studio Mode to preview scenes before they go live
- Multiview to monitor 8 scenes at once
- Audio mixer with noise gate, noise suppression, gain and VST plugin support
- Plugins and Lua or Python scripts through the OBS API
Pros
- No license cost on Windows, macOS or Linux
- Works as the encoder for Restream, Castr and Vimeo
- Hotkeys for scene switching, streaming, recording and muting
Cons
- The OBS site does not list built-in multistreaming, so teams pair it with a relay such as Restream
- No vendor support team; help comes from the knowledge base, forums and Discord
- Setup takes more time than a browser studio
Rank 9
Switcher Studio
An iPhone, iPad and Mac app for multi-camera live streams, with optional hosting and monetization.
switcherstudio.com7.9
out of 10
Best for: Teams streaming from iPhones and iPads
Switcher Studio turns iPhones and iPads into a multi-camera production kit, which suits small teams streaming events, store launches or services without a dedicated video crew. The Studio plan costs $45 per month billed annually or $65 monthly and covers unlimited livestreaming, wireless capture from up to nine iPhones, iPads and webcams, wired HDMI cameras, branded graphics templates, screen sharing, up to 5 remote guests, live polls and multistreaming to 2 platforms.
Suite, listed at $99 per month, raises multistreaming to 20 platforms and adds a 100-video library, embeddable players, web pages and the ability to sell tickets, pay-to-watch content and subscriptions with a $0.99 per transaction fee. A Studio 7-Day Pass at $35 is useful for one-off events. The limits are Apple-only hardware, 1080p maximum output and only 2 destinations on the base plan.
Standout feature
Switcher Studio is the best choice for phone-based production because Studio links up to nine iPhones, iPads and webcams as cameras.
Use cases
Retail and consumer brands
Stream an in-store launch with several iPhone angles
Outcome: A multi-camera show without camera rigs
Event organizers
Buy a 7-Day Pass for a single conference
Outcome: Full Studio features for one event at $35
Membership organizations
Sell tickets to live streams on Suite
Outcome: Paid access without revenue sharing
Key features
- Multistream to 2 platforms on Studio and up to 20 on Suite
- Wireless multicamera capture with up to nine iPhones, iPads and webcams
- Up to 5 remote guests, live polling and on-screen chat
- Social redirect that sends viewers back to your website
- Suite adds a 100-video library, embeds, ticketed and pay-to-watch streams
Pros
- Uses phones and tablets the team already owns as cameras
- Studio 7-Day Pass at $35 covers a single event
- Unlimited livestreaming and unlimited viewers
Cons
- Studio multistreams to only 2 destinations
- Streams at 720p or 1080p, no 4K listed
- Runs on Apple devices only
Rank 10
Wirecast
Telestream's live production and streaming software for Mac and Windows with cloud multistreaming.
telestream.net7.8
out of 10
Best for: Corporate AV teams on Mac and Windows
Wirecast, made by Telestream, is a desktop production suite for teams that want broadcast tools on either Mac or Windows. It captures unlimited camera inputs from USB webcams, SDI and HDMI cameras, NDI sources and iOS devices through the Wirecast Go app, layers up to 250 graphic elements, and includes chroma key, PTZ camera control, multi-track audio and a library of more than 1,000,000 stock media assets.
For multi-platform events, Wirecast multistreams natively to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, LinkedIn and custom RTMP targets through Cloud Multistreaming, which Telestream describes as reaching 10+ destinations at the same time. Rendezvous brings in remote guests from a browser link, 2 on Wirecast Studio and up to 7 on Wirecast Pro, and ISO Recording saves each camera to its own file for later editing. The free trial has no time limit. The pricing page was blocked from our location, so check current Studio and Pro prices with Telestream.
Standout feature
Wirecast is the best choice for mixed Mac and Windows studios because one tool combines ISO recording, browser guests and cloud multistreaming.
Use cases
Corporate communications teams
Broadcast an executive town hall and record each camera
Outcome: A live stream plus isolated feeds for training edits
Higher education media teams
Produce lectures with NDI and PTZ cameras
Outcome: Multi-camera classes without a hardware switcher
Mixed Mac and Windows teams
Standardize on one production tool
Outcome: The same workflow on every studio computer
Key features
- Unlimited camera inputs and up to 250 graphic layers
- Multistream to 10+ destinations through Cloud Multistreaming
- Rendezvous remote guests: 2 on Wirecast Studio, up to 7 on Wirecast Pro
- ISO Recording saves each camera to its own file
- 1,000,000+ stock media assets, NDI and PTZ camera control
Pros
- Runs on both Mac and Windows
- Guests join Rendezvous from a browser without installing software
- Free trial with no time limit and no credit card
Cons
- Only 2 remote guests on Wirecast Studio
- Pricing page did not load from our location, so the price is pending
- More complex than browser studios for occasional hosts
Frequently asked questions
+What is the best live streaming software for streaming to multiple platforms at once?
Restream is the best option for most companies. It reaches 30+ platforms, streams to 8 channels at once on the Business plan, and accepts feeds from OBS, vMix and Ecamm Live as well as its own browser studio.
+What is the best free live streaming software?
OBS Studio is the best free live streaming software. It is free and open source on Windows, macOS and Linux, and teams can pair it with Restream's free plan, which streams to 2 channels at once.
+What is the cheapest live streaming software that can multistream?
StreamYard Essential is the cheapest paid plan here at $14.99 per month billed yearly, or $18.99 monthly, with multistreaming to 2 destinations. Ecamm Live Standard costs $16 per month billed yearly and streams to 10 destinations, but runs only on a Mac.
+Is StreamYard or Restream better for companies?
Restream is better for companies that need many destinations and team access, because its Business plan includes 8 channels, 2 team seats and co-producer mode. StreamYard is simpler to run, but its Essential, Core and Advanced plans are for individual use only, so companies should price its Business plans.
+What live streaming software do professionals use for multi-camera events?
vMix and Wirecast are the professional choices for multi-camera events. vMix HD is a $350 one-time license with 1,000 inputs on Windows, and Wirecast runs on Mac and Windows with unlimited camera inputs and ISO recording of each camera.
+Can I stream a webinar to LinkedIn and YouTube at the same time?
Yes. Restream, StreamYard, Riverside, Vimeo and Castr all stream to LinkedIn and YouTube at once on paid plans. Vimeo's simulcasting requires the Advanced plan at $75 per month billed annually or higher.
+Do I need a paid plan to multistream?
Not always. Restream's free plan streams to 2 channels at once with Restream branding, while StreamYard's free plan does not list multistreaming, which starts on Essential at $14.99 per month billed yearly.
About this list
Updated November 12, 2026 by the Mojolin research desk. Mojolin is self-funded
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