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When it comes to broadcasting your live content onto multiple platforms, there are a lot of options out there. Whether you want to multistream to Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, or a custom RTMP, this useful feature can help you reach a wider audience. But with all of the options and services available, it can be hard to determine which is best.
When it comes to choosing a multistream service, there are a number of different features you should be on the lookout including the number of multistream channels it can broadcast to, the cost, and other factors like which features you can unlock for each subscription.
Depending on your needs, the multistream service you pick will vary. Today, we’re breaking down our list of the top multistream alternatives out there and which one might be right for you.
1. Talk Studio
Talk Studio’s multistream functionality was built from the ground up by the team at Streamlabs. The result is a superior browser-based streaming experience that allows you to broadcast live to all major streaming platforms in just five clicks. Streamlabs (and Talk Studio) team have been in the streaming business since 2014, supporting 40M+ creators so there is a lot of best practices and experience that went into this product.
Talk Studio has also recently added Multi-account streaming. That means you can now use Talk Studio to connect to multiple accounts on the same platform. This means you can connect to an unlimited number of Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts and multistream across all of them.
Talk Studio also aggregates chat from all of your multistream platforms, allowing you to easily keep track of what your viewers are saying regardless of which platform they are watching on.
All of this is hosted on best-in-class infrastructure in the cloud so that state-of-the-art servers handle all of the work for you and your guests, enabling you to focus on your show.
While the app’s core functions are free, the multistream feature is available with subscription packages.
Standard:
The standard plan starts at 15$ a month and includes the ability to multistream to up to three destinations, with no watermark. You can invite up to six participants, get unlimited streaming, up to 4 hours of recording time, disconnect protection, and many other features.
Talk Studio also comes with overlays and branding to help your stream stand out from the crowd.
For $15/month, Talk Studio comes with the most value for dollar relative to all solutions on the market. Other options are $19, $25, or even as expensive as $79.
Pro:
Pro starts at 49$ a month and you can multistream to an unlimited number of destinations. You can add up to nine participants, get audio-only recording options, up to 10 hours of recording time, media file upload limit of 300MB, and Full HD (1080p)
Visit the Talk Studio pricing page to view a more detailed breakdown.
Talk Studio was created by the team at Streamlabs and requires no complicated setup or installation for you or your guests. Your guests don’t even need to make an account. Just send them a link, and you can immediately add them to your broadcast.
Integration with popular streaming services like Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, Linkedin, and more make it super simple to set up your live stream without having to fiddle with any settings on the platform itself. Talk Studio takes care of everything for you.
To learn more about everything Talk Studio has to offer, visit the website here!
2. Streamlabs
Streamlabs’ Multistream functionality allows you to stream to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and up to two custom RTMP destinations simultaneously. The multistream functionality of Streamlabs Desktop is extremely simple to use and configure. All you have to do is connect your accounts, toggle the multistream button within the software, select the account you want to stream to, and you’re ready to go!
Streamlabs Desktop is an all-in-one streaming application, bringing everything you need to live stream into one conveniently packed software solution. It is developed and maintained by the team behind Streamlabs, the leading provider of tools for streamers. It combines powerful streaming technology with a clean and intuitive interface. This combination allows you to create everything from simple streams to complex production broadcasts with ease.
Streamlabs Ultra
While Streamlabs Desktop is free to download, the multistream functionality comes with Streamlabs Ultra, their premium toolkit for creators. Members can sell exclusive apparel through their customizable merch store, create a unique branded tip page, receive exclusive access to sponsorship opportunities through the Streamlabs App Store, and much more.
Head to the Streamlabs Ultra page to learn more about everything this toolkit has to offer.
3. StreamYard
StreamYard is a live streaming studio that can be used in a browser. You can stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Periscope, Twitch, and even custom RTMP outputs.
StreamYard is also free to use, but if you want to multistream you’ll have to pay for the Core or Advanced package.
Basic
The Core package starts at $44.99 and gets you up to three destinations that you can stream to simultaneously. At this price point, you can also add up to ten guests, various backgrounds and overlays for branding and more.
Professional
The professional package starts at $88.99 and can add up to eight multistream destinations, with the ability to broadcast at 1080p. You can also download transcripts of live streams and recordings.
Overall, StreamYard is also a good service. However, you may be able to find everything you need to start out at a more affordable software option such as Talk Studio.
4. Castr
Castr is great for businesses looking for online broadcasting solutions. They offer live streaming, video on demand (VOD), analytics, and chat management tools.
Basic
To unlock multistream functionality you’ll need to pay for a subscription service which starts at a hefty 37.5$ a month. Even at the basic package, you’ll still only be able to multistream to two destinations. For an individual creator, you’d be better off using another solution like Talk Studio.
Enterprise
However, if you are a business and need massive amounts of storage, this is where Castr excels. You’ll get 10 GB of pre-recorded live video and 1 TB of VOD storage with the company-level enterprise subscription. You can also stream to up to 15 destinations simultaneously.
Overall, Castr is great for businesses seeking an enterprise-level broadcasting solution with lots of storage space, but most individuals can get more features at a cheaper price point using other services.
5. Restream
Restream allows users to simultaneously broadcast live video to more than 30 social networks. Anyone can use the service, but the majority of the features are most beneficial to entrepreneurs, marketers, and corporations.
Some key features included with Restream include event scheduling, branding options like overlay layouts, and cross-platform analytics.
Be sure to visit Restream’s website for more information.
Restream comes with several different pricing points. Depending on if you are an individual creator or brand/company the best subscription for your needs will vary. We’ll look at the subscriptions services best for the individual creator, but check out their pricing page to review all of the details.
Standard
The standard package costs $19 per month. You can stream to 30 platforms and receive one custom/additional destination. You can record up to six hours per stream, which is saved for 15 days. You can also add up to ten guests to the screen.
Professional
The professional package begins at $49 per month. You can stream to 30 platforms as well as three custom/additional destinations. You can stream pre-recorded videos and store 10 hrs of recorded video for 15 days
Restream is a good service in general. The standard plan costs slightly more than Talk Studio’s monthly plan, but it includes a few extra features such as more guests and additional multistream destinations. Most of the time, you won’t need this many options, but if you feel like spending the money for those extra benefits, definitely check out Restream’s website to learn more about the options available to you.
In Summary
Like we said at the beginning of this article, you have a lot of options when it comes to multistreaming. However, when comparing the standard plan for each streaming service, there is one clear choice: Talk Studio. Not only do you save the most money, you unlock all of the key features you need to create a successful live stream including, custom overlays for branding, up to six guests, unlimited streaming, up to four hours of recording and so much more.
Not to mention, Talk Studio is integrated with Streamlabs, meaning you can add custom alerts to your stream and monetizing your stream easier than any other platform on this list.
Share us your feedback about this new feature release by emailing us at [email protected] we actively listen to our user feedback and improve daily! Happy Streaming. :)
The Talk Studio team🍉