OBS Studio vs Restream
Side-by-side comparison of OBS Studio and Restream for content creators.
Free, open-source streaming and recording.
Stream live video to every platform at once
What they are
OBS Studio
The de facto standard for live streaming and screen recording. Free, open-source, and powerful, with a steep learning curve. Used by virtually every serious Twitch and YouTube streamer.
Restream
Restream sends a single live broadcast simultaneously to more than 30 platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Creators, businesses, and educators use it to maximize reach without running separate streams. The built-in chat aggregator pulls audience messages from all platforms into one view. The free tier caps you at two destinations with Restream branding on the stream.
Which to choose
Full editorial comparison coming soon. For now, check the side-by-side data above and read the individual reviews for OBS Studio and Restream.