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OBS Studio vs Restream

Side-by-side comparison of OBS Studio and Restream for content creators.

Tool
OBS Studio

Free, open-source streaming and recording.

Restream

Stream live video to every platform at once

Starting price
Free
From $16/mo
Founded
2012
Pricing model
free
freemium
Free option
Free tier
Free tier

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.