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Restream alternatives
Restream compared with 6 alternatives: StreamYard, Castr, Switcher Studio, Ecamm, OBS Studio and 1 more.
Restream has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19 per month, billed monthly ($190 a year billed annually). 2 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| RestreamThis tool | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| StreamYard | Free plan · from $35.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Castr | Free trial · from $16.67/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Switcher Studio | Free trial · from $45/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Ecamm | Free trial · from $16/mo | Trial only | macOS |
| OBS Studio | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Crowdcast | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Restream starts at $19 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Castr and Ecamm start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Restream
- Free plan · from $35.99/mo
StreamYard
Browser-based studio for live streaming and recording with guests
- StreamYard starts at $35.99 per month, billed yearly ($44.99 billed monthly). Restream starts at $19 per month, billed monthly ($190 a year billed annually).
- StreamYard also covers video editing.
- Restream also covers webinars and multistreaming.
Suits: Solo creators running interview shows without a production crew
- Free trial · from $16.67/mo
Castr
Multistreaming, video hosting and 24/7 playout in one service
- Castr starts at $16.67 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly). Restream starts at $19 per month, billed monthly ($190 a year billed annually).
- Restream has a free plan. Castr does not, though it has a free trial.
- Restream also covers transcription and webinars.
Suits: Churches and schools streaming services or events to several platforms
- Free trial · from $45/mo
Switcher Studio
Multicamera live streaming from iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Switcher Studio starts at $45 per month, billed annually ($65 billed monthly). Restream starts at $19 per month, billed monthly ($190 a year billed annually).
- Restream has a free plan. Switcher Studio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Switcher Studio lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Restream lists a web app.
- Switcher Studio also covers video editing.
Suits: Churches and schools streaming services or games with several cameras
- Free trial · from $16/mo
Ecamm
Mac app for live streaming, recording and multistreaming
- Ecamm starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Restream starts at $19 per month, billed monthly ($190 a year billed annually).
- Restream has a free plan. Ecamm does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Ecamm lists a macOS app.
- Only Restream lists a web app.
- Ecamm also covers screen recording.
Suits: Mac users who stream solo shows or interviews to several platforms
- Free
OBS Studio
Free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming
- OBS Studio is free. Restream starts at $19 per month, billed monthly ($190 a year billed annually).
- Only OBS Studio lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Restream lists a web app.
- OBS Studio is open source, according to its own site.
- OBS Studio also covers noise cancellation and screen recording.
Suits: Live streamers who want detailed control of scenes, sources and audio
- Free trial · from $49/mo
Crowdcast
Browser webinars and live events for creators and communities
- Crowdcast starts at $49 per month for 100 live attendees and 10 hours, billed monthly. Restream starts at $19 per month, billed monthly ($190 a year billed annually).
- Restream has a free plan. Crowdcast does not, though it has a free trial.
- Crowdcast also covers ticketing.
- Restream also covers transcription.
Suits: Creators running live interviews, classes and community calls
Limits worth knowing in Restream
- Webinars cost extra: $99 a month for 100 attendees on Standard and Professional, and $299 a month for 500 on Business.
- The Free plan carries Restream branding, streams to only 2 channels and has no cloud recording.
- Studio streams at 720p on Free and Standard; 1080p needs Professional, and recordings are kept 15 days (30 on Business).
- Extra team seats cost $25 a seat a month and are sold only on Professional and Business.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Restream?
The alternatives to Restream in this directory are StreamYard, Castr, Switcher Studio, Ecamm, OBS Studio and Crowdcast. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Restream.
Is there a free alternative to Restream?
Yes. OBS Studio is free to use. StreamYard has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Restream alternatives work on Windows?
The Restream listing does not include a Windows app. OBS Studio lists one.
Which Restream alternatives work on macOS?
The Restream listing does not include a macOS app. Switcher Studio, Ecamm and OBS Studio list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Restream?
OBS Studio is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.