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StreamAlive alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best StreamAlive alternative for most people is Restream (2.4 GPA), second in our ranking of webinar and live streaming tools. It's also the best free one.
StreamAlive compared with 5 alternatives: Restream, Livestorm, Airmeet, BigMarker and Zoom Webinars.
StreamAlive has a free plan. Paid plans start at $25 per month for 4 sessions a month, billed annually ($50 billed monthly). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| StreamAliveThis tool | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Restream | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Livestorm | Free plan · from $1,200/yr | Yes | Web |
| Airmeet | Free trial · from $167/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| BigMarker | Paid | No | Web |
| Zoom Webinars | From $83.33/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
StreamAlive starts at $25 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Restream.
Livestorm, Airmeet and Zoom Webinars score higher without starting lower.
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 StreamAlive
Restream
Multistream one live video to YouTube, Twitch, LinkedIn and more
- Restream starts at $19 per month, billed monthly ($190 a year billed annually).
- Restream lists no browser extension, which StreamAlive has.
- Restream also covers transcription and multistreaming.
- Restream does not cover surveys and reports, which StreamAlive does.
Suits: Creators who go live on several platforms at the same time
Livestorm
Browser-based webinars, live or on demand, priced per attendee
- Livestorm starts at $1,200 per year for up to 400 attendee credits.
- Livestorm lists no browser extension, which StreamAlive has.
- Livestorm also covers multistreaming.
- Livestorm does not cover surveys and reports, which StreamAlive does.
Suits: Marketing teams running regular lead-generation webinars
Airmeet
Webinars and virtual events with networking features
- Airmeet starts at $167 per month for 100 attendees, billed yearly ($199 billed monthly).
- Airmeet has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike StreamAlive.
- Airmeet also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Airmeet lists no browser extension, which StreamAlive has.
- Airmeet also covers ticketing.
Suits: Webinar programs that want attendee networking
BigMarker
Marketing webinars and virtual, hybrid and in-person events
- BigMarker has no free plan, unlike StreamAlive.
- BigMarker lists no browser extension, which StreamAlive has.
- BigMarker also covers ticketing and multistreaming.
- BigMarker does not cover surveys and reports, which StreamAlive does.
Suits: B2B marketing teams using webinars for demand generation
Zoom Webinars
Zoom's own webinar product, licensed per host by audience size
- Zoom Webinars starts at $83.33 per user / month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
- Zoom Webinars has no free plan, unlike StreamAlive.
- Zoom Webinars also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Zoom Webinars lists no browser extension, which StreamAlive has.
- Zoom Webinars also covers multistreaming.
Suits: Companies already on Zoom that need larger, more controlled events
Limits worth knowing in StreamAlive
- It adds interaction to a meeting or stream and does not host webinars, registration or replays itself.
- Participants are counted as people who type in the chat; the free plan allows only 5 per session.
- Starter is limited to 4 sessions a month, and Starter, Free and Pro are for one presenter; 3 or more presenters starts at $5,000 a year.
- Your own branding is only on Pro; Session Pack and Starter show a small StreamAlive mark.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to StreamAlive?
The alternatives to StreamAlive in this directory are Restream, Livestorm, Airmeet, BigMarker and Zoom Webinars. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with StreamAlive.
Is there a free alternative to StreamAlive?
Yes. Restream and Livestorm have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which StreamAlive alternatives work on Windows?
The StreamAlive listing does not include a Windows app. Zoom Webinars lists one.
Which StreamAlive alternatives work on macOS?
The StreamAlive listing does not include a macOS app. Zoom Webinars lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.