Alternatives · Webinars
Switchboard Live alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Switchboard Live alternative for most people is Restream (2.4 GPA), second in our ranking of webinar and live streaming tools. The best free one is Livepush (2.6 GPA).
Switchboard Live compared with 5 alternatives: Restream, Castr, OneStream Live, Livepush and Streamlabs.
Switchboard Live's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switchboard LiveThis tool | Paid | No | Web |
| Restream | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Castr | Free trial · from $16.67/mo | Trial only | Web |
| OneStream Live | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Livepush | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web |
| Streamlabs | Free plan · from $27/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Switchboard Live
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 has a free plan, which Switchboard Live lacks.
- Restream also covers transcription.
- Restream does not cover reports, which Switchboard Live does.
Suits: Creators who go live on several platforms at the same time
Castr
Multistreaming, video hosting and 24/7 playout in one service
- Castr starts at $16.67 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly).
- Castr does not cover reports and webinars, which Switchboard Live does.
Suits: Churches and schools streaming services or events to several platforms
OneStream Live
Cloud studio and multistreaming to 45+ platforms
- OneStream Live starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- OneStream Live has a free plan, which Switchboard Live lacks.
- OneStream Live also lists a browser extension.
- OneStream Live does not cover reports, which Switchboard Live does.
Suits: Webinar hosts who also want to stream to social platforms
Livepush
Multistreaming, scheduled video streams and HLS hosting
- Livepush starts at $13 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Livepush has a free plan, which Switchboard Live lacks.
- Livepush does not cover reports and webinars, which Switchboard Live does.
Suits: Streamers sending one encoder feed to many platforms
Streamlabs
Live streaming apps, overlays and tools for creators
- Streamlabs starts at $27 per month, or $189 per year.
- Streamlabs has a free plan, which Switchboard Live lacks.
- Streamlabs also lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Streamlabs also covers video editing.
- Streamlabs does not cover reports and webinars, which Switchboard Live does.
Suits: Streamers on Twitch, YouTube or Facebook who want overlays and alerts
Limits worth knowing in Switchboard Live
- The pricing page shows three tiers (SMB, Public Sector, Enterprise) with no prices and a Book a Call button on each.
- SMB has 1 RTMP input and 2 team members; Public Sector has 1 input and 3 members; Enterprise lists 3 inputs.
- Scheduled Start/Stop, SRT Input and Archives are marked Coming Soon on the homepage.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Switchboard Live?
The alternatives to Switchboard Live in this directory are Restream, Castr, OneStream Live, Livepush and Streamlabs. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Switchboard Live.
Is there a free alternative to Switchboard Live?
Yes. Restream, OneStream Live, Livepush and Streamlabs have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Switchboard Live alternatives work on Windows?
The Switchboard Live listing does not include a Windows app. Streamlabs lists one.
Which Switchboard Live alternatives work on macOS?
The Switchboard Live listing does not include a macOS app. Streamlabs 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.