Restream
by RestreamBrowser-based live studio and multistreaming software for web, desktop and mobile.
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Best Game Streaming Software 2026
Facts read 27 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Restream leads this list of 44 (record score 6.2, free plan). PRISM Live Studio is next (record score 5.9, free plan), and Streamster is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 5.9).
Game streaming software helps you send gameplay, camera video and other scenes to online services. Use this list to compare tools by the controls and platforms they publish.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Restream | Browser-based live studio and multistreaming software for web, desktop and mobile. | 6.2 | $19 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 02 PRISM Live Studio | It suits creators who want live broadcasting and video or photo tools across mobile and desktop. | 5.9 | $79.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Streamster | Streamster's cloud relays one broadcast to 50-plus services and RTMP endpoints. | 5.9 | $15 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Switcher Studio | Paid live production software for Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows. | 5.8 | $65 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 05 OneStream Live | Cloud service for live, scheduled prerecorded and browser Studio streams to 45+ platforms. | 5.7 | $15 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 06 StreamYard On-Air | 5.7 | $35.99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 21 Oct 2026 | |
| 07 StreamChum Studio | StreamChum Studio captures, composes, encodes, streams and records on a desktop. | 5.6 | $8.26 a month | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 08 evmux | Web and iOS live streaming software with a free plan. | 5.4 | Free plan | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web | 10 Oct 2026 |
| 09 SplitCam Multistream | It suits gaming streamers, churches, educators, podcasters, live shoppers, brands, and webcam creators who want to send streams to several destinations. | 5.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Streamlabs Talk Studio | Paid browser-based live studio for Android, iOS and web. | 5.4 | $90 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 11 Oct 2026 |
The page compares free plans, starting prices, output resolution, multistreaming, encoding and production features. Its order can change when the list rebuilds nightly, so check the current details for a tool you are considering.
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PRISM Live Studio
It suits creators who want live broadcasting and video or photo tools across mobile and desktop.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Record5.9 Visit
03
Streamster
Streamster's cloud relays one broadcast to 50-plus services and RTMP endpoints.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.9 Visit
04
Switcher Studio
Paid live production software for Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.8 Visit
05
OneStream Live
Cloud service for live, scheduled prerecorded and browser Studio streams to 45+ platforms.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.7 Visit
7
StreamChum Studio
WebWindowsMac $8.26 a month Record5.6 Visit StreamChum Studio captures, composes, encodes, streams and records on a desktop.
8
evmux
iPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record5.4 Visit Web and iOS live streaming software with a free plan.
9
SplitCam Multistream
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Free plan Record5.4 Visit It suits gaming streamers, churches, educators, podcasters, live shoppers, brands, and webcam creators who want to send streams to several destinations.
10
Streamlabs Talk Studio
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $90 a year Record5.4 Visit Paid browser-based live studio for Android, iOS and web.
11
DualStream Relay
iPhone & iPadWindowsMac $99 a year Record5.3 Visit DualStream Relay routes a PC feed through its servers to Twitch, YouTube, Kick and RTMP.
12
Meld Studio
WindowsMac $200 a year Record5.3 Visit Meld Studio is a macOS and Windows app for streaming, recording, multistreaming and replay.
13
mimoLive
iPhone & iPadWebMac+1 $70 a month Record5.3 Visit mimoLive runs on Apple devices and the web, with API support for live production.
14
StreamChamp
iPhone & iPad $1.99 a month Record5.3 Visit iPhone and iPad app streams games and drawing apps to Twitch, YouTube and Facebook.
15
Streamlabs Desktop
WindowsMac $179 a year Record5.3 Visit Streamlabs Desktop is freemium macOS and Windows software for scenes, alerts, recording and Dual Output.
16
ApexStream
Web $25 a month Record5.2 Visit ApexStream is web software for live shows, multistreaming and working with recordings.
17
playout.video
Web $19 a month, billed yearly Record5.2 Visit playout.video is web software with a free plan for streaming video.
18
Streamlabs Mobile
AndroidiPhone & iPad $15.75 a month Record5.2 Visit iOS and Android app broadcasts mobile games or camera streams with scenes and widgets.
20
Upstream
WebAPI $24 a month, billed yearly Record5.2 Visit Upstream runs browser broadcasts, multistreams and looping uploaded-video channels from the cloud.
21
VidBlasterX
WindowsAPI Free plan Record5.2 Visit VidBlasterX is Windows production software for single-camera recording through 4K multi-camera broadcasts.
22
Demo Scope
AndroidiPhone & iPad $19.99 one-time Record5.1 Visit Demo Scope records mobile screens with a movable face window and markers for taps and swipes.
23
LiveReacting
WebAPI $16 a month, billed yearly Record5.1 Visit LiveReacting runs browser streams and shows with trivia, polls, giveaways, guests and screen sharing.
24
XSplit Broadcaster
Windows $59.99 a year Record5.1 Visit XSplit Broadcaster creates broadcasts and live productions on Windows.
Before you choose
Check the free path and price
Start with the free-plan and paid-from fields. Streamster lists a free plan with paid access from $0.48, while OneStream Live lists paid access from $15 per month.
A free trial can give you time to review a paid workflow. DualStream Relay lists a 30-day trial, and its pricing note lists paid access from $9.99 per month.
Match the platforms you use
The comparison covers web, iOS, Windows, Android, macOS and API access. Check the supported-platforms field against the device or service where you plan to run the software.
Mobile-focused examples include PRISM Live Studio and CameraFi Live. Web and desktop choices include Streamster and mimoLive.
Compare video and output controls
Use max output resolution to set a picture-quality target. Hardware encoding can affect how video work fits your computer, while virtual-camera support can send a scene into another app.
Custom RTMP output matters when you need to enter a service endpoint that is not covered by a built-in destination.
Look for audience and channel tools
Multistreaming can send a broadcast to more than one destination. Alerts and widgets add on-screen audience or event elements, so check those fields when interaction is part of your setup.
The comparison also lists API support. That field is useful when a workflow needs software-controlled access rather than a visual interface alone.
Questions
Which platforms are covered?
The comparison lists web, iOS, Windows, Android, macOS and API support.
Can I find a free plan?
Yes. The list marks free plans for tools such as Streamster, DualStream Relay, OneStream Live, Demo Scope, LiLy Live and NeCast.
Which tools list a free trial?
The comparison includes a free-trial field. DualStream Relay lists a 30-day trial in its pricing note.
What video features can I compare?
Compare max output resolution, hardware encoding, custom RTMP output and virtual-camera support.
Does the page publish a ranking method?
The page has not published a ranking basis. Its order can change when the list rebuilds nightly.
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