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Best Live Streaming Encoders 2026
Facts read 27 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Live streaming encoders help send a live feed to streaming services. Use this list when you need to compare software for a phone, computer, browser or API workflow.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Vimeo | 6.4 | $12 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 | |
| 02 Restream | Restream may suit creators, business owners, marketers, event producers, gamers, artists, and non-profits distributing video. | 6.2 | $19 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 03 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 |
| 04 Streamster | Streamster suits broadcasters who want to distribute one stream across multiple destinations, including users of external encoders. | 5.9 | $15 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Switcher Studio | 5.8 | $65 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 7 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 BoxCast | BoxCast suits organizations that need to produce and distribute live video across web, social, and TV destinations. | 5.7 | $8.25 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Larix Broadcaster | 5.7 | $119 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Mac | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 OneStream Live | OneStream Live suits creators, businesses, or brands scheduling and streaming video to multiple destinations. | 5.7 | $15 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 09 StreamYard On-Air | 5.7 | $35.99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 21 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 Gyre | 5.5 | $488 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 11 Oct 2026 |
The page orders releases by newest first and uses figures published by the makers, without a score. Use the listed fields to review free access, starting prices, encoder formats, delivery protocols, top resolution, concurrent outputs, on-device recording and guest inputs.
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Restream
Restream may suit creators, business owners, marketers, event producers, gamers, artists, and non-profits distributing video.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record6.2 Visit
03
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
04
Streamster
Streamster suits broadcasters who want to distribute one stream across multiple destinations, including users of external encoders.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.9 Visit
05
Switcher Studio
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.8 Visit
6
BoxCast
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $8.25 a month, billed yearly Record5.7 Visit BoxCast suits organizations that need to produce and distribute live video across web, social, and TV destinations.
8
OneStream Live
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $15 a month Record5.7 Visit OneStream Live suits creators, businesses, or brands scheduling and streaming video to multiple destinations.
14
evmux
iPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record5.4 Visit evmux suits creators, businesses and event organizers producing podcasts, talk shows or sports events.
15
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.
16
DualStream Relay
iPhone & iPadWindowsMac $99 a year Record5.3 Visit Relay suits streamers who want to send one PC stream to multiple platforms.
18
mimoLive
iPhone & iPadWebMac+1 $70 a month Record5.3 Visit mimoLive suits educators, event producers, community broadcasters, creators, corporate media teams, studios, and broadcasters working on a compatible Mac.
23
Streamlabs Mobile
AndroidiPhone & iPad $15.75 a month Record5.2 Visit It suits mobile creators who stream games or IRL content from an iOS or Android device.
Before you choose
Start with the payment model
Some entries include a free plan. Prices for paid access differ: 4ALL Encoder starts at $29 per month, Cinamaker Director Studio at $24.99 per month with annual billing, and Desktop Streamer at $5 per month.
Trial lengths vary by service: Aircast lists 14 days, Astra 40 days, and DualStream Relay 30 days.
Choose a platform that fits your setup
The services in this list cover web, iOS, Windows, Android, macOS and API use; C21 Live Encoder is listed for Linux.
Choose a platform that fits where you plan to prepare and send the live feed.
Check output capacity
Before selecting a tool, review its encoder format, delivery protocols, highest resolution and number of simultaneous outputs. These details indicate how it may fit your distribution plan.
A tool with the protocols and resolution you need can reduce format changes in your workflow.
Review recording and guests
Local recording is a listed comparison field. Use it when you want a copy of the session saved on the encoder device.
Remote guest sources are also compared. Review this field when a production includes people joining from other locations.
Questions
Do any live streaming encoders have a free plan?
4ALL Encoder, Be.Live, Cinamaker Director Studio and DualStream Relay each show a free-plan option.
Which encoders list a free trial?
Aircast and Be.Live list 14-day trials, Astra lists 40 days, and Desktop Streamer and DualStream Relay list 30 days.
What platforms are covered?
Listed platform options are web, iOS, Windows, Android, macOS and API; C21 Live Encoder is listed on Linux.
What technical fields can I compare?
You can compare encoder type, output protocols, maximum resolution, simultaneous outputs, local recording and remote guest sources.
Which tool lists pricing on request?
C21 Live Encoder shows pricing on request.
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