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Best Live TV Streaming Services 2026
Facts read 27 Sep 2026 – 14 Oct 2026
Live TV streaming services let you broadcast or watch scheduled and live video through online platforms. This list helps US buyers compare services for viewing, broadcasting, creator workflows and sports coverage.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Restream | Restream may suit creators, business owners, marketers, event producers, gamers, artists, and non-profits distributing video. | 8.6 | $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. | 8.4 | $79.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Streamlabs Multistream | It suits streamers, gamers, and creators who want to broadcast to several platforms and manage platform-specific stream details. | 8.2 | $15.75 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Switcher Studio | Switcher Studio is paid streaming software for Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows. | 8.1 | $65 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Riverside | Riverside is freemium recording and streaming software for Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows. | 8.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 06 OneStream Live | OneStream Live is freemium browser software for live or scheduled video on social platforms and the web. | 8.0 | $15 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Streamlabs Desktop | 7.9 | $179 a year | Free plan | Windows, Mac | 27 Sep 2026 | |
| 08 mimoLive | mimoLive is freemium software for live video on iOS, macOS, web and API platforms. | 7.9 | $70 a month | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Agora Interactive Live Streaming | It suits developers building live video calls or interactive streams into apps. | 7.9 | $45.99 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Meld Studio | Desktop software for live broadcasts and 4K recording on macOS and Windows, with multistreaming and replay. | 7.8 | $200 a year | Free plan | Windows, Mac | 2 Oct 2026 |
The page follows its current list order. It weighs maker-published details, Android availability, a free way to try a service and how fresh its facts are. Compare free plans, paid-from pricing, channels, DVR storage, stream limits, platform support and production tools.
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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 Record8.4 Visit
03
Streamlabs Multistream
It suits streamers, gamers, and creators who want to broadcast to several platforms and manage platform-specific stream details.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record8.2 Visit
04
Switcher Studio
Switcher Studio is paid streaming software for Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record8.1 Visit
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Riverside
Riverside is freemium recording and streaming software for Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record8.1 Visit
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OneStream Live
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $15 a month Record8.0 Visit OneStream Live is freemium browser software for live or scheduled video on social platforms and the web.
8
mimoLive
iPhone & iPadWebMac+1 $70 a month Record7.9 Visit mimoLive is freemium software for live video on iOS, macOS, web and API platforms.
9
Agora Interactive Live Streaming
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $45.99 a month Record7.9 Visit It suits developers building live video calls or interactive streams into apps.
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Meld Studio
WindowsMac $200 a year Record7.8 Visit Desktop software for live broadcasts and 4K recording on macOS and Windows, with multistreaming and replay.
11
BoxCast
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $8.25 a month, billed yearly Record7.8 Visit BoxCast is paid streaming software with Android, iOS, macOS, web, Windows and API support.
12
XSplit Broadcaster
Windows $59.99 a year Record7.7 Visit Windows software for live video broadcasts with free access and optional paid features.
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Streamlabs Talk Studio
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $90 a year Record7.7 Visit Streamlabs Talk Studio is a paid browser-based studio for Android, iOS and web.
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Amazon Interactive Video Service
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $0.07 usage-based Record7.7 Visit IVS suits developers and teams building live video applications that need real-time or low-latency delivery, interactive APIs, or multi-host stages.
15
OnTheFly.Stream
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb ₹2,143 a month Record7.7 Visit OnTheFly.Stream is a freemium browser platform for live simulcasts to over 50 platforms with recording.
16
Ant Media Server
AndroidiPhone & iPadSelf-hosted $0.56 a month Record7.6 Visit Ant Media Server is freemium self-hosted streaming software with multistreaming for Android and iOS.
18
YouTube
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $9.99 a month Record7.5 Visit Video service for watching, sharing and uploading videos, Shorts and playlists on Android, iOS and the web.
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OBS Studio
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record7.4 Visit Desktop software for live broadcasts on Linux, macOS and Windows computers.
21
Livepush
Web $15 a month Record7.4 Visit Web service for live broadcasts with a no-cost plan offering 20 streaming hours each month.
24
Dacast
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $468 a year Record7.4 Visit Paid video streaming service available through Android, iOS, web and an API.
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Streamster
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $15 a month Record7.4 Visit Streamster suits broadcasters who want to distribute one stream across multiple destinations, including users of external encoders.
Before you choose
Check free access and trials
A free plan can provide a way to start without a subscription. A free trial gives you a limited period to test paid features before choosing a plan.
Review the Paid from field beside free-plan and trial details. Pricing notes can differ by service; OneStream Live lists a free plan with paid plans from $15 per month, while OnTheFly.Stream lists a seven-day trial.
Match your devices
Platform support spans web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and API access. Choose a service that runs where you plan to watch, broadcast or connect software.
Android availability is a key part of the page's ordering rule. Check the platform labels for the service you are considering.
Compare channels and playback
Use Included channels and Local channels to check the programming a service carries. Pre-recorded streams and 24/7 looping indicate whether a service can handle scheduled or continuous video.
DVR storage matters when you want to save live programming for later. Compare the listed storage details with your viewing habits.
Review production and sharing tools
Multistreaming and Simultaneous streams describe how a service can send or present live video across destinations or devices. Browser-based studio support can matter when you want to work without a separate app.
Custom RTMP destinations can connect a service to compatible endpoints. Check these fields when your setup includes external platforms or production software.
Look for sports coverage
Sports focus is a listed comparison field. Use it alongside channel information and local-channel availability when live games are central to your choice.
Questions
Which platforms do these live TV streaming services support?
The list covers web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and API access. Check a service's platform labels before you choose.
Can I try a live TV streaming service for free?
Free plans and free trials are separate fields. Look for the service's listed free-plan status and trial details.
What should I compare for watching live channels?
Compare included channels, local channels, DVR storage, pre-recorded streams and 24/7 looping.
What should broadcasters compare?
Check multistreaming, simultaneous streams, browser-based studio support and custom RTMP destinations.
Where can I check sports coverage?
Sports focus is one of the list's comparison fields. Review it with channel and local-channel details.
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