Restream
by RestreamRestream may suit creators, business owners, marketers, event producers, gamers, artists, and non-profits distributing video.
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Best Pre-Recorded Live Stream Software 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 12 Oct 2026
This software lets you schedule recorded video for delivery as a live stream. This guide helps buyers compare tools for platform support, pricing and broadcast controls.
The standings: top 10
| Name | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Restream | 6.2 | $19 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 02 OneStream Live | 5.7 | $15 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 03 StreamHouse | 5.6 | $19 a month | Free plan | Android, Web | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Gyre | 5.5 | $488 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 05 playout.video | 5.2 | $19 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 06 StreamSetu | 5.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, API | 12 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Upstream | 5.2 | $24 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, API | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Castr | 5.1 | $199.99 a year | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Livepush | 5.1 | $15 a month | Free plan | Web | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 10 LiveReacting | 5.1 | $16 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, API | 7 Oct 2026 |
Use this list as a comparison finder rather than a scored ranking. Review no-cost options, trials, entry paid prices, looping, recurring timing, destinations, resolution, upload limits, viewer capacity and chat moderation.
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OneStream Live
OneStream Live suits creators, businesses, or brands scheduling and streaming video to multiple destinations.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.7 Visit
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StreamHouse
AndroidWeb Record5.6 Visit
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Gyre
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.5 Visit
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playout.video
Web Record5.2 Visit
Before you choose
Check free access
A free plan may be available, while other services require a paid subscription. A free trial can provide a limited way to evaluate a paid service before subscribing.
GoLiveIndia Ultra Live offers free access, with paid plans beginning at ₹1,071 per month. LiveReacting has a free option and annual-plan pricing starting at $16 per month.
Match your platform
Platform listings span web, API, Android, iOS, Windows and Linux. Check the platform entry against the device or workflow you plan to use.
LinqTV Playout and Live247 show web as a supported platform. Livecaster 24×7 names macOS and Windows among its supported systems.
Compare paid starting prices
Listed starting rates are $29 a month for Castloop, €9.99 a month for Cloud-OBS and $30 a month for LiveGoLive on annual billing. Castloop also lists a seven-day trial.
Frontlayer Pseudolive lists plans from $49 per month. LinqTV Playout does not show a fixed rate; pricing is available on request.
Review scheduling controls
The comparison includes repeat playback and recurring timing. These fields matter when recorded streams need repeat playback or planned start times.
Match destination capacity with the maximum resolution, video upload limit and concurrent-viewer allowance for your setup.
Check viewer and chat limits
Concurrent viewers shows the audience capacity listed for a tool. Chat moderation indicates whether the service includes controls for managing stream conversations.
Review these fields with the destination count and resolution limit before choosing a service.
Questions
Which platforms do these tools support?
Platform support listed here ranges across web, API, Android, iOS, Windows and Linux. Individual tools list their own supported platforms.
Are free plans available?
The list includes free-plan options, including GoLiveIndia Ultra Live and LiveReacting.
Can I try a paid tool before subscribing?
Free trials are listed for certain paid services; Castloop specifies a seven-day trial.
What paid starting prices are listed?
Listed examples include Castloop at $29 per month, Cloud-OBS at €9.99 per month, Frontlayer Pseudolive at $49 per month and LiveGoLive at $30 per month with annual billing.
Which stream features should I compare?
Compare playlist looping, recurring schedules, simultaneous destinations, maximum resolution, video upload limits, concurrent viewers and chat-moderation controls.
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