Restream
by RestreamRestream may suit creators, business owners, marketers, event producers, gamers, artists, and non-profits distributing video.
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Best Live Streaming Software 2026
Facts read 27 Sep 2026 – 14 Oct 2026
Live streaming software lets you broadcast live video through a computer, phone or web browser. This list helps you compare tools before choosing a setup for broadcasts, recordings or continuous streams.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
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| 01 Restream | Restream may suit creators, business owners, marketers, event producers, gamers, artists, and non-profits distributing video. | 8.5 | $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. | 8.3 | $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 | 8.0 | $65 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 7 Oct 2026 | |
| 05 Streamlabs Desktop | 7.9 | $179 a year | Free plan | Windows, Mac | 27 Sep 2026 | |
| 06 OneStream Live | OneStream Live suits creators, businesses, or brands scheduling and streaming video to multiple destinations. | 7.9 | $15 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Riverside | Riverside suits people recording remote podcasts, video interviews, or webinars. | 7.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 08 mimoLive | mimoLive suits educators, event producers, community broadcasters, creators, corporate media teams, studios, and broadcasters working on a compatible Mac. | 7.8 | $70 a month | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 09 XSplit Broadcaster | XSplit Broadcaster may suit streamers, educators, churches, and event or corporate producers who need scene-based production on Windows. | 7.7 | $59.99 a year | Free plan | Windows | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Meld Studio | 7.7 | $200 a year | Free plan | Windows, Mac | 2 Oct 2026 |
Compare free plans, paid starting prices and trials, then check platform support. Production features shown here include multistreaming, pre-recorded broadcasts, looping, browser studios, custom RTMP endpoints, cloud recording and unified chat.
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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 Record8.3 Visit
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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
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Switcher Studio
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record8.0 Visit
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Streamlabs Desktop
WindowsMac Record7.9 Visit
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OneStream Live
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $15 a month Record7.9 Visit OneStream Live suits creators, businesses, or brands scheduling and streaming video to multiple destinations.
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Riverside
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Free plan Record7.9 Visit Riverside suits people recording remote podcasts, video interviews, or webinars.
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mimoLive
iPhone & iPadWebMac+1 $70 a month Record7.8 Visit mimoLive suits educators, event producers, community broadcasters, creators, corporate media teams, studios, and broadcasters working on a compatible Mac.
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XSplit Broadcaster
Windows $59.99 a year Record7.7 Visit XSplit Broadcaster may suit streamers, educators, churches, and event or corporate producers who need scene-based production on Windows.
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Agora Interactive Live Streaming
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $45.99 a month Record7.7 Visit It suits developers building live video calls or interactive streams into apps.
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BoxCast
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $8.25 a month, billed yearly Record7.6 Visit BoxCast suits organizations that need to produce and distribute live video across web, social, and TV destinations.
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Amazon Interactive Video Service
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $0.07 usage-based Record7.5 Visit IVS suits developers and teams building live video applications that need real-time or low-latency delivery, interactive APIs, or multi-host stages.
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OBS Studio
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record7.4 Visit OBS Studio suits people who need free software for video recording or live streaming and want to arrange multiple scenes.
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Dacast
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $468 a year Record7.3 Visit Dacast may suit organizations streaming events or delivering video for enterprise and government communications, education, or houses of worship.
Before you choose
Start with the access model
Some entries include a free plan. Other tools use paid plans, freemium access or a time-limited trial.
Review each starting price before deciding. vMix shows a 60-day trial beginning at $50 per month, while Ecamm Live shows a 14-day trial beginning at $16 per month on an annual plan.
Check platform compatibility
Entries run on web, iOS, API, Windows, Android and macOS. Choose a tool that runs where you plan to produce or manage streams.
A studio that runs in a browser may fit a web workflow. Desktop software may fit a Windows or macOS production setup, while mobile support can help with phone-based work.
Check where streams can go
Use the multistreaming and custom RTMP destination fields to compare distribution options. These fields help you check whether a tool fits your destinations.
For video you intend to reuse, look for support for pre-recorded broadcasts and continuous 24/7 loops.
Review production controls
Browser-based studio support can matter when you want to work without a desktop install. Saved video may be important when cloud recording is needed.
Unified chat is another comparison field for workflows that bring audience messages into one view.
Read the pricing notes closely
The entries use free, freemium or paid pricing models. Meld Studio includes a free plan, with paid access starting at $20 per month.
A listed price may include a billing condition, such as Ecamm Live's annual plan. Check the note beside the price before comparing costs.
Questions
Is free live streaming software included?
Yes. Some entries offer a free plan. OBS Studio is free, while Meld Studio includes a free plan.
Which platforms does this list cover?
This selection includes software for web, iOS, API, Windows, Android and macOS.
Which tools offer trial periods?
vMix includes a 60-day trial, and Ecamm Live includes a 14-day trial.
Which paid starting prices appear?
vMix lists $50 per month. Ecamm Live lists $16 per month on an annual plan. Meld Studio lists paid access from $20 per month.
Can I compare multistreaming and cloud recording?
Yes. Multistreaming and cloud recording are comparison fields on this list, along with pre-recorded streams, looping and unified chat.
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