Riverside
by RiversideRiverside suits people recording remote podcasts, video interviews, or webinars.
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Best YouTube Live Streaming Tools 2026
Facts read 28 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Create, manage and send live video to YouTube with live streaming tools. Compare the production controls, destinations, stream formats and device support that matter for your setup.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Riverside | Riverside suits people recording remote podcasts, video interviews, or webinars. | 6.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 29 Sep 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 OnTheFly.Stream | 6.0 | ₹2,143 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 04 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 |
| 05 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 |
| 06 Streamlabs Multistream | It suits streamers, gamers, and creators who want to broadcast to several platforms and manage platform-specific stream details. | 5.8 | $15.75 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 07 EchoStream | 5.7 | $9 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 Larix Broadcaster | 5.7 | $119 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Mac | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 09 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 |
| 10 StreamYard On-Air | 5.7 | $35.99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 21 Oct 2026 |
The list is ordered by newest releases first. It uses figures the makers publish and does not score the tools.
02
Restream
Restream may suit creators, business owners, marketers, event producers, gamers, artists, and non-profits distributing video.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record6.2 Visit
03
OnTheFly.Stream
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record6.0 Visit
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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
05
Streamster
Streamster suits broadcasters who want to distribute one stream across multiple destinations, including users of external encoders.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.9 Visit
6
Streamlabs Multistream
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $15.75 a month Record5.8 Visit It suits streamers, gamers, and creators who want to broadcast to several platforms and manage platform-specific stream details.
9
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.
13
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
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.
18
XSplit Broadcaster
Windows $59.99 a year Record5.2 Visit XSplit Broadcaster may suit streamers, educators, churches, and event or corporate producers who need scene-based production on Windows.
24
OBS Studio
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.8 Visit OBS Studio suits people who need free software for video recording or live streaming and want to arrange multiple scenes.
Before you choose
Check your platform
Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and API connections are represented among these tools. Check the platform list for the device or workflow you plan to use.
Compare free and paid access
Check each tool's listing for free-plan and free-trial availability. Review what the free option includes before moving to a paid plan.
Published prices vary. Cinamaker Director Studio has a free plan, with annual paid billing starting at $24.99 per month. Ecamm Live lists $16 per month on annual billing and a 14-day trial.
Review studio controls
Browser studio support can affect where you work. Compare multistreaming, stream scheduling and primary stream mode when you plan a live show.
Check stream capacity
Compare maximum destinations and maximum resolution with the services and picture quality you need. A tool can also support loop or replay streams, which may suit scheduled playback.
Read the trial terms
Trial periods differ by tool. EchoStream offers a 7-day trial, while Ecamm Live offers 14 days. Larix Broadcaster has a free plan, with paid plans starting at $9.99 per month.
Questions
Do these tools offer free plans?
Check each tool's listing for free-plan availability. Features and limits depend on the tool.
Can I try a tool before paying?
Check each tool's listing for free-trial availability and the terms set by that tool.
Which platforms do these tools support?
Across the list, supported platforms include web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and API connections.
Can these tools stream to more than one destination?
Multistreaming and maximum destinations are comparison fields for this list. Check the tool's published figures.
Do these tools support scheduled or replayed streams?
The list compares stream scheduling and loop or replay stream support. Check the tool's published capabilities.
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