Overview

Streamster sends a single stream to its cloud servers, which distribute it to selected platforms. The web app lists more than 50 compatible destinations and accepts custom RTMP destinations, while external encoders such as OBS, Wirecast and Streamlabs can feed video into the service. This flexibility suits creators who already have a production setup and want distribution handled separately.

The channel count is not the same as the number of places one broadcast can go: Streamster’s maximum is four destinations. Its paid tiers offer up to 10 streaming channels, but that higher allowance does not lift the destination ceiling. That makes Streamster a better fit for a focused set of outlets than for broad distribution.

Key features

Windows production tools: The Windows app combines multistreaming with recording, multiple video sources, screen capture, image overlays, filters and remote control. It is a substantial toolkit for desktop creators, but it is not a Mac desktop option.
Mobile controls: The iOS and Android apps support live multistreaming, camera and orientation selection, adjustable resolution, bitrate and FPS, and remote control of desktop streams. This makes mobile useful both for direct broadcasts and as a companion to a desktop stream.
Cloud transcoding: On some paid plans, Streamster can apply different video settings for different destinations. That can help when platforms call for different output settings, though it is not included across every plan.
Privacy and VPN: Streamster says it does not store or share broadcasters’ audio or video and uses privacy controls and employee access restrictions. Its Windows app also offers a built-in VPN that encrypts internet traffic, available with paid plans.
Free access: The free plan has no ads or Streamster watermark, and there is no separate free trial. It provides a way to try most features, though the two-channel, 4,000 kbps and recommended 720p ceilings limit demanding broadcasts.

Pricing

Free is $0.00 USD per free, billed free forever, and includes two streaming channels, a 4,000 kbps maximum bitrate and a recommended maximum resolution of 720p. It is the sensible starting point for modest streams, but not for higher-resolution output or larger channel counts.

LITE costs $15.00 USD per month and allows four channels, 7,000 kbps and recommended 1080p. REGULAR costs $30.00 USD per month for six channels, 10,000 kbps and recommended 1080p. These monthly plans suit users who stream often enough to prefer a fixed bill; LITE is the lower-cost step up, while REGULAR adds two channels and bitrate headroom without raising the recommended resolution.

PROFESSIONAL is $50.00 USD per month for eight channels, 15,000 kbps and recommended 2K. PREMIUM is $75.00 USD per month for 10 channels, 25,000 kbps and recommended 4K. The higher tiers make sense when channel capacity or output quality warrants the added cost, but the four-destination maximum still applies.

Hourly billing is available for occasional use: LITE Pay-per-use is $0.48 USD per hour, REGULAR Pay-per-use is $0.96 USD per hour, PROFESSIONAL Pay-per-use is $1.56 USD per hour, and PREMIUM Pay-per-use is $1.92 USD per hour. These plans carry the corresponding paid tiers’ channel, bitrate and resolution limits, so they avoid a monthly commitment without increasing the destination cap. The free plan is also presented in a pay-per-use option at $0.00 USD per free, billed $0.00 forever, with two channels and 4,000 kbps per-channel bitrate.

Businesses can manage multiple users within one account and may receive higher discounts when paying in bulk. Streamster also says its support team can help with cancelling a subscription.

Platforms

Streamster supports Android, iOS, web and Windows. The browser app works on Mac and PC, but there is no browser-based studio, and the Windows desktop app is not available for macOS. Mac users can use the browser app, but should not expect the Windows production toolkit on their desktop.

Who it's for

Streamster suits creators who want to distribute a stream through the cloud, use external encoding software, or switch between desktop and mobile control. The free plan can cover a small setup, while paid monthly and hourly tiers serve more channels or higher-resolution streams. It is a poor fit for anyone who needs more than four destinations or requires a native Mac desktop app.

Pros and cons

Pro: Cloud distribution supports more than 50 listed platforms and custom RTMP destinations, giving creators broad destination choice within the four-destination cap.
Pro: Windows recording, overlays, filters, screen capture and multiple sources extend beyond simple restreaming.
Pro: Hourly paid plans offer a way to use higher channel and quality tiers without a monthly billing commitment.
Con: One stream can reach no more than four destinations, even on the 10-channel Premium tier.
Con: There is no Windows desktop app for macOS users, and the browser app is not a browser-based studio.
Con: Free caps output at 4,000 kbps and recommended 720p, so users seeking higher ceilings need a paid tier.

Alternatives

Restream is worth considering for Mac or Linux users who want those platforms supported, or for anyone weighing a free plan that includes Restream branding and recording limits.

OneStream Live may suit a small team that values a free plan with one team seat, 1 GB of storage and scheduled events, or a $15.00 USD monthly Basic plan.

DualStream Relay is another freemium option with a free trial and desktop and mobile direct streaming.

PRISM Live Studio offers a free basic plan and a $9.99 USD monthly Plus plan for up to six channels.

Streamlabs Mobile is an Android and iOS alternative whose free plan covers mobile streaming to one destination; its $27.00 USD monthly Ultra plan adds multistreaming and premium mobile features.

mimoLive may appeal to Mac users seeking a studio plan with no watermark, a full feature set and an iPhone or iPad remote surface app.

SplitCam Multistream is a free alternative with multistreaming, scene composition, virtual camera and AI background removal.

Switcher Studio is a paid alternative with a free trial; its $65.00 USD monthly Studio plan includes two streaming destinations.

Browse more options in Live Streaming Software, Game Streaming Software or Live TV streaming services.

Verdict

Choose Streamster if cloud multistreaming, mobile controls and a Windows production toolkit match your workflow, especially if hourly billing is useful. The free plan is a credible starting point, and paid tiers scale bitrate and resolution, but the four-destination ceiling and lack of a Mac desktop app are decisive constraints for some creators.

	StreamElements SE.Live	Streamster
Free plan	No	Yes
Free trial	No	No
Paid from	—	$0.48/mo
Open source	No	No
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Android, iOS, Web, Windows
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Custom RTMP output	Yes	—

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