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Crowdstream vs Restream

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Crowdstream

Webinar & Virtual Events

Virtual event and audience engagement platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Restream logo

Restream

Webinar & Virtual Events

Multistream to 30+ platforms

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Restream has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Restream covers Multistreaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crowdstream and Restream actually diverge.

Attributes where Crowdstream and Restream differ
AttributeCrowdstreamRestream
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20192015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinar & Virtual Events).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Crowdstream

  • Audience engagement
  • Networking tools
  • Sponsor booths
  • Custom branding
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier
  • Slack

Only in Restream

  • Multistreaming
  • Live studio
  • Chat aggregation
  • Recording
  • YouTube
  • Twitch
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Crowdstream

  • Professional Worknot Restream
  • Content Creationnot Restream

Restream

  • Streaming one broadcast simultaneously to several platformsnot Crowdstream
  • Running live shows with guests and recording the outputnot Crowdstream

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Crowdstream

Nothing recorded yet. See the Crowdstream review.

Restream

  • The free plan applies Restream branding to the stream
  • Simultaneous destinations are rationed tightly, at 2 on free, 3 on Standard and 5 on Professional
  • Recording storage is 15 days on free and Standard, rising to 30 only on Professional
  • Reaching 8 destinations costs $199 a month on the Business plan
  • Resolution is not the differentiator, since every tier including free offers 4K, so the plans sell reach and retention instead

Pricing, plan by plan

Crowdstream

On request
  • Starter$599/month
    • Up to 1000 attendees
    • Basic features
  • Growth$1499/month
    • Up to 5000 attendees
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$2999/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Custom support

Restream

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 channels
    • Restream branding
    • Basic features
  • Standard$19/month
    • 7 channels
    • No branding
    • Recording
  • Professional$49/month
    • 8+ channels
    • Custom graphics
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Crowdstream if

  • You need audience engagement.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want networking tools.
Crowdstream review

Choose Restream if

  • You need multistreaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want live studio.
Restream review

Questions people ask

Is Crowdstream or Restream better?
Neither clearly leads. Crowdstream starts at On request and Restream at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Crowdstream or Restream?
Restream has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Crowdstream and Free for Restream.
Does Crowdstream or Restream run on more platforms?
Crowdstream runs on Web, IOS, Android. Restream runs on Web.
Can I use Restream for free?
Yes. Restream has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Crowdstream starts at On request.
What is Crowdstream best used for?
Crowdstream is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Restream is typically brought in for.
What can Crowdstream do that Restream cannot?
Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Networking tools, Sponsor booths, Custom branding. Restream covers Multistreaming, Live studio, Chat aggregation, Recording. Both handle Analytics, Web support.
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