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Restream vs StreamYard

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Restream

Webinars

Multistream to 30+ platforms

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
StreamYard logo

StreamYard

Webinars

Professional live streaming made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Restream the free plan applies Restream branding to the stream; StreamYard the free plan stamps a StreamYard logo on every stream, caps local recordings at 2 hours per month, allows 6 on screen participants and 1 seat
  • They diverge on capability: Restream covers Multistreaming, StreamYard covers Multi-streaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Restream and StreamYard actually diverge.

Attributes where Restream and StreamYard differ
AttributeRestreamStreamYard
Founded20152018

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinars).

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 Restream

  • Multistreaming
  • Live studio
  • Chat aggregation
  • Analytics
  • OBS

Only in StreamYard

  • Multi-streaming
  • Custom branding
  • Screen sharing
  • Guest management
  • Custom RTMP

Both cover

  • Recording
  • YouTube
  • Twitch
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Restream

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

StreamYard

  • Browser based live streaming to YouTube, Facebook and other destinations at oncenot Restream
  • Recording remote guest interviews and podcasts with on screen brandingnot Restream
  • Running small webinars with a live viewer audiencenot Restream

Where each one falls short

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

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

StreamYard

  • The free plan stamps a StreamYard logo on every stream, caps local recordings at 2 hours per month, allows 6 on screen participants and 1 seat
  • 1080p full HD, watermark removal and unlimited streaming require the Core plan at $44.99 per month billed monthly
  • Core limits multistreaming to 3 destinations; 8 destinations require Advanced at $88.99 per month
  • Core caps permanent recording storage at 50 hours
  • 4K local recording, on air webinars for up to 100 viewers, extra camera and transcript downloads are Advanced only
  • The free trial on paid plans runs 7 days

Pricing, plan by plan

Restream

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Stream to 2 channels simultaneously
    • Includes Restream branding
  • Standard$19/month
    • Stream to 3 channels
    • No Restream branding
    • Guest channel support
  • Professional$49/month
    • Stream to 5 channels in Full HD 1080p
    • 4K recording capability
    • Dual format streaming (vertical and horizontal)
  • Business$239/month
    • Stream to 8 channels
    • Website player supporting 1,000 viewers
    • 2 included team seats with co-producer mode

StreamYard

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic studio features
    • Local recordings 2 hours per month
    • 6 on-screen participants
  • Core$44.99/month
    • Full HD 1080p
    • Multistream to 3 destinations
    • Unlimited streaming and recording
  • Advanced$88.99/month
    • 4K recording
    • Multistream to 8 destinations
    • 15 backstage participants

Which should you pick?

Choose Restream if

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

Choose StreamYard if

  • You need multi-streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want custom branding.
StreamYard review

Questions people ask

Is Restream or StreamYard better?
Neither clearly leads. Restream starts at Free and StreamYard at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Restream or StreamYard?
Restream starts at Free and StreamYard at Free.
Does Restream or StreamYard run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Restream for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Restream best used for?
Restream is most often used for streaming one broadcast simultaneously to several platforms, running live shows with guests and recording the output. Of those, streaming one broadcast simultaneously to several platforms and running live shows with guests and recording the output are not what StreamYard is typically brought in for.
What can Restream do that StreamYard cannot?
Restream covers Multistreaming, Live studio, Chat aggregation, Analytics. StreamYard covers Multi-streaming, Custom branding, Screen sharing, Guest management. Both handle Recording, YouTube, Twitch, Facebook.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Restream: How much does Restream cost?

Restream offers a free tier at $0/month, plus paid plans at $19/month (Standard), $49/month (Professional), and $239/month (Business). Enterprise pricing is available for media and corporate teams.

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StreamYard: Is there a free trial?

Yes, StreamYard offers a 7-day free trial and a 7-day money-back guarantee on your first purchase.

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Restream: Do I get a discount for annual billing?

Yes, Restream offers a 20% discount for annual commitments versus monthly billing on all paid tiers.

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StreamYard: What is the annual discount for Core plan?

The Core plan costs $44.99 per month when billed monthly, but only $35.99 per month when billed annually, representing 22% savings.

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Restream: How much does it cost to add team members?

Additional team seats are available at $25/seat/month for most tiers on Restream.

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StreamYard: What are the differences between Core and Advanced plans?

Advanced plan adds 4K recording, multistream to 8 destinations instead of 3, and 15 backstage participants. Core plan provides 1080p HD, multistream to 3 destinations, and 50 hours cloud storage.

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Restream: What is the difference between the tiers?

Free tier streams to 2 channels with Restream branding. Standard streams to 3 channels ($19). Professional supports 5 channels with 1080p and 4K ($49). Business supports 8 channels with website player for 1,000 viewers ($239).

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