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Restream vs Swoogo

Restream logo

Restream

Webinars

Multistream to 30+ platforms

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Swoogo logo

Swoogo

Webinars

Event management that flexes with you

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Restream has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Restream the free plan applies Restream branding to the stream; Swoogo higher pricing tier compared to some simpler event registration tools
  • They diverge on capability: Restream covers Multistreaming, Swoogo covers Event registration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Restream and Swoogo actually diverge.

Attributes where Restream and Swoogo differ
AttributeRestreamSwoogo
Starting priceFree$500/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinars), founded (2015).

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
  • Recording
  • YouTube
  • Twitch
  • Facebook

Only in Swoogo

  • Event registration
  • Custom event websites
  • Attendee management
  • Email marketing
  • Event analytics
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo

Both cover

  • 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 Swoogo
  • Running live shows with guests and recording the outputnot Swoogo

Swoogo

  • Event planningnot Restream
  • Ticket salesnot Restream
  • Attendee managementnot Restream
  • Virtual eventsnot Restream
  • Event marketingnot 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

Swoogo

  • Higher pricing tier compared to some simpler event registration tools

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

Swoogo

$500/month
  • Starter$500/month
    • Event registration
    • Basic branding
    • Email communications
  • Growth$1200/month
    • Advanced branding
    • Integrations
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$3000/month
    • Unlimited events
    • SSO
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Restream if

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

Choose Swoogo if

  • You need event registration.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want custom event websites.
Swoogo review

Questions people ask

Is Restream or Swoogo better?
Neither clearly leads. Restream starts at Free and Swoogo at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Restream or Swoogo?
Restream has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Restream and $500/month for Swoogo.
Does Restream or Swoogo run on more platforms?
Restream runs on Web. Swoogo runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Restream for free?
Yes. Restream has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Swoogo starts at $500/month.
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 Swoogo is typically brought in for.
What can Restream do that Swoogo cannot?
Restream covers Multistreaming, Live studio, Chat aggregation, Analytics. Swoogo covers Event registration, Custom event websites, Attendee management, Email marketing. Both handle Web support.

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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Swoogo: What event types does Swoogo support?

Swoogo supports everything from small field events to multi-track hybrid conferences. It handles roadshows, dinners, webinars, and digital events with customizable registration experiences.

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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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Swoogo: Does Swoogo integrate with marketing automation platforms?

Yes, Swoogo integrates with Marketo and Salesforce, and supports thousands of apps through Zapier for automated workflows without coding.

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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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Swoogo: Can Swoogo handle complex registration flows?

Yes, Swoogo excels with multiple attendee types, approval workflows, session selection, and different registration experiences for different audiences.

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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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Swoogo: Does Swoogo provide event analytics?

Yes, Swoogo provides event data insights and analytics to track registrations, attendee engagement, and real-time event metrics for better decision-making.

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