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Restream vs Webex Events

Restream logo

Restream

Webinars

Multistream to 30+ platforms

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Webex Events logo

Webex Events

Webinars

Webinars and events powered by Cisco

From
On request
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; Webex Events pricing not publicly disclosed and requires contacting sales
  • They diverge on capability: Restream covers Multistreaming, Webex Events covers Webinars.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Restream and Webex Events actually diverge.

Attributes where Restream and Webex Events differ
AttributeRestreamWebex Events
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20151984

Identical on both: 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
  • Recording
  • YouTube
  • Twitch
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Only in Webex Events

  • Webinars
  • Virtual events
  • Mobile app
  • Engagement tools
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • 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 Webex Events
  • Running live shows with guests and recording the outputnot Webex Events

Webex Events

  • Virtual event hosting and managementnot Restream
  • In-person event registration and check-innot Restream
  • Hybrid event support combining virtual and in-person audiencesnot Restream
  • Large-scale event hosting up to 100,000 attendeesnot Restream
  • Professional live streaming with custom brandingnot Restream
  • Attendee networking and engagementnot 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

Webex Events

  • Pricing not publicly disclosed and requires contacting sales
  • No published API documentation or developer specifications
  • No documented offline functionality for mobile event apps
  • No published storage limits or attendee capacity thresholds documented

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

Webex Events

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Webex Events review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Restream if

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

Choose Webex Events if

  • You need webinars.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want virtual events.
Webex Events review

Questions people ask

Is Restream or Webex Events better?
Neither clearly leads. Restream starts at Free and Webex Events at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Restream or Webex Events?
Restream has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Restream and On request for Webex Events.
Does Restream or Webex Events run on more platforms?
Restream runs on Web. Webex Events runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Restream for free?
Yes. Restream has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Webex Events starts at On request.
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 Webex Events is typically brought in for.
What can Restream do that Webex Events cannot?
Restream covers Multistreaming, Live studio, Chat aggregation, Recording. Webex Events covers Webinars, Virtual events, Mobile app, Engagement tools. Both handle Analytics, 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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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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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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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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