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The Best Live Stream Scheduling Software in 2026

We researched products from official websites, including pricing pages, plan tables, and product documentation. Rankings weigh each tool’s core scheduling job, value for money, and verified features for teams choosing live stream scheduling software.

Our top picks

  1. Top editorial pick

    StreamNeo#1 of 28
    9.9/10

    Schedule pre-recorded streams to start or stop up to a year ahead, loop playlists 24/7 and let the cloud recover drops, from $0.99 a day.

    first 24 hours free, no card

  2. Runner-up

    9.4/10

    A broadcast-focused cloud platform for scheduling, playout, live control, and channel operations.

    Pricing on request

  3. Top-ranked free plan

    Livepush#6 of 28
    8.9/10

    A flexible cloud scheduler for budget-conscious multistreamers and growing broadcast teams.

    Free plan

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The full ranking 28 tools, best first

28 tools
  1. Best forEnterprise broadcast operations

    A broadcast-focused cloud platform for scheduling, playout, live control, and channel operations.

    • Playlist support
    9.4/10★★★★★
    Visit Amagi
  2. Best forAutomated linear channel operators

    A broad cloud playout and scheduling platform for automated linear channel operations.

    • Playlist support
    9.3/10★★★★★
    Try Frequency Studio
  3. Best forMulti-channel broadcast teams

    A full cloud playout suite for teams managing scheduled, live, and multi-channel broadcasts.

    • Playlist support
    9.1/10★★★★★
    Visit Veset
  4. Lightcast

    Best forOTT and connected-TV publishers

    A broad OTT platform for 24/7 channels, live events, simulcasting, and branded apps.

    • Simulcasting
    • Playlist support
    9.0/10★★★★☆
    Visit Lightcast
  5. Livepush

    Best forBudget-conscious multistreamers

    A flexible cloud scheduler for budget-conscious multistreamers and growing broadcast teams.

    • Playlist support
    8.9/10★★★★☆
    Visit Livepush
  6. Best forCreators needing scheduled 24/7 channels

    A cloud playout platform for scheduled channels, live production, and multistreaming.

    • Playlist support
    8.8/10★★★★☆
    Visit playout.video
  7. Restream

    Best forGeneral-purpose live teams

    A flexible live-streaming platform for scheduling, production, multistreaming, and analytics.

    8.7/10★★★★☆
    Visit Restream
  8. Best forTeams wanting free multistream scheduling

    A flexible multistream scheduler with a free plan and paid capacity tiers.

    8.6/10★★★★☆
    Visit OneStream Live
  9. LiveReactingVerified

    Best forInteractive scheduled livestream producers

    A flexible scheduler for prerecorded, interactive, and multistream broadcasts.

    8.5/10★★★★☆
    Visit LiveReacting
  10. Castr

    Best for4K multistreaming operators

    A paid cloud platform for scheduled, prerecorded, and 4K multistreamed broadcasts.

    7-day trial Our Castr verdict → Visit Castr
    8.4/10★★★★☆
    Visit Castr
  11. Upstream

    Best forCloud channels with many destinations

    A flexible cloud scheduler for always-on channels and broadcasts across many destinations.

    8.3/10★★★★☆
    Visit Upstream
  12. Best forAffordable automated channel playout

    Affordable browser-based playout for scheduled, always-on channels.

    • Playlist support
    8.2/10★★★★☆
    Visit Cloud Playout
  13. YoloCast

    Best forSmall scheduled streaming channels

    A capable scheduling and multistreaming platform for small channels, with clear scale limits.

    • Simulcasting
    • Recurring schedules
    • Playlist support
    8.1/10★★★★☆
    Visit YoloCast
  14. Shed

    Best forTechnical teams wanting self-hosting

    A capable free option for technical teams that want self-hosted live production.

    Free plan Our Shed verdict → Visit Muxshed
    8.0/10★★★★☆
    Visit Muxshed
  15. Best forWebTV and simulated-live publishers

    A focused scheduler for WebTV channels, recurring programming, and simulated-live broadcasts.

    • Simulcasting
    • Recurring schedules
    • Playlist support
    7.9/10★★★★☆
    Visit site
  16. Best forLow-cost looping stream beginners

    A low-cost option for looping broadcasts, with one simultaneous destination per live.

    • Recurring schedules
    7.8/10★★★★☆
    Visit GoLiveIndia
  17. Gyre

    Best forMulti-platform 24/7 broadcasters

    A focused cloud scheduler for continuous prerecorded broadcasts across seven destinations.

    7-day trial Our Gyre verdict → Visit Gyre
    7.7/10★★★★☆
    Visit Gyre
  18. Best forSimple automated video loops

    A focused cloud tool for automated loops, scheduled broadcasts, and multistreaming.

    • Playlist support
    7.6/10★★★★☆
    Visit Streaming Bots
  19. ChurchLab

    Best forChurches needing scheduled media archives

    A church-focused scheduler for turning live services into organized media archives.

    7.5/10★★★★☆
    Visit ChurchLab
  20. Best forOTT channel and app operators

    A focused OTT channel platform with strong scheduling and a high starting price.

    • Simulcasting
    • Recurring schedules
    • Playlist support
    7.4/10★★★★☆
    Visit ChannelCast
  21. Best forOrganizations wanting managed event broadcasts

    A managed scheduling and distribution platform for recurring and one-time organizational broadcasts.

    Pricing on request Our StreamSpot verdict → Visit StreamSpot
    7.3/10★★★★☆
    Visit StreamSpot
  22. Best forLow-cost prerecorded simulcasts

    A low-cost web tool for scheduling prerecorded broadcasts to major streaming destinations.

    7.2/10★★★★☆
    Try TubePull Simlive
  23. Best forEnterprise video publishers beyond scheduling

    A broad video platform for enterprise publishers that need more than scheduling.

    Pricing on request Our Brightcove verdict → Visit Brightcove
    7.1/10★★★★☆
    Visit Brightcove
  24. Best forDesktop-based 24/7 stream operators

    A focused desktop scheduler for continuous prerecorded broadcasts across multiple platforms.

    • Recurring schedules
    6.9/10★★★☆☆
    Try Livecaster 24×7
  25. Best forChurches needing 24/7 playout

    A church-focused platform for scheduled programming, live services, and continuous playout.

    6.8/10★★★☆☆
    Visit Cecula Stream
  26. GoChannel

    Best forBasic scheduled social livestreams

    A focused web tool for scheduling prerecorded social livestreams with simulcasting.

    • Simulcasting
    6.7/10★★★☆☆
    Visit GoChannel
  27. Best forLarge-scale professional playout buyers

    A broad cloud playout system for professional teams with substantial budgets.

    6.6/10★★★☆☆
    Visit Make.TV

No tools match those filters.

Compare at a glance

#ToolFree planPaid fromScore
1StreamNeoNo$89.99/yr9.9
2Amagi CLOUDPORT9.4
3Frequency Studio9.3
4Veset NimbusNo9.1
5Lightcast9.0
6LivepushYes$13/mo8.9
7playout.videoYes$19/unit/mo8.8
8RestreamYes$19/mo8.7
9OneStream LiveYes$15/mo8.6
10LiveReactingYes$16/mo8.5
11CastrNo$199.99/yr8.4
12UpstreamYes$50/mo8.3
13Cloud PlayoutNo$25/mo8.2
14YoloCastNo$19/mo8.1
15ShedYesFree8.0
16StreamingVideoProvider SchedulerNo$39/mo7.9
17GoLiveIndia Ultra LiveYes₹1,071/mo7.8
18GyreNo$49/mo7.7
19Streaming BotsNo$20/unit/mo7.6
20ChurchLabNo$29/mo7.5
21ChannelCastNo$150/mo7.4
22StreamSpot7.3
23TubePull SimliveYes$11.99/unit/mo7.2
24Brightcove7.1
25Livecaster 24×7No6.9
26Cecula StreamNo6.8
27GoChannelNo6.7
28Make.TV PlayoutNo6.6

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How we rank live stream scheduling software

Every tool on this page was researched by iTechGuides Editors from its official website — pricing pages, plan tables and product documentation. We rank on how well each one does this category's core job, what the free or entry plan includes, and where it falls short. Where we have enough verified facts, the score out of 10 is a rubric — job fit, value and how much we could verify — shown with its breakdown on every tool's page; a tool we have not verified enough to score yet shows its rank without a number. Scores are re-checked when a product changes its plans. Read the full editorial policy, or submit a tool we missed.

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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