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Head-to-head · Live Stream Scheduling Software

Lightcast vs Livepush

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Lightcast #5 in Live Stream Scheduling Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Lightcast
Livepush #6 in Live Stream Scheduling Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Livepush

Lightcast leads on 0 checks, Livepush on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLightcast · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly Livepush
  • Most featuresLightcast · 2 of 3

Lightcast scores higher on our rubric for live stream scheduling software: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Lightcast is the better fit for OTT and connected-TV publishers. Livepush is the better fit for budget-conscious multistreamers.

  • Lightcast fits best

    OTT and connected-TV publishers

  • Livepush fits best

    Budget-conscious multistreamers

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Side by side

Feature Lightcast 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Livepush 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.9
Ranking #5 in Live Stream Scheduling Software #6 in Live Stream Scheduling Software
Best for OTT and connected-TV publishers Budget-conscious multistreamers
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request $13/mo
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 30+ integrations 40+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Lightcast 2/3 · Livepush 1/3
Playlist support ✓ ✓
Simulcasting ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Recurring schedules Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Max destinations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Maximum resolution Not checked yet Not checked yet
Video storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 24/7 scheduling with VOD-to-live looping and cloud playout
  • Distributes to social, web, mobile, and connected-TV platforms
  • Combines recording, trimming, analytics, media management, and APIs
  • Free plan supports 10 platforms and 20 streaming hours monthly
  • Scheduled broadcasts, looping channels, and 24/7 playlists
  • Custom RTMP/SRT, recordings, analytics, and team accounts
Cons
  • Quote-based pricing makes direct budget comparison less immediate
  • Broad feature coverage may exceed the needs of simple stream schedulers
  • Custom apps and multi-platform distribution can require more planning
  • Free plan limits events to 20 minutes and storage to 200 MB
  • Core paid tiers support up to 3 or 5 simultaneous streams
  • Advanced team controls and priority support start at Business
Our verdict

Lightcast is a cloud-based OTT and live-streaming platform for broadcasters, churches, nonprofits, creators, educators, businesses, and government organizations. It brings media management, live-event scheduling, 24/7 VOD-to-live playout,…

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Livepush is a cloud-based live streaming platform for creators, churches, businesses, agencies, and broadcast teams. It accepts live feeds from encoders such as OBS, distributes them to major destinations, and supports uploaded videos for…

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  1. LightcastLive Stream Scheduling Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. LivepushLive Stream Scheduling Software 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Lightcast — where it wins

    • 24/7 scheduling with VOD-to-live looping and cloud playout
    • Distributes to social, web, mobile, and connected-TV platforms
    • Combines recording, trimming, analytics, media management, and APIs

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing makes direct budget comparison less immediate
    • Broad feature coverage may exceed the needs of simple stream schedulers
    • Custom apps and multi-platform distribution can require more planning

  • Livepush — where it wins

    • Free plan supports 10 platforms and 20 streaming hours monthly
    • Scheduled broadcasts, looping channels, and 24/7 playlists
    • Custom RTMP/SRT, recordings, analytics, and team accounts

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits events to 20 minutes and storage to 200 MB
    • Core paid tiers support up to 3 or 5 simultaneous streams
    • Advanced team controls and priority support start at Business

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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