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Head-to-head · Pre-Recorded Live Stream Software

Livepush vs playout.video

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Livepush #2 in Pre-Recorded Live Stream Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Livepush
playout.video #4 in Pre-Recorded Live Stream Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit playout.video

Livepush leads on 0 checks, playout.video on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLivepush · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth

Livepush scores higher on our rubric for pre-recorded live stream software: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Livepush is the better fit for broad multistreaming with scheduled video. playout.video is the better fit for cloud 24/7 channels with production tools.

  • Livepush fits best

    Broad multistreaming with scheduled video

  • playout.video fits best

    Cloud 24/7 channels with production tools

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Side by side

Feature Livepush 9.4/10 Visit ↗ playout.video 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.1
Ranking #2 in Pre-Recorded Live Stream Software #4 in Pre-Recorded Live Stream Software
Best for Broad multistreaming with scheduled video Cloud 24/7 channels with production tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $13/mo $19/unit/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Tickets, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 40+ integrations 20+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Livepush 0/3 · playout.video 0/3
Playlist looping Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recurring schedules Not checked yet Not checked yet
Chat moderation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Simultaneous destinations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Maximum resolution Not checked yet Not checked yet
Video upload limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Concurrent viewers Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Multistreams to 40+ destinations with custom RTMP and SRT
  • Schedules pre-recorded broadcasts and runs 24/7 looping channels
  • Offers recordings, analytics, team features, and hosted players
  • Cloud playlist playout continues independently of a local computer
  • Calendar scheduling supports recurring programming and automatic stream actions
  • Broadcasts to 20+ destinations with custom RTMP and RTMPS outputs
Cons
  • The Free plan limits streaming to 20 hours per month
  • The Free plan allows only one simultaneous stream
  • Advanced channel and team features require higher-priced plans
  • The platform is available on the web only
  • Free sessions are limited to five hours
  • Advanced channel automation starts on the Channel plan
Our verdict

Livepush is a cloud-based live streaming platform for creators, churches, businesses, agencies, and broadcast teams. It distributes live feeds from encoders such as OBS to services including YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, TikTok, LinkedIn, X,…

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playout.video is a cloud-based streaming platform for creators, broadcasters, churches, educators, businesses, and networks that need scheduled or continuous video channels. It combines playlist playout, browser-based live production,…

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  1. LivepushPre-Recorded Live Stream Software 9.4Free plan
  2. playout.videoPre-Recorded Live Stream Software 9.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Livepush — where it wins

    • Multistreams to 40+ destinations with custom RTMP and SRT
    • Schedules pre-recorded broadcasts and runs 24/7 looping channels
    • Offers recordings, analytics, team features, and hosted players

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan limits streaming to 20 hours per month
    • The Free plan allows only one simultaneous stream
    • Advanced channel and team features require higher-priced plans

  • playout.video — where it wins

    • Cloud playlist playout continues independently of a local computer
    • Calendar scheduling supports recurring programming and automatic stream actions
    • Broadcasts to 20+ destinations with custom RTMP and RTMPS outputs

    Where it doesn't

    • The platform is available on the web only
    • Free sessions are limited to five hours
    • Advanced channel automation starts on the Channel plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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