Head-to-head · RTMP Streaming Services
Restream vs ApexStream
Restream leads on 1 check, ApexStream on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreRestream · 9.0/10
- Lowest starting priceRestream · $19/mo
- Free planboth
Restream scores higher on our rubric for rtmp streaming services: 9.0 against 6.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #14.
Restream is cheaper to start at $19/mo against $25/mo.
Restream is the better fit for broad multistreaming with studio tools. ApexStream is the better fit for creator-led broadcasts with guests and AI.
- Restream fits best
Broad multistreaming with studio tools
- ApexStream fits best
Creator-led broadcasts with guests and AI
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Side by side
| Feature | Restream 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | ApexStream 6.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 6.1 |
| Ranking | #2 in RTMP Streaming Services | #14 in RTMP Streaming Services |
| Best for | Broad multistreaming with studio tools | Creator-led broadcasts with guests and AI |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $19/mo (best) | $25/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Email, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 30+ integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Restream 0/4 · ApexStream 0/4 | ||
| SRT ingest | Not published | Not published |
| Transcoding | Not published | Not published |
| Stream recording | Not published | Not published |
| API access | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Max destinations | 3 destinations | Not published |
| Output protocols | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Restream is a cloud live-streaming service for creators, teams, media organizations, and enterprises that want to distribute video across several destinations. Its core offering combines multistreaming with a browser-based Restream Studio,… Read the review → |
ApexStream is a web-based live video production and distribution platform for creators, podcasters, production teams, organizations, and community broadcasters. Its Web Studio supports remote guest links, backstage preparation, scenes,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Restream — where it wins
- Streams to multiple platforms with unified cross-platform chat
- Browser Studio plus OBS, Zoom, and vMix integrations
- Supports scheduled events, looping, analytics, and custom destinations
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to two channels and includes Restream branding
- Browser Studio supports up to 1080p on Professional, not 4K
- Enterprise uses customized solutions rather than a published monthly tier
ApexStream — where it wins
- Browser studio includes guests, scenes, graphics, and production controls
- Multistreams to major platforms and custom RTMP destinations
- AI highlights, vertical reframing, and generated captions add repurposing tools
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 720p, two destinations, and a watermark
- Paid plans top out at 1080p streaming quality
- Higher destination capacity and storage options require pricier tiers
- Restream9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $19/mo
A broad multistreaming platform with browser production, scheduling, and custom channel support.
Visit RestreamFull verdict → - ApexStream6.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $25/mo
A capable browser studio for creator-led broadcasts, with AI features and multistreaming.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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