Head-to-head · Multistreaming Software
Restream vs Lightstream
Restream leads on 0 checks, Lightstream on 1, 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 · 8.8/10
- Lowest starting priceLightstream · $9/mo
- Free planboth
Restream scores higher on our rubric for multistreaming software: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
Lightstream is cheaper to start at $9/mo against $19/mo.
Restream is the better fit for broad multistreaming with studio tools. Lightstream is the better fit for console streamers wanting a simple browser studio.
- Restream fits best
Broad multistreaming with studio tools
- Lightstream fits best
Console streamers wanting a simple browser studio
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Side by side
| Feature | Restream 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Lightstream 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #3 in Multistreaming Software | #7 in Multistreaming Software |
| Best for | Broad multistreaming with studio tools | Console streamers wanting a simple browser studio |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $19/mo | $9/mo (best) |
| 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, Live chat, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 30+ integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Restream 0/2 · Lightstream 0/2 | ||
| Custom RTMP | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Stream recording | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Simultaneous destinations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported destinations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Guest support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Maximum video quality | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Restream is a cloud live-streaming platform for creators, teams, media organizations, and enterprises. It combines multistreaming with a browser-based Restream Studio, third-party encoder connections, scheduled prerecorded events, looping… Read the review → |
Lightstream Studio is a cloud-powered, browser-based production tool for creators, console streamers, and digital event hosts. It combines scenes, reusable templates, overlays, alerts, remote guests, video playback, and cloud capture for… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Restream — where it wins
- Streams to multiple channels with unified cross-platform chat
- Browser-based Studio plus OBS, Zoom, and vMix integrations
- Scheduling, looping, analytics, recordings, and 4K encoder support
Where it doesn't
- Free plan supports two channels and includes Restream branding
- Professional Studio streaming is documented up to 1080p
- Business pricing rises to $239 per month
Lightstream — where it wins
- Free cloud capture for Xbox and PlayStation with 720p streaming
- Simulcasts to up to five destinations from reusable scenes
- Remote guests, overlays, alerts, and looping video playback
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 720p streaming
- Web and browser-extension deployment limits production environments
- Destination options center on three listed networks and custom RTMP
- Restream8.8/10 · Free plan
A broad multistreaming platform with browser production, scheduling, chat, analytics, and recordings.
Visit RestreamFull verdict → - Lightstream8.4/10 · Free plan
A focused browser studio for console multistreaming, with free cloud capture and reusable scenes.
Visit LightstreamFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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