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Head-to-head · Multistreaming Software

Streamlabs Multistream vs Restream

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Streamlabs Multistream #2 in Multistreaming Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Streamlabs
Restream #3 in Multistreaming Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Restream

Streamlabs Multistream leads on 0 checks, Restream 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 scoreStreamlabs Multistream · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth

Streamlabs Multistream scores higher on our rubric for multistreaming software: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Streamlabs Multistream is the better fit for cloud forwarding with vertical output. Restream is the better fit for broad multistreaming with studio tools.

  • Streamlabs Multistream fits best

    Cloud forwarding with vertical output

  • Restream fits best

    Broad multistreaming with studio tools

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Side by side

Feature Streamlabs Multistream 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Restream 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #2 in Multistreaming Software #3 in Multistreaming Software
Best for Cloud forwarding with vertical output Broad multistreaming with studio tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $19/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 Live chat, Email, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 9 integrations 30+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Streamlabs Multistream 0/2 · Restream 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
Our review
Pros
  • One input stream can reach nine named platforms or custom RTMP.
  • Dual Output supports simultaneous horizontal and vertical streams.
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, OBS, and Streamlabs workflows.
  • 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
Cons
  • Free Dual Output covers only one horizontal and one vertical destination.
  • Broader multistreaming and custom RTMP require the paid Ultra plan.
  • Multistreaming adds a cloud service between the source and destinations.
  • Free plan supports two channels and includes Restream branding
  • Professional Studio streaming is documented up to 1080p
  • Business pricing rises to $239 per month
Our verdict

Streamlabs Multistream is a cloud-based live-stream distribution feature for creators who want to send one broadcast to multiple destinations. It forwards the stream through Streamlabs servers rather than requiring separate uploads from…

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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…

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  1. Streamlabs MultistreamMultistreaming Software 9.2Free plan
  2. RestreamMultistreaming Software 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Streamlabs Multistream — where it wins

    • One input stream can reach nine named platforms or custom RTMP.
    • Dual Output supports simultaneous horizontal and vertical streams.
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, OBS, and Streamlabs workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Dual Output covers only one horizontal and one vertical destination.
    • Broader multistreaming and custom RTMP require the paid Ultra plan.
    • Multistreaming adds a cloud service between the source and destinations.

  • 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
  • Streamlabs Multistream9.2/10 · Free plan

    A flexible cloud-forwarding option for creators targeting major platforms and custom RTMP.

    Visit StreamlabsFull verdict →
  • Restream8.8/10 · Free plan

    A broad multistreaming platform with browser production, scheduling, chat, analytics, and recordings.

    Visit RestreamFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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