MultiStream review
A free, open-source OBS-style option for direct multistreaming across major platforms.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
MultiStream is free, open-source live-streaming software for creators, presenters, gamers, and other broadcasters who want to send one broadcast to multiple destinations. It supports simultaneous streaming to Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, Kick, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp, and custom RTMP endpoints. The published platform list includes Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, while the product positioning also identifies Linux support. Core production tools include screen sharing and capture, an audio mixer, titles and text, scene composition, virtual camera output, video recording, and tip notifications.
Its strongest fit is direct multistreaming with granular output control. MultiStream can send a stream to up to 8 destinations comfortably, with technical limits depending on hardware and upload bandwidth. Per-destination bitrate controls let broadcasters set separate quality parameters for each output, while automatic reconnect helps restore dropped destinations. Custom RTMP and RTMPS support also extends its reach beyond the named platform integrations. These controls make it more suitable for broadcasters who want an OBS-style workflow and control over individual outputs rather than a simplified one-click streaming tool.
The Free plan includes multistreaming, screen sharing, an audio mixer, titles and text, virtual webcam output, and video recording. There is no guest support, so productions built around remote participants may need another tool or workflow. MultiStream is a strong choice for individual creators and broadcasters who want free, open-source software with broad destination support and local production controls. Teams seeking hosted collaboration, remote guest workflows, or a more managed production environment should consider alternatives designed around those needs.
MultiStream pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Streams to up to 8 destinations with custom RTMP/RTMPS support
- Per-destination bitrate controls and automatic reconnect
- Includes scenes, audio mixing, recording, and virtual camera output
- Where it doesn't
- No guest support for bringing remote participants into broadcasts
- Technical limits depend on hardware and upload bandwidth
- Free-only model may not suit teams seeking paid production tiers
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