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Pulsar

Freemium#11 of 70 in Live Streaming Encoders

Pulsar: A capable desktop encoder for small contribution setups with SRT and NDI output. Ranked #11 of 70 in Live Streaming Encoders by our editors (8.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small desktop contribution setups.

8.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.3 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Small desktop contribution setups
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
£80/user/mo
Encoder type
Desktop
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free plan includes UHD/HDR workflows and two outputs per source row
- Accepts screen, file, hardware, NDI, SRT and Unreal Engine sources
- Orbit viewing and Fleet administration support monitoring and remote control
Where it doesn't
- Output protocols are limited to SRT and NDI
- Free plan is limited to one project and one stream
- Enterprise features require £80 per user per month

Our verdict on Pulsar

Pulsar is a software-based live encoder from RePro Stream Ltd for production, editorial, grading, finishing and remote monitoring teams. Pulsar Desktop runs on Windows and macOS workstations, while Pulsar Mobile supports iPhone and iPad contribution. It accepts screen capture, hardware capture, NDI, SRT, files, Unreal Engine and supported camera sources, then sends each source to up to two independent outputs. SDR and HDR streaming up to UHD, live previews, stream statistics and pipeline monitoring make it suited to small desktop contribution setups.

The published plans cover three usage models. Free costs £0 and includes one project, one stream, up to 1080p and three users. Flexible costs £7 per day and adds unlimited projects, unlimited streams, guest links, watermarking and adaptive bitrate streaming. Enterprise costs £80 per user per month with monthly billing and adds single sign-on with Okta, white labelling, self-hosting and up to 4K. Pulsar requires a RePro account, and standalone workflows are available with a Pulsar subscription.

Platform fit is a central strength: Pulsar lists integrations and compatibility with Avid Media Composer, OBS, VLC, NDI, SRT, Unreal Engine, Blackmagic DeckLink and Insta360. Per-output controls cover codec, bitrate, resolution, bit-depth and chroma, while Orbit provides local-network browser viewing and Fleet provides remote administration. The main constraint is its output scope: the listed protocols are SRT and NDI. Choose Pulsar if those protocols, desktop operation and production-oriented source handling match the workflow; choose an alternative when broader protocol coverage is required.

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Pulsar pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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Pulsar fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	£80/user/mo
Encoder type	Desktop
Output protocols	SRT, NDI
Maximum resolution	4k
Simultaneous outputs	2
Local recording	Not verified
Remote guest sources	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS
Compliance & security	GDPR, 2FA
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	8 integrations: Avid Media Composer, OBS, VLC, NDI, SRT, Unreal Engine … See all →
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	reprostream.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

Pulsar integrations

Pulsar lists 8 integrations on its own site.

Avid Media Composer
OBS
VLC
NDI
SRT
Unreal Engine
Blackmagic DeckLink
Insta360

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