Streamlabs Multistream review
A flexible cloud-forwarding option for creators targeting major platforms and custom RTMP.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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 the creator’s computer. Supported destinations include YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Kick, Facebook, Instagram, Patreon, X, and custom RTMP endpoints. It suits creators who need broad platform coverage, vertical output, and flexible source options across Streamlabs Desktop, Streamlabs Mobile, the Streamlabs OBS plugin, and other software using the Streamlabs Dashboard.
The plan structure separates basic dual-format output from broader distribution. Starter is free and includes streaming tools, one vertical and one horizontal output through Dual Output, core overlays, widgets, and Cloudbot. Ultra adds multistreaming to multiple destinations, custom RTMP destinations, premium overlays, and creator tools. Ultra is listed at $27 per month or $179 per year, while the annual billing option is also presented with a starting equivalent of $15.75 per month. The paid tier is the relevant choice for creators who need several destinations rather than a single horizontal and vertical pair.
Its strongest fit is a multi-platform workflow that benefits from cloud forwarding, multichat, platform-specific titles and descriptions, and Stream Shift for switching devices during a stream. Support for web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android broadens the available production setup, while OBS and RTMP workflows keep it compatible with established streaming tools. Creators who want only one horizontal and one vertical destination can start with Starter; those who need multiple platforms, custom RTMP, or premium Streamlabs tools should choose Ultra. It is less suited to workflows that avoid cloud-based forwarding or do not need distribution beyond the free Dual Output arrangement.
Streamlabs Multistream pros and cons
- 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.
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