YTStream

At a glance

• Editor score
  3.0 / 10
• Pricing
  Paid
• Best for
  YouTube channels running prerecorded streams
• Free plan
  No
• Paid from
  $19/unit/mo
• 24/7 looping
  Yes
• Facts checked
  21 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Unlimited 24/7 streaming with looping playlists
  • Auto-restart on streaming failure
  • 1080p, 4K, and 8K streaming tiers

• Where it doesn't

  • Supports YouTube rather than multiple streaming platforms
  • No free plan; billing starts at $19 per stream per month
  • API access and custom encoding require the 8K plan

Our verdict on YTStream

YTStream is a cloud-based service for creators who want to broadcast prerecorded videos continuously on YouTube. Users upload videos to cloud storage, organize them into playlists, configure loop counts and transitions, connect a YouTube stream key, and let the service handle ongoing delivery. It is designed for channels that want 24/7 programming without OBS, a continuously running PC, or a stable local internet connection. The web and API-based service is focused on prerecorded YouTube streaming rather than broad live production across multiple platforms.

Pricing is organized by stream and billed monthly. The 1080p plan costs $19 per stream per month and includes unlimited 24/7 streaming, looping playlists, auto-restart on failure, and dashboard analytics. The 4K plan costs $39 per stream per month, adds 4K quality, priority support, and advanced analytics, while retaining the core streaming features. The 8K plan costs $99 per stream per month and adds 8K quality, dedicated support, API access, and custom encoding. This structure suits creators who can match image quality and operational needs to a specific stream, but the per-stream model matters for channels running multiple broadcasts.

Its strongest fit is a YouTube channel built around scheduled or continuously looping video libraries. Cloud storage, playlist controls, transitions, failure recovery, and analytics cover the central workflow without requiring a local streaming setup. The narrow platform focus is also the main boundary: YouTube is the listed integration, so organizations seeking distribution across several platforms should consider a broader tool. Choose YTStream for reliable prerecorded YouTube continuity and higher-resolution tiers; look elsewhere if mult platform streaming or a free plan is essential.

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YTStream pricing

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YTStream fact sheet

YTStream integrations

YTStream lists 1 integrations on its own site.

• YouTube

Alternatives to YTStream

• OBS StudioA highly customizable free desktop production tool for creators, educators, and broadcasters.9.4
• Streamlabs DesktopA capable desktop streamer with strong alerts, automation, and creator tools.9.2
• vMixA Windows production suite for multicamera switching, replay, graphics, guests, and multistreaming.9.1

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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