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    24/7 Live Streaming Run cloud channels that stay live around the clock. Live Studio Invite guests, share screens, and add branded overlays in the browser. Multistreaming Send one live feed to YouTube, Twitch, Kick, and RTMP endpoints. Pre-recorded Live Streaming Upload pre-recorded videos & Go Live without the stress of live production. Free plan 24 hours a month with no watermark. Multi-channel streaming Separate live channels from one account. Enterprise Setups for teams, labels and agencies. About Upstream Who we are and how Upstream works.
  • Features
    Scheduling Streams that start and end on their own. Multichat Every platform's chat in one feed. Overlays Layers and widgets in Stream Designer. Stings, jingles and ads Inserts that play between your videos. Playback controls Skip or play any file while you stay live. Audio and video playlists Loop music and visuals separately. Team access Invite your team, each with their own role. RTMP server Stream in from OBS or any encoder. Live Streaming API Run streams, media and queues from code. MCP Server Manage streams from your AI assistant. All features Everything Upstream does, on one page.
  • Platforms
    YouTube live streaming Twitch live streaming Kick live streaming Facebook live streaming Instagram live streaming TikTok TikTok live streaming Rumble live streaming Mixcloud live streaming 30+ more Plus any custom RTMP or SRT destination.
    Platform limits Bitrate and duration caps for each platform. Integrations Setup guides for OBS, vMix, cameras and more. VTuber Streaming Go live with your avatar on every platform.
  • Resources
    Blog Guides, platform rules and news for anyone who goes live. Guides Setup guides for 24/7 streams, multistreaming and RTMP. Release Notes The new features in each Upstream update, in one place. Free Tools Video, audio, thumbnail and AI tools, plus camera and mic checks. Helpdesk Step by step setup help and troubleshooting for Upstream. Live Streaming FAQ Short answers to what people ask before they go live. Compare Upstream Upstream side by side with Restream, StreamYard and others. Latest post YouTube Shorts Bonus Program: Who Gets Invited and How It Pays
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Always-on 24/7 Live Streaming Run cloud channels that stay live around the clock.
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Real-time live Live Studio Invite guests, share screens, and add branded overlays in the browser.
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One stream, 30+ platforms Multistreaming Send one live feed to YouTube, Twitch, Kick, and RTMP endpoints.
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Schedule & Automate Pre-recorded Live Streaming Upload pre-recorded videos & Go Live without the stress of live production.
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Free plan 24 hours a month with no watermark.
Multi-channel streaming Separate live channels from one account.
Enterprise Setups for teams, labels and agencies.
About Upstream Who we are and how Upstream works.
Scheduling Streams that start and end on their own. Multichat Every platform's chat in one feed. Overlays Layers and widgets in Stream Designer. Stings, jingles and ads Inserts that play between your videos. Playback controls Skip or play any file while you stay live. Audio and video playlists Loop music and visuals separately. Team access Invite your team, each with their own role. RTMP server Stream in from OBS or any encoder.
Live Streaming API Run streams, media and queues from code.
MCP Server Manage streams from your AI assistant.
All features Everything Upstream does, on one page.
YouTube live streaming. 24/7 channels with midroll ads. Twitch live streaming. Streams restart on their own at 48 hours. Kick live streaming. Stay live with your computer off. Facebook live streaming. Schedule lives that start on their own. Instagram live streaming. Go live from your browser or the cloud. TikTok TikTok live streaming. Go live on TikTok and Instagram at once. Rumble live streaming. Add Rumble to your YouTube or Kick stream. Mixcloud live streaming. DJ sets and radio shows from your browser. 30+ more Plus any custom RTMP or SRT destination.
Platform limits Bitrate and duration caps for each platform.
Integrations Setup guides for OBS, vMix, cameras and more.
VTuber Streaming Go live with your avatar on every platform.
Blog
Guides
Release Notes
Free Tools
Helpdesk
Live Streaming FAQ
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Upstream for Enterprise

Run your entire streaming operation.

Bring your channels, content and team into one workspace. Run 24/7 catalogues, scheduled streams and live productions from the cloud.

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Cloud playoutTeam permissionsAPI + MCP

Used across broadcast and entertainment

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A workspace for the whole operation

Built for content libraries,
agencies and live teams.

From a back catalogue to a roster of creators, give your team a consistent way to prepare, publish and manage live streams.

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Lofi Radio 24/7

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Background Audio Stream designer Live Studio BETA Activity graphs Stream settings Save preset Load preset
Manage background Loop duration: 11:34:00
Background settings

Background playlist order

Ordered loopShuffled loop

Ordered will play the background files in their order.

Video-triggered inserts

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1 Add videos while it's live 2 Loop in order or shuffled 3 Play inserts between videos 4 Publish. It keeps playing, 24/7

01 Content libraries

Give your catalogue a live channel.

Build playlists from your videos, run them around the clock and keep audio on its own playlist. The cloud does the playout while your team works on what comes next.

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02 Agencies and rosters

Bring every channel into view.

Manage multiple streams from one workspace. Invite the people who run them, set their access per stream and switch between shared accounts without signing out.

See team access

03 Live productions

Go from scheduled content to a live show.

Bring guests into Live Studio by link, share a screen and add your overlays. Send the show to your destinations from the same place you manage your scheduled streams.

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A role for everyone

Give each person
the right level of access.

Everyone signs in with their own account. Set a default role, fine-tune access to individual streams and revoke access when a project ends.

Billing, team access settings and API tokens stay with the account owner. Each person can enable two-factor authentication on their own account.

See how permissions work

Team accessPer-stream permissions

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Per-stream permissions take priority over the default role.

View Only
Let clients and stakeholders see streams, settings and content without changing them.
Moderator
Run and edit existing streams, upload files and manage the show without creating or deleting streams.
Manager
Create and delete streams, manage content and playlists, and connect YouTube, Twitch or Kick.

The tools behind the broadcast

Distribution, production
and automation.

Keep your live shows close to your scheduled programming. Bring guests on stage, choose a layout and send the production to your platforms.

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People

Invite guests and manage participants

Invite (2/12)

Share this link with guests to join your stream

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Active & Waiting

Approve waiting participants and manage active guests

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1 Guests join with a link 2 Approve and bring them on stage 3 Share your screen, change the layout 4 Start the stream on every platform

Distribution

One stream. Up to 10 destinations.

Connect YouTube, Twitch and Kick directly, or use stream keys for other destinations. Reach several platforms from one feed, with output settings chosen for each stream.

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Production

Your content, your presentation.

Schedule a start and end time, reuse playlists, add overlays and insert stings or jingles. Skip or queue a track while the stream is running.

Explore the features

Automation

Connect streaming to your workflow.

Use the customer API to manage streams, destinations, queues and media. MCP gives AI assistants access to supported streaming tools through your account.

Explore the streaming API

From the first channel to your wider operation

A clearer path to rollout.

Test the workflow, connect your systems and work through the requirements with the people who build Upstream.

Start with a real stream

Use the free plan to test your content, destinations and team workflow before choosing a larger setup.

Explore the free plan

Connect the systems you use

Manage streams, queues, media and destinations through the customer API. Use MCP for supported workflows with AI assistants.

Read the API guide

Work through the details

Discuss your rollout date, concurrent channels, quality settings, support needs and procurement questions directly with us.

Talk through your setup

People behind the platform

Work with the people
behind Upstream.

Tell us how you stream today and what needs to change. We can discuss your channel count, content library, quality settings and support needs, then work out a plan that fits.

4.5 ★★★★★242 reviews on Trustpilot
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★★★★★ Super helpful staff if you have any questions. No issues with the platform so far. All minor issues were resolved within the same hour. Their customer service is top notch D Davone ★★★★★ I'm a new customer to upstream, but have been using vps for the past year. I've had numerous problems with my previous provider and decided to change. A Anthony ★★★★★ The upstream is amazing, and the stream designer is a really great tool! I can rest assured that the live stream is performing perfectly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. JM Jordan - MrSpherical ★★★★★ When I decided to run a Stream first I needed to how to do it, and I learned. HC Heidy Cardens ★★★★★ I love how easy Upstream is to use - especially for someone like me who has no technical knowledge of servers. The whole process of a 24/7 live stream was overwhelming to me until I found upstream. AF Alyssa Farris ★★★★★ results speak for themselves. since going live with upstream my stream got 10k views off an account with 900 followers. Marc Ryan Marc Ryan ★★★★★ Super helpful staff if you have any questions. No issues with the platform so far. All minor issues were resolved within the same hour. Their customer service is top notch D Davone ★★★★★ I'm a new customer to upstream, but have been using vps for the past year. I've had numerous problems with my previous provider and decided to change. A Anthony ★★★★★ The upstream is amazing, and the stream designer is a really great tool! I can rest assured that the live stream is performing perfectly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. JM Jordan - MrSpherical ★★★★★ When I decided to run a Stream first I needed to how to do it, and I learned. HC Heidy Cardens ★★★★★ I love how easy Upstream is to use - especially for someone like me who has no technical knowledge of servers. The whole process of a 24/7 live stream was overwhelming to me until I found upstream. AF Alyssa Farris ★★★★★ results speak for themselves. since going live with upstream my stream got 10k views off an account with 900 followers. Marc Ryan Marc Ryan
★★★★★ Great Experience. Far better than other streaming services like Go Stream, Live Karo etc. A Atif ★★★★★ I'm completely brand-new to the nature of 24/7 livestreams. I needed something a bit specific, Sebastian and Dom were both HUGE helpers in explaining everything so I could easily understand it. NR Nolan Rempel ★★★★★ Just what we needed. AMAZING customer service as well!! PY Paint Your Heaven LLC ★★★★★ Fantastic service, super helpful support team. Would highly recommend. A Alister ★★★★★ I am brand new to stream a 24 seven I had the most amazing help from Dom & Mario!!! To be honest, their customer service is just as amazing as Apple! N Nina ★★★★★ Great Experience. Far better than other streaming services like Go Stream, Live Karo etc. A Atif ★★★★★ I'm completely brand-new to the nature of 24/7 livestreams. I needed something a bit specific, Sebastian and Dom were both HUGE helpers in explaining everything so I could easily understand it. NR Nolan Rempel ★★★★★ Just what we needed. AMAZING customer service as well!! PY Paint Your Heaven LLC ★★★★★ Fantastic service, super helpful support team. Would highly recommend. A Alister ★★★★★ I am brand new to stream a 24 seven I had the most amazing help from Dom & Mario!!! To be honest, their customer service is just as amazing as Apple! N Nina

A plan that fits your operation

Scale your streams
around your requirements.

Plans scale with concurrent streams, resolution and frame rate. Paid upgrades include 4K and 60 fps. Larger teams, channel counts and procurement requirements can be discussed with us directly.

Let's talk about your setup

  • How many streams run at the same time
  • Where they go and the quality you need
  • Your content library and team workflow
  • Your rollout, support and procurement needs
Talk to our team Try Upstream free 24 hours each month. No credit card.

FAQ

Enterprise streaming questions

Agencies, broadcasters, labels and content teams that manage several channels, a large catalogue or a shared streaming workflow. It can cover always-on channels, scheduled pre-recorded shows and browser-based live productions.

Enterprise is about the setup your operation needs. Tell us your concurrent stream count, quality settings, team workflow and procurement requirements so we can discuss a suitable plan. You can also start with a standard plan and add streams as your needs grow.

Yes. Each person keeps their own login. Invite them as View Only, Moderator or Manager, then override that access for individual streams. Billing, team access settings and API tokens remain with the account owner. See the exact permissions.

Yes. Each stream can have up to 10 destinations. Connect YouTube, Twitch or Kick directly, or add a stream URL and key for other destinations. Platform length, eligibility and content rules still apply. Check the platform limits.

Yes, as paid upgrades. Resolution, frame rate and concurrent stream count affect your plan. The receiving platform must also support your output settings. See standard pricing or tell us the quality your channels need.

The customer API covers streams, start and stop actions, queues, destinations, media and folders. MCP offers supported tools for AI assistants. API access stays with the account owner. Review the streaming API guide against the workflow you want to build.

Yes. Send your requirements to contact@upstream.so, including your rollout date, channel count, support needs and any procurement questions. We will discuss what can be included in your setup.

Yes. The free plan includes 24 hours of streaming each month, one concurrent stream and 1080p at 30 fps, with no credit card. It is a useful way to test the workflow. Continuous 24/7 channels, more concurrent streams and higher quality settings require a paid plan. Explore the free plan.

Upstream

Run your streams from the cloud

Free plan: 24 streaming hours a month, no card, no watermark.

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Product

  • Pricing
  • Upstream Features Overview
    • Multistreaming
    • Separate Audio and Video
    • Overlays: Stream Designer
    • Live Streaming Studio
    • Scheduling & Automation
    • Live Playback Controls
    • Play Stings, Jingles and Ads
    • Team Access
  • Enterprise Broadcasting Solutions

Resources

  • Helpdesk
  • Live Streaming FAQ
  • Blog
  • Release Notes
  • Live Streaming API
  • MCP Server
  • Free Live Streaming
  • YouTube Live Streaming
  • RTMP Server
  • Supported Platforms
  • Live Streaming Limits
  • Integrations

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Free Tools

  • Design tools
  • Video tools
  • Audio tools
  • AI tools
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Use cases

  • For Creators
  • For Music Labels
  • Church Streaming
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  • Multi-Channel Streaming

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