Free live streaming software.
No watermark, nothing to install and no credit card. Stream 24 hours a month in 1080p to up to 10 platforms at once.
Officially certified YouTube- 24 hrs
- Of streaming every month
- 10
- Destinations at the same time
- 100 GB
- Of storage for your videos
- 1080p
- At 30 fps, with no watermark
What you can do for free
Stream your videos
from the cloud.
Play your videos as a live stream, send it to every platform you use and go live on the schedule you set.
Lofi Radio 24/7
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Video-triggered inserts
Trigger Mode DisabledChoose when to trigger video-triggered inserts01 Cloud playout
Stream pre-recorded video.
Upload videos, put them in order and Upstream streams them live. Your computer can be off the whole time.
Explore pre-recorded streaming02 Multistreaming
Reach 10 platforms at once.
Send one stream to YouTube, Twitch and Kick at the same time. Multistreaming is included on the free plan.
Explore multistreaming03 Scheduling
Go live on time.
Pick a start time and Upstream goes live on time. On YouTube the stream shows as Upcoming so viewers can set a reminder.
See schedulingCompare
Upstream free plan
vs a typical free plan.
Six things free streaming plans often limit, and how the Upstream free plan handles each one.
One stream at a time in 1080p. Paid plans start at $30 a month.
Compare plans| Limit | Typical free plan | Upstream |
|---|---|---|
| Watermark | Their logo on your stream | None |
| Credit card | Asked for before you start | Not needed |
| Time limit | A trial that ends | 24 hours, every month |
| Multistreaming | A paid add-on | Up to 10 destinations |
| Features | A cut-down version | The full feature set, same as paid |
| Storage | A few sample files | 100 GB |
Go live yourself
Live Studio,
right in your browser.
Go live with a camera, guests and your own overlays. There is no OBS to set up and nothing to install.
Live Q&A, episode 12
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Bring guests in by link.
Guests join from their browser. Share a screen, pick a layout and send the show to your platforms.
Explore Live StudioChat
Every chat in one overlay.
Show chat from every platform in one overlay, so you can answer viewers wherever they are watching. Check Twitch's simulcast rules before you show it there.
See all featuresOverlays
Overlays, stings and jingles.
Design overlays in Stream Designer and insert stings or jingles while the stream runs.
Explore overlaysIncluded
Every feature is
on the free plan.
Nothing is locked. The free plan is limited to 24 hours a month, one stream at a time and 1080p at 30 fps.
- Streams from the cloud
- Scheduled streams
- Video and audio playlists
- Multistream to 10 platforms
- Live Studio in your browser
- Stream Designer and overlays
- Stings, jingles and ad inserts
- Stream recordings
- Certified for YouTube Live
- Team access
- Live streaming API
- MCP for AI assistants
Setup
How to live stream
for free in three steps.
01 Sign up
Create a free account
Sign up with your email or Google. There is no card to add and no trial to cancel.
Create a free account02 Content
Add your videos or go live
Upload videos for a scheduled stream, or open Live Studio and stream from your browser.
Explore Live Studio03 Destinations
Pick where it goes
Connect YouTube, Twitch or Kick without a stream key. For Facebook or any other RTMP server, paste the stream key once.
See supported platforms
Reviews
Upstream reviews
from streamers.
Start on the free plan. Upgrade when you need more than 24 hours a month or more than one stream at a time.
4.5 242 reviews on TrustpilotWhen you need more
Upgrade when
you outgrow it.
A stream that never stops uses about 720 hours a month, so a 24/7 channel needs a paid plan. Paid plans start at $30 a month and add more streams at once, 60 fps and 4K.
Compare plansThe free plan
- 24 hours of streaming every month
- One stream at a time, in 1080p at 30 fps
- 100 GB of storage and 10 destinations
- No watermark, with the full feature set included
FAQ
Free live streaming software FAQ
Multistreaming, 24/7 channels and supported platforms
One Upstream account covers all three. Multistreaming works on the free plan. A 24/7 channel needs a paid plan.