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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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Live Studio

Online Live Streaming Studio in Your Browser

Host shows, podcasts and webinars from your browser with guests, screen sharing, overlays and chat. There is nothing to download, and Upstream sends the show to 30+ platforms, up to 10 at once.

Start Streaming Free 24 hours each month on the free plan. No credit card.

Guests join with a link

Send a link and guests join from their browser with camera and mic.

Screen share and layouts

Share a screen, switch layouts, and play pre-recorded clips in the middle of the show.

Overlays and chat

Lower thirds, logos, stings and a chat box with comments from every platform.

Key facts about Upstream

What it is
Cloud streaming software that does four things in one plan: 24/7 streams from your videos, scheduled pre-recorded streams, live shows with guests, and multistreaming.
Streams 4
New stream

One stream, endless possibilities. Go live, schedule pre-recorded sessions, broadcast 24/7, or multistream - all from a single dashboard.

  • Go live from your browser
  • Stream pre-recorded content
  • Run a 24/7 channel
  • Multistream to multiple platforms
Create new stream
1,2042 / 2 streaming
Lofi Radio 24/7From a playlist, 1080p, 30fps24/7Playlist loop
Scheduled
Sunday ServiceSun 10:00, 1080p, 30fpsPre-recordedWeekly
3182 / 2 streaming
Weekly Q&ALive Studio, 1080p, 30fpsLive Studio3 guests
2,7314 / 4 streaming
Game NightFrom OBS, 1080p, 60fpsMultistreamRTMP
Create StreamSkip wizard
1Stream Type2Platform3Configuration4Setup5Summary

What kind of stream do you want to create?

Choose your stream type and we'll guide you through the setup

Prerecorded and/or 24/7

Loop videos, images, or audio (24/7 or less), with optional multistream

  • Upload videos & images
  • Schedule or run continuously
  • Audio playlists
Set up prerecorded
Multistream from OBS

Stream from OBS, Streamlabs, etc. to multiple platforms at once

  • Connect OBS or Streamlabs
  • Stream to multiple platforms
  • RTMP endpoint
Set up multistreaming
Live Studio

Go live from your browser, solo or with guests

  • Browser-based streaming
  • Invite guests
  • Screen sharing
Set up live studio
Price

$30/ month

$30 a month per 1080p stream, or $24 billed yearly. As low as $16 a stream with 4 or more, billed yearly.
Free plan

24hfree every month

24 hours of streaming every month, with no card and no watermark. The hours reset monthly.
Platforms

30+platforms

30+ platforms, up to 10 at once from one stream.
Live Studio

10guests on stage

Guests join from a link with no account, up to 10 on stage, and you can go live on top of a running 24/7 stream.
On air2 / 10 on stage
MiaLeoSamInvitestudio.upstream.so/join
YouTube
Officially certified YouTube
Certified for YouTube Live. Upstream is on YouTube's official list of verified encoders.
How it works

Invite, bring on stage, go live

Send guests a link and approve them from the green room. Put up to 10 people on stage, share your screen, pick a layout and start the stream.

studio.upstream.so

Live Q&A, episode 12

Stopped More actions18.2 / 100GB Preview ⌘ P Save ⌘ S Publish changes
Background Audio Stream designer Live Studio BETA Activity graphs Stream settings Save preset Load preset
Mia Leo Sam Camera preview is not live yet. Start stream to go live.
Stage Control2 / 10 on stage
On Air Green Room Disconnected
Live You Live Leo Live Sam Stop Sharing Present or invite
Auto speaker: ON Video file Image file Share screen Invite guest
Source Stage People Triggers Chat Collapse

People

Invite guests and manage participants

Invite (2/12)

Share this link with guests to join your stream

studio.upstream.so/join/qa12 Used: 1 time

Active & Waiting

Approve waiting participants and manage active guests

Waiting for Approval (1) SamWaiting ApproveDeny
Active Participants (2) Mia (You)HostLive LeoLive
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

Trusted by teams in broadcast and entertainment

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Eurovision MS logo Eurovision MS logo Eurovision
NBCUniversal MS logo NBCUniversal MS logo NBCUniversal
Pinkfong MS logo Pinkfong MS logo Pinkfong
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Disney MS logo Disney MS logo Disney
Eurovision MS logo Eurovision MS logo Eurovision
NBCUniversal MS logo NBCUniversal MS logo NBCUniversal
Pinkfong MS logo Pinkfong MS logo Pinkfong
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Disney MS logo Disney MS logo Disney
Eurovision MS logo Eurovision MS logo Eurovision
NBCUniversal MS logo NBCUniversal MS logo NBCUniversal
Pinkfong MS logo Pinkfong MS logo Pinkfong
Red Bull Red Bull Red Bull
Disney MS logo Disney MS logo Disney
Eurovision MS logo Eurovision MS logo Eurovision
NBCUniversal MS logo NBCUniversal MS logo NBCUniversal
Pinkfong MS logo Pinkfong MS logo Pinkfong
Red Bull Red Bull Red Bull

Overlays from the Stream designer

Drag platform badges, text, images and a live chat box onto the canvas. Changes show on stream straight away.

Elements
YouTube Twitch TikTok TikTok Instagram
Follow @lofibeatsradio

Chat from every platform on screen

Comments from the platforms you stream to land in one chat box, so you can answer everyone from one place.

PixelPioneer yooo we're finally live
GlitchWitch_92 that clutch was actually insane
mvp_jenna love it!
MarcoLive first time catching you live
dropShotDan how is the stream this clean
NoScopeNina what song is this? it slaps
k9_barks LETS GOOO
StreamMod W stream, gg go next
PixelPioneer yooo we're finally live
GlitchWitch_92 that clutch was actually insane
mvp_jenna love it!
MarcoLive first time catching you live
dropShotDan how is the stream this clean
NoScopeNina what song is this? it slaps
k9_barks LETS GOOO
StreamMod W stream, gg go next

The value you get per dollar is amazing. Many features are available at no cost when other similar services charge for them or do not have them available at all.

Trustpilot review
4 ways to stream

One cloud workflow for every way you stream.

Multistreaming is strongest when distribution is connected to the rest of production. Upstream also supports 24/7 live streaming, pre-recorded live streams, and Live Studio broadcasts from the same account.

Start Streaming Free
Live Studio workflow preview
Live Studio workflow preview
Live Studio

Produce browser-based live shows with guests.

Invite speakers, share screens, manage scenes, and add branded overlays for podcasts, webinars, interviews, and launches.

Explore Live Studio
24/7 live streaming workflow preview
24/7 live streaming workflow preview
24/7 live streaming

Run a 24/7 live stream from your videos.

Upload once, build a playlist, and let Upstream run continuous live playout without OBS, a VPS, or an always-on computer.

Explore 24/7 streaming
Pre-recorded live streaming workflow preview
Pre-recorded live streaming workflow preview
Pre-recorded live streaming

Schedule finished videos as live events.

Turn recordings into scheduled live streams, premieres, loops, and recurring broadcasts from the same cloud workflow.

Explore pre-recorded streaming
Multistreaming workflow preview
Multistreaming workflow preview
Multistreaming

Send one feed to every platform that matters.

Go live to YouTube, Twitch, Kick, Facebook, Rumble, and custom RTMP without making your upload connection carry every copy.

Explore multistreaming
Control room

A control room in your browser

Bring in cameras, guests and a shared screen, line up the next shot and cut to it. When nobody is live, your 24/7 playlist keeps the channel going.

Studio A · Multiviewer On air
upstream Live Q&A, episode 12With Mia Live Program24/7 playlist
Next PreviewHost
24/7 playlistBackground
Cam 1 · MiaHost
Cam 2 · LeoCo-host
No signal Cam 3 · SamInvite sent
Screen · MiaShared
Program: what viewers see Preview: the next shot Guests join with a link Nobody live: the 24/7 playlist plays

Compare

OBS, a browser studio like StreamYard, or Upstream Live Studio

OBS runs on your computer. Browser studios like StreamYard and Restream Studio don't, but most stop when the show ends. Upstream adds 24/7 and scheduled streams to the same place.

Live Studio

Where the three differ

CapabilityOBS Studio Desktop appBrowser studios StreamYard, Restream StudioBest fit Upstream Live Studio
Install
Download and set up
None, runs in the browser
None, runs in the browser
Guests
Needs a separate call tool
Join with a link
Join with a link
Encoding on your computer
Yes, uses your CPU and upload
No No
Several platforms at once
With plugins
Yes, the number depends on the plan
Up to 10 of 30+ supported platforms on every plan
Scheduled pre-recorded streams No~ Limited Yes
Stays live after the show with a playlist
Only with the computer on
No Yes
Try Live Studio free The free plan includes 24 hours of streaming every month. No credit card.
OBS Studio Desktop app
Browser studios StreamYard, Restream Studio
Start free
No credit card
Install
OBS Studio Desktop app
Download and set up
Browser studios StreamYard, Restream Studio
None, runs in the browser
Upstream Live Studio
None, runs in the browser
Guests
OBS Studio Desktop app
Needs a separate call tool
Browser studios StreamYard, Restream Studio
Join with a link
Upstream Live Studio
Join with a link
Encoding on your computer
OBS Studio Desktop app
Yes, uses your CPU and upload
Browser studios StreamYard, Restream Studio
No
Upstream Live Studio
No
Several platforms at once
OBS Studio Desktop app
With plugins
Browser studios StreamYard, Restream Studio
Yes, the number depends on the plan
Upstream Live Studio
Up to 10 of 30+ supported platforms on every plan
Scheduled pre-recorded streams
OBS Studio Desktop app
No
Browser studios StreamYard, Restream Studio
~ Limited
Upstream Live Studio
Yes
Stays live after the show with a playlist
OBS Studio Desktop app
Only with the computer on
Browser studios StreamYard, Restream Studio
No
Upstream Live Studio
Yes
Try Live Studio free The free plan includes 24 hours of streaming every month. No credit card. Start free No credit card

Use cases

What people host in Live Studio

Live Studio Software for Podcast

Podcasts and interviews

Bring co-hosts and guests in with a link and put the episode title in a lower third.

Live Streaming Studio for Businesses and product demos

Webinars and product demos

Share your screen for the walkthrough and answer questions from the chat.

Live Streaming Studio for Musicians

Music sessions

Stream a session or a showcase to YouTube and Mixcloud without a hardware encoder.

Live Studio for Gamer Streamers

Gaming and talk shows

Add your camera, overlays and stings to a show and send it to Twitch and Kick together.

Live Studio for News Broadcasts

News and panels

Put several remote speakers on screen with name tags and switch layouts as the talk moves.

Worship & Religious Broadcasting Live Studio for Church

Church services

Go live for the service, then let a playlist of past services run for the rest of the week.

Reviews

What Upstream customers say on Trustpilot

Excerpts from Trustpilot reviews by people who stream with Upstream.

4.5 ★★★★★242 reviews on Trustpilot
★★★★★ 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
Pricing · per concurrent stream

One free stream. Paid gets cheaper as you scale.

Start with 1 paid stream at $30/mo, scale to 1000+, and pay less as you add streams: 2 streams are $50/mo, 3 streams are $70/mo, then 4+ streams are $20/stream/mo or $16/stream/mo when billed yearly.

Free plan No credit card
1 stream only
$0 / forever

1 concurrent stream · 24 hr/month

1080p at 30 FPS

Start free
Your price Unlimited streaming
1 stream
$30 / month

$30/stream/mo · 4+ volume rate is $20

Bulk discount · $60 $50/mo

$30 start $20 volume rate
Get 1 stream · $30/mo
Simple pricing while you scale
Every stream includes No add-ons, no upsells. Same on the free plan.
Cloud playout
No bandwidth limits
Scheduled streams Pre-recorded live
Stream recordings
Multistream x10 Stream Designer + overlays Live Studio Playback controls Separate playlists Stings, jingles + ad inserts Team access Live Streaming API MCP for AI assistants Certified for YouTube Live
No watermark
Instant cloud availability*

* Free-plan capacity may be limited during unusual demand.

Unlimited streaming Bulk discount · $60 $50/mo
Start free Get 1 stream · $30/mo

FAQ

Live Studio questions

It’s a studio that runs in your browser instead of a desktop app like OBS. You add cameras, guests, screen shares and overlays on a web page, and the service mixes them into one stream and sends it to your platforms from its servers.

No. Live Studio runs in the browser on your computer, and guests join from their browser too.

Send them the invite link. They open it in their browser, allow camera and mic, and wait in the green room until you bring them on screen.

Yes. Upstream takes an OBS feed over RTMP, so you can build scenes in OBS and still use Upstream for guests, overlays and the platforms. You don’t need OBS for a normal show, though.

Yes. Bring your co-host and guests in with a link, put the episode title in a lower third, and stream the episode to YouTube and your other platforms at once.

The stream can go back to a playlist of your videos, so the channel stays live between shows. See 24/7 live streaming for how the playlist works.

For most shows, yes. Both run in the browser with guests and overlays. Upstream also runs scheduled pre-recorded and 24/7 streams, and includes up to 10 destinations on every plan. Upstream vs StreamYard goes through the differences, and StreamYard alternatives compares more tools.

The free plan includes 24 hours of streaming every month with up to 10 destinations, and you don’t need a credit card.

More from Upstream

Other ways to stream with Upstream

Send the show to every platform, keep the channel live between shows, or air a recorded episode on schedule.

Multistreaming Stream to up to 10 platforms at once One show goes out to YouTube, Twitch and Kick together, with the copies made in the cloud. See multistreaming 24/7 streaming Stay live between shows A playlist of your videos keeps the channel on air when the studio is closed. See 24/7 streaming Pre-recorded Air a recorded episode on schedule Upload the episode, pick a time, and it goes live on every platform you chose. See pre-recorded streams
Guides and comparisons
  • Multichat
  • StreamYard alternatives, compared
  • Upstream vs StreamYard
  • Upstream vs Restream
  • Best multistreaming software
  • Free live streaming
  • Live stream overlays
  • Team access
  • Upstream for Enterprise
  • Live streaming FAQ

Open Live Studio

Go live from your browser with guests, screen share and overlays. The free plan includes 24 hours of streaming every month.

No credit card 1 stream included 24 hours/month Full functionality
Start Streaming Free See pricing

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Upstream

Run your streams from the cloud

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

4.5 · 242 reviews on Trustpilot
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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

Compare Us

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    • Upstream vs LiveReacting
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Free Tools

  • Design tools
  • Video tools
  • Audio tools
  • AI tools
  • Setup checks

Use cases

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

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