# Upstream

> Upstream (upstream.so) runs 24/7 live streams of pre-recorded videos and music on YouTube and 30+ other platforms, up to 10 at once, from the cloud with your computer off.

Upstream lets you buy stream slots and use each one however you need: go live from the browser, send an OBS/RTMP feed, schedule pre-recorded streams, run 24/7 playback, keep a backup stream ready, or multistream to YouTube, Twitch, Kick, and other RTMP destinations. The browser Live Studio handles podcasts, webinars, and multi-guest interviews. Stream Designer adds overlays, widgets, and embedded content. Multi-chat combines YouTube, Twitch, Kick and Rumble chat into one feed while you stream, on every stream type and every plan, the free plan included. Free plan includes every feature and is time-gated at 24 hours of live streaming every month, no credit card. Paid pricing is $30/mo for 1 stream, $50/mo for 2 streams, $70/mo for 3 streams, then $20/stream/mo from 4+ streams; yearly billing is 20% less for 1080p at 30 FPS, making the 1-stream slot $24/mo equivalent when billed yearly, and 10% less for 60 FPS or 4K upgrades. Upstream is certified for YouTube Live and listed by YouTube as a YouTube Live verified encoder.

Reliability: Final Fantasy LoFi Radio (YouTube, by Sing4DLaughter) has run on Upstream as one unbroken broadcast since July 27, 2024, 800+ days without a restart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEGQciAcSnI

YouTube Live certification: Upstream is certified for YouTube Live and appears on YouTube's official list of YouTube Live verified encoders, under software encoders: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2907883. YouTube calls the qualifying process certification in its verification requirements: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6259859. Upstream and Gyre have the same YouTube Live verified software encoder status on that list.

## Product

- [24/7 Live Streaming](https://upstream.so/24-7-live-streaming/): Loop pre-recorded video as a live stream on YouTube, Twitch, Kick and other supported platforms (30+ in all, up to 10 at once)
- [Multistream](https://upstream.so/multistreaming/): Stream to up to 10 simultaneous destinations out of 30+ supported platforms
- [Supported platforms](https://upstream.so/platforms/): YouTube, Twitch, Kick, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble and Mixcloud built in, plus TikTok and any RTMP or SRT server as a custom destination
- [Live Studio](https://upstream.so/live-studio/): Browser-based live production for podcasts, webinars, and interviews
- [Multichat](https://upstream.so/multichat/): YouTube, Twitch, Kick and Rumble chat in one feed, on live, scheduled and 24/7 streams
- [Stream Designer / Overlays](https://upstream.so/live-stream-overlays/): Overlays, embeds, widgets, alerts, and audio visualizers
- [All features](https://upstream.so/upstream-features/): Every Upstream feature grouped by job (24/7 and scheduled streams, Live Studio, multistreaming and Multi-chat, overlays, ads, teams and API, reliability), each linked to its page
- [Enterprise](https://upstream.so/enterprise/): 4K/60fps, dedicated infrastructure, and custom integrations for agencies and broadcasters

## Developer APIs

- [Upstream Live Streaming API](https://upstream.so/live-streaming-api/): REST and JSON API for automating Upstream streams, schedules, media, playback queues, settings, and multistream destinations
- [Upstream MCP Server](https://upstream.so/mcp/): Remote Streamable HTTP MCP server that lets compatible AI assistants inspect and manage authenticated Upstream live stream workflows
- [API reference](https://studio.upstream.so/docs/api): Endpoint documentation, request and response examples, authentication, errors, and rate limits
- [OpenAPI 3.0.3 specification](https://studio.upstream.so/docs/api.openapi): Machine-readable contract for the Upstream customer API and MCP connection
- [Postman collection](https://studio.upstream.so/docs/api.postman): Importable collection for exploring the Upstream customer API

## Pricing

- [Pricing](https://upstream.so/pricing/): Free plan with every feature and 24 hours of live streaming every month; paid stream slot pricing is $30/mo for 1 stream, $50/mo for 2, $70/mo for 3, then $20/stream/mo from 4+ streams, with 20% off yearly for 1080p at 30 FPS and 10% off yearly for 60 FPS or 4K upgrades

## Guides

- [Best 24/7 Live Streaming Software](https://upstream.so/blog/best-24-7-live-streaming-software/): Buying guide to the tools that run pre-recorded videos as a 24/7 live stream, with prices checked October 2026
- [24/7 YouTube Live Stream — The Ultimate 2026 Guide](https://upstream.so/blog/how-to-set-up-24-7-live-stream-on-youtube/): Step-by-step setup for a 24/7 pre-recorded YouTube live channel
- [rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2 — YouTube RTMP for Creators](https://upstream.so/blog/what-is-rtmp-a-rtmp-youtube-com-live2/): The canonical YouTube RTMP server URL, backup URLs, and how they work
- [Start a 24/7 LoFi Radio Station](https://upstream.so/blog/start-a-lofi-radio-station/): How to launch a continuous music/radio stream without OBS or a VPS
- [Faceless YouTube Channels — 2026 Guide](https://upstream.so/blog/faceless-youtube-channels-a-2026-guide/): How to grow and monetize a YouTube channel without showing your face
- [Multistream to YouTube, Twitch & Kick](https://upstream.so/blog/how-to-multistream-to-youtube-twitch-and-kick/): How to send one stream to YouTube, Twitch and Kick at the same time
- [Stream to YouTube and Twitch at the Same Time](https://upstream.so/integrations/youtube-and-twitch/): Setup guide for one stream to both, including a 24/7 playlist of uploaded videos with your computer off, and how Upstream reconnects at Twitch's 48 hour limit
- [Does Twitch Allow Multistreaming?](https://upstream.so/blog/does-twitch-allow-multistreaming/): Twitch's current simulcasting rules (updated 2026)
- [Twitch Unified Chat Rules for Multistreaming](https://upstream.so/blog/twitch-allows-unified-chat-simulcasting-rules/): As of October 2026, Twitch's written Terms still bar merged chat from other platforms on the Twitch stream, but Twitch CEO Dan Clancy said in February 2026 that Twitch would no longer take enforcement action for showing combined chat
- [15 Best Live Streaming Platforms (2026)](https://upstream.so/blog/15-best-livestreaming-platforms/): Comparison of the top live streaming platforms
- [How to Make Money with Live Streaming](https://upstream.so/blog/how-to-make-money-live-streaming-247/): Monetization strategies for 24/7 streams and regular creators
- [Live Stream Overlays — Ultimate Guide](https://upstream.so/blog/live-stream-overlays/): How to design and add overlays to your 24/7 stream
- [What is Linear TV](https://upstream.so/blog/linear-tv/): How linear broadcasting maps onto YouTube, Twitch, and Kick
- [What is a FAST Channel?](https://upstream.so/blog/fast-channels/): The return of "linear" TV as ad-supported streaming

## Free tools

- [All tools](https://upstream.so/tools/): Free browser-based design, video, and audio utilities for creators
- [Streaming Bitrate Calculator](https://upstream.so/tools/streaming-bandwidth-calculator/): Free streaming bitrate calculator — the OBS bitrate and upload speed a live stream needs, with the best preset that fits your connection and cloud vs local multistreaming compared
- [YouTube Thumbnail Maker](https://upstream.so/tools/youtube-thumbnail-maker/): Design and export a 1280 by 720 thumbnail in the browser
- [YouTube Thumbnail Checker](https://upstream.so/tools/youtube-thumbnail-checker/): Import a YouTube thumbnail, get an AI visual review, or compare and download an on-device 2x upscale without redesigning it
- [Video to MP4](https://upstream.so/tools/video-to-mp4/): Convert videos to MP4 locally
- [Video to MP3](https://upstream.so/tools/video-to-mp3/): Extract audio from video
- [Extract Audio from Video](https://upstream.so/tools/extract-audio-from-video/): Save a video's audio track in original quality or as MP3, WAV or M4A
- [Audio Converter](https://upstream.so/tools/audio-converter/): Convert audio to MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG or FLAC in the browser
- [MP3 Metadata Editor](https://upstream.so/tools/mp3-metadata-online-batch-editor/): Batch edit MP3 tags and cover art, keeping every other tag
- [AI YouTube Video Analyzer](https://upstream.so/tools/ai-optimize-youtube-video/): Fix plan, new titles and a rewritten description for any public YouTube video
- [Video Compressor](https://upstream.so/tools/video-compressor/): Compress videos for upload
- [Video Trimmer](https://upstream.so/tools/video-trimmer/): Trim clips in the browser
- [Loop Video](https://upstream.so/tools/loop-video/): Create a looping video file
- [Audio Noise Reducer](https://upstream.so/tools/audio-noise-reducer/): Clean up podcast and voiceover audio
- [MP3 Normalizer](https://upstream.so/tools/mp3-normalizer/): Normalize loudness across audio files

## Company

- [About](https://upstream.so/about/): Who builds Upstream and how the team approaches live streaming
- [Contact](https://upstream.so/contact-us/): Support, sales, partnerships, legal, privacy, and billing contact routes
- [Content Standards](https://upstream.so/content-standards/): How Upstream researches, updates, and corrects streaming guides
- [Live streaming FAQ](https://upstream.so/live-streaming-faq/): Answers to common questions about 24/7 streaming, multistream, and Live Studio
- [Blog](https://upstream.so/blog/): All guides, tutorials, and release notes
- [Terms of Service](https://upstream.so/terms-of-service/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://upstream.so/privacy-policy/)

## Optional

- [Upstream vs OneStream Live](https://upstream.so/upstream-vs-onestream/): OneStream Live pricing plan by plan, the 24/7 add-on and pre-recorded limits next to Upstream (checked October 2026)
- [Upstream vs Streaming Bots](https://upstream.so/upstream-vs-streaming-bots/): Price per stream, platforms, quality and storage for 24/7 loops and radio streams (checked October 2026)
- [Upstream vs Gyre Pro](https://upstream.so/upstream-vs-gyre-pro/): Gyre pricing plan by plan, stream slots, playlists and scheduling for 24/7 streams next to Upstream (checked October 2026)
- [Upstream vs LiveReacting](https://upstream.so/upstream-vs-livereacting/): LiveReacting's prices and its 24/7 streaming plan next to Upstream (checked October 2026)
- [Upstream vs Playout.video](https://upstream.so/upstream-vs-playout-video/): Playout.video's per-stream plans, scheduling and OBS feed limits next to Upstream (checked October 2026)
- [Compare Upstream](https://upstream.so/compare/): Upstream next to 9 streaming tools, with price, true 24/7 streaming, platforms at once and free plans in one table
- [Upstream vs Live247](https://upstream.so/upstream-vs-live247/): Hourly vs monthly prices, platforms, 4K and overlays for a 24/7 YouTube stream (checked October 2026)
- [Upstream vs Runnel.live](https://upstream.so/upstream-vs-runnel-live/): Price per stream, upload fees, platforms and overlays for a 24/7 YouTube loop (checked October 2026)
- [Upstream vs Restream](https://upstream.so/upstream-vs-restream/): Restream pricing plan by plan, platforms at once, pre-recorded and 24/7 limits next to Upstream (checked October 2026)
- [StreamYard pricing vs Upstream](https://upstream.so/upstream-vs-streamyard/): StreamYard pricing plan by plan, pre-recorded length, 24/7 and studio limits next to Upstream (checked October 2026)
- [AI Live Stream Ideas Generator](https://upstream.so/tools/ai-live-stream-ideas-generator/): Free AI tool for generating 24/7 stream concepts
- [AI YouTube Video Analyzer](https://upstream.so/tools/ai-optimize-youtube-video/): Free AI tool for analyzing YouTube videos
- [AI Video Script Generator](https://upstream.so/tools/ai-video-script-generator/): Free AI tool for generating video scripts
- [AI Shorts Ideas Generator](https://upstream.so/tools/ai-shorts-ideas-generator/): Free AI tool for YouTube Shorts ideas