# Upstream

> Upstream is a cloud live-streaming platform for creators, agencies, and broadcasters. Flexible stream slots can be used for live input, browser-based Live Studio, scheduled pre-recorded streams, 24/7 playback, backups, multistreaming, and overlays. Free plan with 24 hours of live streaming every month, every feature unlocked, no credit card. YouTube-Verified Live Encoder.

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. 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.

## 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 30+ platforms
- [Multistream](https://upstream.so/multistreaming/): Stream to up to 10 simultaneous destinations out of 30+ supported platforms
- [Live Studio](https://upstream.so/live-studio/): Browser-based live production for podcasts, webinars, and interviews
- [Stream Designer / Overlays](https://upstream.so/live-stream-overlays/): Overlays, embeds, widgets, alerts, and audio visualizers
- [Full feature overview](https://upstream.so/upstream-features/): Complete list of features across all four pillars
- [Enterprise](https://upstream.so/enterprise/): 4K/60fps, dedicated infrastructure, and custom integrations for agencies and broadcasters

## 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

- [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/multistream-to-youtube-twitch-kick-the-cloud-solution/): How cloud multistreaming works and why it beats plugins
- [Does Twitch Allow Multistreaming?](https://upstream.so/blog/does-twitch-allow-multistreaming/): Twitch's current simulcasting rules (updated 2026)
- [Twitch Unified Chat Overlays — Simulcasting Rules](https://upstream.so/blog/twitch-allows-unified-chat-simulcasting-rules/): What Twitch's 2026 unified-chat policy enables
- [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
- [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
- [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](https://upstream.so/upstream-vs-onestream/): Comparison against OneStream
- [Upstream vs. Streaming Bots](https://upstream.so/upstream-vs-streaming-bots/): Comparison against Streaming Bots
- [Upstream vs. Gyre](https://upstream.so/upstream-vs-gyre-pro/): Comparison against Gyre
- [Upstream vs. Live247](https://upstream.so/upstream-vs-live247/): Comparison against Live247
- [Upstream vs. Runnel.live](https://upstream.so/upstream-vs-runnel-live/): Comparison against Runnel.live
- [Upstream vs. Restream](https://upstream.so/upstream-vs-restream/): Comparison against Restream
- [Upstream vs. StreamYard](https://upstream.so/upstream-vs-streamyard/): Comparison against StreamYard
- [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