Multistream to Twitch, YouTube or any Streaming Platform
Multistreaming means broadcasting one live stream to several platforms at once – YouTube, Twitch, Kick, Facebook, TikTok, Rumble, or any RTMP destination. Upstream does it from the cloud, so your CPU and upload bandwidth stay free while you go live everywhere, even 24/7.
Stream to 10 Platforms Simultaneously
Restream your OBS stream via dedicated cloud multistreaming servers. Reduce the load on your network and CPU while Upstream does the heavy lifting.
Embed Unified Chat Overlays
Use unified chat overlays to connect with viewers across platforms and control what shows on every channel from one creator workflow.
Verified by YouTube
Upstream is a YouTube verified software encoder, built for stable, high-performance live output.
Go live everywhere at once
Your stream goes out to YouTube up front and fans out to Facebook, Twitch and 50+ more. Flip destinations on and off.
TRUSTED BY THE BIGGEST NAMES IN INDUSTRY
Used across broadcast, streaming, and entertainment
Upstream helps teams schedule, manage, and deliver reliable live channels without adding operational overhead.
Is multistreaming better than restreaming?
Live stream your OBS stream to multiple platforms like Twitch, Kick, YouTube, TikTok, or any RTMP destination. Grow your audience instantly with Upstream, with unmatched prices and features.
Connect your encoder
Open Upstream's Live Studio, copy the RTMP ingest URL and stream key, and paste them into OBS, Wirecast, or any external encoder as your destination.
Add up to 10 simultaneous destinations
Enter the stream keys for YouTube, Twitch, Kick, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, and manage every platform from one Multistreaming Settings panel.
Hassle free, easy to integrate platforms! Always helpful support through chat. Secure payment.
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.
Multistreaming appears first here because this page is about sending one live feed to every destination that matters.
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
Keep a cloud channel live around the clock.
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
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
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 StudioGo live everywhere in sync
Start your stream and it fans out to every platform at once, from Upstream's YouTube-verified servers - keeping your CPU and network load low.
Combined cross-platform chat
Pull every platform's chat into one unified overlay, so you can talk to your whole audience at once - even while simulcasting.
Compare
How does Upstream compare to Restream and StreamYard?
Local encoders, cloud relays, and Upstream can all send a stream live. The difference is what stays included after you add scheduling, playlists, studio tools, and always-on workflows.
Where each multistreaming setup stops being enough.
| Capability | Local encoder OBS, Wirecast | Cloud relay Restream, StreamYard | Best fit Upstream All-in-one |
|---|---|---|---|
| One upload - no extra bandwidth | No | Yes | Yes |
| No local CPU or encoding cost | No | Yes | Yes |
| Live to 8-10+ platforms at once | Limited | Yes | Yes |
| Combined cross-platform chat | No | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduled & pre-recorded streams | No | Limited | Yes |
| Playlists & 24/7 always-on playback | No | No | Yes |
| Browser Live Studio + overlays | Limited | Limited | Yes |
| Keeps working between live shows | No | No | Yes |
- Local encoder OBS, Wirecast
- No
- Cloud relay Restream, StreamYard
- Yes
- Upstream All-in-one
- Yes
- Local encoder OBS, Wirecast
- No
- Cloud relay Restream, StreamYard
- Yes
- Upstream All-in-one
- Yes
- Local encoder OBS, Wirecast
- Limited
- Cloud relay Restream, StreamYard
- Yes
- Upstream All-in-one
- Yes
- Local encoder OBS, Wirecast
- No
- Cloud relay Restream, StreamYard
- Yes
- Upstream All-in-one
- Yes
- Local encoder OBS, Wirecast
- No
- Cloud relay Restream, StreamYard
- Limited
- Upstream All-in-one
- Yes
- Local encoder OBS, Wirecast
- No
- Cloud relay Restream, StreamYard
- No
- Upstream All-in-one
- Yes
- Local encoder OBS, Wirecast
- Limited
- Cloud relay Restream, StreamYard
- Limited
- Upstream All-in-one
- Yes
- Local encoder OBS, Wirecast
- No
- Cloud relay Restream, StreamYard
- No
- Upstream All-in-one
- Yes
Everything included
What is cloud-based multistreaming?
Everything you need for multistream + free extras.
Multistream to 10 Platforms
With 10 simultaneous streams, you can reach just about every streaming platform there is, all from a single stream. Set up your primary stream and choose any RTMP destination.
No Bandwidth, No Time Limits
Your stream, your rules, your schedule. Start and stop streams as many times you want, or keep them running 24/7. Your call.
Add Chat Overlays
Include a combined chat overlay, and chat with the whole family, whatever platform they may be on! Even Twitch now allows displaying combined chat while Simulcasting!
Control YouTube's Monetization with Ad CuePoints
Choose when YouTube should show Ads. Take control of your monetization and ad revenue and avoid awkward content interruptions. Control Ad slots based on file or playlist rules.
Live Studio with Guests
Appear live with guests via Webcam or OBS at any time! Create your online conference room and host a podcast or a webinar.
Stream Pre-recorded Video Playlists
Stream pre-recorded videos instead of going offline. Combine pre-recorded and Live broadcasts. Find your combination with all the tools included in the Upstream streaming suite.
One feed. Every destination that matters.
Upstream is built for creators and teams that need multistreaming as part of a full live workflow: browser production, scheduled streams, 24/7 playout, overlays, and cloud fan-out.
Trusted by creators running real live channels
Multistreaming is only useful when it stays stable. Upstream is built for live workflows that keep running after setup, including 24/7 channels and scheduled broadcasts.
4.6 · 206 reviews on TrustpilotCustomer Reviews
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
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Just what we needed. AMAZING customer service as well!!
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Pricing that scales with your stream count
Multistreaming is included on every plan. Start free with one stream and 24 hours/month, then upgrade when you need unlimited live hours or more concurrent stream slots.
1 Free
Forever free$0 month
24 hours every month, resets automatically Billed annually at $0- No watermark
- Number of streams: 1
- Stream allowance: 24 hours/month
- Stream recordings
- Resets every month
- Storage: 100 GB
- Stream designer
- Multistream to 10 platforms
- Instant cloud availability*
- No credit card required
- Video quality: 1080p@30fps
1 Lite
Bulk discount 0%$30 month
Pay monthly, change plans anytime Billed annually at $288- Number of streams: 1
- Stream duration: 24/7
- Stream recordings
- Storage: 100 GB
- Stream designer
- Multistream to 10 platforms
- Audio quality: 320kbps
- Instant cloud availability*
- No watermark
- Video quality: 1080p@30fps
2 Basic
Bulk discount 17%$50 month
Pay monthly, change plans anytime Billed annually at $480- Number of streams: 2
- Stream duration: 24/7
- Stream recordings
- Storage: 200 GB
- Stream designer
- Multistream to 10 platforms
- Audio quality: 320kbps
- Instant cloud availability*
- No watermark
- Video quality: 1080p@30fps
Need something custom?
Scale from 1 stream to 2, 3, and 4+ volume pricing in your account.
Configure paid streams Contact us to discuss your custom requirements or mix and match plans.Free or paid. Every stream can use the full workflow.
Start with one free stream and 24 hours/month. Paid removes the hour limit: choose how many streams you need, then use them for 24/7, pre-recorded, Live Studio, or multistreaming.
| Feature | Free | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Streams Use each stream for 24/7 playback, pre-recorded scheduling, Live Studio, or multistreaming. | 1 stream | Choose stream count |
| Streaming hours Free resets monthly. Paid streams can stay live continuously. | 24 hr/month | Unlimited |
| Pricing model Paid pricing scales by stream count, resolution, and frame rate. | Free | By streams, resolution + FPS |
| Video quality | 1080p at 30 FPS | 1080p or 4K, 30/60 FPS |
| Storage | 100 GB | Scales with streams |
| Bandwidth limits No bandwidth caps on live stream delivery. | None | None |
| 24/7 pre-recorded live streaming | Included: Free | Included: Paid |
| Pre-recorded stream scheduling | Included: Free | Included: Paid |
| Stream recordings Live stream recordings are included for every stream. | Included: Free | Included: Paid |
| Multistream to 10 simultaneous destinations | Included: Free | Included: Paid |
| Stream Designer + overlays | Included: Free | Included: Paid |
| Browser-based Live Studio | Included: Free | Included: Paid |
| Live playback controls | Included: Free | Included: Paid |
| Separate audio and video playlists | Included: Free | Included: Paid |
| Stings, jingles + ad inserts | Included: Free | Included: Paid |
| Team access | Included: Free | Included: Paid |
| YouTube Verified encoder | Included: Free | Included: Paid |
| Instant cloud availability* | Included: Free | Included: Paid |
| No watermark | Included: Free | Included: Paid |
- Free
- 1 stream
- Paid
- Choose stream count
- Free
- 24 hr/month
- Paid
- Unlimited
- Free
- Free
- Paid
- By streams, resolution + FPS
- Free
- 1080p at 30 FPS
- Paid
- 1080p or 4K, 30/60 FPS
- Free
- 100 GB
- Paid
- Scales with streams
- Free
- None
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- None
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* Free-plan capacity may be limited during unusual demand.
FAQ
Multistreaming FAQ
Direct answers for creators comparing multistreaming software, simulcasting, cloud restreaming, and OBS workflows.
Multistreaming, also called simulcasting, means broadcasting one live video to several platforms at the same time. With Upstream, you send one feed to the cloud and Upstream distributes it to YouTube, Twitch, Kick, TikTok, Facebook, Rumble, and custom RTMP destinations in sync.
Each Upstream stream can send to up to 10 simultaneous destinations. You can mix major platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Kick, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble, LinkedIn, and any destination that accepts RTMP.
No. Your computer uploads one stream to Upstream. Upstream handles the fan-out from cloud servers, so adding destinations does not multiply your local CPU load or upload bandwidth.
Yes. Copy the Upstream RTMP ingest URL and stream key into OBS or any external encoder, then add your platform stream keys in Upstream. You can also go live from the browser with Live Studio.
Yes. Upstream includes a browser-based Live Studio for camera shows, guest streams, screen sharing, overlays, and mixed live/pre-recorded broadcasts. OBS is optional.
Yes, but you still need to follow each platform policy. Twitch allows simulcasting and currently allows unified chat overlays. YouTube allows live streaming to other destinations as long as your stream follows YouTube live rules.
Yes. Upstream has a free plan with 1 stream, 24 live streaming hours every month, 1080p at 30fps, 100 GB storage, multistreaming to 10 destinations, no watermark, and no credit card required.
Multistreaming is included on every Upstream plan. Paid plans start at $30/month for one stream with unlimited 24/7 streaming, and the price per stream gets cheaper as you add more concurrent streams.
You can prepare a backup stream, BRB screen, or pre-recorded safety loop in Upstream so your channel has a fallback if your local encoder or connection drops.
Multistreaming and simulcasting mean the same thing — broadcasting one live stream to several platforms at the same time (YouTube, Twitch, Kick, and more). “Simulcasting” is the term YouTube and Twitch use in their official rules. “Restreaming” usually means relaying that feed through a cloud service so your own computer never has to encode a separate output for each platform — which is exactly how Upstream’s cloud multistreaming works.
Platform limits change over time. YouTube, Twitch, Kick, Rumble, Mixcloud, and TikTok are common choices for long or 24/7 streams. Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn may enforce shorter session limits, so check the destination rules before you schedule a long broadcast.
Switching from Restream or StreamYard?
See how Upstream's cloud multistreaming software stacks up — 24/7 always-on playback, true looping and pre-recorded-as-live, no OBS or local CPU, and up to 10 destinations on every plan.
Start multistreaming from one cloud feed.
Create a free Upstream account, connect your source, and send one live stream to every destination that matters.
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