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#1 tool for live streaming pre-recorded videos on YouTube or any platform. Easily schedule live streams & broadcast playlists or loops, go live without the stress of live production. Free plan: 24 hours of live streaming every month.
Pre-recorded Live Streaming
Upload pre-recorded video or audio files, set up your playlist options (loop, shuffle, overlays) and start now or schedule live stream for later with our dedicated streaming servers.
Drag & Drop Stream Builder
Set playlist rules like looping & shuffle. Add stream overlays. Go live, and update everything on-the-go, no need to stop or restart the stream.
YouTube Verified Software Encoder
Our stable dedicated streaming servers and powerful web-app are verified by YouTube. Give your stream the best chance. Enjoy the peace of mind. No downloads or installations.
Record videos at your own time, stream at the right time.
Use Upstream to build and schedule live streams in advance with pre-recorded videos and remove the stress from live streaming. Reliable, dedicated streaming servers included, no technical knowledge required.
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Focus on your content, instead of worrying about the technical setup.
Turn your pre-recorded videos into rich live streams and free up time for the interaction with your audience. With our Cloud-Based Streaming Software the stream doesn’t depend on your computer & internet connection.
Upload, Schedule & Go Live
Live Stream Pre-recorded Videos in 3 Easy Steps
Upload Pre-Recorded Videos
Drag and drop your videos and audio files & set up looping live stream playlists. Your files are secure and backed up on Upstream’s servers. 100 GB Storage per Stream (150 GB for 4K Streams)
Set up playback & Overlays
Design your stream with a drag-and-drop interface. Embed interactive stream overlays, widgets and whole websites. Set up video looping & schedule branded inserts like ads, stings and jingles.
Schedule for later or Go LIVE Instantly
Enter your platform RTMP Stream Keys or use our YouTube Connect (Secure API Connection) to Live Stream to YouTube with one click. Your stream starts at your selected time, and runs from Upstream's servers. Your computer - off.
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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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Fantastic service, super helpful support team. Would highly recommend.
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Expanded my reach 10x literally
Since going live with Upstream my stream got 10k views off an account with 900 followers. I just upgraded my plan so that i could add a 2nd stream because the account growth has been amazing.
Easy to Use Web-based Interface
With 100GB storage (150 for 4k streams) you get your dedicated cloud-storage with multiple backups. Super-fast uploads, with servers in US, Europe and Asia to choose from.
Best-in-Class Stream Designer
Add Stream Overlays with a drag-and-drop, Canva-like interface. Layer in your branded graphics or audio jingles, set up custom playback rules, and make your stream more dynamic.
Loop Video & Audio Playlists
Upstream has separate audio and video playlists. Simply upload your files, set up your background and overlays, and start streaming to YouTube, Twitch or Kick. Change your content any time, on-the-fly.
Advanced Streaming Features
Upstream is designed for easy pre-recorded video streaming. Beyond the basics, you get access to a full Suite of features to help you set up dynamic streams with pre-recorded content:
Live Stream Pre-recorded Videos & Grow
Live Streaming is one of the quickest ways to grow your channel
Pricing
Simple pricing, powerful features
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.
Start Streaming Free 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-plan capacity may be limited during unusual demand.
Free includes one stream. Paid lets you add more as you grow.
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 includes one stream. Paid lets you add more as you grow.
Every stream supports 24/7, pre-recorded, Live Studio, and multistreaming.
per month total
$30/stream/mo
Concurrent streams
How many streams you can run at the same time.
Streaming hours
Free is capped monthly. Paid streams can stay live continuously in the cloud.
Bandwidth limits
No bandwidth caps on live stream delivery.
Pricing model
Scale by stream count, resolution, frame rate, and billing period.
Video quality
Storage
* Free-plan capacity may be limited during unusual demand.
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.
1 concurrent stream · 24 hr/month
1080p at 30 FPS
$30/stream/mo · 4+ volume rate is $20
* Free-plan capacity may be limited during unusual demand.
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.
24 hr/month included
- 1 stream only
- 24 streaming hours / month
- Stream recordings
- 1080p at 30 FPS
- 100 GB storage
- No bandwidth limits
- Every feature, no watermark
- See all features below
24 hours reset monthly · upgrade anytime
$30/stream/mo · 4+ volume rate is $20
- 1 stream
- Unlimited · 24/7
- Stream recordings
- 1080p at 30 FPS
- 100 GB
- No bandwidth limits
- Every feature, no watermark
- See all features below
Change your stream count anytime · cancel anytime
All features are included in free and paid plans
Paid removes the hour limit, unlocks 4K and 60 FPS upgrades, and lets you add as many streams as you need.
Unlimited streaming hours
4K / 60 FPS upgrades
* Free-plan capacity may be limited during unusual demand.
Multistream to any social platform
Stream live to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, TikTok, Kick, Rumble, and any RTMP destination, all at the same time. Reach entirely new audience whatever platform they prefer to watch, with support for up to 10 platforms simultaneously.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
about Pre-recorded Live Streaming
Yes, after uploading your videos and scheduling your stream, you can turn your computer off. The stream will start on its own, at the time you chose. The stream stays running from our dedicated cloud streaming servers.
Yes. Sign up and get 24 hours of live streaming every month with every feature unlocked and no credit card required.
Yes – you can simultaneously multistream to 10 RTMP destinations, from each streaming slot in your Upstream plan. Multistreaming (simulcasting) comes with all plans, at no additional cost.
No, there are no bandwidth limits. There is no threshold where you have to pay more. You get to stream 24/7, with all paid plans.
Yes – you can add stream overlays like layers of logos, images, videos or embedded websites or even trigger branded video stings and audio jingles at appropriate times. Make your stream a rich, engaging experience, beyond setting up video loops & playlists.
Yes – running livestreams with pre-recorded videos is perfectly legal on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook and other streaming and social media platforms. YouTube even gave a spotlight to pre-recorded and 24/7 streaming during LiveCon 2025 – further recognising these streaming formats.
1 slot only means you can stream 1 stream at the same time. This means you can stop streams, and start new ones whenever you’d like to. There is no limit on how many scheduled live streams you can start with 1 stream slot, as long as you keep starting and stopping the streams.
Yes – many Upstream users keep a regular daily, weekly or monthly schedules. The scheduling of live streams is completely flexible, and there are no limitations.
Ready to upload your pre-recorded videos and start live streaming?
Start streaming free today. Includes 24 hours of live streaming every month.
- No credit card
- 1 stream included
- 24 hours/month
- Full functionality
No credit card · 1 stream included · 24 hours/month · Full functionality
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