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Upstream vs. OneStream

Here’s a quick side-by-side overview of Upstream and OneStream to help you decide where to run your 24/7 stream from.

YouTube Verified Software Encoder

Upstream is a YouTube Verified Software Encoder - meaning your streams meet the highest technical and legal standards, guaranteed. Choose the best for your stream.

Best-in-class Stream Designer

Upstream’s Stream Designer has powerful overlay features. Embed websites & interactive elements, add images & videos, even use custom fonts! Make your stream come alive!

Multistream to 10 platforms

Broadcast your content to up to 10 platforms at once - including YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, TikTok, Kick, Rumble, and any RTMP destination. Maximum reach, minimal effort.

Compare Upstream & OneStream

Compare main differences in features and see why Upstream is the best solution for your 24/7 stream.

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Key 24/7 Streaming Features

Stream Quality
1080p / 60 fps
1080p / 30 fps
Storage
100Gb
50Gb/Stream (Enterprise Plan)
Free trial
Fully Functional
Limited
One-click streaming (YouTube Connect)
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Multistreaming
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24/7 Streaming
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Unlimited Bandwidth
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Stream Designer
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Stream Activity Graphs
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Monetization Support
Ad Cue Points
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Embed Website
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Embed Interactive Elements
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Custom Fonts
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Backup Streams
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Verified by YouTube
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Trustpilot Rating
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What sets Upstream apart

Industry leading streaming service built for 24/7 creators – more reach, more design power, more ease.

Upstream is YouTube Verified

YouTube recommends Upstream on the list of Software Encoders. To become a YouTube Verified 24/7 Streaming Software we had to go through a series of rigorous checks and processes to ensure your data is safe and being broadcast in the best possible quality.

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Embed Websites

Embed websites to add another layer of interactivity to your stream! Simply paste your URL, choose where you want the website to show up, and set the refresh rate!

  • Embed Your homepage, graphs, webcams, news - any embeddable website
  • Add external real-time data to your stream
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Multistream to 10 destinations

Mulstistreaming is one of the best ways to reach new audiences and start getting followers who simply don’t hang out on your primary streaming platform. Stream to up to 10 destinations – all you need is the RTMP/stream keys!

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Embed Interactive Livestreaming Alerts & Widgets

Liven up your stream with real-time notifications, sub counts, donations, chat messages and other elements that motivate your community!

  • Donation notifications
  • Chat highlights
  • New Subs / Sub Count
  • StreamElements Widgets
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Use Custom Fonts

Use some of our pre-loaded Google Fonts, or load up your own self hosted font via URL!

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One-click Streaming (YouTube Connect via API)

Connect your YouTube and Upstream accounts and start your 24/7 livestreams with one click on Upstream! This brings many benefits:

  • Stop and Start streams via Upstream Dasboard (No need to visit YouTube Studio)
  • Monitor viewer stats through Upstream
  • Use YouTube Ad Cue Points
  • Change Title, Description and Thumbnail on Upstream, on-the-fly
  • Launch new 24/7 streams with just a few clicks
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Features that set Upstream apart

More interactivity, better integration and easier control!

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