Upstream Alternatives

Upstream vs. Streaming Bots

Compare Upstream vs. Streaming bots to help you decide which streaming software is best for your 24/7 live stream.

Start Streaming Free

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 goes beyond StreamingBots’ 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 & Streaming Bots

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

Upstream

Streaming Bots

Security & Trust

Trustpilot Rating

4.7 (160+ Reviews)

4.2 (15 Reviews)

Verified by YouTube

2FA

Streaming Basics

Free plan

Yes, 24 hours each month

With Credit Card

Storage

100Gb

65Gb

Full HD / 1080p

30 fps

60 fps

Multistreaming

10 destinations

3 destinations

Stream Health Monitoring

Stream Activity Graphs

Backup Streams

24/7 Streaming Features

Stream Designer

Advanced

Basic

Monetization Support

Ad Cue Points

One-click streaming (YouTube Connect)

Embed Website

Embed Interactive Elements

Custom Fonts

Live Play Controls

Team Access

RTMP Ingestion

Live Studio

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.

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

Multistream to 10 destinations

Multistreaming 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!