24/7 YouTube streaming from the cloud

YouTube Live Streaming, Running 24/7 From the Cloud

Q: Can I live stream on YouTube without a camera?

Yes. Upstream streams pre-recorded video files, so there is no camera or capture device involved. Upload the video, add it to a playlist, and it goes live on your schedule.

Q: Do I need OBS to live stream on YouTube?

No. OBS runs on your own machine and encodes whatever is on screen at that moment. Upstream streams from the cloud, so nothing needs installing and your computer can be switched off.

Q: How long can a YouTube live stream run?

YouTube supports continuous streaming, which is what makes a 24/7 channel possible. Upstream holds the connection open and advances your playlist automatically. Platform limits do change, so check our guide on stream length limits for current numbers.

Q: Is YouTube live streaming free with Upstream?

There is a free plan you can start on without a credit card. Paid plans add more concurrent streams and higher output quality.

Stream pre-recorded video to YouTube around the clock. Upload once, set the schedule, and Upstream keeps the channel live — no OBS, no encoder, no machine left running.

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One feed, every platform

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.

Facebook

Twitch

LIVE 13,145 YouTube

OBS optional

Want a live camera segment? Paste Upstream’s stream URL into OBS. Otherwise skip the encoder entirely — your uploaded files stream themselves.

A channel that never goes dark

Videos rotate through your playlist around the clock, so viewers always land on something live — at 3pm or 3am.

Set the schedule once

Pick start and end times and the stream keeps them without you — a daily show, a weekend marathon, or simply nonstop.

Live stream scheduling and automation calendar in Upstream

Connect YouTube once

Upstream 24/7 live stream builder, login and setup screen

Pre-recorded video playlist for a 24/7 YouTube live stream

Build & design custom 24/7 live streams for your brand

Get ready to take your music to the next level with Upstream. Build stunning 24/7 live streams with your favorite playlists, design custom visuals, and engage with your fans in real-time. Share your passion for music and create a unique experience.

The honest comparison

Running it yourself vs running it on Upstream

What each part of a 24/7 YouTube stream looks like from your chair.

Workflow fit

Where running it yourself stops being enough.

Capability	OBS On your PC	Best fit Upstream In the cloud
Your computer	On 24/7, encoding video	Off. The stream runs from our servers
Going live at 3am	You, awake, pressing Start	The scheduled playlist starts itself
A crash or power cut	The stream dies	Nothing changes
Multistreaming	One upload per platform, your bandwidth	10 platforms from one feed
Setup	Scenes, encoder settings, stream keys	Upload, schedule, go

Your computer

OBS On your PC: On 24/7, encoding video
Upstream In the cloud: Off. The stream runs from our servers

Going live at 3am

OBS On your PC: You, awake, pressing Start
Upstream In the cloud: The scheduled playlist starts itself

A crash or power cut

OBS On your PC: The stream dies
Upstream In the cloud: Nothing changes

Multistreaming

OBS On your PC: One upload per platform, your bandwidth
Upstream In the cloud: 10 platforms from one feed

Setup

OBS On your PC: Scenes, encoder settings, stream keys
Upstream In the cloud: Upload, schedule, go

Free for 24 hours every month Scheduling and 24/7 playlists included with every plan. No credit card

Why channels move off OBS

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01 24/7 Continuous streaming with no machine left on

02 10 Platforms reachable from one feed

03 4K Maximum output quality

What runs 24/7

If the file plays, it can go live

Anything already sitting on a drive can become a round-the-clock YouTube channel.

Music sets & lo-fi radio

Gameplay recordings

Back catalogue & reruns

Church services

Sports replays

Conference talks

Product loops

Podcast archives

Move your audience

Launch your live stream in minutes with our very own broadcast studio. Our intuitive interface lets you set up professional broadcasts without any technical expertise

24/7 proof

Trusted for always-on live channels.

Creators use Upstream to keep pre-recorded YouTube live streams running from the cloud without leaving a local computer online.

4.6 · 206 reviews on Trustpilot

Trustpilot 4.6 out of 5 Based on 206 public reviews on Trustpilot. Source linked for verification.

Davone

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

Atif

Great Experience. Far better than other streaming services like Go Stream, Live Karo etc. because Upstream provide better bitrate for high quality live streaming for YouTube with pretty budget friendl...

Anthony

I'm a new customer to upstream, but have been using vps for the past year. I've had numerous problems with my previous provider and decided to change. My first day contacting support I met Sebastian...

Pricing · per concurrent stream

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.