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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (76.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Restream
Star Rating
(52)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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Star Rating
(211)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Restream excels in multi-platform streaming, with a score of 8.9, allowing users to broadcast to multiple social media platforms simultaneously, which is a significant advantage for those looking to maximize their reach. In contrast, YouTube Live scored lower at 7.9 in this area, indicating it may not be as robust for multi-platform broadcasting.
- Reviewers mention that YouTube Live offers superior video archiving capabilities, scoring 8.7 compared to Restream's 6.8. Users appreciate the ease of accessing past streams and the quality of the archived content, making it a preferred choice for those who prioritize content longevity.
- G2 users highlight that YouTube Live provides better analytics features, with a score of 8.9, which helps streamers understand their audience engagement and performance metrics more effectively than Restream's score of 7.2. This is crucial for users looking to optimize their streaming strategy.
- Users on G2 report that YouTube Live has more robust monetization options, scoring 8.1, which is significantly higher than Restream's 6.3. This makes YouTube Live a more attractive option for content creators looking to generate revenue from their streams.
- Reviewers mention that both platforms offer live chat features, but they scored equally at 8.7. However, users say that YouTube Live's integration with the YouTube ecosystem enhances the live chat experience, making it more interactive and engaging for viewers.
- Users say that Restream's ease of use is commendable, with a score of 8.7, but they note that YouTube Live edges out slightly with a score of 9.1. This suggests that new users may find YouTube Live more intuitive, which can be a deciding factor for those unfamiliar with streaming software.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Restream
Basic
Free
- Stream to multiple channels with OBS, Restream Studio, vMix and more.
- 2 channels for multistreaming
- 30+ supported platforms
YouTube Live
No pricing availableFree Trial
Restream
Free Trial is available
YouTube Live
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
37
8.8
185
Ease of Use
8.7
37
9.1
186
Ease of Setup
8.8
14
8.8
42
Ease of Admin
8.7
14
9.1
36
Quality of Support
8.6
34
8.0
163
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
14
8.5
33
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
36
8.5
184
Features by Category
Software Options
8.1
23
8.6
148
8.3
31
8.8
155
8.9
30
8.0
145
7.9
22
8.6
144
Audience Tools
7.1
18
8.4
141
8.8
24
8.7
149
8.1
16
8.3
145
Streamer Tools
7.4
15
8.3
137
6.9
24
8.7
151
7.3
28
8.9
150
6.4
14
8.1
137
Agentic AI - Live Stream
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Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Restream and YouTube Live are categorized as Live Stream
Unique Categories
Restream has no unique categories
YouTube Live has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Restream
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
YouTube Live
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Religious Institutions
14.3%
Marketing and Advertising
12.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
10.2%
Information Technology and Services
10.2%
Entertainment
8.2%
Other
44.9%
Entertainment
8.7%
Computer Games
5.8%
Higher Education
5.3%
Education Management
4.8%
Computer Software
4.8%
Other
70.7%
Discussions
Are there plans to integrate voice chat through the chat service?
2 Comments
NK
No voice chat, but since you can reply to chats during live chat that is something like voice reply as well.Read more
I'm lazy!!
1 Comment
VB
Hi Enda!
You surely can stream to Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram within Restream.
At this time, Instagram does not officially support streaming outside...Read more
What platforms does Restream stream to?
1 Comment
DK
huge lot of platforms I use fb , fb pages , youtube , linkedin , twitter , rtmp streaaming . it also streams to twitch and many many more platformsRead more
Is there such a way for more visual personalization for the streaming channel ?
2 Comments
OT
I guess if you are doing live streaming and you are interested to make your show with different layout. You can check out https://streamlabs.comRead more
Do I need streaming software for YouTube live?
2 Comments
DA
You can use the built-in functions on YouTube.
But I wouldn't say they're convenient. There are much more convenient platforms for streaming...Read more
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