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Best Free Multistreaming Software Compared

Rebeam Team9 min read

TLDR: If you just want to stream to Twitch and YouTube with no quality loss and minimal cost, Rebeam does it from £5/mo. If you need 30+ platforms or cloud recording, Restream is the fuller option at $19/mo+.

Multistreaming to Twitch and YouTube at the same time is one of the best ways to grow as a content creator, but choosing the right tool can be confusing. There are cloud-based services, relay-based services, and manual setups that each have different trade-offs in terms of quality, cost, and complexity.

In this guide, we compare the most popular multistreaming options available in 2026. We will be upfront: Rebeam is our product, but we believe in being honest about where each tool shines and where it falls short. The best multistreaming software depends on your specific needs.

Rebeam (Simple Multistreaming)

Rebeam is a lightweight multistreaming service built for Twitch and YouTube. You send one stream to Rebeam, and it forwards it to both platforms. No plugins, no feature bloat.

Pros

  • Affordable entry point. Starter plan from £5/month with 100 hours of streaming and unified chat.
  • Simple setup. Just one RTMP URL in OBS. No plugins, no extra software.
  • Unified multichat. See and respond to Twitch and YouTube chat in one place on all plans.
  • Stream polls and quizzes. Run live polls and quizzes where viewers participate by typing in chat. Available on Creator plans.
  • OBS overlays. Chat, alerts, poll, and quiz overlays with fully customizable colors. Add as browser sources in seconds.

Cons

  • Twitch and YouTube only (for now). If you need to stream to Facebook Gaming, Kick, or other platforms, Rebeam does not support those yet.
  • No cloud recording or transcoding features. Rebeam is focused purely on relay. If you need server-side recording or adaptive bitrate transcoding, you will need another tool.

Best for: Streamers who want the simplest possible Twitch + YouTube multistreaming setup with no quality compromise. Check the pricing page for current plans.

Restream (Full-Featured Platform)

Restream is one of the most well-known multistreaming platforms and has been around since 2015. Restream offers cloud recording, a browser-based studio, and a built-in chat aggregator.

Pros

  • Wide platform support. Streams to 30+ platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and many more.
  • Feature-rich. Cloud recording, analytics, custom RTMP destinations, and branded overlays.
  • Studio mode. Browser-based streaming studio for going live without OBS.
  • Established product. Years of development and a large user base.

Cons

  • Feature bloat. Restream has a browser-based studio, analytics dashboards, recording, overlays, and social media scheduling. If you just want to stream to Twitch and YouTube, it is a lot of features you will never touch.
  • Higher cost. Paid plans start at $19/month, and many features are locked behind higher pricing tiers. The free plan adds a Restream watermark.

Best for: Creators who need to stream to many platforms beyond just Twitch and YouTube, or who want advanced features like cloud recording and a browser-based studio. For a comparison, see our Rebeam vs Restream page.

OBS Multiple Outputs (Manual Setup)

OBS Studio has a built-in way to stream to multiple destinations using the "Multiple RTMP Outputs" plugin or by running multiple OBS instances. This is the DIY approach and does not require any third-party service.

Pros

  • Completely free. No subscription, no service dependency.
  • Full control. You control every aspect of each output stream.
  • No third-party involved. Your stream goes directly to each platform without passing through an intermediary.

Cons

  • Double the upload bandwidth. You need enough upstream for two simultaneous streams. If you stream at 6 Mbps, you need 12 Mbps of upload bandwidth.
  • Unreliable plugins. Multi-output plugins are community-maintained and often buggy.
  • Complex setup. The plugin requires manual configuration and can be finicky with updates.
  • No unified chat. You need to manage chat windows for each platform separately.

Best for: Technically inclined streamers with powerful hardware and high upload bandwidth who want zero dependency on external services.

The Bottom Line

There is no single "best" multistreaming tool. It depends on what you need. If you want the simplest Twitch + YouTube multistreaming at the lowest cost, Rebeam is purpose-built for that. If you need to stream to a dozen platforms with cloud recording and analytics, Restream has you covered. If you are a tinkerer with high upload bandwidth, OBS multiple outputs gives you total control.

If you want to give Rebeam a try, check out our pricing or sign up.

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