Comparison
Rebeam vs Restream
Both let you multistream. They differ in scope, price, and philosophy. Here is an honest comparison to help you decide which is right for you.
Two approaches to multistreaming
Restream is one of the most well-known multistreaming platforms on the market. It supports over 30 destinations (3–8 simultaneous, depending on plan), offers chat aggregation, recording, a browser-based studio with overlays, and optional transcoding, all at a cost. It is a full-featured production suite built for creators who stream to many platforms.
Rebeam is built for people who just want to go live on Twitch and YouTube without the complexity or cost of a full platform. You get multistreaming, unified multichat, stream schedules, stream polls, stream quizzes, stream giveaways, and customizable OBS overlays for chat, alerts, polls, quizzes, and giveaways, all from £5/month, with 2K streaming on Creator Plus at £15/month. If you are looking for a Restream alternative that covers the essentials at a fraction of the price, Rebeam is built for that.
Basic feature comparison
| Feature | Rebeam | Restream |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | From £5/mo | $19/mo |
| Simultaneous destinations | 2 (YouTube & Twitch) | 3–8 (cost increases) |
| Unified multichat | ||
| Stream polls | ||
| Stream quizzes | ||
| OBS overlays | ||
| Custom overlay colors |
When to choose Rebeam
Rebeam is the right choice if you stream to Twitch and YouTube and want the essentials done well at a lower price. You get multistreaming, unified multichat, stream polls, stream quizzes, and customizable OBS overlays, the features most streamers actually use, without paying for a browser studio, cloud recording, or 30-platform support you do not need.
When to choose Restream
Restream is the better choice if you need to stream to more than Twitch and YouTube. With support for over 30 destinations including Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Kick, and many others, Restream covers platforms that Rebeam does not. It also offers features like cloud recording, VOD storage, a browser-based streaming studio, and multi-platform analytics. If you need a full production suite in the cloud with broad platform support, Restream is the more complete product.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rebeam a good alternative to Restream?
Yes, if you only need Twitch and YouTube. Rebeam starts at just £3/month, with unlimited streaming from £9/month, compared to Restream’s $19/month. If you do not need 30+ platforms, cloud recording, or a browser-based studio, Rebeam gives you everything you need at a fraction of the price.
What is the main difference between Rebeam and Restream?
Scope and price. Rebeam is built for Twitch and YouTube with multistreaming, unified multichat, stream polls, stream quizzes, and customizable OBS overlays from £3/month. Restream supports 30+ destinations with recording, a browser studio, and analytics from $19/month. If you only need Twitch and YouTube, Rebeam gives you the features that matter at a fraction of the cost.
Does Rebeam reduce stream quality?
No. Rebeam is a pure RTMP relay. Your original packets are forwarded directly to Twitch and YouTube without any re-encoding or processing. What you send from OBS is exactly what arrives at each platform.
Can I switch from Restream to Rebeam easily?
Yes. Switching takes under two minutes. Sign up for Rebeam, connect your Twitch and YouTube accounts via OAuth, then replace your Restream RTMP URL in OBS with your Rebeam RTMP URL. Your next stream will be relayed through Rebeam.
Simple multistreaming for Twitch and YouTube
Connect your accounts, copy your RTMP URL into OBS, and go live. Plans from £5/month.