Stream24

Stream24 sends a single encoder stream, video file or URL to multiple live platforms, with a Mac app for producing streams as well as distributing them. It suits creators, organizations and event teams that need multistreaming, especially those who want a desktop studio alongside browser-based distribution. Its free tier is useful for a small, watermarked setup; higher resolution, more destinations and production capacity require a paid plan.

Overview

Stream24 combines multistream distribution with Stream24 Studio, a Mac production app. The web app can take an RTMP encoder feed, an uploaded video or a remote URL through Cloud Pull, then send the stream to services including YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, LinkedIn, X, Kick, Rumble, Dailymotion, Vimeo and Trovo. Custom RTMP is also supported on Pro.

The breadth of inputs is useful for teams that switch between live encoder feeds and prerecorded or remotely hosted video. Stream24 says stream keys are encrypted with AES-256. It gives a support contact at [email protected] and says it usually replies within two hours.

Key features

Distribution and source options

Stream24 centralizes delivery to multiple platforms rather than requiring a separate stream for each destination. The free plan caps distribution at three platforms, Starter at five, and Pro includes all 13 listed platforms plus Custom RTMP. That makes the free tier a trial-sized option for a limited audience, while broad distribution requires Pro.

RTMP encoder input is available in the web app, and Pro adds Cloud Pull for remote URLs. Uploaded video files can also be streamed; Starter adds local video streaming. These options give teams alternatives to a live encoder feed, though Cloud Pull and local streaming are split across paid tiers.

Mac production studio

Stream24 Studio supports cameras, screens, media, overlays, audio, picture-in-picture, recording and PDF slides. It can also act as a virtual camera for Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, OBS and FaceTime. That makes the app more than a distribution dashboard for users who need to assemble a presentation or feed other video-call software.

Studio requires macOS 13 or later and supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs. A free Stream24 account is required, and the app can keep working offline for up to a day. Its input allowance grows from three on Free to six on Starter and 16 on Pro.

Pricing

Stream24 is freemium, with a free plan and paid plans billed monthly. There is no free trial, so the free tier is the way to assess the service before paying.

Free is best for occasional or small-scale streaming where 720p, the watermark and three destinations are acceptable. Starter removes the watermark and raises quality to 1080p, but still limits destinations to five and does not include Pro's Cloud Pull, scheduling or 4K. Pro is the fit for teams that need custom destinations, scheduled broadcasts or higher-resolution output; its price is a substantial step up from Starter. The free tier's daily download allowance is 10 videos, while Starter offers unlimited 1080p downloads.

Platforms

The listed platforms are Android, iOS, macOS and web. Stream24 Studio is the Mac-specific production app, requiring macOS 13 or later; the web app handles stream input and distribution. Stream24 lists up to 1080p as the maximum video quality, while Pro's plan includes 4K.

Who it's for

Stream24 is aimed at churches and ministries, creators and podcasters, event and conference teams, businesses and educators. Its Studio tools suit presenters who need slides, media, overlays or multiple inputs, while the web app's encoder, file and URL inputs serve different broadcast workflows. For a small operation, Free sets clear trade-offs; teams that need more than five destinations or Custom RTMP have to choose Pro.

Pros and cons

• Pro: One stream can reach a broad set of named platforms, and Pro adds Custom RTMP for destinations beyond that list.
• Pro: Mac Studio combines camera, screen, media, overlay, audio and PDF-slide support with virtual-camera output to common meeting apps.
• Pro: The free plan has no charge and includes three destinations plus Studio access, providing a way to start without a paid commitment.
• Con: Free carries a watermark, caps quality at 720p and allows only three platforms, limiting its suitability for polished or wider broadcasts.
• Con: Starter still stops at five destinations and 1080p; Custom RTMP, Cloud Pull, scheduled broadcasts and 4K sit in the more expensive Pro tier.
• Con: Studio requires a Mac running macOS 13 or later, so its production tools are not available to users without a compatible Mac.

Alternatives

For a church-focused shortlist, see Church Streaming Software.

• Restream is another freemium multistreaming option; its free plan allows two channels at once and includes Restream branding.
• Vimeo is worth considering when the priority is video hosting and storage: its free plan includes one seat and 1 GB of storage, while Starter costs $12 a month for one user and 2 TB of storage and bandwidth per month.
• Castream has a free plan with two simultaneous destinations, 720p output and sessions up to five minutes; its free trial may suit readers comparing services before choosing a plan.
• OneStream Live offers a free plan with two multistreaming destinations, 720p, one team seat, 1 GB storage and three scheduled events; consider it if those limits match your needs.
• Subsplash Church App is an alternative for readers considering a church app.
• Church Online Platform offers a free plan with unlimited services and attenders, admins and hosts, and public chat, private chat and prayers.
• Gotedo Streams is a web-based alternative with a free tier for up to one administrator, 100 members and 200 visitors.
• Livepush offers a free web plan with 20 streaming hours per month and up to 10 platforms at once.

Verdict

Choose Stream24 if you want to distribute a stream across multiple platforms and value a Mac studio with virtual-camera support, slides and layered production tools. Its free tier is a practical starting point for modest 720p broadcasts, but the watermark and three-platform cap make it a poor fit for professional-looking reach. Look elsewhere if you need production tools on a non-Mac desktop, or expect to need more destinations, custom RTMP or 4K without moving to Pro.