Streamster

Streamster is a multistreaming service for creators who want to send one broadcast to several platforms from desktop or mobile. It is strongest for users who need adjustable channel and video limits or occasional hourly access; its four-destination ceiling and lack of a browser-based studio narrow its appeal.

For a focused set of outlets, the combination of a no-watermark free plan, Windows production tools and mobile streaming makes Streamster a practical option. Look elsewhere if you need to reach more than four destinations or want to produce a show entirely in a browser.

Overview

Streamster sends one stream to its cloud servers, which distribute it to selected platforms. The web app supports more than 50 compatible platforms and custom RTMP destinations, and can relay video from OBS, Wirecast, Streamlabs or other streaming software. That flexibility helps creators keep their existing encoder, though the overall destination limit remains four.

Channel allowances scale from two on Free to ten on Premium, but more channels do not raise the four-destination maximum. The distinction matters: Streamster can suit a creator comparing tiers for stream capacity, but not one who needs a single broadcast to reach a larger network of outlets.

Key features

• Production tools: The Windows app includes multistreaming, recording, multiple video sources, screen capture, image overlays, filters and remote control. It offers a broader production toolkit than a simple relay, but is unavailable on macOS.
• Mobile streaming: The iOS and Android apps support live multistreaming, camera and orientation selection, adjustable resolution, bitrate and frame rate, and remote control of desktop streams. That makes a phone useful as either a streaming device or a controller.
• Transcoding: Server-side transcoding can apply different video settings for different destinations, and is included in some paid plans. This can help when outlets need different output settings, but it is not a reason to assume every paid tier includes it.
• Privacy and VPN: Streamster says it does not store or share broadcasters’ video and audio, and uses privacy controls and employee access restrictions. The Windows app also has a built-in VPN for encrypting internet traffic, available with paid plans.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing, billed free forever. It allows two streaming channels, up to 4,000 kbps and a recommended maximum resolution of 720p; it has no ads or Streamster watermark. It is a useful way to establish whether the channel and quality limits suit a modest setup, and there is no separate free trial.

Monthly subscriptions raise the ceilings without changing the four-destination cap:

LITE is the step up for users who outgrow two channels or 720p. REGULAR adds capacity while staying at a 1080p recommendation; PROFESSIONAL and PREMIUM are aimed at higher-resolution or higher-bitrate streams. Those higher tiers are difficult to justify if the lower ceiling already suits the broadcast.

Pay-per-use pricing is billed by the hour and provides the same channel, bitrate and resolution limits as its corresponding monthly tier: LITE Pay-per-use costs $0.48 a month, billed per hour; REGULAR Pay-per-use costs $0.96 a month, billed per hour; PROFESSIONAL Pay-per-use costs $1.56 a month, billed per hour; and PREMIUM Pay-per-use costs $1.92 a month, billed per hour. Despite the displayed per-month unit, the billing term is hourly. This structure suits sporadic sessions better than a recurring subscription, while frequent streamers should compare total hourly use with the monthly price. Businesses can manage multiple users in one account and may receive higher discounts for bulk payment.

Platforms

Streamster has web, Windows, iOS and Android apps. Its web app handles destination setup and relaying, but there is no browser-based studio. Mac users can use the browser app, but the Windows production app is not available on macOS.

Who it's for

Streamster fits creators who want cloud multistreaming, a mobile streaming option, or a Windows app with recording and scene-building tools. The free tier suits a two-channel, 720p start; hourly tiers are more relevant to occasional broadcasters, while monthly tiers serve regular users who need higher limits. It is a poor fit for broadcasts needing more than four destinations or for Mac users who require the Windows app’s production features.

Pros and cons

• Pros: The free plan has no ads or watermark, and includes two channels at a recommended 720p maximum.
• Pros: More than 50 compatible platforms, custom RTMP destinations and external-encoder restreaming offer flexibility in where and how to send a broadcast.
• Pros: Hourly pay-per-use tiers avoid a monthly subscription for occasional streams.
• Cons: All plans are capped at four destinations, even when a tier allows more channels.
• Cons: There is no browser-based studio, and the Windows app’s production features are unavailable on macOS.
• Cons: The more demanding bitrate and resolution limits require substantially higher monthly prices.

Alternatives

• Restream is worth comparing if broader platform support matters: it runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows, while its free plan allows two channels at once but includes Restream branding.
• OBS Studio is the clearer choice for a free, unrestricted encoder on Linux, macOS or Windows; its free plan has no watermarks or usage limitations, but Streamster is the option here with cloud multistreaming.
• PRISM Live Studio is an alternative for users who want a free plan or a paid option priced at $9.99 a month.
• DualStream Relay is another freemium streaming alternative.
• OneStream Live may suit users whose needs fit its free plan of two destinations, 720p and one team seat, or its paid Basic tier at $15 a month.
• Meld Studio is an alternative for macOS or Windows users; its free plan includes multistreaming and 4K recording with multitrack audio.
• XSplit Broadcaster is a Windows alternative if 720p streaming without a watermark is enough and simultaneous multistreaming is not needed on the free tier.
• Lightstream is a web-based alternative for users who want a browser studio.
• Live Streaming Software is the category to browse for more options.
• Game Streaming Software is another relevant category for game broadcasters.
• Live TV streaming services is a separate category for viewers choosing live TV services.

Verdict

Choose Streamster if you want cloud multistreaming with a useful free starting point, Windows production tools or pay-per-use access for occasional broadcasts. Its strongest reason to look elsewhere is the hard four-destination limit; Mac users who need desktop production features should also choose a tool with a native Mac app.