18.4
Restream is a video creation and livestreaming service for broadcasting to multiple social platforms and other destinations.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Cloud Live Streaming Studios in 2026
Cloud live streaming studios support live video workflows through hosted tools. This list covers services with options such as web, Android, iOS, API, macOS or self-hosted access. When choosing, check for an Android app if you use a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone. Compare free plans and trials, starting prices, guest capacity, destinations, stream quality, branding, captions and vertical video support.
28.0
StreamYard On-Air is a web-based service for hosting live and automated webinars.
Free planiOSWebExtension
37.9
BoxCast is a live production automation platform for organizations that stream video to web, social, and TV destinations.
AndroidiOSWeb
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OneStream Live
OneStream Live is a cloud service for creating, scheduling, and streaming prerecorded or real-time video to social platforms and the web.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension7.8From $15 a month - 5
OnTheFly.Stream
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.6From ₹2,143 a month - 6
Riverside Magic Audio
Riverside Magic Audio is an audio enhancer and equalizer for improving recordings.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS7.5From $24 a month - 7
Streamlabs Talk Studio
AndroidiOSWeb7.4From $90 a year - 8
Castr
Castr is paid live-streaming software with a browser-based studio, web playback, and Android and iOS support.
AndroidiOSWeb7.3From $199.99 a year - 9
evmux
evmux is a web-based studio for live streaming and recording podcasts and other live content.
Free planiOSWeb7.3From $25 a month - 10
StreamRove
StreamRove is a web and API multistreaming service for sending one RTMP or SRT feed to several destinations at once.
Free planWebAPI7.1From $14.50 a month - 11
ApexStream
ApexStream is a web workspace for producing live shows, sending a broadcast to multiple destinations, and working with recordings afterward.
Free planWeb7.0From $25 a month - 12
playout.video
playout.video combines a cloud-based, continuously available streaming channel with a browser Live Studio and scheduled programming.
Free planWeb7.0From $19 a month - 13
StreamStudio.ai
StreamStudio.ai is a browser-based studio for recording, live streaming, and editing video.
Free planWeb6.8From $9 a month - 14
StreamNeo
Web6.7From $9.99 a month - 15
Lumbus Studio
AndroidiOSWeb6.5From $99 a month - 16
Open Live
WebSelf-hosted6.5From €15 a month - 17
Lightstream
Lightstream Studio is a cloud-powered broadcast studio that runs in a web browser.
Free planWeb6.4Free plan - 18
Shed
Shed, also called Muxshed, is a self-hosted live production studio for bringing video sources together and sending a finished program to multiple destinations.
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.4Free plan - 19
Be.Live
iOSWeb6.3 - 20
Grabyo
WebAPI6.3From $10 a month - 21
Socialive
AndroidiOSWeb6.3 - 22
CastFork
Web4.7
Choosing well
Check Android and other platforms
If you plan to manage streams from a phone, verify that the studio has an Android app and check what it supports there. Platform options across this category include web, iOS, Android, API, macOS and self-hosted software.
A web version can help when you switch between devices. Check the listing for the exact platform combination before signing up.
Compare free access and paid starts
Look for a free plan if you want to begin without a subscription. A free trial can help you review the workflow before paying.
Compare the stated paid-from price and read what the plan includes. Prices in this category may be shown monthly or as a starting amount.
Match capacity and destinations
Guest capacity matters when other people will appear in the broadcast. Check the listed capacity against your intended format.
Review multistream destinations to confirm the studio can send your stream where you need it. Maximum stream quality is another useful comparison when image detail matters.
Review branding, captions and vertical video
Custom branding can affect how your broadcast looks to viewers. Automatic captions may help with accessibility and live understanding.
If you publish phone-shaped content, check for vertical video support rather than assuming a studio handles it.
Questions people ask
Do these studios have Android apps?
Android is one of the platforms represented in this category. Check an individual listing to confirm whether its app supports your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone.
Can I use a free plan or trial?
Free plans and free trials are available from studios in this category. Review the listing's pricing note for the specific offer and any paid starting price.
What platforms can cloud studios run on?
Platform options include web, iOS, Android, API, macOS and self-hosted software. Confirm the exact platforms for the studio you are considering.
How should I compare streaming output?
Compare guest capacity, multistream destinations and maximum stream quality. These points show whether a studio fits your audience and publishing needs.
Are captions and vertical video available?
Automatic captions and vertical video are comparison points for this category. Check the individual studio's listing to see whether it offers the option you need.