19.1
Restream is a video creation and livestreaming service for broadcasting to multiple social platforms and other destinations.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Live Streaming Software in 2026
Restream leads this chart of 137 (9.1/10, free plan). mimoLive is next (8.7/10, free plan), and Amazon Interactive Video Service is the next highest-placed with a free plan (8.7/10). Live streaming software lets you create, manage, or deliver live video; compare Android support and the streaming features you need, such as multistreaming or cloud recording. Check whether a tool has an Android app and whether it covers your workflow. Platform availability varies, so confirm support for the devices and services you plan to use.
28.7
mimoLive is a live video production application from mimoLive in Germering, Germany.
Free planiOSWebAPI
38.7
No Android app; Amazon IVS offers web access and Android, iOS and API platforms.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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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 planAndroidiOSWebExtension8.5From $15 a month - 5
BoxCast
BoxCast is a live production automation platform for organizations that stream video to web, social, and TV destinations.
AndroidiOSWebAPI8.5From $8.25 a month - 6
PRISM Live Studio
PRISM Live Studio is a broadcasting and media creation tool for live streams, video recording, and photos with effects, stickers, images, and music.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows8.4From $79.99 a year - 7
Streamlabs Multistream
Android app for multistreaming, with iOS, macOS, Windows and web access.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS8.4From $15.75 a month - 8
Agora Interactive Live Streaming
Android app and web access for interactive streams; cloud recording is available.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.4From $45.99 a month - 9
StreamYard On-Air
StreamYard On-Air is a web-based service for hosting live and automated webinars.
Free planiOSWebExtension8.4From $35.99 a month - 10
Riverside
Android app for recording, with web, iOS, macOS and Windows access.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.3Free plan - 11
YouTube
YouTube is a service for discovering, watching, and sharing videos and other content, as well as a platform for creators and advertisers.
AndroidiOSWebAPI8.3From $9.99 a month - 12
Streamster
Streamster is a multistreaming service for sending broadcasts to as many as four destinations.
Free planAndroidiOSWebWindows8.2From $15 a month - 13
Flussonic
AndroidiOSWebAPI8.2$100 one-time - 14
Streamlabs Talk Studio
AndroidiOSWeb8.1From $90 a year - 158.1From $15 a month
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Tencent Cloud Live Video Streaming
Tencent Cloud Live Video Streaming (CSS) is a cloud service for live video broadcasts, with options for large-scale playback and ultra-low-latency events.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.1$0.04 usage-based - 17
OnTheFly.Stream
Free planAndroidiOSWeb8.1From ₹2,143 a month - 18
Switcher Studio
Switcher Studio is a multicamera live streaming and video production platform for live streams, videos, and social content.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS8.0From $65 a month - 19
Castr
Castr is paid live-streaming software with a browser-based studio, web playback, and Android and iOS support.
AndroidiOSWeb8.0From $199.99 a year - 20
OBS Studio
No Android app; OBS Studio runs on Windows, macOS and Linux at no cost.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.9Free plan - 21
Larix Broadcaster
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS7.9From $119 a year - 22
OctoStream
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.9From $9.99 a month - 23
XSplit Broadcaster
No Android app; XSplit Broadcaster runs on Windows and has a free plan.
Free planWindows7.8From $59.99 a year - 24
Upstream
No Android app; browser-based multistreaming and 24/7 looping video channels run in the cloud.
Free planWebAPI7.8From $24 a month - 25
StreamRove
No Android app; web service routes an RTMP or SRT input to multiple destinations.
Free planWebAPI7.8From $14.50 a month
Choosing well
Does it support Android?
Check whether the software has an Android app and whether that app supports the parts of your streaming workflow you need. A listing of platform support does not by itself show which features are available in the app.
Which streaming features do I need?
Compare the features that match your plan: multistreaming, pre-recorded streams, 24/7 looping, a browser-based studio, custom RTMP destinations, cloud recording, or unified chat.
For example, Restream and Streamlabs Multistream are among the listed tools; check their feature details against your requirements.
Can I use it for free, and what does it cost?
Look for a free plan or a free trial, then check the paid price and what it includes. A free plan and a free trial are different offers.
Which other platforms does it run on?
Check the platform you intend to use, such as web, iOS, Windows, macOS, or an API. Do not assume that support on one platform means the same features are available elsewhere.
Can I read or change its source code?
If access to source code matters, check the tool's licence directly. The list's comparison criteria include open source, but a tool's specific licence determines what you can do.
Questions people ask
What is live streaming software used for?
It helps create, manage, or deliver live video. Compare the streaming features you need, such as multistreaming, cloud recording, or a browser-based studio.
Is there live streaming software for Android?
Android appears among the supported platforms in this category. Check a specific tool's Android app and confirm that it covers the features you need.
Can I multistream with live streaming software?
Multistreaming is one of the features compared for this list. Check the individual tool's feature details before choosing.
Can I stream prerecorded video or loop a stream 24/7?
Pre-recorded streams and 24/7 looping are comparison features. Confirm that the tool you are considering supports the option you want.
Is there free live streaming software?
Some listed tools have a free plan, and some offer a free trial. Check the individual plan terms and paid price.
What platforms should I check before choosing streaming software?
Check Android, web, iOS, Windows, macOS, or API support as relevant to your setup, and verify that the needed features work on that platform.