18.4
Restream is a video creation and livestreaming service for broadcasting to multiple social platforms and other destinations.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best YouTube Live Streaming Tools in 2026
YouTube Live streaming tools help you prepare, send and manage live video for a YouTube channel. The list compares options for browser, desktop, mobile and API workflows. Android support varies by tool. Check the platform list, then compare browser studio access, stream mode, resolution, destinations, scheduling and replay features for your setup.
28.0
StreamYard On-Air is a web-based service for hosting live and automated webinars.
Free planiOSWebExtension
37.9
mimoLive is a live video production application from mimoLive in Germering, Germany.
Free planiOSWebAPI
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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
Riverside
Riverside is an online studio for recording remote podcasts and video interviews.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.7Free plan - 6
Streamlabs Multistream
Streamlabs Multistream sends one live stream to multiple platforms, with Streamlabs servers splitting the incoming stream into separate feeds.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS7.7From $15.75 a month - 7
Streamster
Streamster is a multistreaming service for sending broadcasts to as many as four destinations.
Free planAndroidiOSWebWindows7.7From $15 a month - 8
OnTheFly.Stream
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.6From ₹2,143 a month - 9
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 planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows7.6From $79.99 a year - 10
Larix Broadcaster
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS7.5From $119 a year - 11
Streamlabs Talk Studio
AndroidiOSWeb7.4From $90 a year - 12
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 - 13
EchoStream
AndroidiOSWebLinux7.3From $9 a month - 14
Gyre
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.3From $488 a year - 15
Cinamaker Director Studio
Free planiOSmacOS7.1From $299.99 a year - 16
OBS Studio
OBS Studio is free, open-source software for recording video and live streaming on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 17
Upstream
Upstream is cloud live-streaming software for browser-based broadcasts, multistreaming, and always-on channels built from uploaded videos.
Free planWebAPI7.1From $24 a month - 18
LiveReacting
LiveReacting is a web-based studio for cloud streaming, with tools for multistreaming, scheduling broadcasts, and looping or replaying streams.
Free planWebAPI7.0From $16 a month - 19
Meld Studio
Meld Studio is a desktop app for streaming and recording, with a free plan and paid plans starting at $20 a month.
Free planmacOSWindows7.0From $200 a year - 20
SplitCam Multistream
SplitCam Multistream is a free streaming tool for sending a stream to multiple destinations using an encoder-based setup.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows7.0Free plan - 21
XSplit Broadcaster
XSplit Broadcaster is a Windows application for creating and controlling scenes for live streams, recordings, podcasts, presentations, and virtual-camera workflows.
Free planWindows7.0From $59.99 a year - 22
StreamNeo
Web6.7From $9.99 a month - 23
Ecamm Live
macOS6.6$16 one-time - 24
vMix
Windows6.6From $50 a month - 25
Lightstream
Lightstream Studio is a cloud-powered broadcast studio that runs in a web browser.
Free planWeb6.4Free plan
Choosing well
Check phone and desktop support
If you want to stream from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone, confirm Android support before comparing other features. The tools cover a mix of Android, iOS, web, macOS, Windows and API access.
A browser studio can suit a computer without installing a desktop app. Check whether the workflow you need runs in a browser or requires a specific operating system.
Compare free plans and trials
A free plan can help you check the workflow before paying. Pricing models vary: examples include OBS Studio as free, freemium tools such as Cinamaker Director Studio and Larix Broadcaster, and paid tools such as Ecamm Live and EchoStream.
A free trial is a separate offer from a free plan. Check the stated starting price and trial length, and confirm what remains available after the trial ends.
Match the stream features
Compare the primary stream mode, maximum resolution and maximum destinations with your production plan. Multistreaming matters when you need to send one stream to several destinations.
Stream scheduling can help prepare broadcasts in advance. Loop or replay support matters when you plan to reuse recorded or repeating content.
Check the studio workflow
Browser studio support can make setup easier on a computer, while an API option may fit an automated workflow. Confirm the platform and controls you need before choosing a tool.
If you need to read or change the code, check the tool's licence and open-source status separately from its price or platform support.
Questions people ask
Do these tools support Android?
Android is one of the platforms represented in this category, but support varies by tool. Check the individual platform details before choosing an app for a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone.
Are free YouTube Live tools available?
Yes. The category includes free and freemium options, including OBS Studio, Cinamaker Director Studio, Larix Broadcaster, LiveReacting and Meld Studio.
Can I try a paid tool before subscribing?
Trial terms vary. Ecamm Live lists a 14-day trial and EchoStream lists a 7-day trial; other tools may use a free plan or no trial.
What platforms are covered?
The tools span web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and API access. Check the individual listing for the platform combination you need.
Which features should I compare for YouTube streaming?
Compare free-plan access, starting price, browser studio, multistreaming, scheduling, loop or replay streams, maximum destinations, maximum resolution and primary stream mode.