OpenBroadcaster
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VisitOpenBroadcaster vs Restream
What both publish
| Fact | OpenBroadcaster | Restream |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The company describes its intended users as broadcasters of any size, including individuals, small and medium businesses, and communities. | Restream identifies business owners, marketers, event producers, gamers, artists, and non-profits as users who can use the service to create and distribute video content. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The FAQ describes support for Icecast and Shoutcast streaming, YouTube and Twitch video streams, and Barix receivers for alert audio streams. | Restream lists integrations including YouTube, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, Kick, OBS, Zoom, vMix, Streamlabs, Vimeo, Steam, and custom RTMP, SRT, HLS, and WHIP channels. |
| Security | OpenBroadcaster says remote access uses certificate-based security and that it provides basic security updates for the product’s life, approximately three or more years. | Restream says its GDPR measures include organizational and technical safeguards covering access controls, monitoring and logging, vulnerability and breach detection, incident response, and encryption. |
| Support | The support page lists manuals, free training outlines, webinars, and assistance by phone, email, or live chat. | Paid-plan comparison lists 24/7 live chat as priority support, and Enterprise includes dedicated support and account management. |
OpenBroadcaster plans
No prices published.
Restream plans
- Free planFree
- Standard$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Business$239 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreeFree
Pick OpenBroadcaster if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Restream if…
Restream suits creators, businesses, event producers, and other groups distributing video to multiple destinations. Its browser Studio and connections to OBS and Zoom give users different ways to produce streams.