Restream
9.1#1 in live tv streaming servicesFrom $19 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitRestream vs ZLMediaKit
ZLMediaKit
7.4#56 in live tv streaming servicesFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Restream | ZLMediaKit |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | 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. | It exposes a C API, RESTful API, and web hooks, and the repository lists related Java, C#, Spring Boot, and Prometheus exporter projects. |
| Security | Restream says its GDPR measures include organizational and technical safeguards covering access controls, monitoring and logging, vulnerability and breach detection, incident response, and encryption. | The project documents Basic and Digest authentication for RTSP server and client, HTTP file access authentication, and SSL certificate hot loading. |
| Support | Paid-plan comparison lists 24/7 live chat as priority support, and Enterprise includes dedicated support and account management. | The project directs questions to GitHub issues and says paid technical support is available through its knowledge community; the Pro pricing page says contracts under 5000 do not include technical support. |
Restream plans
- Free planFree
- Standard$19 a month
- Professional$49 a month
- Business$239 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreeFree
ZLMediaKit plans
- Open-source ZLMediaKitFree
- ZLMediaKit ProPriced on request
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.
Pick ZLMediaKit if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.