Multistream vs Restream
Multistream Cloud for $10/mo, with chat, alerts, overlays and a chat bot in a free app.
Where Multistream gives you more
Restream's free plan carries 2 platforms with Restream branding, and 3 platforms starts at $19 a month. Multistream Cloud sends your OBS stream to up to 12 platforms for $10 a month, and the free app puts chat, alerts, overlays, a chat bot and text to speech in one place.
1. Multistream to more platforms, for less
Multistream: Multistream Cloud sends one stream from OBS to up to 12 platforms for $10/mo, and keeps them live if OBS drops. On a strong connection, the free app can also multistream straight from your PC.
Restream: Restream's free plan streams to 2 platforms, with Restream branding. Streaming to 3 starts at $19/mo.
2. Alerts, goals and polls built in
Multistream: Follows, subs and tips pop up on your stream, and the scene editor lets you design your own. Goals, polls, a timer and a wheel come with them, free.
Restream: Restream's website doesn't list alerts or goals.
3. A full chat bot
Multistream: Commands, timers, moderation and loyalty points, free in the app. On Pro the bot runs in the cloud, even with your PC off.
Restream: Restream has your own timed replies and a chat relay between platforms.
4. Your chat, read out loud
Multistream: Chat messages and alerts are read out on stream, with many voice services to choose from, free.
Restream: Restream's desktop chat app reads chat to you.
5. Stay live when OBS drops
Multistream: If OBS or your internet drops, Pro keeps every platform live on your BRB clip for up to 30 minutes. When OBS is back, you're on the same broadcast, with the same chat.
Restream: Restream keeps disconnect protection for its Enterprise plan.
Questions, answered
Is Multistream free?
Yes. The app is free: chat from every platform, alerts, overlays, the chat bot and text to speech. It can also multistream straight from your PC when your upload can carry every platform. Pro, at $10/mo, adds Multistream Cloud: OBS sends one stream, the cloud sends it to up to 12 platforms and keeps them live if OBS drops.
Does Multistream work with OBS?
Yes. Multistream is built around OBS: point OBS at it once and press Start Streaming as usual. The app walks you through it and checks your OBS settings.
Can I switch from Restream?
Yes, in a few minutes: download the app, connect your platforms, and point OBS at Multistream. Your channels, followers and chat stay where they are.
Which platforms can I stream to?
Twitch, YouTube, Kick, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X and more, plus any RTMP or SRT server: up to 12 at once with Multistream Cloud.
Every feature, side by side
| Feature | Multistream | Restream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Free plan | Yes: the whole app, multistreaming from your PC included | Yes: 2 platforms, with Restream branding |
| Multistreaming to 3+ platforms | Multistream Cloud: up to 12 platforms for $10/mo | From $19/mo (3 platforms) |
| Built into the app | ||
| TikTok gift triggers | Free: a TikTok gift can switch scenes, post to Discord and more | Not listed |
| Song requests | Free: !play adds the song to your Spotify queue | Not listed |
| Loyalty points and games | Free: points, a !redeem store, !gamble, bets and duels | Not listed |
| Giveaways | Free: viewers enter with a keyword | Not listed |
| Auto-moderation (filters that get stricter for repeat offenders) | Free: link, word, caps and spam filters with a ladder | A word filter for Restream Chat only |
| Twitch channel-point rewards | Free: make rewards and work through redemptions | Not listed |
| Subathon timer | Free: subs, gifts, bits, tips and TikTok coins add time | Not listed |
| Emote wall | Free: emotes from chat float across your stream | Not listed |
| Import your old bot (Nightbot, StreamElements, Streamlabs) | Free: bring your commands over | Not listed |
| Stream Deck buttons | Free: ready-made button links | Studio hotkeys through Stream Deck |
| Tips from Ko-fi and more | Free: Ko-fi, Streamlabs, StreamElements, TipeeeStream, Fourthwall | Not listed |
| Multistreaming | ||
| Streams from OBS | Yes, with a setup guide and a check of your OBS settings | Yes |
| Vertical feed next to the horizontal one | Yes, with the free Multistream Vertical script for OBS | Professional ($49/mo) and up |
| Disconnect protection (platforms stay live if OBS drops) | Pro: your BRB clip plays for up to 30 minutes | Enterprise plan only |
| Chat | ||
| All your chats in one place | Free in the app: Twitch, YouTube, Kick, TikTok and Instagram · Pro on the website | Yes (TikTok and Instagram can't be read) |
| Chat on your stream (overlay) | Free, with its own looks, highlights and filters | Yes |
| Chat bot (commands, timers, moderation, points) | Free in the app · Pro runs it in the cloud with your PC off | Your own timed replies and a chat relay |
| On your stream | ||
| Alerts for follows, subs and tips | Free, with a scene editor for your own alerts | Not listed |
| Goals, polls, timer, wheel, event list | Free (1 goal at a time; as many as you like on Pro) | Not listed |
| Text to speech | Free: chat and alerts read out, with many voice services | Its desktop chat app reads chat to you |
| Automations (actions on events: OBS scenes, Discord, lights) | Free: 3 actions · as many as you like on Pro | Not listed |
| Running your stream | ||
| One title for every platform | Free: Twitch, Kick and YouTube at once | Yes (category set per platform) |
| Analytics | Free in the app: growth, sessions, audience, viewers | Yes |
Their side comes from their own websites, checked on October 17, 2026.