Multistream vs StreamYard
Keep OBS: Multistream Cloud for $10/mo, with alerts, overlays and a chat bot in a free app.
Where Multistream gives you more
StreamYard is a studio in your browser: OBS can only join it as a virtual webcam, and 3 platforms starts at $35.99 a month billed yearly. Multistream takes your OBS stream as it is and sends it to up to 12 platforms for $10 a month, with chat, alerts, overlays and a chat bot in the free app.
1. Keep streaming from OBS
Multistream: Multistream takes your OBS stream exactly as it is, with a setup guide and a check of your OBS settings.
StreamYard: StreamYard is a studio in your browser: OBS can join it only as a virtual webcam.
2. 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.
StreamYard: StreamYard's free plan streams to 1 platform, with the StreamYard logo. 3 platforms start at $35.99/mo, billed yearly.
3. Alerts for every follow, sub and tip
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.
StreamYard: StreamYard shows YouTube Super Chats and memberships on screen.
4. A chat bot that runs your chat
Multistream: Commands, timers, moderation and loyalty points, free in the app. On Pro the bot runs in the cloud, even with your PC off.
StreamYard: StreamYard's website doesn't list a chat bot.
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.
StreamYard: StreamYard keeps this for its Business 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 StreamYard?
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 | StreamYard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Free plan | Yes: the whole app, multistreaming from your PC included | Yes: 1 platform, with the StreamYard logo |
| Multistreaming to 3+ platforms | Multistream Cloud: up to 12 platforms for $10/mo | From $35.99/mo billed yearly (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 | Yes, a giveaway tool |
| Auto-moderation (filters that get stricter for repeat offenders) | Free: link, word, caps and spam filters with a ladder | Manual block and delete, on 3 platforms |
| 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 | Yes, with keyboard shortcuts |
| Tips from Ko-fi and more | Free: Ko-fi, Streamlabs, StreamElements, TipeeeStream, Fourthwall | YouTube Super Chats and Jewels |
| Multistreaming | ||
| Streams from OBS | Yes, with a setup guide and a check of your OBS settings | Only as a virtual webcam (no stream input) |
| Vertical feed next to the horizontal one | Yes, with the free Multistream Vertical script for OBS | Yes, from its studio |
| Disconnect protection (platforms stay live if OBS drops) | Pro: your BRB clip plays for up to 30 minutes | Business plan only |
| Chat | ||
| All your chats in one place | Free in the app: Twitch, YouTube, Kick, TikTok and Instagram · Pro on the website | Yes: YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitch |
| Chat on your stream (overlay) | Free, with its own looks, highlights and filters | Paid plans |
| Chat bot (commands, timers, moderation, points) | Free in the app · Pro runs it in the cloud with your PC off | Not listed |
| On your stream | ||
| Alerts for follows, subs and tips | Free, with a scene editor for your own alerts | YouTube Super Chats and memberships on screen |
| 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 | Not listed |
| 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 | A title per platform |
| Analytics | Free in the app: growth, sessions, audience, viewers | Live viewer count |
Their side comes from their own websites, checked on October 17, 2026.