When each option fits
Restream suits guest interviews and browser-based production. XtreamCast is built for an OBS or vMix feed, a branded player on your website and 24/7 channel programming with Live Station.
XtreamCast features and conditions →Platform decision
Restream alternative: XtreamCast vs Restream
Your production setup and viewing destination drive this choice. Restream combines multistreaming with a browser studio; XtreamCast receives your encoder output and distributes it to a player and compatible destinations. Destination counts alone do not describe the whole workflow.
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What changes in your workflow
| Decision | XtreamCast | Restream |
|---|---|---|
| Production | Managed platform: connect your encoder and operate from the dashboard. | Browser studio and external encoder connections. Official source: Restream, Production |
| Trial and entry tier | Free video plan; paid plans from USD 25/month. | Free plan with two channels and Restream branding. Official source: Restream, Trial and entry tier |
| Destinations | Up to ten compatible destinations, using your own accounts and permissions. | Standard: three; Professional: five; Business: eight. Official source: Restream, Destinations |
| Website player | Included player; usage is subject to plan transfer capacity. | Business lists a website player for 1,000 viewers. Official source: Restream, Website player |
| Prerecorded videos | Live Station: USD 10/month add-on to the video plan and its capacity. | Upload & Stream broadcasts recorded content; check plan limits. Official source: Restream, Prerecorded videos |
Comparison of each provider’s public offer, linked to its official source. Confirm currency, tax, billing period and capacity with each provider before buying.
On paid plans, XtreamCast does not cap concurrent viewers: what you size is monthly transfer. You get alerts at 80% and 100% and can top up instantly from the dashboard, with no automatic overage charges; if you do not top up, service pauses until renewal. Recordings, VOD and Live Station share the plan storage. Service terms.
Plan continuity during migration
Record each destination’s credentials and permissions. Test a private stream one destination at a time and retain the old configuration until audio, video and reconnects work. Restream guest studio and chat do not transfer automatically.
Migration guide (Spanish) →Before moving the public signal
- Calculate viewers × bitrate × duration and reserve capacity headroom.
- Rehearse encoder, audio, player, destinations and mobile using a private test signal.
- Keep previous URLs and service until the replacement and rollback are verified.
Provider sources
Restream suits guest interviews and browser-based production. XtreamCast is built for an OBS or vMix feed, a branded player on your website and 24/7 channel programming with Live Station.
Add base plan, add-ons, transfer and storage. Compare the same period and check tax and renewal. XtreamCast Started+ with Live Station starts at USD 35/month: USD 25 base plus USD 10 add-on.
No. Use the free video plan, with no credit card and no end date, to check your encoder, your connection and the player with your own signal before deciding. Keep your current broadcast while you verify it.
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