XtreamCast vs Restream
Restream only does multistreaming. XtreamCast is a complete streaming platform: global CDN, embeddable player, automated 24/7 channel, cloud recording and yes — also multistreaming to 10 destinations. All from $25/month with 24/7 support in English and Spanish.
Complete Platform vs Multistreaming Tool
Restream Professional ($49/month) only does multistreaming. XtreamCast Started+ ($25/month) includes multistreaming + CDN + player + 24/7 channel.
Started+ Plan - Bandwidth: 1 TB/month
- Global Multi-CDN
- White-label embeddable player
- Restream to 10 destinations
- Unlimited viewers
- Streams up to 4K
- Automated 24/7 channel (Live Station)
- Cloud recording + auto-upload
- Integrated VOD hosting
- 24/7 support in English and Spanish
- No contract
- 7-day guarantee
- No own CDN for hosting
- No embeddable player (Business only)
- Multistreaming to 5 channels
- Full HD 1080p
- 4K recording
- Dual-format (horizontal + vertical)
- No automated 24/7 channel
- No automatic auto-upload
- No VOD hosting
- Support in English only
- Standard plan ($19): only 3 channels, no 1080p
- Business plan: $239/month for 8 channels
How Much Bandwidth Do You Get for Every Dollar?
First: what is bandwidth? (explained simply)
Imagine your video travels down a highway to reach each viewer. Bandwidth is the size of that highway: the bigger it is, the more people can watch your broadcast at the same time without drops or buffering.
It is measured in GB (Gigabytes) or TB (Terabytes) — 1 TB = 1,024 GB. Each month your plan gives you a fixed amount. If it runs out, your streaming stops or the platform charges you a costly overage.
GB of bandwidth for every dollar invested
The longer the bar, the more streaming you get for your money
Similarities
Both XtreamCast and Restream let you broadcast live to multiple platforms simultaneously, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and Instagram. Both support RTMP and offer basic chat and engagement tools.
Key Differences
Restream is only a multistreaming tool — it has no CDN of its own, no professional embeddable player, no video hosting and no 24/7 channel. If you need to broadcast on your own website with Restream, you depend on third-party platforms. XtreamCast is a complete platform with a global CDN, white-label player, Live Station, auto-upload, and multistreaming to 10 destinations (more than Restream Professional's 5).
Why choose XtreamCast over Restream?
Complete Platform, Not Just Multistreaming
Unlike Restream, XtreamCast includes a global CDN, embeddable player, video hosting, a 24/7 channel and multistreaming. It is everything you need in a single platform.
See features →Embeddable Player on Your Site
Embed your stream on any website with our white-label HTML5 player. Restream only offers this on its Business plan ($239/month), limited to 1,000 viewers.
See plans →Automated 24/7 Channel
Operate your own non-stop channel with Live Station. Upload content, schedule your grid and you are done. A feature Restream simply does not have.
See features →More Multistreaming Destinations
XtreamCast streams to 10 simultaneous destinations vs Restream Professional's 5. To match this on Restream you need the $239/month Business plan.
Compare →24/7 Support in English and Spanish
Restream only offers support in English. Our team is available 24/7 via WhatsApp, Slack, chat and email at no extra cost, in English and Spanish.
Talk to support →Better Value for Your Money
Restream Professional ($49/month) only has multistreaming. For $25/month, XtreamCast gives you multistreaming + CDN + player + a 24/7 channel + support. Almost half the price.
See pricing →XtreamCast vs Restream: Full Feature Comparison
| Feature | | Restream |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Type | ||
| Main focus | Complete streaming platform | Multistreaming tool |
| Own CDN | Global Multi-CDN | |
| Embeddable player | All plans | Business only ($239/month, 1K viewers) |
| VOD hosting | ||
| Multistreaming | ||
| Base plan destinations | 10 destinations (Started+) | 2 destinations (Free) / 3 (Standard) |
| Mid plan destinations | 10 destinations (Pro+) | 5 destinations (Professional) |
| Advanced plan destinations | 10 destinations (Business+) | 8 destinations (Business) |
| Restream watermark | No watermark | Free includes a watermark. Paid plans don't. |
| Dual-format (horizontal + vertical) | Professional+ | |
| Streaming | ||
| Maximum quality | 4K UHD | 1080p (Professional) / 720p (Standard) |
| Viewers on your own player | Unlimited | 1,000 max (Business) |
| 24/7 streaming | Live Station | |
| Automated channel with a grid | ||
| Infrastructure | ||
| Bandwidth | 1 TB/month (Started+) | N/A (no own CDN) |
| Input protocols | RTMP, SRT, HLS, RTSP | RTMP, RTMPS |
| Output protocols | HLS, M3U8 (IPTV) | N/A (forwards to networks) |
| Uptime SLA | 99.99% | Not specified |
| Advanced Features | ||
| Cloud recording | Professional+ | |
| Auto-upload to YouTube/Facebook | ||
| Restream Studio (browser-based) | ||
| Multi-platform integrated chat | ||
| Geo-restriction | ||
| Real-time analytics | with GeoIP | basic |
| ABR transcoding | ||
| Support and Experience | ||
| Support language | English + Spanish | English only |
| Support channels | WhatsApp, Slack, Chat, Email | Chat, Email |
| 24/7 support | Limited hours | |
| Years of experience | 15+ years (since 2011) | ~10 years (since 2016) |
| Pricing and Contracts | ||
| Base streaming plan | $25/month USD | $19/month (Standard, 3ch, 720p) |
| Plan with 1080p | $25/month (Started+) | $49/month (Professional) |
| Plan with a web player | $25/month (all) | $239/month (Business) |
| Free trial | 3 days | Limited free plan |
| Contract | No contract | No contract (annual discount) |
| Money-back guarantee | 7 days | |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why choose XtreamCast instead of Restream?
Restream is only a multistreaming tool — it forwards your signal to several platforms, but it has no CDN of its own, no professional embeddable player, no video hosting and no automated 24/7 channel. If you want to broadcast on your own website, you must depend on third parties. XtreamCast is a complete platform that includes all of this plus multistreaming to 10 destinations, for half the price of Restream's Professional plan.
How much does Restream cost vs XtreamCast?
Restream has 3 paid plans: Standard ($19/month, 3 channels, 720p only), Professional ($49/month, 5 channels, 1080p), and Business ($239/month, 8 channels with a web player). XtreamCast from $25/month includes multistreaming to 10 destinations, an embeddable player, a global CDN, a 24/7 channel and support in English and Spanish. For functionality comparable to Restream's Business plan, you pay almost 10 times less.
Can I embed my stream on my own website?
Yes, XtreamCast includes a white-label HTML5 player you can embed on any website, blog or app with a simple iframe/embed code. It works on all plans with unlimited viewers. Restream only offers this on its $239/month Business plan, limited to 1,000 viewers.
Does XtreamCast support multistreaming like Restream?
Yes, XtreamCast allows simultaneous restream to up to 10 RTMP destinations including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch and custom destinations. That is more than the 5 destinations Restream offers on its Professional plan ($49/month).
Does XtreamCast have an in-browser studio like Restream Studio?
XtreamCast is designed to work with any professional encoder such as OBS Studio, Streamlabs, vMix, Wirecast and more. While it does not have a native in-browser studio like Restream, this gives you total flexibility and superior professional quality. Our support team helps you configure your encoder.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, we offer a free 3-day TestDrive+ plan with all features enabled. No credit card required. In addition, all paid plans have a 7-day money-back guarantee.
Last verification of Restream pricing: May 2026. Restream data taken from its public site (restream.io/pricing). If you find a discrepancy, write to us at contacto@xtreamcast.co and we will correct it.
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