Restream Software Advice reviews

Extra line of security and quality for any stream

My experience with restream has always been good and its nearing the point where I dont think I could see myself streaming not using Restream.io Pros: It simplifies a lot of the stressful and confusing things about streaming. The vast amount of services it's compatible with makes you unafraid to experiment with new services outside of just twitch and facebook. It's also one of the only services that makes streaming to facebook.gg far less of a headache. It does a better job than even facebook itself. the pricing is affordable and reasonable and the customer support is top tier. Cons: I wish there were more options regarding social alerts. Such as being able to schedule them and having them not trigger say if you have to stop your stream and then re start right away. But thats a very small gripe compared to the overall value you're getting.

The Easiest Way to Stream Everywhere at Once

All in all, we couldn't stream like we do without Restream. It has become an integral part of our streaming schedule and our viewers love the flexibility they have when it comes to watching on their platform of choice! Pros: We love the ease and simplicity behind Restream's design; using the single-source stream key in an encoder like OBS, users need not have to choose to stream on just one service; they can stream on all of them. The chat app is also excellent for keeping track of viewer interactions anywhere they originate. Cons: We do not like how certain streaming services like Facebook are gated off behind a subscription. Thankfully, Youtube and Twitch are available, along with many more. Additionally, the viewercount sometimes gets stuck in the chat app when using more than two services.

Maximize your reach

I stream occasionally and needed a service to stream to more than just one platform at a time. Restream fit that perfectly and easily allows me to stream to YouTube, twitch and mixer all at the same time including a consolidated chat for the same services. Pros: It is amazing at allowing a person to stream to multiple platforms simultaneously to maximize the reach of whatever video type you are doing. Primarily aimed at gaming but could be used for anything really Cons: The way they monetize (has a basic level for free)initially it was just limited to three platforms to stream but cost to do more, now they have some services behind a paywall as well.

Into Live Streaming? You definitely want to check out Restream!

While live streaming is not my business, Restream easily lets me reach those viewers that are connected to just a single platform like Twitch or YouTube. Restream easily lets you stream to multiple platforms at the same time. I stream to YouTube, Twitch, Mixer and Smashcast with the greatest of ease! Pros: The Restream web site is easy to use and allows the user to quickly setup their desired services. For most users, the free platforms are sufficient. For users want to reach Facebook, that is a paid add-on. Cons: I can't say that I don't like anything about Restream. Their web site is easy to use the optional Restream Chat program is great!

Wish I could get a little more bang for my buck.. or same bang for less buck..

For what I need it for , it's great. Restream's chat doesnt seem to work properly. I hope they fix that one day. I can't reply to any of my chats from the restream program it seems. And I can't stop it from showing some channels in my discord.. which makes my own discord chat through the restream app useless.. Also , no facebook chat integration yet is upsetting. Pros: I like that I can actually stream to several platforms at once and even ones I've not yet discovered.. Cons: I was constantly banned on many platforms and it was nearly impossible to get it set up on each one. There are no guidelines or tutorial videos on the site.. You have to be a real nerd to figure stuff out here.

I don’t have to choose only one platform

Restream.io was a good discovery for me as my audience feels connected on all of the platforms. Pros: I used to go live on Facebook through Facebook Live and the quality of my live videos wasn’t great. The problem was I wanted to stream to YouTube and Periscope, too. I was happy to find Restream as it helped me stream to all of these three platforms simultaneously. Before that, I had to choose only one platform. My audience wasn’t happy to see I was live on Facebook and kind of ignore them on YouTube and Periscope. Now I don’t have this problem. Also, the quality of the stream is better because I am using better equipment. Cons: Nothing really that comes to my mind, honestly.

Stream video to multiple services

Using Restream.io allows us to reach more viewers. Not everyone can be on Twitch or on YouTube. This allows us to reach our viewers where they are and not have to force them to a single platform. Pros: Once set up, there's nothing else you need to do. Every one of our streams go to both video platforms without fail. The chat app will bring in the chat from multiple streams into one window which is very convenient. The chat is also highlighted with which platform the comment came from. Cons: This is not a huge problem, the chat app sometimes freezes. If chat seems to have stopped, a manual refresh gets it running again.

Every Streamers best friend

It helps to promote myself and my business, and helps as a free tool for my startup business as a streaming service for those who can't stream by themselves. Pros: It does what it's supposed to do, taking one stream and sending to multiple sites channels (YouTube, Twitch, Mixer, Periscope, Facebook). I use it everytime i stream from my PC and also when i stream public events for my clients. They also offer a combined chat program that works great for free. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles but 90% of what you'd want for a streamer. Cons: I can't complain about a program that's free. The only thing i don't like is that i need to pay the subscription to stream to a Facebook account.

Restream is amazing for streaming our medical programs

Restream is the best service for streaming to multiple destinations. I build my community on different platforms with spending less time and effort on it Pros: Restream pricing is pretty fair and you get lots of features. I like that they have lots of discounts on different occasions. I am in the medical field and we lack lots of videos, live stream lessons and everything that a student would need digitally, once they get home or whenever they didn't have the chance to attend the lesson. So what we do is to stream our lessons, practices and experiments for them through Restream. Cons: I am using the free version of the service and don’t have any complaint about any of the features I get.

Simple, Quick & Easy

I use restream to organise my going live posts and redirect my streams to other platforms choose I need to at the click of a button. I think I would be a lot more stressed if I didn’t have restream to help me out. Pros: First time using it I found it very easy to set up. Simple not simplistic to use for someone who’s a first time user. Allows you to stream line your socials to post at the same time which is really handy for streamers like myself. Cons: The only real downs side I find is it doesn’t allow you to upload images along with social going live posts, which would be a real benefit if it did.

Definitely a must for Streamers

It's been a very great experience. Pros: It's so easy to use. There's a lot of potential with the app. Love that there's so many platform I can stream simultaneously. Love there's a chat where all the chat is pooled in. Cons: It's so hard to contact customer support. The livechat option doesnt work and keeps on glitching. I wish there's a filter in the chat that when you cross post it's not so spammy when it shows in the chatroom. I also wish they'll fix the streamcraft linking option because it keeps disconnecting. I also think you should make a mobile app to make it easier to see and manage the stream.

This is Just Fun to Use!

Truly, being able to so simply set up the stream across multiple platforms made this fun. I actually enjoyed using it, which is not something I experience too often. Pros: Easy set up, and does exactly what it says it does without fanfare or distracting features. Restream puts our streaming events in multiple places, clean and live, with the click of just a few buttons. Simple to figure out on its first use, this makes streaming an event pretty fun, because it exponentially increases the viewing audience. Cons: There is nothing not to like just yet. The setup is simple and works pretty effective without being a video engineer or tech genius.

Restream is good for streaming games

I wanted to boost two of my profiles together without wasting lots of time and Restream helped me. Now I don’t have to choose YouTube or Twitch only, I just go live on both. Pros: I am a developer and a heavy gamer. I like using Restream to go live on YouTube and Twitch simultaneously. I use Restream chat to talk to my viewers from both platforms. This is done without tab switching and it’s what I like as it is very comfortable. Cons: The Chat needs some improvement but as it is in beta stage, I can’t complain a lot. Will wait for changes in the tool.

THE Affordable Solution to Church Streams

Our small church wanted to stream in order for out of town members to join in, as well as have an easy archive of our services. Restream helped us stream to YouTube (which embeds in our site) as well as Facebook Live. We've seen ​significant growth in awareness of our church since streaming to Facebook, including having weekly international viewers! Pros: For our church, the ability to easily stream to different avenues (YouTube & Facebook) was a must. Restream far exceeded our needs. Cons: It took a while for Restream to figure out how to stream to Facebook. It was a little unsteady for a while, but they've resolved that issue.

Stream to more than just one site!

We stream our shows and other streams to different streaming websites at the same time. We also are able to keep up with all the chats in one simple spot rather then switching to twitch chat then YouTube chat and so forth. Pros: It allows us to stream out to many different streaming sites such as Twitch, Mixer, YouTube, and more. It is simple to setup. It also is able to combine chats from each streaming site and let you know where each post is being made from. Cons: There is a little extra stream delay compared to streaming to just one platform.

The best multistreaming service

Restream is very easy to use. It helps me reach more audience because I can stream my live videos to all of my desired platforms at once. Pros: Due to Restream Social Alerts, I don’t have to manually copy and paste the links of my live streaming - Restream does that automatically once I go live. The Dashboard is very simple and the onboarding process was very easy. Cons: I am not a heavy user so all the features I am using, are quite satisfactory for me. There is nothing I don’t like about what I have with this multistreaming service

The best tool for live streaming!

When I started streaming, I wanted to not be tied down to just one platform, and the fact that I was able to find restream, and being a streaming n00b, easily set it up and use it, was amazing. I have recommended Restream to MANY other users and helped them set it up. They too are extremely satisfied customers! Excellent work Restream! I am probably your number 1 fan! Pros: This software allows me to not only post my live stream to multiple services at once, but it also allows me to post social media messages to the main ones I use, to post my live links, as well as a message! The fact that you also get a report on your stream afterwards makes it even better for technical people like myself to ensure I deliver the best possible experience to my viewers! Cons: There is absolutely nothing I don't like about the software, it absolutely 100% fills my every need!

Great Service with Features you can't find anywhere else

I really like Restream and I would recommend it to anyone looking to stream to multiple services. Pros: The fact that Restream will stream out to all of these different services at once is really amazing. I don't have to make my audience decide on where to watch because they can use the service they feel more comfortable with. Cons: The features I use are very sparing compared to someone who probably pays for the service. However, if I had to choose a con for something it's that the chat has a longer delay than the chat that is inside SLOBS. While the majority of the time it's not an issue, there are times where it has stopped updating or other times where it'll take up to 60 seconds for the message to appear compared to SLOBS.

Multi Streaming Done Right!

Overall it’s been excellent and I wish I had started using it sooner! Pros: Streaming to multiple platforms is already great, but the best part is compiling all the chats in one tool so I don’t need to monitor several web pages at once! Then having the option for chats from one channel to be posted to the others is another great addition that makes the experience more cohesive Cons: There’s not a lot to complain about. One thing I would change is being able to post separate messages to the different social media channels since some might benefit from hashtags or @ mentions that the others might not. Additionally, the transcoding is a bit too expensive to be practical. At least for small streamers

Does exactly what I need it to do.

I like the included analytics and added features like the chat box, but I just end up using the ones in StreamLabs. StreamLabs is just more robust in these areas so it feels like a better fit for me. I would love to see restream expand more in to this area in the future. Pros: I love the ability to restream to Facebook and Twitch at the same time. Honestly, I just love that I can set it and forget it - I don't go back to Restream's site often, it just works. Cons: I wish that Facebook was included as one of the non-paid options (but I get why it's not). I also wish that I could have my stream compressed to 720p for Facebook while sending my 1080 stream to Twitch.

Easy to use, friendly!

Great stuff! Will continue using in the future! Pros: It's easy to multi-stream to my twitch and youtube, I like how easy it authenticates my accounts and how secure my stream has felt ever since I started using Restream. I love the reports I get emailed after every stream, they are simple to read and helpful. Cons: Not much, I guess the watermark in my description? But even that doesn't bother me really I'm happy to promote the product. I should buy the full product once I get a little more money and can afford it.

A lovely way to get in touch

Restream is generally easy to use, and spare having a hiccup every now and again, I would not use any other program. Pros: I love that I can talk to all of my subscribers and followers on multiple platforms at the same time, and set up the robot voice to have them all talk to each other while I play a game for their entertainment. Cons: Sometimes ot freezes up and crashes without warning me. Freezing is quite annoying when watching only one window and it upsets the subs and followers saying that the chat broke. I have to stop everything O am doing to fix it before I can continue.

Restream is a Lifesafer

I've had pretty much an excellent experience with Restream. It's near effortless, which helps someone like me who doesn't have a ton of spare time to fiddle with things. Pros: I like giving users a choice as to where they watch my content, but didn't really want to spend time and effort trying to make my own RMTP server. Thankfully Restream gives me pretty much all the options I could want, and its integrated chat program makes it easy to manage multiple chatrooms from one place. It's certainly made my life a lot easier overall. Cons: Ping times sometimes don't make sense. Why do I get a better ping from Seattle rather than San Jose when I'm in Los Angeles. Likely not their fault, but something confusing.

Multi-Streaming with the ease of Restream

I love Restream! It's very affordable for me to be able to simply stream to multiple platforms at once in order to build my brand / channel! Pros: Ability to add custom url's Easy to setup with OBS Easy to connect to all of your streaming platforms Webchat makes it hassle free to see your chat from multiple platforms Cons: I have no complaints as I'm very pleased with this service!

Restream is indispensable

Is easy to setup, the streaming quality is flawless and supports all the platforms that are relevant in today’s competitive streaming world. Pros: As a regular streamer I can assure you that Restream not only offers the best quality of multiple platform streaming there is but also the best tools to make the process so much easier and This includes their Chat app which is the best out there. Cons: That lacks an add-on for OBS to integrate some stats or even the Restream chat within the OBS environment.

Been using for almost 2 years

Restream allows you to input a link into your video and schedule it for release. Setup was easy, when there's a problem with the program or even chat ability with customer service there is always a note when you open up Restream and I appreciate the extra care they take to keep their customers informed. Pros: What it does. The program in ingenious. Cons: I purchased the smaller plan through a promotion and I wish I had purchased the larger package.

Restream Team!

Really happy I was referred to use this service :) I used to stream on multiple platforms, but after affiliate it was not allowed so I stopped. I still use it though because the stream post details are really great! Pros: I love it’s after post emails. I really do look at my engagement via this software and it helps give me a visual representation of how and where I need to improve for my next stream! Cons: Not really anything. I think the interface is very user friendly . Maybe the only thing I can think of would be more customizations?

Restream review

When I found out a bug they solved it immediately and helped me solve the complications. Pros: Restreams cross platform chat is a god sent I can interact with my viewers all in one location and not worry about missing peoples chats on any of the linked platforms. So easy to setup. Cons: The cost to run it as a hobby is a big step for streaming to two YouTubes or to Facebook.

Long-time Restream User

I originally began using Restream back in 2016 or 2017 because I thought livestreaming to multiple platforms would greatly increase the odds of my livestream becoming what I would consider a success. I was wrong about that, but it's not Restream's fault! 😉 Pros: Restream has allowed me to livestream to both my YouTube channel and my Twitch channel at the same time, which has several benefits to me: • I don't have to remember export Twitch archives to YouTube before they are automatically deleted. • If someone on Twitch is having internet connection problems, they can go to the YouTube livestream and take advantage of YT's transcoding. Twitch does have this feature, but only broadcasters of significant viewership (i.e., not mine) are able to use it. • Before Twitch created a hard bitrate limit of 6000 kbps, I would stream to Restream at 9000 kbps, which both YouTube and Twitch supported. Unfortunately, I can't do this anymore. I have some Restream Transcoder hours left over from when I helped beta test that feature, but it's not worth it for me to use. Restream has also done a fantastic job of implementing features that are supportive to multistreamers, such as combined chats. Cons: I don't really have any complaints. Just keep on being amazing!

Making multiple platforms feel like one!

I've been using Restream.io ever since their earliest days. Back then, it was glitchy and could drop your streams without notice. Was a bit frustrating, but seeing how they have improved both the service and stability is refreshing to witness. Its extremely reliable and for a consistent daily streamer, that is a breath of fresh air. Pros: Setting up 3-4 different platforms to stream to is extremely easy. Then, once its setup, it becomes a set-and-forget situation and it works flawlessly every time. Cons: CHAT! There is a relatively crude chat program that is supposed to send chats from all platforms to each other so that all your viewers get the conversations in all chats, but it doesn't work very well and has almost zero customization. Would love to see this improved.

Restream platform review

Overall positive , even through our critical analysis we are very appreciative that a service of this nature exists and it has helped grow our platform and will continue to be used. Pros: This software allows content creators to reach many different viewers. It provides on centralized location to publicize what you are trying to stream and does it with ease and low latency. It also provides avenues such as social media awareness through twitter etc with posts and has options for chat. Cons: I think restream can continue to work on their infrastructure, there are too many times to speak of during a 25 hour stream weekly occurrence that one platform fails to distribute our stream. Also with the chat functions it is extremely delayed and as a content creator makes it difficult to communicate timely with our viewers , so we have to use other means of chat services . Great idea but room for improvements

The best of the Streaming World

As a standard gaming/streamer, I will say that restream has given me the opportunity to get to the maximum audience, and the fact that they do try to make sure each source works (even when it's unsuccessful) consistently, makes them a "Must" use if you're a personal or professional streamer in the internet world. Pros: Basically, if you are a streamer of any sort, and you want to reach out as far as you can, Restreram.io is definitely the software for you. Easy to set up, easy to adapt and reach out to as many platforms as possible. Cons: The chat windows are not the most intuitive, so making sure your chat is up and running with a stream site that may / may not have API is not a sure thing. Losing a stream source may not become immediately noticeable, unless you're looking into the dashboard indepth.

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my experience using restream since i heard about is awesome i like having the ability to stream to all my social medias in one setting it also helps solve half of my rendering issues i have with most of them since i cant seem to get the correct setting so restream does that for me i just have to make it work with the settings to restream & works perfectly with no issues unless its authing my accounts i have some issues like mixer changing there agreement few years later saying they want to verify who streams on there service after so many years of being a free service Pros: i like the part how i can use all streaming service in one service to stream to freely unlike other services where they charge retarded amounts of money when they all can be used to stream for free as well Cons: i dont like the part how certain streaming services are not added i ask support about it & they say they will get a word in with there support team about adding them but never happens its like 4 months until something gets added even if it does get added

Easy and User-Friendly Software

My overall experience with ReStream has been positive. The user interface with the dashboard occasionally does not display correctly when going back and forth between the chat and the dashboard. There have been no major complaints or issues. Have suggested it to friends and will continue to do so. Pros: I like that this app can integrate multiple streaming accounts into one central location. It easily connects to other existing accounts. It let's you see chat from each channel or account. Easy to use on PC Cons: There is some added delay to the stream, but not bad. The chat application can be slow. The connections to other accounts has to be re-connected occasionally.

Solid Service

Overall very positive and I will and have recommended it to other streamers. Pros: Restream makes streaming to multiple platforms simple. It is overall, very easy to use and it is dependable. I seldom have issues with it, and when I do, customer service is prompt and helpful. Cons: It is still not quite as compatible with Facebook as I would like and having to post the new keys every stream is a bit irritating. I know they are still developing this though, and I'm sure it will continue to get better and better.

Transparency is needed

Using it I rarely have issues except for the chat sometime freezes or requires me to log out and back in. This is a minor annoyance for the viewers and me. There's are things like bot capabilities they are wanting and when I ask the restream team they are always very nice and helpful with what they are available to discuss but there isn't ever any content of what's upcoming. For technical issues their response time is great Pros: The ability to be platform fluid and offer a solution to hits more viewers Cons: There's several enhancements that are needed and it's not so much what is missing so much as it is the absence of communication as to what the team is working on to improve the product. There should be more transparency.

Great package!

It is a very useful product. It was exactly what I was looking for when I searched how to overlay my chat. Pros: Having the chat imposed over my game is very handy. It keep me from looking away from my game to read the chat. Cons: It has some quirks which make it difficult to learn and use. It frequently "forgets" the stream key which you don't know until you hit the Start Stream button. It will not function with no indication why until you realize it needs to update as sometimes there is no indication of an update. It does not include all aspects of chat. For instance, it doesn't include system messages where So-and-so has hosted the chat or a subscription.

My Two Year+ Experience with Restream

Pros: I like the ease to restream to different platforms and a very good chat that integrates it all. Cons: I really dislike that the chat often cannot keep up with the chat, the delay in the chat and the fact the web and desktop chat aren't the same. One can play gifs and show pictures but not have emotes show up while the other can show emotes from all platforms such as Frankerfacez but cannot play any gif or pictures. This difference makes no sense to me along with the major delay and freezes with chat when many people are watching.

It's great, but I'd like to see more...

Overall, I think Restream.io is a great product, with a vast amount of platforms you can stream to which makes disseminating content way easier, especially for small businesses and creator working on a low budget. Pros: I like the vast amount of different platforms you can stream to. I also like the ease of use of the product. One stream key and you're done. Cons: What I'd like to see is more platforms available on the service. I'd definitely like to also see Facebook Business streams implemented in the free version. Streaming to your own profile really doesn't make much of a difference as far as dissemination, because obviously way more people can follow a business page on Facebook than a personal profile.

Not as promising as it looked

I was so excited when I found it as a solution for streaming at a local charity organisation but had a not so happy experience streaming to Youtube and Facebook at the same time. The YouTube video split into multiple parts while streaming. However this is a while ago. If my experience changes on another try, I will update the review. Pros: - Web based, hence not platform dependent - Trial without credit card details - Easy to set up - Great UI Cons: - Performs poorly in low or fluctuating bandwidth conditions - Doesn't have a native app so we have to be dependant on third party apps for streaming from mobile

Good but Not Perfect, Beggars Can't Be Choosers

The product is free, you can't fight free. It's a great service and makes streaming to multiple platforms very easy. Pros: The ease of use, it's extremely simple to set up with the software of your choice. To have the ability to use this software to stream to multiple platforms is a great way to freelance and reach out to more viewers that may be interested in your content. Free! Cons: Upload stream sometimes isn't constant. This may be my ISP issue, however, I've notice when there's absolutely no error with my ISP, the Restream service starts to lose my connection/frames.

I wasn't able to benefit from it

The experience was decent. I love the concept of Restream. If I had the time to figure out the tech issues I probably would have kept it, but it wasn't that necessary or worth it at the time. Pros: I love the concept and being able to streamline my video content all in one take. It was great for that and helped me simplify my process. Cons: I kept having audio issues and buffering. I changed my hardware and the streaming program but wasn't able to get better results so I didn't keep the program. Otherwise it would have been exactly what I needed.

It's great but has its issues

I use it for when I livestream. And I love it. Pros: I love the fact it can read out my comments. As a small Youtuber and Twitch streamer being able to hear your comments so you don't miss them when you are focused in game is great. The fact that both platform chats can be in one window is great. Cons: It tends to stop working during use if the chat does out for a certain period of time. Then you have to close out and reopen the program. Missed chat messages go unread because of it.

Choppy

Pros: I have used restream a long time and I’m not sure what’s happened to it. Restream constantly freezes when I’m scrolling through chat and only posts chat in blocks of like 5-10 new messages at a time. It used to be as soon as someone chatted, it’d pop up. Very frustrated with this newer experience and makes me want to drop using the service. Cons: Read above.I have used restream a long time and I’m not sure what’s happened to it. Restream constantly freezes when I’m scrolling through chat and only posts chat in blocks of like 5-10 new messages at a time. It used to be as soon as someone chatted, it’d pop up. Very frustrated with this newer experience and makes me want to drop using the service.