Design, Video & Audio·Standings

Live Streaming Encoders

Live streaming encoders send live video to streaming services; compare the platforms they run on, output protocols, and maximum resolution before choosing.

The board shows a signal score out of 10, plus marks for a public API, open-source code, and a free tier. Compare encoder type, simultaneous outputs, local recording, and remote guest sources alongside price.

• 69 platforms
• 1 with a public API on this page
• 23 with a free tier
• Checked 23 Sept 2026

1. #PlatformSignalPlugs inPrice
2. 1
   V

   Vimeovimeo.com

   Vimeo provides cloud video hosting, sharing, live streaming, collaboration, monetization and secure distribution for creators and organizations.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $12/mo
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3. 2
   R

   Restreamrestream.io
   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $19/mo
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4. 3
   M

   mimoLivemimolive.com

   mimoLive is Mac live-production software for switching, mixing, composing, recording and streaming video with graphics and automation.

   6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $70/mo
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5. 4
   OS

   OBS Studioobsproject.com

   OBS Studio is free and open source software for video recording and live streaming.

   6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
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6. 5
   F

   FFmpegffmpeg.org

   Free open-source software handles media recording, format conversion, and streaming on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

   6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
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7. 6
   PL

   PRISM Live Studioprismlive.com

   PRISM Live Studio lets creators broadcast live, record videos, and take photos with effects and media such as stickers, images, and music.

   6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $79.99/yr
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8. 7
   SM

   SplitCam Multistreamsplitcam.com

   SplitCam sends one live stream from the user’s device to multiple platforms simultaneously.

   6.5 APIOpenFree Free tier
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9. 8
   SO

   StreamYard On-Airstreamyard.com

   StreamYard On-Air hosts webinars, livestreams and virtual events in a browser, with optional website embedding and registration forms.

   6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $35.99/mo
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10. 9
    SD

    Streamlabs Desktopstreamlabs.com
    6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $179/yr
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11. 10
    OL

    OneStream Liveonestream.live

    OneStream Live is a cloud-based service for creating, scheduling, and multistreaming prerecorded and real-time videos to 45+ social platforms and the web.

    6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $15/mo
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    S

    Streamsterstreamster.io

    Streamster provides live streaming and cloud multistreaming to broadcast one stream to multiple platforms simultaneously.

    6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $15/mo
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13. 12
    B

    BoxCastboxcast.com

    A live video service runs on Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, and the web, with an API.

    6.3 APIOpenFree From $8.25/mo
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14. 13
    L

    Livepushlivepush.io
    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $15/mo
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15. 14
    LB

    Larix Broadcastersoftvelum.com

    Freemium mobile streaming app for Android, iOS, and macOS, supporting SRT, RTMP, NDI, and more.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $119/yr
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16. 15
    O

    OvenMediaEngineovenmedia.com

    OvenMediaEngine is a self-hosted live streaming server for delivering high-definition video to large audiences with sub-second latency.

    6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $1,000/yr
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17. 16
    CL

    CameraFi Livecamerafi.com

    A smartphone app sends live video to several services, including Restream, RTMP, and SRT.

    6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier
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18. 17
    CD

    Cinamaker Director Studiocinamaker.com

    An iOS and Mac app records, edits, and streams video from up to eight camera sources.

    6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $300/yr
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19. 18
    4E

    4ALL Encoder4all.live

    A web encoder adds automated captions in 10 languages and delivers in multiple formats.

    6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $290/yr
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20. 19
    XB

    XSplit Broadcasterxsplit.com

    XSplit Broadcaster creates and controls scenes for live streams, recordings, podcasts, presentations, and virtual-camera workflows.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $59.99/yr
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21. 20
    NW

    nanoStream Webcasternanocosmos.net

    nanoStream Webcaster is a browser-based live encoder that sends broadcasts directly into nanoStream Cloud.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $239/mo
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    S

    StreamRovestreamrove.com

    StreamRove sends one RTMP or SRT feed to multiple streaming destinations at once.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $14.50/mo
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    SS

    Switcher Studioswitcherstudio.com

    Switcher is a multicamera live streaming and video production platform for producing live streams, videos, and social content.

    6.1 APIOpenFree From $65/mo
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    E

    evmuxevmux.com

    A free live production tool runs in a web browser or on iOS.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $25/mo
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25. 24
    MS

    Meld Studiomeldstudio.co

    Free Windows and macOS app streams to several services and records up to 4K with multitrack audio.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $200/yr
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26. 25
    VN

    VDO.Ninjavdo.ninja

    VDO.Ninja brings remote guests, smartphones, webcams, screen shares, and audio feeds into OBS Studio or other browser-enabled production software.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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How to choose

Which platforms does it need to run on?

Start with the platform labels for web, iOS, Windows, Android, macOS, Linux, or an API. Pick a tool that matches the device or service used for your production setup.

Check platform support directly in the listing because a tool may be offered for one platform rather than another.

Which output protocols and resolution do you need?

Choose based on the output protocols your streaming destination accepts and the maximum resolution required for your broadcast.

The board lists encoder type, output protocols, and maximum resolution so you can compare these technical limits without relying on the product name.

How many simultaneous outputs are required?

Use the simultaneous outputs field to match a tool with the number of destinations you plan to send to at once.

If your plan changes, recheck this limit before switching from a single destination to a wider distribution setup.

Do you need guest sources or local recording?

Check remote guest sources when people will join a stream from outside your main setup. Check local recording when you need a saved copy on the device.

These are separate comparison fields, so confirm both rather than assuming one includes the other.

Which free plan or trial fits your budget?

Look for the free-plan mark, paid starting price, and trial note together. A free plan and a free trial are different forms of access.

Pricing notes on the board include examples such as paid plans from $5 per month, $9.99 per month, $24.99 per month annually, or $29 per month, while other tools list pricing on request.

Questions

What is a live streaming encoder?

It is software for sending live video to streaming destinations. Compare its encoder type, output protocols, resolution limit, and supported platform.

Which platforms do live streaming encoders support?

Listings may support web, iOS, Windows, Android, macOS, Linux, or an API. Check the platform labels for the tool you are considering.

Do live streaming encoders offer free plans?

Some listings have a free-plan mark, while others list a trial or paid pricing. Check the pricing note for the specific encoder.

Can an encoder stream to several destinations at once?

Use the simultaneous outputs field to see how many destinations a listing supports at the same time.

Do these tools support remote guests and local recording?

Check the remote guest sources and local recording fields separately. A listing may provide one, both, or neither.

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