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Castream vs Restream

Restream is desktop-first. Castream is built for creators who want to go live anywhere—phone, OBS, LTE—without hauling a laptop or juggling tabs.

TL;DRFast summary

Castream is built for phones and field workflows

Restream shines on desktop. Castream keeps your show live from LTE, OBS, or the app.

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  • Native iOS/Android ingest with Creator trial unlocked day one—no third-party RTMP apps or extra fees.

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  • Unified chat replies that actually post to YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook from a single composer.

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  • OBS/RTMP support on every paid plan plus adaptive ingest stability for weak networks or LTE.

  • Where Castream wins

    • Mobile ingest that doesn’t suck: native iOS/Android app with hardware encoding and no add-ons.

  • Real unified chat replies: answer YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch from a single composer.

  • Full trial immediately: 7-day Creator plan unlocks the moment you sign up.

  • Better stability on LTE: adaptive bitrate + per-destination failover.

  • Where Restream fits

    • Strong browser studio for desktop-only productions.
  • Large integration catalog for desktop workflows.
  • Mobile requires third-party RTMP apps.
  • Unified chat replies require extra upgrades or add-ons.
  • Feature checklist


    CapabilityCastreamRestream
    Mobile ingest appNative iOS + AndroidRequires third-party app
    Unified chat repliesReply everywhereLimited / add-on
    Free plan limits2 destinations, 5-min sessions2 destinations, restrictions vary
    Trial7-day Creator trial auto-startsNo auto trial

    What the workflow looks like

    Bonus: built-in fail-safes

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