DualStream Relay

DualStream Relay is a multistreaming service for creators who send a PC broadcast to several platforms and want viewers to see a standby screen during a connection drop. Its strongest case is combining distribution with that fallback; the free plan is more limited, with direct streaming and watermarked replay clips.

Overview

Relay sends one stream from a PC to DualStream’s servers, which distribute it to Twitch, YouTube, Kick, or custom RTMP destinations. One-click setup for Twitch, YouTube, and Kick avoids copying stream keys, making Relay a sensible choice for creators who want those destinations without managing separate connections. Custom RTMP extends the destination options.

Disconnect Protection keeps platforms live on a custom standby screen if the connection drops, then resumes the stream after reconnection. That can preserve a broadcast through a brief interruption, but it does not prevent the interruption itself; creators who need uninterrupted delivery regardless of their connection should not treat it as a fix for unreliable connectivity.

Key features

Destination-specific quality

Relay supports up to 2160p60 on YouTube, 2K on Twitch with Enhanced Broadcasting, and 1080p60 on Kick, Facebook, TikTok, and custom RTMP. The higher ceilings suit creators prioritizing resolution on YouTube or eligible Twitch streams. The lower ceiling on other listed destinations means Relay is not a way to deliver the same maximum resolution everywhere.

Apps, clips, and security

One Premium subscription covers the Windows and macOS apps, iPhone app, OBS plugin, and MCP server. The Test Drive plan includes replay clips with a watermark; Premium removes it. The privacy policy says OAuth tokens and stream keys are encrypted at rest using AES-256-GCM, and data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.2 or later. Chat messages are relayed in real time to the account holder’s authenticated DualStream sessions and are not persistently stored.

Pricing

Test Drive: free, free forever with no payment required. It includes desktop and mobile direct streaming and instant replay clips with a watermark. It is the no-cost choice for trying direct streaming, but it does not include the Premium multistreaming or Disconnect Protection features.

Premium Monthly: $9.99 a month, with the first 30 days free and cancellation anytime. It includes Relay multistreaming, Disconnect Protection, and watermark-free clips. Choose it to try the full feature set without committing annually.

Premium Annual: $99 a year for the same listed Premium features. It costs less than paying the monthly rate for 12 months, but requires an annual payment rather than monthly billing.

The company offers discounts for teams and organizations. Contact [email protected] for support or team pricing.

Platforms

Relay supports Windows, macOS, and iOS. Premium also covers the OBS plugin and MCP server. The listed output maximum is 1080p, while higher destination-specific ceilings apply to YouTube and Twitch with Enhanced Broadcasting.

Who it's for

Relay is best for streamers who want one PC stream distributed to several platforms, especially those who value a custom standby screen during connection interruptions. It is less suited to creators who only need free direct streaming, or who expect every destination to support the same high-resolution output.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Disconnect Protection keeps destinations live with a custom standby screen during a connection drop, then resumes the stream on reconnection.
• One-click Twitch, YouTube, and Kick setup avoids manual stream-key copying.
• One Premium subscription covers the Windows and macOS apps, iPhone app, OBS plugin, and MCP server.
• The annual Premium plan costs less than 12 months at the monthly rate.

Cons

• The free plan lacks Premium’s multistreaming and Disconnect Protection, and its replay clips carry a watermark.
• Output limits differ by destination; Kick, Facebook, TikTok, and custom RTMP top out at 1080p60.
• Disconnect Protection covers the viewer-facing interruption with a standby screen; it does not stop a dropped connection.

Alternatives

Restream is worth considering if broader platform support matters: it runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows, while its free plan supports two channels at once and adds branding.

Streamster offers a free plan with two streaming channels and a recommended maximum resolution of 720p. It may suit creators who can work within that cap and do not need a free trial.

PRISM Live Studio has Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows apps; its PRISM Plus plan supports up to six channels for $9.99 a month. Consider it if six-channel support is the priority.

OBS Studio is a free option for Windows, macOS, and Linux with no watermarks or usage limitations. Choose it if those terms matter more than Relay’s paid multistreaming and connection-drop protection.

OneStream Live has a free plan with two multistreaming destinations, 720p, one team seat, 1 GB of storage, and three scheduled events. It suits creators who need those scheduling and storage allowances within a free tier.

ApexStream is an alternative for creators seeking a web-based streaming tool.

LiveReacting offers a free plan limited to three streams per month, 30 minutes per stream, 720p at 30 FPS, one destination, and a watermark. Consider it if that monthly allowance fits your use.

Meld Studio is a Windows and macOS alternative whose free plan includes multistreaming, 4K recording with multitrack audio, and one-click clipping.

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Verdict

Choose DualStream Relay if you want to distribute one PC stream to multiple destinations and keep a custom standby screen in place during connection drops. Premium brings those features together across its supported apps, while the free plan is for direct streaming and watermarked clips. Look elsewhere if you need free multistreaming or a consistent high-resolution ceiling across destinations.