OneStream Live

Overview

OneStream Live is a cloud video service for live broadcasts, encoder feeds and scheduled prerecorded streams. It is best suited to creators, businesses and brands that need a shared workflow for publishing across several destinations. Its range of production routes is a strength, but destination, resolution, storage and bandwidth limits make plan choice consequential.

It supports multistreaming to 45+ social platforms and the web, although the number of simultaneous destinations is plan-dependent. The browser Studio accommodates up to 16 guests, and encoder input broadens the options for teams already using production software. Scheduling prerecorded video up to 60 days ahead adds a useful publishing workflow beyond live events.

OneStream Live also belongs in Live Streaming Software, and may suit readers comparing Church Streaming Software or Game Streaming Software.

Key features

• Three ways to stream: Use the browser-based Studio for live video, an encoder for an external production setup, or schedule prerecorded content. This flexibility helps teams mix live events with prepared programming.
• Scheduling and playlists: Prerecorded videos can be scheduled up to 60 days in advance, and playlists queue videos sequentially. That supports planned publishing, though the Free plan's three-event allowance is narrow for a regular calendar.
• Continuous playback: The 24/7 feature loops prerecorded content on YouTube only. It can support an always-on YouTube channel, but does not provide equivalent continuous streaming across other destinations.
• Encoder compatibility: RTMP, RTMPS, WHIP and SRT are supported, with integrations including OBS Studio, Zoom, Webex, vMix, Wirecast, Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox. That gives users several established routes for production and file access.
• Access across devices: The service offers browser access, Chrome, Edge, Brave and Firefox extensions, and dedicated iOS and Android apps for scheduling, managing and monitoring streams remotely.
• Team permissions: Invited members can schedule and manage streams without receiving the owner's social media passwords or administrative settings. This is a practical safeguard for shared operations.
• Privacy: Uploaded content is stored in the EU/EEA, and sensitive information is protected in transit and at rest using industry-standard measures. The privacy policy describes GDPR rights including access, correction, erasure, restriction, objection and portability.

Pricing

The free plan is billed forever at no cost. It allows two destinations, 720p, one team seat, 1 GB of storage and three scheduled events. It is a constrained way to try the workflow, not a generous base for frequent or collaborative publishing.

Basic costs $15 a month and raises the allowance to five destinations, 5 GB storage and 0.5 TB monthly bandwidth, while keeping 720p and one seat. It is the entry paid tier for a solo streamer who needs more storage and bandwidth than Free; the unchanged resolution and seat count limit its appeal to teams or anyone seeking 1080p.

Standard costs $39 a month and includes ten destinations, 1080p, four seats, 20 GB storage and 1.5 TB monthly bandwidth. It is the more balanced choice for a small team that needs full HD and shared access. Professional, at $49 a month, expands that to 30 destinations, six seats, 50 GB and 2.5 TB, suiting broader distribution or heavier usage.

Enterprise costs $139 a month and provides 50 destinations, 1080p, ten seats, 150 GB storage and 5 TB monthly bandwidth. It is the tier for larger teams with substantial distribution and storage needs. The published plan details give no scheduled-event quotas for paid tiers, so those should not be assumed to match Free's allowance; the Support Team can advise on plans, with Help Center and Live Chat also offered.

Platforms

OneStream Live is available on the web, iOS and Android, with browser extensions for Chrome, Edge, Brave and Firefox. Mobile apps support remote scheduling, stream management and monitoring, while the browser Studio and encoder integrations cover production workflows. The listed maximum resolution is 1080p, but Free and Basic are limited to 720p.

Who it's for

Creators and brands planning a mix of live and prerecorded programming can use the same service for Studio broadcasts, encoder streams and scheduled video. Organizations with multiple operators may value the team permissions, although meaningful collaboration starts at Standard, which provides four seats. Small solo users who need only occasional, low-resolution multistreams can start on Free; those needing higher resolution, more destinations or heavier monthly traffic will need a paid tier.

Churches may find the scheduling and team workflow relevant, but OneStream Live is not a church-specific platform. For game streamers, encoder compatibility is useful, while the limited resolution and destination counts on lower tiers may be a constraint for larger setups.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Studio, encoder and scheduled prerecorded modes cover different production styles in one service.
• Pro: Scheduling up to 60 days ahead, playlists and up to 16 Studio guests support planned programming and collaborative broadcasts.
• Pro: Team members can manage streams without access to the owner's social passwords or administrative settings.
• Con: Free and Basic top out at 720p, so 1080p requires at least Standard at $39 a month.
• Con: Free permits only two destinations, one seat, 1 GB storage and three scheduled events, making it a limited option for regular use.
• Con: The 24/7 loop applies to YouTube only, not all supported destinations.

Alternatives

Restream is worth comparing for users who want a free multichannel starting point and broader platform availability, including Linux, macOS and Windows; its free plan also has two channels at once, branding and recording limits.

Castream may suit someone seeking a free mobile-oriented option, but its free sessions are capped at five minutes and include a watermark, with 720p bitrate limits.

Church Online Platform is the more directly relevant alternative for a church prioritizing services, attenders, administrators, chat and prayer features on a free plan.

Subsplash Church App is another church-focused option, with a free giving plan and an enterprise offering priced through sales.

Vimeo is a relevant alternative for users whose priority is hosted video storage and bandwidth: its free tier includes 1 GB and its Starter plan costs $12 a month with 2 TB storage and bandwidth.

BlizCast Radio & TV is an alternative for web-based church radio and TV use, with a free plan for up to 50 members and a sole pastor-admin setup.

Livepush is worth considering for a web-based free setup that allows up to 10 platforms at once, but its free plan is capped at 20 streaming hours per month.

StreamYard On-Air is another web-based option; its free plan includes one seat and two hours of local recordings per month.

Readers comparing adjacent categories can also browse Live TV streaming services.

Verdict

OneStream Live is a strong fit for creators and organizations that need both scheduled video and live multistreaming, especially when browser Studio guests, encoder support and team permissions matter. Choose it for that breadth of workflow; look elsewhere if you need 1080p on an inexpensive plan, or if 24/7 playback must extend beyond YouTube.