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Best Live Stream Scheduling Software in 2026

Software for scheduling live streams helps organize video broadcasts that go out at planned times. This guide is for comparing services that run on web, Android, iOS, API, Linux, or Windows.

28 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

OneStream Live

Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

OneStream Live combines live and scheduled video workflows with browser, encoder, and mobile options.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $15/mo Visit site
2

Restream
by Restream
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

Restream combines multistreaming, a browser-based studio, shared chat, scheduled recorded broadcasts, and clip creation.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $19/mo Visit site
3

Shed

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

Pick Shed if you want a free, self-hosted studio with browser mixing, remote guests, and simultaneous multi-destination streaming.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
4

LiveReacting

Free plan APIWeb

LiveReacting combines an interactive browser studio with cloud-based streaming and multiple destination options.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $16/mo (annual) Visit site
5

Make.TV Playout

Free plan APIWeb

Make.TV Playout provides scheduling, playlist control, timed integrations, and multi-destination streaming in a cloud workspace.

7.0 From $1,800/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
6

Livepush
by Livepush
Free plan Web

Livepush covers multistream distribution, custom RTMP destinations and recorded or looping video, with a no-card free plan.

6.9 Free plan · paid from $15/mo Visit site
7

playout.video
by playout.video
Free plan Web

playout.video combines live production tools with scheduled, cloud-based streaming to multiple destinations.

6.7 Free plan · paid from $19/mo (annual) Visit site
8

Upstream

Free plan APIWeb

Choose Upstream if you need browser-based production, multistreaming, scheduled broadcasts, or looping cloud streams.

6.7 Free plan · paid from $30/mo Visit site
9

Brightcove

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Choose Brightcove if your organization needs video hosting and streaming alongside library management, analytics, monetization, or OTT app tools.

6.6 Pricing on request Visit site
10

TubePull Simlive
by TubePull Simlive
Free plan Web

Simlive provides cloud-based scheduled and looping broadcasts with a free tier and higher paid allowances.

6.5 Free plan · paid from $11.99/mo Visit site
11

ChurchLab

Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

ChurchLab combines streaming, sermon organization, and podcast distribution, with a mobile app for congregations.

6.3 From $29/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
12

GoLiveIndia Ultra Live

Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

6.3 Free plan · paid from ₹1,071/mo Visit site
13

Gyre
by Gyre
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Gyre combines cloud playback, scheduling, conversion and multistreaming for prerecorded content.

6.3 From $49/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
14

Castr
by Castr
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

Castr combines browser production, broad encoder compatibility, multistreaming, and enterprise-oriented controls.

5.9 From $16.67/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
15

Cecula Stream

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

Churches looking for scheduled programming alongside live services may find Cecula Stream’s playlist handoff, recording, and announcement features useful.

5.9 Visit site
16

Cloud Playout

Paid Web

Cloud Playout provides cloud-hosted playlist automation with scheduled playback, overlays, and multiple streaming outputs.

5.5 From $25/mo Visit site
17

StreamNeo
by StreamNeo
Free trial Web

StreamNeo focuses on continuous YouTube broadcasting from uploaded files, with playlists, looping, scheduling, and automatic recovery.

5.5 From $9.99/mo · 1-day trial Visit site
18

Livecaster 24×7

Paid MacWindows

Livecaster 24×7 focuses on scheduled and continuous prerecorded livestreams across major social platforms. Its desktop requirement and plan limits should be considered before choosing it.

5.4 Visit site
19

YoloCast
by YoloCast
Free trial Web

YoloCast combines multistreaming, scheduling, simulated live video, embedding, and media management in a web service.

5.4 From $19/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
20

Amagi CLOUDPORT

Paid Web

4.8 Pricing on request Visit site
21

Lightcast

Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
22

StreamSpot

Paid Web

Choose StreamSpot if your organization needs scheduled broadcasts, multi-platform distribution, and prompt on-demand archives.

4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
23

ChannelCast

Paid Web

4.4 From $150/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
24

Frequency Studio

Paid Web

4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
25

GoChannel

Paid Web

4.3 7-day trial Visit site

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Compare free plans, paid starting prices, trials, playlist support, simulcasting, destination limits, maximum resolution, video storage, and recurring schedules. If you need to read or change code, check the licence for the tool; also confirm what a free plan or trial includes before choosing.

Questions

Is live stream scheduling software available with a free plan?

Yes. The list includes services with free plans; paid plans are also available. Check the plan details and limits before choosing.

Are free trials available for these tools?

Yes. Trial periods listed for tools include 7, 14, and 30 days. Trial terms differ, so review what is included and when billing starts.

Which platforms can these tools run on?

Entries cover web, Android, iOS, API, Linux, and Windows platforms. Review the platform information for the tool you are considering.

Can I schedule recurring live streams?

Recurring schedules are a comparison point for this category. Check the tool's schedule features to confirm support for your broadcast pattern.

How can I compare streaming capacity?

Compare simulcasting, maximum destinations, maximum resolution, video storage, and playlist support. These show how a tool may fit your distribution and video needs.

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