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Best Pre-Recorded Live Stream Software in 2026

Pre-recorded live stream software plays recorded video as a live broadcast. It is for creators, publishers, and businesses that need scheduled streams without running a live production.

31 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.

7.3 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.

7.3 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.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
4

LiveReacting

Free plan APIWeb

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

7.1 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.

7.1 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.

7.0 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.

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

StreamHouse
by StreamHouse
Free plan AndroidWeb

StreamHouse combines uploaded-video automation, live-queue control, scheduling, and multi-destination output.

6.9 Free plan · paid from $19/mo Visit site
9

StreamSetu
by StreamSetu
Free plan APIWeb

StreamSetu combines scheduled cloud broadcasting, multistream output, editing tools, and automation in one service. Check channel counts and recurring billing when planning several destinations.

6.8 From $5/mo Visit site
10

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
11

TubePull Simlive
by TubePull Simlive
Free plan Web

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

6.6 Free plan · paid from $11.99/mo Visit site
12

Gyre
by Gyre
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

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

6.5 From $49/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
13

GoLiveIndia Ultra Live

Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

6.4 Free plan · paid from ₹1,071/mo Visit site
14

Castloop

Free trial Web

Castloop combines cloud operation, playlist looping, multiple destinations, and automatic recovery for ongoing streams.

6.2 From $29/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
15

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
16

Frontlayer Pseudolive

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

Frontlayer Pseudolive is built for organizations turning video libraries into always-on channels. Compare bandwidth, storage, channel, feed, and embedding needs across the three monthly plans.

5.9 From $49/mo Visit site
17

LiveGoLive

Free trial Web

LiveGoLive focuses on continuous or scheduled broadcasting from uploaded media, with playlist looping and multi-destination output.

5.9 From $30/mo (annual) Visit site
18

Viloud

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

5.8 14-day trial Visit site
19

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.

5.6 Visit site
20

StreamNeo
by StreamNeo
Free trial Web

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

5.6 From $9.99/mo · 1-day trial Visit site
21

TheLoops
by TheLoops
Free trial Web

TheLoops focuses on continuous, scheduled distribution of uploaded videos across streaming platforms.

5.5 From $15/mo Visit site
22

Streamloop
by Streamloop
Paid APIWeb

Streamloop provides cloud-based continuous broadcasting with scheduling, studio scenes and automated recovery.

5.3 From $4/mo Visit site
23

StreamPush
by StreamPush
Paid Web

StreamPush focuses on automated, branded multistreaming from music catalogs. Its scheduling, content handling, campaign tools, and destination integrations target professional continuous channels.

5.1 From €495/mo Visit site
24

Cloud-OBS

Paid Web

4.6 From €9.99/mo Visit site
25

LinqTV Playout

Paid Web

4.5 Pricing on request Visit site

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Compare free plans, trial terms, and paid starting prices. Check playlist looping, recurring schedules, destination count, maximum resolution, upload limits, concurrent viewers, and chat moderation. Confirm platform support—web, API, Android, iOS, Windows, or Linux—and review each tool’s licence if you need to read or change its code.

Questions

What does pre-recorded live stream software do?

It broadcasts recorded video as a live stream, with options such as looping playlists and recurring schedules.

Are free plans available?

Free plans are listed for GoLiveIndia Ultra Live and LiveReacting. Check plan limits before choosing.

Can I try a service before paying?

Castloop lists a 7-day trial. Check the trial terms for the service you are considering.

Which platforms can these tools run on?

Platform support across this category includes web, API, Android, iOS, Windows, and Linux. Check the specific tool’s supported platform.

What should I compare besides price?

Compare looping, recurring schedules, simultaneous destinations, maximum resolution, upload limits, concurrent viewers, and chat moderation.

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