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Aitum Multistream vs Boomcaster
Both stand on multistreaming software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Aitum Multistream gives OBS users multi-destination streaming with independent output settings and no stated service limit. Because all encoding and uploads run locally, available hardware and upload bandwidth determine practical use.
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Free plan APIWeb
Choose Boomcaster if you need browser-based podcast or video recording with separate participant tracks, livestreaming, and post-production tools. Starter is $20 a month for five hours; teams needing API access must look at Enterprise, whose price is custom.
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| Aitum Multistream | Boomcaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: $20 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Aitum Multistream | Not published |
| Website | aitum.tv | boomcaster.com |
| On multistreaming software | #1 of 43 | #3 of 43 |
Aitum Multistream: what it does well
- Supports major platforms and custom RTMP
- Per-output encoder, audio, bitrate, and resolution
- No stated destination limit
- Free forever
- Windows, macOS, and Linux downloads
What to know first
- Outputs use the streamer’s own bandwidth
- No cloud relay is provided
- Requires OBS Studio
- No free trial, though it is free
Boomcaster: what it does well
- Records separate local audio and video tracks for each participant.
- Lists 48 kHz lossless audio and video up to 4K.
- Guests join through a browser link without registration or downloads.
- Supports livestreaming to five named services and custom RTMP endpoints.
- Offers transcript-based editing and automated post-production.
What to know first
- Starter includes five recording and livestreaming hours per month.
- Starter additional hours cost $4.20 each.
- API access is reserved for Enterprise.
- Maximum participant count is six people.
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