Lightstream vs Owncast
| Lightstream | Owncast | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $129/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web, macOS, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | $9/mo | — |
| Browser-based studio | Yes | No |
| Multistreaming | — | No |
| Pre-recorded streams | — | No |
| Custom RTMP destinations | — | No |
| Unified chat | — | No |
Both are listed in Best Live Streaming Software, Best Live TV Streaming Services. On Freedom251, Lightstream scores higher on our published basis.