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Livepush vs playout.video

Both stand on 24/7 live streaming software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Livepush

Free plan Web

Livepush covers multistream distribution, custom RTMP destinations and recorded or looping video, with a no-card free plan. The free tier has monthly hours, storage and event-length limits; paid plans start at $15/mo.

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playout.video

Free plan Web

playout.video combines live production tools with scheduled, cloud-based streaming to multiple destinations. Its permanent free plan has limits on session length, destinations, and storage; paid plans are billed annually.

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The facts

Livepushplayout.video
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebWeb
Lowest paid planPro: $15 a monthCreator: $19 a month
Plans published85
MakerLivepushplayout.video
Websitelivepush.ioplayout.video
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Livepush: what it does well

  • Supports more than 40 streaming destinations.
  • Accepts RTMP and SRT encoder streams.
  • Free plan needs no credit card.
  • Free plan includes up to 10 platforms at once.
  • Offers scheduling, recording and continuous video looping.

What to know first

  • Free streaming is limited to 20 hours per month.
  • Free storage is limited to 200 MB.
  • Free prerecorded events can be no longer than 20 minutes.
  • The free plan allows one simultaneous stream.

playout.video: what it does well

  • Browser-based Live Studio with guest invites
  • Multistreaming to named services and custom endpoints
  • Daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling
  • Recording saved as MP4
  • Permanent free plan

What to know first

  • Free sessions auto-stop after two hours
  • Free plan has 10GB storage
  • Free plan allows two destinations
  • No free trial

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