Side by side
Meld Multi vs OctoStream
Both stand on live tv streaming services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Meld Multi offers browser-managed cloud distribution with broad destination support and generous beta limits. Its beta status and requirement for another encoder should shape expectations.
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OctoStream connects camera and encoder feeds to browser playback and multiple live destinations. Its plans scale camera, bandwidth, support, and recording allowances, with free and paid options.
Visit OctoStreamThe facts
| Meld Multi | OctoStream | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: $9.99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | multi.meldstudio.co | octostream.com |
| On live tv streaming services | #53 of 169 | #49 of 169 |
Meld Multi: what it does well
- Supports six named platforms and custom RTMP
- Cloud distribution avoids extra multistreaming resources
- Works with common RTMP-capable encoders
- Up to 4K at 24–60 FPS
- Unlimited duration during beta
What to know first
- Currently in beta
- Requires separate streaming software
- Twitch VOD exclusion requires Meld Studio
OctoStream: what it does well
- Converts RTSP camera feeds to browser-ready HLS
- Restreams to major live platforms and custom RTMP
- Supports recurring schedules and date overrides
- Password and allowed-domain embed controls
- Android, iOS, and web support
What to know first
- Free plan allows one camera and 100 MB daily bandwidth
- Recording and playback require included plans
- Customers must handle required stream rights and consents
- Paid plans limit cameras and bandwidth by tier
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