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OpenStudio vs Restream
Both stand on video podcast software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Choose OpenStudio if you want a self-hosted studio for live audio, with browser recording, individual tracks, and Icecast streaming. Look elsewhere if you need more than around 15 participants or a host interface that creates invite links.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Restream combines multistreaming, a browser-based studio, shared chat, scheduled recorded broadcasts, and clip creation. The free tier limits simultaneous channels and includes branding; paid plans expand channel capacity and remove branding.
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| OpenStudio | Restream | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Standard: $19 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Restream |
| Website | github.com | restream.io |
| On video podcast software | #12 of 39 | #8 of 39 |
OpenStudio: what it does well
- Self-hosted broadcasts have unlimited airtime.
- Icecast streaming reaches unlimited listeners through the operator’s domain.
- Browser recording captures separate voice tracks and a program mix.
- WAV and WebM exports are available; MP3 works with ffmpeg.
- Optional tools provide on-device transcription and audio cleaning.
What to know first
- WebRTC mesh audio supports around 15 participants.
- The live demo expires broadcasts after 15 minutes.
- Hosts share room URLs manually; the interface lacks invite-link creation.
- Optional transcription and cleaning require extra tools and disk space.
Restream: what it does well
- Streams to more than 30 destinations.
- Studio includes graphics, comments, and guest invitations.
- Chat brings connected-platform comments into one place.
- Online recordings can be accessed and shared.
What to know first
- Free plan includes Restream branding.
- Free plan streams to only two channels at once.
- Studio screen sharing is unavailable in mobile browsers.
- Business costs $239.00 per month.
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