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Restream vs Owncast: catalog facts
Restream	Owncast
Freemium Free sign-up with paid plans for more features.	Free Free and open source, with no subscriptions or viewer limits.
Web	Web, Self-hosted
Streams to more than 30 destinations at once Studio runs in the browser with no install	Built-in chat with moderation and custom emotes Works with standard streaming protocols and software
Requires an account and an internet connection Streams pass through Restream's servers	Bandwidth and hosting costs fall on you Requires running and securing your own server
Web application, Hosted service	Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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