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Restream vs Streamlabs Desktop: catalog facts
Restream	Streamlabs Desktop
Freemium Free sign-up with paid plans for more features.	Freemium Free to use with a paid Ultra tier for extra features.
Web	Windows, macOS
Streams to more than 30 destinations at once Studio runs in the browser with no install	Built on OBS's proven recording and streaming engine Widgets and alerts are built in, reducing third-party setup
Requires an account and an internet connection Streams pass through Restream's servers	Premium features require a paid Streamlabs Ultra subscription Bundled features add more overhead than plain OBS
Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed 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 22, 2026

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