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Wirecast vs Restream: catalog facts
Wirecast	Restream
Paid Paid software with a fully functional free trial that has no time limit.	Freemium Free sign-up with paid plans for more features.
Windows, macOS	Web
Unlimited camera inputs and up to seven remote guests Native multistreaming to 10+ destinations	Streams to more than 30 destinations at once Studio runs in the browser with no install
Paid licence required for production use No Linux version	Requires an account and an internet connection Streams pass through Restream's servers
Downloadable app	Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.