Upstream Comparisons & Alternatives

Upstream Alternatives

When you’re deciding on the right live streaming solution, it helps to see how different platforms stack up. Every creator, brand, or community has unique needs, so the best choice depends on what matters most to you - whether that’s reliability, powerful overlay features, automation, or cost.

The comparison pages are designed to give you a clear, side-by-side look at how Upstream compares to other popular 24/7 streaming tools and services. Our goal is to be transparent, and as objective as possible, so you can make an informed decision.

With Upstream, you get a fully functional, cloud-based 24/7 streaming solution running on a dedicated server with:

Built-in reliability designed for continuous, uninterrupted streaming, including backup streams,
Looped playback (ordered or shuffled),
Best-in-class Stream Designer (overlays, embed websites, videos, visualiser, track names, album art...),
Free Multistream to 10 RTMP destinations included with every plan and every stream,
Independent audio and video playlists,
Ability to manage and control audio and video playlists on the fly, without interrupting your stream,
Secondary Audio playlist for atmospheric sounds,
Scheduled START and END times,
30 or 60fps,
1080p or 4K.

Compare Upstream.so to some popular alternatives

Click on any comparison to see feature breakdowns, pricing considerations, and unique advantages so you can decide which platform is the best fit for your channel.

Updated on: 17/09/2025

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