Upstream.so - 24/7 YouTube Live Stream

Intro

Upstream is a cloud-based live streaming platform focused on 24/7 live streams, browser-based shows, multistreaming, and scheduled broadcasts. The product is described as software for teams that need reliable broadcasts without keeping a local computer online. Public pricing information lists a free tier and paid plans; Trustpilot is quoted at a 4.7 rating with 200 reviews.

Key Features

• Multistreaming to major platforms.
• Browser-based live studio that lets users go live from the browser.
• Scheduled streams and the ability to run pre-recorded videos presented as live streams.
• Ability to run continuous 24/7 channels from the cloud, with overlays and scheduling for produced broadcasts.
• Support for common resolutions and framerates including 1080p and 4K UHD, and 30 FPS and 60 FPS options.
• A free plan at $0/month that includes 24 hours of streaming every month (resets automatically), shows no watermark, and appears limited to one stream. Paid pricing is shown as $30/month on monthly billing or $24/month equivalent when billed yearly (20% off).

Note: high-resolution or high-framerate settings (for example 4K at 60 FPS) will imply higher bandwidth and quality requirements.

Who this is for

• Teams that need reliable broadcasts without keeping one computer online.
• Users and creators who want 24/7 channels, scheduled broadcasts, browser-based shows, or to present pre-recorded videos as live streams.
• Small teams evaluating a free tier for limited monthly hours or considering paid plans for extended or higher-quality streaming.