Head-to-Head Comparison
Shoutcast Net vs Restream.io: Why Pay More?
Looking to switch from Restream.io or choosing between services? See the exact differences in pricing, features, and limitations. Shoutcast Net offers 50-70% savings with identical (or better) features.
The Bottom Line
Lower Cost
Shoutcast Net video plans cost $16-64/mo vs Restream's $19-239/mo paid plans
Viewers (Top Plan)
100, 500 or 1,000 viewers depending on plan
Hidden Fees
Flat pricing vs Restream's overage charges
Watermarks
Clean streams vs Restream Free plan branding
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly what you get with each service—no marketing fluff, just facts.
| Feature | Shoutcast Net | Restream.io |
|---|---|---|
| PRICING | ||
| Entry Plan |
$16/mo
Video 100: 100 viewers, unlimited hours
|
$19/mo
Standard: 3 channels
|
| Mid-Tier |
$32/mo
Video 500: 500 viewers
|
$49/mo
Professional: 5 channels
|
| Top Tier |
$64/mo
Video 1000: 1,000 viewers
|
$239/mo
Business: 8 channels
|
| LIMITS & RESTRICTIONS | ||
| Viewer/Concurrent Limits |
100–1,000
100, 500 or 1,000 viewers by plan
|
Limited
Viewer caps based on plan
|
| Monthly Streaming Hours |
UNLIMITED
Stream 24/7 if needed
|
100-1200 hours
Overage fees apply
|
| Watermarks/Branding |
NO WATERMARKS
Clean streams, all plans
|
Forced Branding
Free plan shows logo
|
| TECHNICAL FEATURES | ||
| Latency (Added Delay) |
<2 seconds
Sub-second added latency
|
2-5 seconds
Processing delay
|
| Video Quality Support |
4K60
4K60 on Video 1000 (15 Mbps)
|
1080p standard
4K on higher tiers
|
| Custom RTMP Servers |
Facebook, Twitch, YouTube
Free restreaming; see plan for details
|
Limited
Higher tiers only
|
| Encoder Support |
OBS, vMix, Wirecast, XSplit
All major encoders
|
OBS, Wirecast, vMix
Standard support
|
| SUPPORT & SERVICES | ||
| Customer Support |
24/7 Ticket + Email
Free migration assistance
|
Email support
Priority on higher tiers
|
| Analytics API |
Included
All plans
|
Advanced plans only
Higher-tier plans
|
| Setup Time |
30 SECONDS
Simple pricing, instant setup
|
5-10 minutes
Multiple plan options
|
| Total Savings (Entry Plan) |
$3/mo
16% cheaper ($36/year saved)
|
Reference pricing |
| Total Savings (Mid-Tier) |
$17/mo
35% cheaper ($204/year saved)
|
Reference pricing |
| Total Savings (Pro Plan) |
$175/mo
73% cheaper ($2,100/year saved)
|
Reference pricing |
Switching from Restream.io?
Migration takes 15-30 minutes with zero downtime
Sign Up
Create your Shoutcast Net account (60 seconds)
Add Destinations
Copy your existing stream keys to Shoutcast Net
Update Encoder
Point OBS/vMix to new RTMP endpoint
Common Questions
Is Shoutcast Net really the same quality as Restream.io?
Yes. We use the same RTMP ingest and distribution technology. The difference is flat monthly pricing with no hourly limits, and we don't charge enterprise prices for standard features.
What about watermarks?
Zero watermarks on all plans. Restream.io adds its branding on the Free plan. Shoutcast Net delivers clean, professional streams regardless of your plan level.
Will I lose my stream keys when switching?
No. Your YouTube, Twitch, Facebook stream keys stay the same—you just point them to Shoutcast Net instead. Your audiences never know you switched services.
How can you be so much cheaper?
We don't spend millions on enterprise sales teams and marketing. We focus on infrastructure efficiency and pass the savings to customers. Simple pricing, no games.
Save $36-2,100 Per Year. Same Quality.
Why pay Restream.io $19-239/mo when you can get up to 1,000 viewers, no watermarks, and better latency for $16-64/mo?