Head-to-Head Comparison
ShoutcastNet 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. ShoutcastNet offers 50-70% savings with identical (or better) features.
The Bottom Line
Lower Cost
ShoutcastNet costs $16-32/mo vs Restream's $41-165/mo
Unlimited Viewers
No viewer caps on any plan vs Restream's limits
Hidden Fees
Flat pricing vs Restream's overage charges
Watermarks
Clean streams vs Restream's forced branding
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly what you get with each service—no marketing fluff, just facts.
| Feature | ShoutcastNet | Restream.io |
|---|---|---|
| PRICING | ||
| Entry Plan (5 Destinations) |
$16/mo
Unlimited hours, unlimited viewers
|
$41/mo
100 hours/mo, viewer caps
|
| Mid-Tier (6-8 Destinations) |
$24/mo
Unlimited everything
|
$82/mo
300 hours/mo limit
|
| Pro Plan (10+ Destinations) |
$32/mo
Unlimited destinations
|
$165/mo
1200 hours/mo limit
|
| LIMITS & RESTRICTIONS | ||
| Viewer/Concurrent Limits |
UNLIMITED
No caps on any 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
Lower tiers show logo
|
| TECHNICAL FEATURES | ||
| Latency (Added Delay) |
<2 seconds
Sub-second added latency
|
2-5 seconds
Processing delay
|
| Video Quality Support |
4K60
Up to 4K60, all plans
|
1080p standard
4K on higher tiers
|
| Custom RTMP Servers |
Included
All plans, unlimited
|
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
$82+/mo
|
| Setup Time |
30 SECONDS
Simple pricing, instant setup
|
5-10 minutes
Multiple plan options
|
| Total Savings (Entry Plan) |
$25/mo
61% cheaper ($300/year saved)
|
Reference pricing |
| Total Savings (Mid-Tier) |
$58/mo
71% cheaper ($696/year saved)
|
Reference pricing |
| Total Savings (Pro Plan) |
$133/mo
81% cheaper ($1,596/year saved)
|
Reference pricing |
Switching from Restream.io?
Migration takes 15-30 minutes with zero downtime
Sign Up
Create your ShoutcastNet account (60 seconds)
Add Destinations
Copy your existing stream keys to ShoutcastNet
Update Encoder
Point OBS/vMix to new RTMP endpoint
Common Questions
Is ShoutcastNet really the same quality as Restream.io?
Yes. We use the same RTMP ingest and distribution technology. The difference is we don't add viewer caps or hourly limits, and we don't charge enterprise prices for standard features.
What about watermarks?
Zero watermarks on all plans. Restream.io adds branding to lower-tier plans. ShoutcastNet 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 ShoutcastNet 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 $300-1,596 Per Year. Same Quality.
Why pay Restream.io $41-165/mo when you can get unlimited viewers, no watermarks, and better latency for $16-32/mo?