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Compare Restream and Wistia 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (49.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$0.00 Per Month
Restream
Star Rating
(52)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 3 pricing plansWistia
Star Rating
(994)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Wistia excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Restream. Users appreciate its intuitive interface, noting features like easy video navigation and the ability to add chapters, which enhance the editing experience.
- According to verified reviews, Wistia's implementation process is praised for its simplicity, with many users highlighting the seamless onboarding experience. In contrast, while Restream offers a quick start, some users feel it lacks the depth of features that Wistia provides for more complex streaming needs.
- Users say that Wistia shines in its analytics capabilities, allowing for detailed insights into viewer engagement. This feature is particularly beneficial for businesses looking to optimize their content strategy, whereas Restream's analytics are seen as less comprehensive, which may limit users' ability to gauge performance effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Wistia's support quality is notably high, with many users expressing satisfaction with the assistance they receive. On the other hand, while Restream's support is adequate, some users feel it could be improved, particularly for those encountering technical issues during live streams.
- G2 reviewers highlight Wistia's robust features for live event hosting, with users praising its user interface during live productions. In comparison, Restream is recognized for its flexibility in streaming to multiple platforms simultaneously, but some users find it less user-friendly when managing complex live events.
- According to recent feedback, Wistia's video archiving and editing tools are highly regarded, making it a preferred choice for users who need to create polished content. Restream, while effective for live streaming, is seen as less capable in post-production features, which may be a drawback for users focused on content refinement.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Restream
Basic
Free
- Stream to multiple channels with OBS, Restream Studio, vMix and more.
- 2 channels for multistreaming
- 30+ supported platforms
Wistia
Free
$0.00
Per Month
Just getting started? Make your videos look more professional--for free.
- 10 videos max
- 1 user (that's you!)
- Customizable player
Free Trial
Restream
Free Trial is available
Wistia
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
37
9.1
840
Ease of Use
8.7
37
9.3
849
Ease of Setup
8.8
14
9.3
564
Ease of Admin
8.7
14
9.3
401
Quality of Support
8.6
34
9.1
656
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
14
9.3
378
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
36
8.9
813
Features by Category
Host Tools
Not enough data
8.9
106
Not enough data
9.0
105
Not enough data
9.2
102
Attendee Tools
Not enough data
8.8
97
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
8.3
90
Post-Event Tools
Not enough data
8.9
95
Not enough data
8.8
93
Integrations
Not enough data
8.3
94
Not enough data
8.5
97
Agentic AI - Webinar
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
8.2
30
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
8.0
29
Software Options
8.1
23
8.8
43
8.3
31
8.2
39
8.9
30
8.4
39
7.9
22
9.2
41
Audience Tools
7.1
18
Feature Not Available
8.8
24
8.5
41
8.1
16
8.9
37
Streamer Tools
7.4
15
8.6
40
6.9
24
9.1
42
7.3
28
8.5
43
6.4
14
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.8
9
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.7
76
Not enough data
8.6
76
Not enough data
7.6
70
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.2
69
Not enough data
7.7
70
Not enough data
8.6
74
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
76
Not enough data
8.2
69
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
Not enough data
6.8
21
Hosting
Not enough data
9.4
521
Not enough data
8.6
463
Not enough data
7.5
362
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Verified
Management
Not enough data
9.3
523
Not enough data
9.3
501
Not enough data
9.2
479
Not enough data
8.7
470
Marketing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
457
Not enough data
8.1
259
Not enough data
8.5
262
Insights
Not enough data
8.8
504
Not enough data
8.4
455
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.9
253
Not enough data
7.8
252
Not enough data
8.8
260
Not enough data
8.4
250
Not enough data
8.2
247
Not enough data
7.7
239
Security
Not enough data
8.7
243
Not enough data
8.8
239
Agentic AI - Video Hosting
Not enough data
7.2
118
Not enough data
7.2
116
Not enough data
7.5
118
Not enough data
7.3
116
Not enough data
7.2
117
Customization
Not enough data
9.0
164
Not enough data
9.3
165
Not enough data
8.7
156
Not enough data
8.5
154
Organization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
151
Not enough data
7.7
142
Not enough data
8.7
162
Not enough data
8.6
157
Agentic AI - Video CMS
Not enough data
7.0
30
Not enough data
7.0
29
Not enough data
7.0
30
Not enough data
6.8
28
API Features
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
56
Not enough data
8.8
57
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Security and Compliance
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.6
41
Editing
Not enough data
8.1
117
Not enough data
8.7
132
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
140
Not enough data
8.8
141
Platform
Not enough data
9.0
124
Not enough data
8.9
128
Not enough data
8.9
123
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
7.9
49
Not enough data
7.9
47
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
8.0
49
Core Recording & Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Live Collaboration & Direction
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Post & Editing Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI & Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Restream and Wistia are categorized as Live Stream
Unique Categories
Restream has no unique categories
Wistia is categorized as Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS), Video CMS, Webinar, Video Hosting, Video Editing, Screen and Video Capture, and Virtual Recording Studio
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Restream
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Wistia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Religious Institutions
14.3%
Marketing and Advertising
12.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
10.2%
Information Technology and Services
10.2%
Entertainment
8.2%
Other
44.9%
Computer Software
26.1%
Marketing and Advertising
10.6%
Information Technology and Services
10.1%
E-Learning
3.1%
Financial Services
3.0%
Other
47.1%
Discussions
Are there plans to integrate voice chat through the chat service?
2 Comments
NK
No voice chat, but since you can reply to chats during live chat that is something like voice reply as well.Read more
I'm lazy!!
1 Comment
VB
Hi Enda!
You surely can stream to Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram within Restream.
At this time, Instagram does not officially support streaming outside...Read more
What platforms does Restream stream to?
1 Comment
DK
huge lot of platforms I use fb , fb pages , youtube , linkedin , twitter , rtmp streaaming . it also streams to twitch and many many more platformsRead more
How do I embed a video, so it is the same size as a YouTube embed?
1 Comment
JM
In Wistia, click 'Embed and Share' > Select Inline Embedded > then look at Options and there you can select and enter the size you want your video to...Read more
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