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Jean Bertin C.

Analyst MLU - Area Growth & Performance Indicators Team Leader , MSR

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/11/2021

"Makes it an easy broadcast but hate Branding"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Restream?

I can't say enough good things about restream.io! After using xSplit for a long while, I was having some problems with bandwidth so I was looking around for something that would allow me to multi-stream my streams more effectively. Since I was already using OBS, I knew it would be an easy transition to use Restream. It's so easy to set up and only takes a few minutes to get going. I was able to immediately get 0-lag and was also able to try out a lot of different bandwidth settings to make sure I was getting the most effective one for my situation. Since the views of our broadcasts have increased and donations have increased significantly and I don't have to worry about whether or not I should be streaming on one platform or another. I highly recommend checking out restream.io, you're going to love it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Restream?

Restream provides a very useful service for people who want to stream but they need to make some improvements on their branding. The branding on the site is too much and it makes it seem too corporate and not personal. Also, the website isn't very interactive and the colors are not as vibrant as they could be. However, It is a very useful tool and it is very easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Restream:

I highly recommend Restream to anyone looking for a reliable and affordable way to expand their streaming platforms. The software is easy to set-up using OBS and Streamlabs for both desktop and mobile device, the prices are extremely reasonable, and my streaming quality has been much improved. I had previously been using Restream for my mobile broadcasting, but now I use it for my desktop as well. This has freed up my internet bandwidth so that my mobile is no longer fighting for bandwidth. I also had a problem with high ping but Restream customer support was perfect in handling my issue. This is a great product and is well worth the price. Give it a try! I'm glad I did. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Restream solving and how is that benefiting you?

If you stream live events, you'll know what a hassle maintaining an audience is. Not only do you have a high channel capacity in place, what with multiple computers pumping content across the web, but you also have to handle the viewers coming in through your stream. This is a very difficult task, especially if you want to have an interactive audience. This is the first of the main benefits the Restream add-on for OBS grants the user. Not only does it help broadcast your live stream to a much larger audience, but it also manages the stream for you. This means you'll never have to worry about stopping, starting or stopping your stream for your viewers again. Not to mention that it's also incredibly easy to set up. You can sit back and relax while your audience rises. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Eirik S.

Product Lead

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/9/2021

"Great Low Budget Streaming Platform - Pain to Setup Streams"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Restream?

- You can quickly enter the streaming room after a Stream is created.

- Restream made connecting to LinkedIn and YouTube reasonably easy.

- Restream seems to have an excellent Discord integration, but it's not something we used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Restream?

- While we were using the product, it was a pain to set up the stream. You would have to go to YouTube and schedule a live streaming event. Then come back to Restream to connect the scheduled event to a Restream based streaming event. The process was relatively unintuitive.

- To my knowledge, after using the service for four months. There is no way to invite multiple people onto your stream. It's just you.

- Very limited customizability on the display of YouTube comments during a stream. This feature is something Streamyard does VERY well (we switched to them because of this). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Restream:

I would make sure that you list out the features you are looking to get out of a streaming service. Restream wasn't the best fit for us due to the limited customizability of the display of comments during streaming and not quickly adding other co-hosts to the stream. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Restream solving and how is that benefiting you?

We were looking to stream live Q&A sessions to our YouTube and LinkedIn communities Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Victor Bous of Restream

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Hello Eirik,

Thank you for the review! We wanted to offer some solutions if you’re going to try our service again in the future.

Using Restream Events, you can post an upcoming event on YouTube (also Facebook and Linkedin) directly on our website. Restream Events provides options to create the event, add a thumbnail, and go live all in one place. Here is a guide for next time:

https://support.restream.io/en/articles/4364026-getting-started-with-restream-events

The Restream Studio also offers the Guest URL, which can invite people to go live with you. You can have up to 10 people creating content simultaneously with you right in the Studio. Here is a guide for the future:

https://support.restream.io/en/articles/3998533-restream-studio-guests

We greatly appreciate your feedback about the customization options you are looking for with the Comments from the connected channels. We will take your feedback and use it to improve in meaningful ways.

Feel free to contact our support team by chat at our website (available 24/7 for everyone), and we will be happy to offer you a free trial of our paid plans and a discount for returning. Hope to hear from you soon!

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Rachael W.

Founder/ CEO/ Owner/ Coach

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/24/2021

"Restream is a brilliant way to Livestream on multiple platforms"

5/5

What do you like best about Restream?

Restream is easy to navigate and connect to my social media platforms. Multiple platforms can be linked, including Facebook pages, Facebook groups, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. Their studio allows me to add graphic/text overlays. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Restream?

Unfortunately, there is no option to Livestream on Instagram at the moment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Alistair W.

Web Developer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

6/30/2021

"Need to 'live' stream on multiple platforms? Restream is what you need"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Restream?

Restream gives us the ability to multi-stream 'live' to both YouTube and Facebook simultaneously without needing to use any OBS software installed on a local computer Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Restream?

The one thing I dislike about Restream's Scheduler is that it needs any pre-recorded videos over 2GB to be uploaded and scheduled at least 2 hours before streaming is scheduled to start. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Restream solving and how is that benefiting you?

Due to the global Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic, the church needed to be able to 'live' stream services. However, the internet connection in the church is terrible and was not up to the job, and Restream gives us the ability to record our services and then stream them as if they were live. The streaming service they provide has meant that we have been able to continue to have our services throughout the pandemic and even increased the number of people who have been able to participate in them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/30/2019

"Nice Experience"

4/5

What do you like best about Restream?

I really just like the multi stream aspect of it. It is very smooth & intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Restream?

Titles Page is my issue. When you i am selecting a game, i cant just type in the game and it comes up automatically. Let's say "Anthem" for example. Because it is a low priority game, i always have to manually type it in for each of my platforms instead of Restream just letting it update all of my titles along with the game of my choosing automatically. So low priority games are my issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Ellia B.

Artist

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/27/2021

"Versatile solution for multi-streaming live and prerecorded video"

5/5

What do you like best about Restream?

Restream makes it easy to send a single livestream to multiple destinations, it consolidates chat comments from all destinations into a single thread, and it makes it possible to schedule streams in advance. Standout features: it can receive and pass along RTMP data from other sources (such as Zoom), and it's possible to upload video for scheduled livestreams of prerecorded video content. Restream's tech support is also quite responsive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Restream?

Restream's subscription tiers are a bit pricey compared to its closest competitor, Streamyard, especially when it comes to getting rid of branded backgrounds and watermarks in Live Studio, Restream's in-the-box production option. The latest features that allow integration of both RTMP source data and custom overlays and branding are only available at a higher tier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Michael S.

Social Media Manager

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/14/2021

"Great product!"

4/5

What do you like best about Restream?

The ability to add on screen graphics and branding Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Restream?

Not as mobile friendly as I'd like - it would be cool to see an app Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Preston G.

Creative Director

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

8/17/2021

"Easy tool for professional livestream experience using external device parameters"

5/5

What do you like best about Restream?

I love that Restream makes it easy to connect external cameras and microphones to popular streaming platforms like Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Twitch, and more. Their graphic overlay tools are strong, as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Restream?

I do wish that it would be possible to overlay custom motion animation files. This feature isn't currently possible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Simon M.

Chief Content Creator

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/26/2021

"The #1 multi-platform streaming service! You won't look back, EVER!"

5/5

What do you like best about Restream?

For someone who was looking for a platform to be able to stream to multiple websites, without having the overhead to be able to do it locally, Restream came as a big help. I did not need server grade hardware to stream to multiple platforms, just one stream that I send to Restream that is then sent out to ALL connected platforms. The ability to see chats from all these different platforms in one location is something I love about Restream. The only thing I need to worry about is the ability to send one good stream to the main service. Everything else just falls in place without me having to lift a finger. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Restream?

The inability to stream to a Facebook page on the free version is a let down. For someone who is just starting out, it might be difficult to pay a monthly bill when the customer acquisition cost is already worrisome. But it is not a detriment to growth because the free plan will suffice for 95% of all first time users. It would also help to be able to stream to Facebook page when you have less than 100 followers, which would make it easier for those entering the market. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Restream:

If you're starting out in the world of online streaming, go for it without looking at other platforms. This is the only platform you will ever need to build and grow an audience that will continue to flourish over time. All you will need is a computer cable of running a decent stream and an internet connection that is strong enough to hold its own and you're good to go. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Restream solving and how is that benefiting you?

The biggest problem to grow an audience is to be able to put yourself in front of as many eyeballs as possible. This becomes especially difficult when your audience is spread across multiple websites/platforms. With Restream, it becomes easy to put yourself in front of audiences in over 30 platforms. You can later use the data to find out which platforms are doing well and what time of the day/week is better for different platforms. This way, you're able to reach the right audience at the right time. Also, being able to seamlessly connect the chat from different platforms is a godsend. Never have to worry about missing out on another message or wonder if we've missed anything. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Verified User in Religious Institutions

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/15/2021

"The best software for streaming to multiple platforms"

5/5

What do you like best about Restream?

how easy is to set up the broadcast for multiple platforms and you can see how many views you are getting Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Restream?

I do not like that is not a free software you need to pay for suscribtion Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Restream:

is essential to have a video capture to use an external camera Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Restream solving and how is that benefiting you?

The benefit are that you can stream to Facebook and youtube at the same time, and if you want to bring a guest to be in the broadcast, you can also have that option Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.