> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.polyinnovator.space/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # WHY and HOW to Multistream! - Every Single Tool - URL: https://www.polyinnovator.space/why-and-how-to-multistream-every-single-tool/ - Published: 2026-01-27T03:36:03.000Z - Updated: 2026-01-27T03:36:03.000Z - Description: Here is an exhaustive list of all of the multistream - simulcasting tools, so that you can choose the best one for you. I give my opinion to help you make a decision too! - Author: Dustin Miller | PolyInnovator - Tags: 🔧 The Content Polymath - OmniChannel Content, #video Given that is a challenge I myself am facing at this moment, it seemed like a great time to get around to making this video. I am both streaming to substack, as well as to twitch, for my creator and gaming brands respectively. Both of which would do better if I was simulcasting them across platforms. Not only that but taking the opportunity that vertical livestreaming platforms like YouTube Shorts offers us! ### **Related**: [Why You NEED to Multistream Horizontally AND VerticallyDiscover the importance of multistreaming both horizontally and vertically. Learn how simulcasting to different platforms and aspect ratios can expand your reach and future-proof your content.![](https://www.polyinnovator.space/content/images/icon/image_2024-04-30_105217127-129.png)Official Website for Dustin Miller PolyInnovator \[LLC\]Dustin Miller | PolyInnovator![](https://www.polyinnovator.space/content/images/thumbnail/Pink-and-Black-Game-Fight-Livestream-YouTube-Thumbnail-1.png)](https://www.polyinnovator.space/why-you-need-to-multistream-horizontally-and-vertically/) --- > You WILL regret not livestreaming sooner, and taking advantage of the opportunity in front of us in this moment. --- ### Why is this a format I’m pushing so hard? Ironically it is the one I have the least amount of experience with, but that is exactly why I am changing that situation. I joined Vine and Tiktok very early on, and I saw the opportunity at hand for that fresh take on content. The short form video being what I mean. Currently right now YouTube Shorts is under-appreciated attention. I have only truly seen Pokemon YouTubers streaming to vertical YouTube. Let ALONE at the same time as horizontal youtube simultaneously. Despite livestreaming becoming such a huge thing on Tiktok, it seems that there is still under priced attention at this moment for certain games or types of streams. For those creators out there looking for an opportunity to grow I am literally giving it to you right now. Substack is also very new to livestreaming, and I think that over time when the feature gets a bit better, that we will see more viewers/streamers on here. --- ### Here are the Tools mentioned! These are going to be somewhat in order, akin to the video, but towards the end are the ones I would recommend. The only one I have an affiliate link for I think is streamlabs by the way. I’ll share what is best at the end. #### Some Basic Tools: - [https://restream.io/](https://restream.io/?ref=polyinnovator.space) Limited to just horizontal, and very expensive compared to other tools. - [Ecamm - Great tool from what I hear, but MAC only!](https://www.ecamm.com/?ref=polyinnovator.space) - Potentially great if you are streaming from a [Console only Https://golightstream.com/studio/](https://golightstream.com/studio/?ref=polyinnovator.space) - [https://prismlive.com/en\_us/home.html](https://prismlive.com/en%5Fus/home.html?ref=polyinnovator.space) More mobile centric - Limited livestreaming features (horizontal only) and I haven’t tested [https://riverside.com/livestream](https://riverside.com/livestream?ref=polyinnovator.space) - [Streamyard ](https://streamyard.com/?ref=polyinnovator.space)\- Price hiked a lot in the last couple years since two acquisitions, not worth it IMO - [https://www.xsplit.com/](https://www.xsplit.com/?ref=polyinnovator.space) rather archaic ### A couple other ones I found in my notes after recording: - [https://aircast.app/](https://aircast.app/?ref=polyinnovator.space) - [https://castr.com/](https://castr.com/?ref=polyinnovator.space) - [https://studio.rumble.com/](https://studio.rumble.com/?ref=polyinnovator.space) - [https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/multistream-by-streamway.1882/](https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/multistream-by-streamway.1882/?ref=polyinnovator.space) using https://streamway.in/ #### Better Tools: - [If all you care about is Tiktok, then https://www.tiktok.com/studio/download](https://www.tiktok.com/studio/download?ref=polyinnovator.space) - [Potentially powerful https://onestream.live/](https://onestream.live/?ref=polyinnovator.space) - If you have the know how for servers/secondary PC, this could be a great cost savings (potentially only horizontal) [https://github.com/datarhei/restreamer](https://github.com/datarhei/restreamer?ref=polyinnovator.space) - Not familiar with this one but relatively cheap[ https://polystreamer.com/](https://polystreamer.com/?ref=polyinnovator.space) #### IMO Best Tools: 1. [https://streamlabs.com/](https://streamlabs.pxf.io/polyinnovator?ref=polyinnovator.space) 2. [https://meldstudio.co/](https://meldstudio.co/?ref=polyinnovator.space) or [https://multi.meldstudio.co/](https://multi.meldstudio.co/?ref=polyinnovator.space) 3. Using [OBS ](https://obsproject.com/?ref=polyinnovator.space)you can choose between [Aitum ](https://aitum.tv/products/multi?ref=polyinnovator.space)or [SE.live](https://streamelements.com/selive?ref=polyinnovator.space) [https://obsproject.com/](https://obsproject.com/?ref=polyinnovator.space) --- ### 🥡 Takeaways If you are going to multistream to horizontal and vertical, then I would suggest an OBS plugin or Meld Studio. If you have the computer power, and maybe more importantly internet bandwidth. Then you can go ahead and multistream using a locally powered tool. However if you don’t think your computer can handle that bandwidth, or you are using a console setup (as in streaming from the console not a PC). Then using something like Streamlabs would be the way to go! Lightstream might be a good option too if you want to support a smaller company. I think Streamlabs had copied them originally. I am simply pragmatic, and want my content to reach as far as possible. Thus I am trying to think outside of the box, and use whatever tool will get my job I need *done*. Feel free to leave a comment if you have questions, and I will be making a more specific podcast focused Multistreaming episode too! ### Bonus info if need: [The 20 Best Live Streaming Software: Comparison Guide for 2025Over the last decade, live videos have become easier to do, primarily due to advances in streaming software. Streaming software allows anyone from a![](https://www.polyinnovator.space/content/images/icon/cropped-favicon-270x270.png)DacastJon Whitehead![](https://www.polyinnovator.space/content/images/thumbnail/live-broadcasting-software-1B.jpg)](https://www.dacast.com/blog/live-broadcasting-software/?ref=polyinnovator.space)