Short answer: the services built for nonstop looping of pre-recorded video are StreamHouse, Upstream, Gyre and the 24/7 plan of LiveReacting. StreamHouse has the lowest entry price ($19 a month for one 1080p stream, seven streams for $69), offers 4K and streams to 14 platforms at once. OneStream Live sells 24/7 as a paid add-on, and Restream is a live studio that is not designed for nonstop loops.
Elvesoft makes StreamHouse, one of the services mentioned in this guide. We describe every option as it is, including the ones that cost nothing.
Many tools say they can “stream pre-recorded video”. Far fewer can loop a playlist without stopping for weeks, with nobody at the keyboard. This guide compares the services people most often consider for a 24/7 channel on YouTube, Twitch or Kick, using the prices on their own pricing pages.
How we compared them
- True 24/7 looping: can the service loop a playlist with no hour limit and no loop count limit?
- Real entry price: the cheapest monthly price that actually includes 24/7 looping, including any add-ons it needs.
- Quality: the highest resolution available, and on which plan.
- Reach: which platforms you can send the stream to, and whether one stream can go to several at once.
Prices were checked on each provider’s official pricing page on October 4, 2026, in US dollars, billed monthly. Providers change prices often, so confirm on their site before you buy.
Comparison table
| Service | 24/7 price | Free option | Max quality | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StreamHouse | $19/mo | Free to start | 4K | 14 + custom RTMP/SRT |
| Upstream | $30/mo | 24 h a month | 4K (extra cost) | 30+ |
| LiveReacting | $39.99/mo | Limited | 1080p | 4 + custom RTMP |
| Gyre | $49/mo | 7-day trial | 4K (from $99) | 7 + custom RTMP |
| OneStream Live | $45/mo (720p) | Limited | 1080p | 45+ |
| Restream | No nonstop loop | Limited | 1080p | 30+ |
24/7 price = the cheapest monthly price for one stream that loops nonstop, including any required add-on. “Limited” means a free plan exists but does not include 24/7 streaming. Details for each service are below.
The services one by one
1. StreamHouse: best value for always-on channels
StreamHouse is built for one job: keeping pre-recorded videos live around the clock. You upload videos on the web, iOS or Android, build a playlist, connect your channels and the stream runs from the cloud with no time limit. Videos are encoded once after upload, so the live stream does not rely on real-time transcoding and stays stable over long runs.
- Price: $19/mo for one 24/7 stream, $39 for three, $69 for seven. Each plan also comes in a 4K version, and yearly billing is cheaper.
- Strengths: lowest entry price for true 24/7 looping, up to 4K, no watermark, sends one stream to several platforms at once, YouTube recording protection for the 12-hour archive limit, live chat support.
- Limits: no live studio for guests or webcams and no built-in video editor. Edit your videos before you upload them.
- Best for: music and lofi radios, study and ambience streams, replay channels and anyone running several 24/7 channels.
2. Upstream
Upstream is another service made for 24/7 pre-recorded streams. Paid plans have unlimited hours and it includes a basic video editor. Pricing goes up by stream count: $30 for one, $50 for two, $70 for three. Its free plan gives 24 streaming hours a month, which is enough to test but not to run a channel.
Best for: creators who want to trim videos inside the same tool. For the same number of streams it costs more than StreamHouse.
3. LiveReacting
LiveReacting is mainly a tool for interactive live shows. Its regular plans have monthly hour caps; continuous streaming needs the dedicated 24/7 plan at $39.99 a month per stream, at up to 1080p.
Best for: people who already use LiveReacting for live shows and want one 24/7 stream next to them.
4. Gyre
Gyre is a long-standing 24/7 streaming service with unlimited hours on every plan. The entry plan is $49 a month for one HD stream at up to 60 fps; 4K starts at $99. There is a 7-day trial instead of a free plan.
Best for: users who need 60 fps on the entry plan and do not mind the higher price.
5. OneStream Live
OneStream Live is an all-in-one platform with a live studio and the widest platform list here (45+). Continuous 24/7 looping is not part of the standard plans: it is a $30 a month add-on, or included in the Enterprise plan. With the add-on, a 1080p setup starts at about $69 a month.
Best for: teams that need a full broadcast suite and occasional 24/7 streams.
6. Restream
Restream is an excellent live studio and multistreaming hub, but it is not designed for nonstop loops. In its pre-recorded add-on, a single video can repeat a limited number of times and playlists are capped at 24 hours, so a channel will eventually stop unless someone restarts it.
Best for: live shows with guests sent to many platforms, not unattended 24/7 channels.
Which one should you choose?
- You want the lowest price for a true 24/7 channel: StreamHouse ($19/mo).
- You run several 24/7 channels: StreamHouse (7 streams for $69/mo, against $140 or more elsewhere).
- You need 4K: StreamHouse or Gyre.
- You need an in-app video editor: Upstream.
- You mainly host live shows with guests: Restream or OneStream Live, and a 24/7 service next to it if you also want an always-on channel.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best 24/7 live streaming service?
For unattended 24/7 channels built from pre-recorded videos, StreamHouse offers the lowest entry price ($19 a month for one stream), up to 4K and streaming to 14 platforms at once. Upstream and Gyre are also built for 24/7 looping but cost more for the same setup.
What is the cheapest way to stream 24/7?
Running FFmpeg on your own rented server can cost $10 to $40 a month but needs technical skills and maintenance. Among managed services, StreamHouse is the cheapest true 24/7 option in this comparison at $19 a month, and it is free to start.
Can Restream or StreamYard stream 24/7?
They can broadcast pre-recorded videos, but they are designed for live shows rather than nonstop loops. Restream limits how many times a video repeats and caps playlists at 24 hours. For an always-on channel, a dedicated 24/7 service is a better fit.
Which 24/7 streaming service supports 4K?
StreamHouse offers a 4K version of every plan. Gyre supports 4K from $99 a month, and Upstream offers 4K as a paid upgrade. LiveReacting and OneStream Live top out at 1080p for 24/7 streams.
Do I have to upload my videos to these services?
Yes. All the services in this comparison stream from their own cloud storage, so you upload your videos once and the service plays them from there. That is what lets you switch your own computer off.
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