247 LiveStream
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Run a 24/7 live stream of pre-recorded videos

Put your videos in a playlist. Our servers stream it to YouTube non-stop. Your computer stays off.

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$16 a month per stream, or $14 a month billed yearly. Build and test your stream for free.

Example stream. What viewers see on YouTube. Names and numbers are examples.

The 24-hour playlist behind the example stream A 24-hour dial split into 12 videos. Video 3, Rainy café set, is highlighted in red, and a red hand marks the moment shown in the player. Now playing 3 of 12 Rainy café set
The playlist behind it. 12 videos fill 24 hours, then the playlist starts again. Red marks the video in the player.

How do you run a 24/7 YouTube live stream?

You need a YouTube channel with live streaming turned on, videos you have the rights to stream, and something that sends them to YouTube non-stop.

That can be OBS on a computer that never shuts down. With 247 LiveStream, our servers do the streaming.

  1. Your videos and music You upload them from your browser.
  2. Our servers Play your playlist and send it to YouTube.
  3. YouTube Live Viewers watch and chat, as on any live stream.

Your computer is only needed to upload the videos.

Before you start

  • Live streaming turned on

    Turn it on in YouTube Studio. On a new channel, the first activation can take up to a day.

  • Rights to your content

    Use videos and music that you made, own or have a license to stream.

  • Enough material

    Several videos in a playlist, rather than one short clip on repeat. Old videos, lessons, podcast episodes and music sets all work.

Step 2. The playlist from the dial above. You can change it while the stream is live.
Step 3. Paste the stream key from YouTube Studio. It stays hidden.

Your computer stays off while you stream

Our servers do the streaming, not your computer. So you do not need a fast or steady internet connection, and a power cut at home does not stop the stream.

Illustration of an empty desk at night with a closed laptop and an empty chair, while a TV on the wall shows a red play symbol.
Streaming from your own computer compared with 247 LiveStream
TopicOBS on a PC or VPS247 LiveStream
HardwareA PC or VPS runs all the timeOur servers stream; your PC is off
SetupYou install and update an encoderYou set it up in your browser
OutagesA power cut or crash stops the streamHome outages do not affect it
RestartsYou restart by handNo encoder on your side to restart

Old videos, live again in front of your viewers

Live in every time zone. The stream is on when a viewer opens it, at 3 a.m. in Tokyo or at 7 p.m. in London.

Earn from videos you already made. YouTube can show ads during a live stream, so a video you paid to make can earn again.

  • Los Angeles11:00Live
  • London19:00Live
  • Delhi23:30Live
  • Tokyo03:00Live
The same moment in four cities. One stream, live in all of them.

What people stream 24/7

Illustration of a film reel on a stack of video cassettes, with a strip of film that runs to a broadcast antenna sending out red signal waves.

  • Lofi and music radio

    Music with a visual loop, for study, work or sleep.

  • Sleep and ambient

    Rain, nature and calm scenes for quiet listening.

  • Church and worship

    Sermons and worship sets for people who missed the service.

  • Gaming replays

    Tournament footage, speedruns and highlights.

  • Education

    Lessons and tutorials in the order you choose.

  • Podcasts

    Past episodes in themed blocks.

What YouTube asks of a 24/7 live stream

The first 48 hours of a 24/7 stream
Live on YouTube
Saved as a video
May not be saved after 12 h
0 h12 h24 h36 h48 h

Source: YouTube Help, read September 2026. Only the saved copy stops; the live stream keeps going. Keep your own copies of the files.

Varied content. YouTube asks monetized channels for content that is not repetitive. Stream a playlist of several videos, not one short clip.

Rights to every file. YouTube checks live streams for copyrighted music and video. Stream only what you made, own or have a license for.

One price for each stream

No setup fees. You can cancel from your dashboard.

$16/ month

Billed monthly, per stream.

$14/ month

Billed yearly ($168), per stream.

Cost of one stream for 12 months
  1. Billed monthly$192
  2. Billed yearly$168
  • No time limit
  • 1080p, 30 fps
  • Audio up to 320 kbps
  • 100 GB of media storage
  • Playlist order, shuffle and loop
  • Playlist changes while live
  • YouTube, Twitch or Kick
  • Any RTMP destination
Start free Build and test your stream before you pay.

What a 24/7 live stream costs on each tool

The cheapest plan on each tool that keeps a pre-recorded stream live without a stop, and the limit that comes with it.

Real monthly cost for one 24/7 stream, September 2026
  1. 247 LiveStream$16
  2. LiveReactingRegular price: $39.99 Promotional price: $21.99
  3. Upstream$30
  4. OneStream$45
  5. Restream$79
  6. Gyre$99
  7. Castr$199.99
  8. OBS + VPS$15-60

Monthly billing. LiveReacting shows its promotional price for the first 5 months (new customers, until December 31, 2026); the outline shows its standard $39.99. OBS is free software; the server to run it costs $15 to $60 a month.

Scroll the table sideways to see all eight tools.

Cost and limits of a 24/7 stream on eight tools
Feature 247 LiveStream LiveReacting Gyre Upstream OneStream Restream Castr OBS + VPS
Monthly cost of a 24/7 stream $16$14 billed yearly Regular price: $39.99 Promotional price: $21.99Promotion for new customers: 45% off the first 5 months, then $39.99. Ends December 31, 2026. Standard yearly price: $33 a month. $99Start+ plan. Start at $49 has no playlists $30$24 billed yearly $45Basic $15 plus $30 24/7 add-on $79Marathon add-on needed to loop $199.99Premium plan, where loop mode starts $15-60For the VPS. OBS is free
Longest continuous run Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 30 days in a row, YouTube only 40 hours, max 10 loops 15 loop days on Premium; 30 days on Ultra ($349.99) As long as your server stays up
Playlists Yes Yes From Start+ ($99) Yes Yes Loops, max 10 Loop mode from Premium You build it yourself
Runs with your computer off Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No. The VPS runs all the time and you maintain it
Interactive overlays No Polls, trivia, chat games, countdowns No No Text banners Chat overlays Basic graphics Browser sources you build
Output RTMP, RTMPS RTMP. HLS, SRT and SCTE-35 on the Custom plan only RTMP RTMP RTMP RTMP RTMP, HLS, SRT RTMP, SRT and others
Best for Low-cost 24/7 playlists on YouTube Best overall: very easy to set up simple 24/7 streams, with lots of room to add advanced features when needed. Looping on a budget of $99 or more One continuous RTMP feed Pre-recorded streams up to 30 days Marathons under 40 hours Linear channels with a large budget People who want full control and can run a server

Prices checked September 2026. US dollars per month.

  1. Gyre: Start ($49) has no playlists. Playlists start at Start+ ($99).
  2. OneStream: 24/7 is a $30 add-on to Basic ($15), YouTube only, 30 days in a row at most.
  3. Restream: looping needs the Marathon add-on ($79), with a cap of 40 hours and 10 loops.
  4. Castr: loop mode starts at Premium ($199.99), up to 15 loop days. Ultra ($349.99) allows 30 days.
  5. LiveReacting: the 24/7 plan is $39.99 a month, or $33 a month billed yearly. Until December 31, 2026, new customers get 45% off the first 5 months ($21.99 a month) or 40% off the first year on the yearly plan.
  6. OBS + VPS: free software. A VPS costs about $15 to $60 a month, and you maintain it.

Questions

Do I need OBS for a 24/7 YouTube live stream?

No. You upload your videos and our servers stream them to YouTube. There is nothing to install on your computer.

How do I set up a 24/7 YouTube live stream?

Upload your videos. Put them in a playlist and choose the order or shuffle it. Paste your YouTube stream key and start the stream.

Can I turn off my computer while the stream is live?

Yes. Our servers do the streaming, so your computer, your power and your home internet can all go off.

What platforms can I stream to?

YouTube, Twitch, Kick and any other service that accepts an RTMP live feed.

What happens when my playlist ends?

It starts again from the first video. You can also loop one video or shuffle the playlist.

Can I change the playlist while the stream is live?

Yes. Add, remove or reorder videos and the stream keeps going.

What happens if the connection to YouTube drops?

Our servers reconnect the stream to YouTube on their own. You do not need to restart it.

Is a 24/7 stream a real YouTube live stream?

Yes. Viewers watch, chat and subscribe as they do on any YouTube live stream.

Will YouTube save a 24/7 live stream as a video?

YouTube Help says a broadcast longer than 12 hours may not be saved as a video. The live stream is not affected. Keep your own copies of the files.

Can a 24/7 live stream earn money on YouTube?

Yes, if your channel is in the YouTube Partner Program and the content follows YouTube's monetization policies. YouTube asks for content that is not repetitive, so stream several videos rather than one short clip.

Who is responsible for copyright?

You are. Stream only videos and music that you made, own or have a license to stream.

How is this different from Restream or OneStream?

Restream stops a looped stream after 40 hours or 10 loops. OneStream allows 30 days in a row, and only to YouTube. 247 LiveStream has no time limit.

How does 247 LiveStream compare to Gyre?

Gyre's $49 Start plan has no playlists; playlists start at the $99 Start+ plan. 247 LiveStream includes playlists for $16 a month.

How many streams can I run at once?

As many as you need. Each stream costs the same and runs on its own.

Can I test before I pay?

Yes. Start free to build and test your stream. A stream that stays live without a stop needs the paid plan.

How does billing work?

$16 a month per stream billed monthly, or $14 a month billed yearly. There are no setup fees, and you can cancel from your dashboard.