Restream is a combination broadcasting studio and player that's easy to use, requires no downloads or outside software, and is fully customizable. As one of the services provided with a Webex Events Streaming credit, Restream is an additional cost add-on feature. Reach out to your Webex Events contact for pricing.

Once you've purchased a Webex Events Streaming credit for your event, you'll have access to Restream, Webex Events Production Studio, Webex Events Simulive, and the Webex Events RTMP Player. You can then use one or all of these in Session live streams or Live Stream features.

If you're not sure which streaming platform to use and want to compare each option, refer to the live stream platform comparison chart in our Live Streaming and Webex Events article.

This article gives you an overview of Restream. Our partnership provides you with all the benefits of Restream's Professional tier features. Keep reading to learn all about using the Restream studio!

For an overview of our built-in live streaming solution, read our Introduction to Webex Events Production Studio article to learn more!

Your live stream is completely free of outside logos, and you can fully customize it with your own branding, including colors, logos, and overlays. This also means that there are plenty of opportunities to showcase sponsors — even with sponsor videos!

Engage with your audience in real time by displaying viewer comments in the live stream, connecting with (and showcasing!) your audience in a new and exciting way. Bonus — they'll be that much more encouraged to chat. You can connect with even more people by adding Closed Caption support, including our very own Webex Events Closed Captions & Translations, which is free with a Webex Events Streaming credit!

Not super tech savvy? No problem. Restream is crafted to enable anyone to create professional live streams. You'll be amazed at how simple it is to put on a high production value event — no AV team required!

Adding a call-to-action or other important message is so simple, you can even add it on-the-fly based on what is occurring in the chat or the live stream. This empowers you to encourage and influence viewers to take the actions you want.

If you have a pre-event hype video, a custom countdown, or a sponsor reel to play before your live stream, we have you covered! Want to play a longer video for your audience? You can do that too.

Psst! Want your entire stream to be pre-recorded, and played at a scheduled time as if it were live? Webex Events Simulive may be for you!

You don’t need anything other than a computer with a mic, a camera, and decent internet to get started. Anyone with the link can join your stream, and no login of any kind is required. 🙌

Does your Event App have one live stream? Ten? A hundred? Just one Webex Events Streaming credit is all you need for an unlimited number of live streams. You can even Go Live multiple times in a single live stream.

Restream is a powerful tool for creating professional streams with ease. However, it may not be a good fit for every event. Here are a few considerations when deciding if Restream is right for you. 👇

Restream doesn't host your stream recordings so people can come back and watch. After the stream ends, you can download your recordings and then upload them to the Video Center or use another solution, like Vimeo, YouTube or Wistia.

If you're working with an AV company, let them know about Restream and the RTMP Player so they can provide input on which solution is best for them and your event. Advanced broadcasting software may be needed for some events. For more information, read our Introduction to the Webex Events RTMP player.

Review the following table for an overview of Restream functionality. If you want to compare Webex Events Production Studio and Restream, refer to our Live Streaming and Webex Events article for a side-by-side comparison.

Ready to learn more? Read our Getting Started with Restream for more details!