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3Q is the European digital infrastructure for video streaming, OTT, and FAST channels. The partner-friendly SaaS solution is API-first and runs on 3Q's own independent European video infrastructure, independently of hyperscalers. The 3Q online video platform, made in Germany, lets customers and partners host, manage, and distribute audiovisual content live and on-demand on websites and apps. 3Q's white-label solution for video portals gives audiences fully managed content, with a central media library that provides analytics on each asset's streaming performance. 3Q is GDPR-compliant and all processes are ISO/IEC 27001 certified. It scales globally with multi-CDN and a China setup with ICP filing, valued expertise for many European companies. 3Q is the right choice when European data sovereignty is a non-negotiable requirement and not just "hosted in the EU," but structurally guaranteed. When companies are looking for a specialized, turnkey video platform without having to build their own DevOps team. Video Hosting and Management: You upload videos via browser or video API and organize everything in a central interface. Automated workflows handle transcoding, metadata, and publishing to websites, apps, and the intranet. Live Streaming and Webcasting: You stream live to a large audience with no limits on viewer numbers or data volume, broadcast redundantly with all common encoders, and convert every live stream to video-on-demand automatically with Live2VOD. The Live Clipping module creates new clips directly from a live or completed stream. Delivery and Video Player: The 3Q Content Delivery Network delivers content quickly and in high quality worldwide. The cookie-free and consent-free HTML5 video player works on all devices, supports all video formats, is customizable with logos, overlays, and interactive elements, and offers comprehensive advertising support. It is accessible in accordance with WCAG 2.1/BITV 2.0. Video AI and Analytics: The integrated video AI generates transcripts, metadata, thumbnails, captions, translations, and chapter markers. 3Q Analytics shows how your video and livestream content is used, filterable by project and time period, and exportable. API-First: SDKs give developers access to nearly all features of the 3Q platform: upload, encoding, player integration, streaming, analytics, and more at no additional cost. Headquartered in Munich, 3Q offers a modular pay-as-you-go pricing model & 24/7 support.

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Grow your business with the power of live streaming. Restream is all-in-one live streaming solution right in your browser. Live stream to Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other platforms at the same time. Host live interviews, AMAs (ask me anything), and Q&A sessions in a matter of minutes. Have up to 10 participants on your stream. Brand your live streams with your own logo and overlays. Add a call-to-action or other important messages to make your viewers take action. Engage with your audience in real time with cross-platform chat. Try Restream Studio today.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Enterprises and mid-market organisations (500+ employees) with high data-protection and compliance requirements: media companies, sports and event organisations, corporate communications teams, and OTT partners that need GDPR-compliant, EU-owned video streaming, hosting, and management.

Audience

Anyone searching for an advanced Live Streaming solution

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

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3Q prices modularly and by actual use, with no base fee. There are two plans, and a 7-day free trial covers all core modules.

- Pay as you Go: no base fee, pay per use. Includes the REST video API and player SDKs, two admin accounts, the Live-to-VoD recorder and analytics.

- Enterprise: price on request. Tailored packages and terms with volume pricing, full branding, system integration, professional services, premium network with eCDN integration, 24/7 support with SLA and training, and SSO/SAML.

For larger or more complex projects, Enterprise Fast Track is a direct line to 3Q's business team. Current pricing is available on the 3Q website.
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$19 per user per month
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.6 / 5
ease 4.9 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 4.7 / 5
support 4.9 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Restream is an incredible streaming platform that has made my life as a content creator so much easier. As someone who streams to multiple platforms simultaneously, Restream has been a lifesaver. The platform allows me to stream to all of my channels at once, including YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and more. What I love most about Restream is its ease of use. Setting up my channels and issuing my streams is incredibly intuitive, and I have never had any technical issues while streaming. The video quality is always excellent, and the platform is highly reliable, which is essential when it comes to live-streaming. Another fantastic feature of Restream is the analytics it provides. Being able to track my performance across all of my channels in one place is incredibly helpful, and the platform offers insights that allow me to adjust my strategy accordingly. All in all, Restream is an excellent platform that I highly recommend to anyone who streams to multiple channels. It's made my life easier, and I can't imagine streaming without it. I highly recommend giving it a try!
  • It's extremely easy to use! I was able to get four people on screen without them having to install or learn about new software ... and they were able to share their screens, which was exactly what we needed. All live!
  • Lightweight and easy to use. Good for streaming to multiple platforms simultaneously. Premier feature similar to Youtube. Compatible with Zoom, OBS, XSplit and more. Free trial.
  • - Restream provides stable connection with all the bandwidth. - The set-up and installation of the software is effortless and does not take up a lot of time. - The streams are lag free and smooth.
  • Restream has made hosting streams really easy for our company. The user friendly program can easily be integrated to any business looking to modernize.

Cons

  • While I understand that the platform offers a lot of great features, I think that it could be beneficial if they offered a more affordable plan option for users who are just starting to live stream. The current plans might be a bit pricey for someone who doesn't have a large following yet or is just starting out with live streaming. That being said, I do think that Restream is worth the investment for anyone serious about live streaming. The platform offers a lot of value and has helped me to reach a wider audience, so the price is ultimately worth it to me. But I can see how it might be a turnoff for some people.
  • It's just too expensive for me to keep using. Maybe will come back to it later on when I have more revenue!
  • Expensive subscription plan to use most features.
  • - There is no feature to invite multiple people to the stream at once.
  • I have no complaints with Restream at this moment.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

3Q
Founded: 2009
Munich, Germany
3q.video

Company Information

Restream
Founded: 2015
United States
restream.io

Alternatives

Alternatives

Wowza

Wowza

Wowza Media Systems

Categories

For company-critical live broadcasts, 3Q offers livestreaming on its own European video infrastructure, with no limit on viewers or data volume. 3Q transmits your signal redundantly with all common hardware and software encoders and delivers adaptively at low latency over HLS and DASH. The 3Q Content Delivery Network with multi-CDN keeps playback stable worldwide, including a China setup with ICP filing, and eCDN integration relieves internal corporate networks. Multi-channel streaming lets viewers switch feeds, languages or camera perspectives directly in the player. Live2VOD turns every broadcast into video-on-demand the moment it ends, and the Live Clipping module creates clips straight from a running or finished stream. Every livestream stays GDPR-compliant and independent of US hyperscalers. All 3Q processes are ISO/IEC 27001 certified, with 24/7 support from real video experts.

3Q is the European video platform for hosting and managing video on demand. 3Q stores every asset in one central media library, where project folders, playlists and tags keep content organised and findable, with no switching between systems. Upload runs by browser or REST video API, and automated workflows handle transcoding, metadata and publishing to websites, apps and the intranet. Video AI adds automatic subtitles, transcriptions, translations, chapter markers and thumbnails, which opens access to international audiences without manual work. Every video plays through the cookie- and consent-free 3Q video player, brand-customisable and accessible to WCAG 2.1/BITV 2.0. 3Q Analytics reports reach, playback time and engagement for each asset, filterable and exportable. 3Q runs its own independent European video infrastructure, so content stays GDPR-compliant and independent of US clouds. All 3Q processes are ISO/IEC 27001 certified, with 24/7 support from real video experts.

3Q is the European Video Platform as a Service for developers and enterprises building their own video products. An API-first design gives programmatic access through a REST video API and native player SDKs at no additional cost, so video hosting, livestreaming, video-on-demand and management embed directly into applications, portals and CMS. The modular architecture carries custom workflows, from secure corporate intranets to the backends OTT partners build on and white-label media libraries. Ingestion, transcoding, video AI and delivery all run through the same API and connect to existing systems and CI workflows. Adaptive streaming over HLS and DASH and the cookie- and consent-free 3Q video player are included. 3Q operates its own independent European video infrastructure, so the whole video workflow stays GDPR-compliant and independent of US hyperscalers. All 3Q processes are ISO/IEC 27001 certified, with modular pay-as-you-go pricing and 24/7 support from real video experts.

3Q is the European platform for large-scale online events: webcasts, town halls, Shareholders' Meetings, and press conferences streamed to a few or tens of thousands of viewers. Interaction: The 3Q webcasting module includes live polls, live Q&A, Live reactions and quizzing and presentation slides, so viewers take part inside the player. Access: Single sign-on through your identity provider secures internal events, and a magic link gives external speakers browser access without an account. Branding: The interface is fully white-label. Every session records automatically with Live2VOD and stays on demand, building a reusable content library. For smaller, strongly interactive webinar formats with microphone and video call-ins, 3Q works with specialist event partners. The platform runs on 3Q's own independent European video infrastructure, GDPR-compliant and all processes are ISO/IEC 27001 certified, with 24/7 support from real video experts.

Categories

Live Streaming Features

Access Control
Audience Analytics
Audience Engagement
Browser-based
Customizable Branding
Encoding
Event Scheduling
Live Streaming Production
Moderation
Monetization Tools
Multi-Screen / Split-Screen
Multiple Camera Feeds
Multistreaming
Session Recording
Social Media Integration
Streaming Platform Integration

Video Features

Analytics
Brand Overlay
Bulk Uploading
Closed Captions
Mobile Screen Support
Privacy Options
Social Sharing
Video Looping
Video Streaming

Webinar Features

Alerts/Notifications
Customizable Branding
Event Management
Live Chat
Multi-Presenter
On-Demand Webinars
Polls / Voting
Q & A
Reporting/Analytics
Screen Sharing
Social Media Promotion

Live Streaming Features

Access Control
Audience Analytics
Audience Engagement
Browser-based
Customizable Branding
Encoding
Event Scheduling
Live Streaming Production
Moderation
Monetization Tools
Multi-Screen / Split-Screen
Multiple Camera Feeds
Multistreaming
Session Recording
Social Media Integration
Streaming Platform Integration

Video Features

Analytics
Brand Overlay
Bulk Uploading
Closed Captions
Mobile Screen Support
Privacy Options
Social Sharing
Video Looping
Video Streaming

Webinar Features

Alerts/Notifications
Customizable Branding
Event Management
Live Chat
Multi-Presenter
On-Demand Webinars
Polls / Voting
Q & A
Reporting/Analytics
Screen Sharing
Social Media Promotion

Video Marketing Features

Analytics / Reporting
Chat / Messaging
Customizable Branding
Customizable CTAs
Lead Capture
Media Library
Multi-Platform Distribution
ROI Tracking
Social Sharing
Templates
Video Editing

Integrations

Azure API Apps
Ecamm Live
EpocCam
Facebook
Grip
Hive Streaming
LinkedIn
LinkedIn Live
OBS
PhoneLiveStreaming
SYQEL
SavePoint Station Manager
Slido
Stackreaction
StreamerPro
Twitch
XSplit Broadcaster
YouTube Live
ZIGNotch
mimoLive

Integrations

Azure API Apps
Ecamm Live
EpocCam
Facebook
Grip
Hive Streaming
LinkedIn
LinkedIn Live
OBS
PhoneLiveStreaming
SYQEL
SavePoint Station Manager
Slido
Stackreaction
StreamerPro
Twitch
XSplit Broadcaster
YouTube Live
ZIGNotch
mimoLive
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