Gyre vs Live247 for 24/7 streams beyond YouTube
Looking for a Live247 alternative that goes beyond YouTube? Gyre turns your pre-recorded videos into a 24/7 live stream on YouTube and seven more platforms, each with its own playlist and schedule, all from one account.
Gyre vs Live247 at a glance
Gyre vs Live247 comparison, category by category
CHECKED ON PUBLIC PAGESStability
| CATEGORY | GYRE | LIVE247 |
|---|---|---|
| Longest single stream | ✓Live on YouTube since February 2022, over 4.5 years |
Not published |
| YouTube status | ✓YouTube Live verified encoder, on YouTube's official list |
Not on YouTube's list |
| Uptime | ✓99.9% |
"We cannot guarantee the Services will be available at all times." |
| Infrastructure | ✓Your own server on every plan |
Not published |
Price
| CATEGORY | GYRE | LIVE247 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 streams at 1080p, 24/7 | $20.54 a stream · Start+ billed annually | ✓$14.96 a stream ($59.83 a month) |
| 8 streams at 1080p, 24/7 | $17.54 a stream · Pro+ billed annually | ✓$14.13 a stream ($113.01 a month) |
| 1 stream in 4K | $82.17 a month billed annually ($99 monthly) · Start+ | ✓$39.88 a month |
| Pay by the hour | A plan billed monthly, 3 or 6 months, or yearly | ✓Prepaid credit from $1, 2.73¢ an hour per 1080p stream |
| Refunds | ✓Trial converted and you streamed under 10 hours? A refund within 14 days, minus payment fees |
"All sales of services by Live247 are final." Refunds are considered case by case and are not guaranteed. |
Content and quality
| CATEGORY | GYRE | LIVE247 |
|---|---|---|
| Files | ✓A built-in converter optimizes files for each platform, using credits included in the plan. Upload from your computer or import from Google Drive and Dropbox |
MP4 and MP3 only, uploaded to the Live247 website |
| Scheduler | ✓On every plan, including the trial |
Not listed on its site |
| Quality | Full HD at 60fps on every paid plan. 4K from Start+, at 30 or 60fps | ✓1080p and 4K at 60fps, 10-bit HDR |
| Storage | 35, 75 or 150 GB per subscription | ✓100 GB per stream |
Platforms and support
| CATEGORY | GYRE | LIVE247 |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | ✓8 built in: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, Twitch, Kick, Telegram, Mixcloud |
YouTube only |
| Connecting YouTube | ✓Google sign-in, with titles and metadata set through the YouTube API. Or a stream key and stream ID |
A stream key from YouTube Studio |
| Support | Email, chat and Telegram, in English, Ukrainian, Spanish and Portuguese, on every plan | Email, live chat and Discord |
| Testing real 24/7 | ✓7-day trial: 168h nonstop
WHY 168 HOURS MATTER
24 hours shows you the dashboard, not the result. Views, watch time and ranking build up while a live stream stays on air, so a 24/7 stream needs days, not hours, to show what it can do.
7×more airtime than 24 hours to see real results on your own channel
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Free start, free hours not stated |
Live247 features and Live247 uptime terms come from its public pages, checked in November 2026. Choosing the best 24/7 live streaming software for your channel? See the full list of Gyre features.
What is Gyre?
- Since 2019: gyre.pro lets you stream pre-recorded videos as live: a 24/7 live stream on YouTube and seven more platforms, with 1M+ streams launched.
- Platforms: 8 built-in (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, Twitch, Kick, Telegram, Mixcloud).
- Cloud: a dedicated server on every plan, so you stream pre-recorded video on YouTube without OBS, a computer or other hardware running 24/7.
- Per platform: each platform gets its own stream, playlist and schedule.
- Scale: each stream is a separate live video on your channel; channels run 10 to 30 at once, some up to 120.
- Quality: Full HD at 60fps on every paid plan; 4K at 30 or 60fps on Start+ and Pro+ at the same price.
- Audio and formats: 320 kbps audio, 5.1 surround, vertical and 360° video on paid plans.
What is Live247?
- Company: live247.io, run by Live247 LLC in Iowa, streams video or audio playlists 24/7 to YouTube.
- Billing: prepaid credit from $1, spent by the hour: 2.73¢ for one 1080p stream.
- Platforms: YouTube only, connected with a stream key.
- Files: MP4 and MP3 only.
- Quality: 1080p, 1440p and 4K at 60fps, with 10-bit HDR.
- Storage: 100 GB per stream.
- Free start: no credit card; the number of free hours isn't stated.
Gyre vs Live247 pricing: what each price covers
Comparing Live247 vs Gyre on price? Live247 pricing is hourly: 2.73¢ an hour for each 1080p stream, with a bulk discount of 25% for four streams and 29.2% for eight. For a single stream, Live247 has the cheapest 24/7 live stream in this comparison. The real 24/7 live stream cost also depends on what the price covers, so here is each side.
What Gyre's price covers
- 8 built-in platforms, each with its own stream, playlist and schedule
- A built-in file converter with credits in every paid plan, import from Google Drive and Dropbox
- A scheduler on every plan, including the trial
- Google sign-in for YouTube, titles and metadata from the Gyre dashboard
- A refund within 14 days, minus payment fees, if the trial converted and you streamed under 10 hours
- Email, chat and Telegram, in four languages, on every plan
What Live247's price covers
- YouTube only
- MP4 and MP3 only
- Scheduler not listed on its site
- A stream key from YouTube Studio
- "All sales of services by Live247 are final." Refunds are considered case by case and are not guaranteed.
- Email, live chat and Discord
Annual billing costs 17% less on every plan: $40.67 on Start, $20.54 on Start+ and $17.54 on Pro+ a stream per month. See all Gyre pricing plans on gyre.pro/
Gyre 7-day trial vs Live247 free start: test real 24/7 streaming
A 24/7 stream needs days, not hours, to show what it can do. Looking for a Live247 free trial? Live247 lets you start without a card but doesn't say how many free hours you get. The Gyre free trial runs a 24/7 live stream for 7 days, 168 hours nonstop, and stays free if you cancel before day 7.
- Length
- 7 days, 168 hours of continuous Full HD streaming.
- Payment
- A credit card is required.
- After day 7
- The trial converts to Start+ ($99/mo), which runs four Full HD streams or one 4K stream. Cancel any time before day 7, or pick another plan yourself.
Show details
- Included
- One Full HD stream, on every supported platform, playlists, the scheduler, automatic file optimization, and 20 GB of storage (up to 15 files). A Gyre watermark appears during the trial.
- Refund
- Streamed under 10 hours and forgot to cancel? Request a refund within 14 days, minus payment fees.
Gyre vs Live247: frequently asked questions
Is Live247 cheaper than Gyre?
Yes, per stream. Running 24/7, one 1080p stream costs about $19.94 a month on Live247, and four come to $14.96 each. On Gyre, four Full HD streams cost $20.54 each on annual billing. Gyre's plan adds seven more platforms, a built-in file converter, a scheduler and Google sign-in for YouTube.
Live247 or Gyre: which is the best tool for a 24/7 YouTube live stream?
It depends on your channel. Live247 is the lower-cost choice if you stream only to YouTube from ready MP4 or MP3 files, or need HDR. Gyre fits a channel that runs as a business: 8 platforms, a scheduler, a built-in converter, Google sign-in for YouTube and 99.9% uptime. Among Live247 alternatives, Gyre is the one to test if you plan to stream beyond YouTube.
What is the best Live247 alternative for Facebook, Twitch or Kick?
Gyre, if you need more than YouTube. Live247 streams only to YouTube for now, and its FAQ says other platforms are planned. Gyre streams to 8 built-in platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitch and Kick. Each platform gets its own 24/7 stream, playlist and schedule, so a 24/7 live stream to Facebook and YouTube runs from one account. Facebook and Instagram limit a single live broadcast to about 8 and 4 hours.
Are Gyre and Live247 YouTube verified encoders?
Only Gyre. Gyre is on YouTube’s official list, linked in the sources below, and connects to YouTube with Google sign-in. Live247 isn't on the list as of November 2026 and connects with a stream key.
How does Live247 hourly pricing compare with a monthly plan?
Live247 bills by the hour from prepaid credit: 2.73¢ an hour for one 1080p stream, about $19.94 a month if it runs 24/7. Gyre bills a fixed plan, so the price doesn't change with hours on air: $49 a month for one Full HD stream on Start, or $20.54 a stream for four streams on Start+ billed annually. Hourly billing costs less for a stream that runs only part of the day; a 24/7 channel pays for every hour either way.
Does Live247 offer refunds?
Not as a rule. Its Terms of Service say: "All sales of services by Live247 are final." Refunds are considered case by case and are not guaranteed. On Gyre, if your trial converted to a paid plan and you streamed under 10 hours, you can request a refund within 14 days, minus payment fees.
Can I try Gyre before switching from Live247?
Yes, and for a full week: Live247 offers a free start but doesn't say how many hours it covers. The 7-day trial runs one Full HD stream for 168 hours nonstop, with playlists, the scheduler and a Gyre watermark. It needs a credit card. We ask for a card because a nonstop stream runs on a real server. You won't be charged today. After day 7 it converts to Start+, four Full HD streams for $99 a month, unless you pick another plan or cancel.
Can I stream pre-recorded videos 24/7 on YouTube without OBS?
Yes. Gyre streams from its own servers, so you don't need a computer, OBS or an encoder running on your side. Upload your videos or import them from Google Drive or Dropbox, build a playlist, connect YouTube with Google sign-in, and go live with a 24/7 live stream on YouTube that keeps running when your computer is off. Live247 streams to YouTube only and connects with a stream key; Gyre connects YouTube with Google sign-in, plus seven more platforms. Step-by-step guide: Can you stream prerecorded videos as live on YouTube?
Sources and how we compared
We're the Gyre team, so we have a stake in this comparison. Live247 bills by the hour and Gyre by plan, so every price on this page is for streams that run 24/7 for a full month, the way a 24/7 channel runs. Every claim about Live247 comes from its own pages, checked in November 2026. Spot something out of date? Email [email protected] and we'll correct the page if it checks out.
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Live247 pages we checked (2)
- YouTube Live verified encoders
- gyre.pro/
pricing · gyre.pro/TermsOfService
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