Loopcast vs LiveReacting: Two Ways to Run a 24/7 Stream

LiveReacting is one of the stronger options for 24/7 streaming, and it's fair to say so. The main question is whether you need its studio and interactive features, or just a channel that stays live.

What LiveReacting does

LiveReacting is a cloud live production studio. You can build streams with interactive elements (polls, trivia games, countdowns, overlays) and send them to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Instagram or a custom RTMP destination. Its general plans run from Small at $19.99 a month to Enterprise at $249.99, with a cap on how long each prerecorded stream can run (1 hour on Small up to 24 hours on Enterprise).

For always-on channels, LiveReacting sells a separate 24/7 Streaming plan. According to its pricing page (October 2026), it's $39.99 a month ($33 a month billed yearly), runs with no time limit, and supports up to 5 destinations. LiveReacting's own comparison page adds 1080p at 30fps, 100GB of storage per stream, playlist edits while live, and loop and shuffle.

What Loopcast does

Loopcast is built around a single job. You upload videos, build a playlist, connect YouTube and go live, and the playlist loops on Loopcast's servers until you stop it. You can change the playlist while the stream stays up. Every hour is saved as a YouTube replay, and Loopcast can suggest titles, descriptions and tags for each broadcast.

Creator is $11 a month for one always-on stream and 25GB of storage. Pro is $33 a month for up to three streams on different YouTube channels and 100GB. There's no cap on video length. A manual stream key also works with Twitch, Facebook Live or any RTMP destination.

Where the real difference is

• Price for one 24/7 stream: $39.99 a month on LiveReacting's 24/7 plan, $11 a month on Loopcast Creator.
• Interactive features: LiveReacting has polls, games, countdowns and a full studio. Loopcast has none of that. If your stream is built around audience interaction, LiveReacting is the better fit.
• Destinations: LiveReacting's 24/7 plan sends one stream to up to 5 platforms. Each Loopcast stream goes to one destination.
• Several channels: Loopcast Pro runs up to three always-on streams, each on its own YouTube channel, for $33 a month.

How to decide

If your 24/7 stream needs overlays, polls or games, or has to go to several platforms at once, LiveReacting is built for that. If the job is a YouTube channel that never goes dark (music, ambience, reruns, a catalog on rotation), Loopcast does it with less to set up, for a lot less per month. You can test it with a free 24 hour live trial, no card required.

Frequently asked questions

Does LiveReacting support 24/7 streaming?

Yes. It has a dedicated 24/7 Streaming plan at $39.99 a month ($33 a month billed yearly) with no time limit on streams.

Is Loopcast cheaper than LiveReacting?

For a single always-on stream, yes: $11 a month on Loopcast Creator compared to $39.99 a month on LiveReacting's 24/7 plan. LiveReacting includes a live studio and interactive tools that Loopcast doesn't have.

Can I add polls or overlays to a Loopcast stream?

No. Loopcast streams your videos as they are. For interactive overlays, LiveReacting is the better tool.

Can I edit my playlist without stopping the stream?

Yes, on both. On Loopcast, playlist changes apply to the live stream automatically.