Why Stream to More Than One Site?
Simple maths. One cam site gives you one audience. Two sites give you two. Same show, same effort – more people watching, more tips coming in.
Studios that run multi-stream setups report 30-70% more revenue compared to single-platform broadcasting. That range is wide because results depend on the model, the time slot, and which platforms you pick. But the floor – 30% more money for the same hours worked – is worth paying attention to.
There’s a safety angle too. If Chaturbate changes its algorithm tomorrow and your room drops from page one to page five, your income crashes. If you’re also on Stripchat and Streamate, you’ve got two safety nets. Platform dependency is a real risk. Multi-streaming fixes it.
Different sites also peak at different times. Chaturbate’s audience skews North American. Stripchat pulls more from Europe and Latin America. Streamate’s viewers tend older, North American, but active at different hours. Broadcasting to all three means you’re catching tips across multiple time zones at once.
Platform Rules – Read This Before Anything Else
This is the most important section here. If you break a platform’s rules, you get banned. A banned account means lost followers, lost income, and possibly lost earnings sitting in your balance. So let’s be clear about what each platform actually says.
Chaturbate: Allowed
Chaturbate does not ban multi-streaming. Their terms of service have no exclusivity clause. Models and studios have been streaming to Chaturbate alongside other platforms for years without problems. The only rule: you cannot re-stream someone else’s content onto Chaturbate. Your own camera feed going to multiple sites? No issue.
Stripchat: Allowed
Stripchat also allows multi-streaming. Their broadcaster agreement has no exclusivity requirement for public shows. You can broadcast to Stripchat and other platforms at the same time without breaking any rules. If you work through a studio, check your studio contract separately – some studios add their own restrictions. But the platform itself does not block it.
Streamate: Allowed (With Rules)
This one surprises people. Streamate’s Performer Agreement says it clearly: “Performer/Studio has the right to work with other websites during the term of this Agreement and is not obligated to devote full-time efforts.” The contract is non-exclusive.
But there are boundaries you must respect:
- You cannot promote other websites while you are live on Streamate
- You cannot ask Streamate viewers to follow you on other platforms
- You cannot share Streamate customer information with other sites
In plain English: you can stream to Streamate and Chaturbate at the same time. But don’t mention Chaturbate while you’re on Streamate. Don’t put “find me on Stripchat” in your Streamate bio. Keep each platform’s audience separate.
What About LiveJasmin?
LiveJasmin uses a two-tier system. Non-exclusive models can multi-stream – no problem. But if you sign up as an Exclusive model (which requires earning at least $250 over two periods), you agree not to appear on competitor sites. Exclusive models get better visibility and placement on LiveJasmin, but the trade-off is you cannot multi-stream. Know which tier you’re on before you set anything up.
The One Rule That Applies Everywhere
When you go into a private show on one site, you must stop your public stream on every other site immediately.
This is the single biggest risk in multi-streaming. A viewer on Chaturbate pays for a private show. If your stream is still running on Stripchat, that private show is being given away for free. The paying viewer finds out, reports you, and you’re in serious trouble.
This is not optional. This is not “best practice.” This will get you banned. We cover exactly how to handle this in the setup section below.
Three Software Options Compared
There are three serious tools for cam multi-streaming. A fourth – Restream.io – exists for gaming streamers, but their terms of service explicitly ban adult content (Section 7.2.5). Do not use Restream for cam work. Your account will be terminated.
Here are the three that actually work:
| Feature | OBS + Multi-RTMP Plugin | Streamster | SplitCam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Free (2 sites) / $15-75/mo (3-10 sites) | Free |
| Max streams | Unlimited | 2-10 (depends on plan) | Unlimited |
| Built-in chat manager | No | Yes (free, all plans) | No |
| Cloud encoding | No (local only) | Yes (encoding done on their servers) | No (local only) |
| CPU load per extra stream | High (unless shared encoder) | Low (cloud handles it) | Medium-High |
| Ease of setup | Moderate – needs plugin install | Easy – pick platform from dropdown | Easy – built-in multi-stream |
| Control over settings | Full (per-output encoding) | Limited (cloud decides encoding) | Moderate |
| Operating system | Windows, Mac, Linux | Windows, Web, Mobile | Windows, Mac, Android |
Option 1: OBS Studio + obs-multi-rtmp (Free, Full Control)
OBS is free software used by millions of streamers worldwide. By itself, it can only stream to one site. The obs-multi-rtmp plugin (also free) adds the ability to stream to as many sites as your computer can handle.
Current version: v0.7.3.2 (October 2024), works with OBS 32. The plugin is actively maintained – new releases come out when OBS updates.
How it works: You set up your camera and microphone in OBS once. The plugin creates extra outputs – one for each cam site. Each output sends your video to a different platform using that platform’s RTMP address and stream key.
The plugin has two modes:
- Shared encoder: Your video is encoded once and copied to all platforms. Uses the least computer power. Best when all platforms accept the same video quality.
- Independent encoders: Each platform gets its own encoding with its own settings. Uses more computer power but lets you send different quality to different sites.
Best for: Models or studios that want free software with full control over every setting. You need to be comfortable installing a plugin and entering RTMP addresses manually.
Install on Windows:
- Download OBS from obsproject.com
- Download the obs-multi-rtmp installer (.exe) from github.com/sorayuki/obs-multi-rtmp/releases – pick the version matching your OBS version
- Run the installer
- Open OBS – go to the Docks menu at the top – click “Multiple RTMP Output”
- If the dock doesn’t appear, close OBS, delete the line starting with
DockState=from your OBS config file, and reopen OBS
Option 2: Streamster (Easiest, Built for Cam Models)
Streamster was built specifically for cam multi-streaming. It is the easiest option by far.
You pick your platform from a dropdown list. Paste your stream key. Click start. That’s it. No RTMP addresses to find. No plugins to install. No config files to edit.
The big advantage: cloud encoding. Streamster’s servers handle the heavy lifting of encoding your video for multiple platforms. Your computer only sends one stream to Streamster, and their cloud sends it to each cam site. This means even a basic laptop can multi-stream to three or four platforms without overheating or lagging.
It also has a built-in multichat tool – free on all plans, including the $0 tier. It pulls chat from all your connected platforms into one window, colour-coded by site. You can run multichat on your phone or tablet while you stream from your computer. This is the only multi-stream software with a proper chat manager built in.
Pricing:
| Plan | Monthly | Pay-per-use | Max Sites | Max Bitrate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | – | 2 | 4,000 kbps |
| Lite | $15 | $0.48/hr | 4 | 7,000 kbps |
| Regular | $30 | $0.96/hr | 6 | 10,000 kbps |
| Professional | $50 | $1.56/hr | 8 | 15,000 kbps |
The pay-per-use option is clever if you don’t stream every day. At $0.96 per hour on the Regular plan, a model streaming 4 hours a day, 5 days a week would pay about $83/month – more than the flat $30. But a model streaming 3 days a week for 3 hours would pay about $35 – barely more than the monthly rate with no commitment.
Best for: Models who want the simplest setup. Studios managing multiple models. Anyone whose computer can’t handle local encoding for three streams.
Option 3: SplitCam (Free, No Frills)
SplitCam is free and supports multi-streaming to as many sites as you want. No paid tiers. No limits.
The standout feature is its virtual camera. SplitCam creates a fake webcam on your computer that other apps can see. This means you can use SplitCam to add effects or manage your video, then feed that virtual camera into each platform’s own browser-based streaming tool. Useful if a platform doesn’t give you an RTMP key or if you prefer using the platform’s native broadcaster.
The downside: SplitCam does everything locally on your computer. Three streams means three times the encoding work. On mid-range hardware, expect your computer to struggle with more than two or three simultaneous streams. There’s no chat aggregator – you’ll need a second monitor or separate devices to watch multiple chats.
Best for: Models on a tight budget who want multi-streaming without paying anything. Works well for two simultaneous platforms. Three is possible with decent hardware.
Your Stream Keys and RTMP Addresses
Every platform needs two things from you: an RTMP server address (where to send your video) and a stream key (your personal password for that stream). Here’s exactly where to find them.
Chaturbate
- Log in to Chaturbate
- Go to “Broadcast Yourself” (or visit chaturbate.com/b/ directly)
- Click “Use External Encoder to Broadcast”
- Click “View RTMP/OBS Broadcast Information and Stream Key”
- If no key exists, click “Generate New Token”
- Copy the broadcast token – that’s your stream key
RTMP address: rtmp://global.live.mmcdn.com/live-origin
Note: OBS has Chaturbate in its built-in service list. You can pick it from the dropdown instead of entering the address manually.
Stripchat
- Log in to Stripchat and go to the Broadcast Centre
- Click “Set Up Broadcast”
- Click “Switch to External Broadcast Software (OBS)”
- Copy the stream key shown on that page
RTMP address: rtmp://live.doppiocdn.com/ext
Also available in OBS’s built-in service list.
Streamate
- Log in to the Streamate model dashboard
- Go to the SMConnect page
- Open Settings
- Under “Stream Settings,” change the Encoder field to “External Encoder”
- Click “Refresh,” then “Start Show”
- Copy the streaming key that appears
RTMP address: Streamate gives you a different RTMP address each session through the SMConnect dashboard. There is no fixed address – you must copy it fresh each time you stream. This is different from Chaturbate and Stripchat.
Important: Stream keys can expire. Chaturbate keys last until you generate a new one. Stripchat and Streamate keys may change between sessions. Always check your key before going live. A stale key means your stream shows as offline on that platform while you think everything is working.
Hardware and Internet – What You Actually Need
Your computer and internet connection need to handle the load. Here’s what works for each situation.
Internet Upload Speed
Each stream needs its own upload bandwidth. A good quality cam stream uses about 3,500 kbps (roughly 4 Mbps). Add audio, chat, and overhead, and the real numbers look like this:
| Setup | Bandwidth Needed | Recommended Upload Speed |
|---|---|---|
| 2 sites at 720p | ~8 Mbps | 10+ Mbps |
| 3 sites at 720p | ~12 Mbps | 15+ Mbps |
| 2 sites at 1080p | ~14 Mbps | 18+ Mbps |
| 3 sites at 1080p | ~20 Mbps | 25+ Mbps |
The “recommended” column adds about 25% headroom. You need that buffer. Internet speeds drop during busy hours. Your ISP’s “up to 50 Mbps” might deliver 30 when half the neighbourhood is streaming Netflix.
How to test properly: Go to fast.com or speedtest.net. Run the test at the time you normally stream – not at 3 AM when nobody’s online. If you’re on wifi, test on wifi. Better yet, switch to a wired ethernet cable. Wifi drops packets under heavy upload, and dropped packets mean your video stutters on every platform at once.
If you use Streamster’s cloud encoding, your upload only needs to handle one stream (about 5 Mbps for 720p). Streamster’s servers handle the rest. That’s the main reason to choose Streamster if your internet is slow.
Computer Hardware
How powerful your computer needs to be depends on which software you use.
| Situation | CPU | RAM | Graphics Card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streamster (cloud encoding) | Any modern processor | 4 GB | Not important |
| OBS/SplitCam – 2 local streams | Intel i5 (8th gen+) or Ryzen 5 | 8 GB | Any NVIDIA card with NVENC |
| OBS/SplitCam – 3 local streams | Intel i7 or Ryzen 7 | 16 GB | NVIDIA GTX 1650 or better |
The one setting that changes everything: If you use OBS, go to Settings → Output → Encoder. Change it from “x264” to “NVIDIA NVENC H.264” (if you have an NVIDIA graphics card) or “AMD HW H.264” (if you have AMD). This moves the heavy encoding work from your CPU to your graphics card. Your CPU usage will drop by 40-60%. This single change often makes the difference between a smooth stream and a system that freezes.
Encoding Settings That Work
Use these settings as your starting point. They work on all three platforms.
| Setting | Value | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1280 x 720 (720p) | Best balance of quality and performance for multi-streaming. 1080p is possible on strong hardware. |
| Frame rate | 30 fps | 60 fps doubles encoding cost and bandwidth. Not worth it for cam shows. |
| Video bitrate | 3,000-4,000 kbps | Chaturbate recommends 3,000-5,000 for 720p. Stripchat caps at 6,000. |
| Audio codec | AAC | All platforms require this. |
| Audio bitrate | 128 kbps | Stereo sound. 96 kbps is acceptable if bandwidth is tight. |
| Keyframe interval | 2 seconds | All platforms require this. Do not change it. |
| Rate control | CBR (Constant Bitrate) | Gives the most stable stream quality. |
| Encoder (OBS) | NVENC or AMF | Use hardware encoding. Fall back to x264 “veryfast” preset only if you have no dedicated graphics card. |
A note about 720p vs 1080p: A stable 720p stream looks far better than a 1080p stream that keeps buffering and dropping frames. Start at 720p. If everything runs smooth after a week – no dropped frames, no lag, CPU under 70% – then try 1080p on one platform and see how your system handles it.
Setting Up Your First Multi-Stream (Step by Step)
This walkthrough uses OBS + obs-multi-rtmp because it’s free. If you’re using Streamster, the process is simpler – you pick your platform from a list, paste your stream key, and click start. SplitCam works similarly to OBS but with built-in multi-stream support instead of a plugin.
Step 1: Set Up Your Camera and Microphone in OBS
Open OBS. In the “Sources” panel at the bottom, click the + button. Add “Video Capture Device” and select your webcam. Add “Audio Input Capture” and select your microphone. This is your basic scene – the same video and audio will go to every platform.
Get your lighting, camera angle, and audio levels right before doing anything else. Bad lighting or quiet audio will hurt you on every platform at once.
Step 2: Create Your “Be Right Back” Scene
Click the + button in the “Scenes” panel. Name it “BRB” or “Private.” Add an “Image” source with a picture that says something like “Back soon!” or “In a private show – be right back.” This scene has no camera, no microphone. You will switch to this scene on the platforms you need to pause when a private show starts on one platform.
Step 3: Configure Your First Platform in OBS Settings
Go to Settings → Stream. Pick your primary platform (the one you earn the most on). Select the service from the dropdown or enter the RTMP address manually. Paste your stream key. This is your main output.
Step 4: Add Extra Platforms via the Multi-RTMP Plugin
In the “Multiple RTMP Output” dock, click “Add new target.” Enter:
- Name: The platform name (for your reference)
- RTMP Server: The RTMP address from the list above
- Stream Key: Your key from that platform’s dashboard
Repeat for each extra platform. For shared encoding (recommended), leave the encoder settings on “Use main encoder.” This sends the same video to all platforms with minimal extra computer load.
Step 5: Test Everything Before Going Live
Click “Start Streaming” for your main output. Then click “Start” on each extra output in the multi-RTMP dock. Now:
- Open each platform in a browser (or on your phone) and check that your stream is live
- Watch the bottom bar of OBS – it shows CPU usage and dropped frames
- If CPU stays under 70% and dropped frames stay at 0, you’re good
- If CPU goes above 80%, lower your bitrate or resolution
- If you see dropped frames, your internet upload is too slow for this many streams
Do this test for at least 10 minutes. Some problems only show up after several minutes of sustained streaming.
Step 6: Practise the Private Show Switch
While all streams are running, practise this drill:
- In the multi-RTMP dock, click “Stop” on Platform B and Platform C
- Switch your scene to “BRB” (this changes what’s shown on your main platform too – you’ll switch back to camera when the private starts)
- After the imaginary private show ends, switch the scene back to your camera
- Click “Start” on Platform B and Platform C again
Time yourself. You should be able to do this in under 10 seconds. If it takes longer, you’ll lose a paying viewer’s patience. Set up hotkeys in OBS (Settings → Hotkeys) to make scene switching instant.
Managing Chat Across Multiple Sites
This is where most multi-stream setups fall apart. You’re reading a message on Chaturbate. A big tipper on Stripchat says hello. You don’t see it. They feel ignored. They leave. That tip is gone.
You have three options:
Option 1: Streamster Multichat (Best)
Even if you stream through OBS, you can use Streamster’s multichat tool for free. It pulls messages from all your connected platforms into one window. Messages are colour-coded by platform. You can run it on your phone or tablet so you don’t need a second monitor. This is the closest thing to a proper chat manager that exists for cam sites.
Option 2: Second Monitor
Open each platform’s chat in a separate browser tab. Tile them side by side on a second screen. Low-tech but it works. If you don’t have a second monitor, use a tablet propped up next to your computer.
Option 3: Moderator
If you run a studio, assign someone to watch chat on the secondary platforms. They flag important messages for the model. This is the professional approach for studios managing multiple models.
Whatever you choose: say hello to each platform by name at least every few minutes. “Hey Stripchat!” takes two seconds and keeps that audience from feeling invisible.
Common Problems and How to Fix Them
| Problem | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Stream shows “offline” on one platform | Stale or expired stream key | Log in to that platform’s dashboard, get a fresh stream key, update OBS |
| “Encoding overloaded” warning in OBS | CPU can’t keep up with multiple encodes | Switch to NVENC encoder, lower resolution to 720p, or use shared encoder mode |
| Dropped frames (red number in OBS) | Upload bandwidth too slow | Lower bitrate on all outputs. Switch to wired ethernet. Test at streaming time. |
| Audio out of sync on some platforms | Different encoding times per output | Use shared encoder mode (one encode, copied to all outputs) |
| Computer fan running loud, system lagging | Too much local encoding | Switch to Streamster (cloud encoding) or reduce to 2 platforms |
| Private show visible on other platforms | Forgot to stop other outputs | Stop all other outputs BEFORE accepting the private. Practise the drill. |
| Viewers mentioning other platforms in chat | They see you’re multi-streaming | This is normal. Don’t discuss other platforms on any site. Redirect conversation. |
Which Setup Should You Choose?
| Your Situation | Best Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Basic laptop, slow internet | Streamster (free or Lite) | Cloud encoding means your computer and internet only handle one stream |
| Decent computer, want free software | OBS + obs-multi-rtmp | Full control, no monthly cost, shared encoder keeps it smooth |
| Two platforms only, tight budget | SplitCam or Streamster Free | Both handle two streams for $0. SplitCam if you want local control, Streamster if you want easy setup |
| Studio with multiple models | Streamster Regular ($30/mo) | Cloud encoding per model, multichat, up to 6 platforms per model, pay-per-use option for part-time models |
| Tech-savvy, want maximum control | OBS + obs-multi-rtmp + NVENC | Per-output encoding, custom scenes, hotkeys, zero monthly cost |
Start With Two, Not Three
Don’t try to stream to three platforms on your first day. Get comfortable with one platform first. Learn its dashboard, its chat, its quirks. Then add a second platform and run both for a week. Get the private show switch down cold. Figure out your chat management system.
Once two platforms feel natural – not stressful, not confusing, just part of the routine – add the third.
Models who jump straight to three platforms give a poor experience on all of them. Viewers can tell when you’re overwhelmed. A good show on two sites earns more than a scattered show on three.
The revenue increase is real. 30-70% more money for the same hours is not a small number. But it only works if every viewer on every platform feels like they matter. Build to that. Don’t rush it.