Multistream Subathon: Twitch, Kick & YouTube Guide
Complete guide to streaming your subathon on Twitch, Kick and YouTube at the same time. OBS configuration, timer sync and revenue maximization strategy for 3 platforms.
Multistreaming is No Longer Optional
In 2024, Twitch officially removed its exclusivity clause for most creators. What used to be a penalty is now an opportunity: you can stream on Twitch, Kick and YouTube simultaneously and multiply your revenue without adding work time.
For a subathon, this is especially powerful. Twitch subs, Kick subs (with a 95% split) and YouTube SuperChats can all feed into the same timer, creating a revenue effect impossible with a single platform.
📊 Key stat 2025-2026
Kick grew 131% in concurrent viewers in 2025 (Streams Charts). LATAM streamers who added Kick to their multistream stack reported an average 45% revenue increase during subathons without changing their content.
What You Need Before Starting
Multistreaming has minimum technical requirements. If you don't meet them, stream quality will suffer across all platforms:
Recommended Minimum Requirements
- Upload speed:Minimum 15 Mbps. Recommended: 25-40 Mbps for 1080p across 3 platforms.
- CPU/GPU:Hardware encoder (NVENC/AMD VCE) recommended. i7 or higher if using x264.
- OBS:Version 30.x or higher. Alternatively, Streamlabs Desktop or XSplit.
- Verified accounts:Verified/confirmed channel on each platform where you'll broadcast.
Option 1: Restream.io (Easiest Setup)
Restream.io acts as a middleman: you send your signal to Restream and they redistribute it to all your platforms. It's the simplest option if you've never multistreamed.
Step-by-Step Restream Configuration
- Create a Restream.io account and connect your platforms (Twitch, Kick, YouTube) by authorizing OAuth access.
- In OBS, go to Settings → Stream and select "Custom service". Enter the RTMP URL and key provided by Restream.
- Set your bitrate in OBS: 6,000 kbps for 1080p60 or 4,000 kbps for 720p60. Restream adapts the quality for each platform.
- Activate channels in the Restream dashboard. You can enable or pause individual platforms without stopping the stream.
⚠️ Restream Downside
Restream introduces 3-8 seconds of additional latency compared to a direct stream. For subathons with real-time chat interaction, this may be noticeable. If low latency matters, use Option 2.
Option 2: obs-multi-rtmp (Full Control, Zero Extra Latency)
The obs-multi-rtmp plugin sends your signal directly to each platform from OBS, with no intermediaries. It's the preferred option for professional streamers.
Installation and Configuration
- Download obs-multi-rtmp from GitHub (obs-multi-rtmp releases) and place the DLL file in OBS's plugin folder (
C:\Program Files\obs-studio\obs-plugins\64bit\). - Restart OBS and go to Tools → obs-multi-rtmp. A floating panel will appear.
- Add each platform by clicking "Add Output":
- • Twitch: URL =
rtmp://live.twitch.tv/app/+ your stream key - • Kick: URL =
rtmps://fa723fc1b171.global-contribute.live-video.net/app/+ your stream key - • YouTube: URL =
rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2/+ your stream key
- • Twitch: URL =
- Adjust bitrate per platform: Twitch accepts up to 6,000 kbps, Kick up to 8,000 kbps, YouTube up to 9,000 kbps. Optimize for each if your connection allows.
- Start streaming from OBS normally. The plugin simultaneously sends your signal to all configured platforms.
Recommended OBS Settings for Multistream
Video
- Resolution: 1920x1080
- FPS: 60
- Encoder: NVENC H.264 (GPU) / x264 (CPU)
Audio
- Bitrate: 160 kbps
- Sample Rate: 48 kHz
- Channels: Stereo
Connect TriBathon's Timer to All Platforms
The biggest technical challenge of a multistream subathon is keeping the timer synchronized across events from multiple platforms. TriBathon solves this natively: connect Twitch and Kick simultaneously, and the timer adds time from both platforms in real time.
How to Set Up TriBathon for Multistream
- Create your TriBathon account and open the configuration panel.
- In the Platforms section, connect your Twitch account via OAuth and your Kick account with your channel credentials.
- Configure how much time each event adds:
- • Twitch Subs (Tier 1): 5 min
- • Kick Subs: 5 min
- • Gift Subs: time × quantity gifted
- • Bits/Kicks: proportional time
- Copy the OBS widget URL from TriBathon and add it as a browser source in OBS. The timer appears in your overlay in real time.
- Enable automatic Happy Hour to multiply time earned during your stream's peak hours.
✅ Automatically synchronized timer
With TriBathon, you don't need to manually count events from Twitch and Kick separately. The system consolidates them into a single timer, preventing errors and double-counting.
Content Strategy for Multiple Audiences
Each platform has its own culture and expectations. To maximize engagement across your multistream:
Twitch
More established audience that values community and streamer history. Leverage emotes, raids, and PogChamp culture. Tier 2/3 subs and Bits donations are more common.
Kick
Newer audience attracted by the 95% split and fewer content restrictions. They're generous with subs because they know the money goes directly to the creator. Mention the 95/5 split frequently.
YouTube
SuperChats are the equivalent of donations. Chat tends to have more lurkers and viewers are often on mobile. YouTube is great for reaching audiences unfamiliar with Twitch or Kick.
Managing Chat Across Platforms
The biggest multistream challenge isn't technical, it's human: how do you read three chats at once?
The most-used options by professional streamers:
- Restream Chat: If you use Restream.io, their unified chat tool merges all messages into a single feed with colors per platform.
- KapChat + custom sources: OBS overlay showing each platform's chat in separate screen zones.
- Active mods on each platform: Assign dedicated moderators per platform. Twitch mods handle Twitch, Kick mods handle Kick. You focus on content.
💡 Pro Tip
In the first days of the subathon, reading 3 chats simultaneously can be overwhelming. Start with 2 platforms (Twitch + Kick) and add YouTube in week 2 once you have the rhythm down.
How Much More Revenue Does Multistreaming Generate?
Data from LATAM streamers who adopted multistreaming in 2025 shows consistent results:
+45%
Average additional revenue from adding Kick to a Twitch subathon
+20%
Additional unique viewers from including YouTube in the stack
95/5
Kick's split: for every $100 in subs, you keep $95 vs $50 on Twitch
Common Mistakes in Your First Multistream Subathon
Not testing the multistream before the event
Do a 30-minute test stream the day before. Verify the signal reaches all platforms and that TriBathon's timer receives events correctly.
Forgetting to activate the stream on all platforms
Create a pre-stream checklist: OBS started → all platforms active in obs-multi-rtmp → TriBathon connected → Title/Category set on each platform.
Bitrate too high for your connection
If you have 20 Mbps upload and send to 3 platforms at 8,000 kbps each, you'll use 24 Mbps. Lower the bitrate or use Restream to handle redistribution.
Conclusion: Multistreaming is the Future of Subathons
With Twitch's exclusivity restrictions gone and Kick's explosive growth, there's no reason to limit your subathon to a single platform. The technical setup is straightforward with the right tools, and the revenue increase is immediate.
The only critical step is having a timer that consolidates events from all platforms into a single counter. Without that, manually managing events from 3 platforms is chaotic.
Ready for your first multistream subathon? Create your timer on TriBathon — connect Twitch and Kick in 5 minutes →