Gyre’s listed paid plans are Start at $49 per month, Start+ at $99 per month, and PRO+ at $169 per month. The right choice depends less on the headline price than on how many streams you need, whether they are HD or 4K, and whether playlists and scheduling are part of your workflow.
Gyre also lists a seven-day trial at $0, followed by prepaid options for three months, six months, or a year. The trial is a test period rather than continuing free access, and the figures below are plan details displayed by Gyre, not a promise about YouTube approval, monetisation, or audience growth.
Gyre pricing at a glance
The following figures were displayed on Gyre’s pricing pages. Prices were checked on 3 October 2026, and should still be confirmed on the live page before you pay. In line with the pricing page’s presentation, the monthly figures below are recurring monthly options, while the longer terms are prepaid totals for the stated duration.
| Plan | Displayed price | Simultaneous streams | Resolution capacity | Storage | Playlists and scheduler | Watermark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | $0 for 7 days | 1 HD stream | Full HD at 30 fps | 20 GB, up to 15 files | Included | Gyre watermark shown |
| Start | $49 monthly | 1 HD stream | Full HD at 60 fps | 35 GB | Not included | Not shown |
| Start+ | $99 monthly | 4 HD streams or 1 4K stream | Up to the listed 4K capacity | 75 GB | Included | Not shown |
| PRO+ | $169 monthly | 8 HD streams or 2 4K streams | Up to the listed 4K capacity | 150 GB | Included | Not shown |
As listed on Gyre’s site in September 2026, the monthly prices were $49 for Start, $99 for Start+, and $169 for PRO+. The pricing page also displayed a seven-day trial at $0. These are vendor-listed prices, so check the current page for any change in price, tax treatment, renewal terms, or available payment options.
The table shows why comparing only the dollar amount can lead to a poor fit. Start is not simply a smaller version of Start+. It has one-stream capacity and more storage than the trial, but the listed playlist and scheduler features are absent. Start+ costs more because it adds those controls and supports either four HD streams or one 4K stream.
If you run a single devotional loop, bhajan channel, lofi station, or study stream, one HD stream may be enough. If you want separate channels for different languages, locations, or content schedules, the simultaneous-stream allowance becomes the more important figure.
What the seven-day trial includes
The trial is listed at $0 for seven days. It includes one HD stream, Full HD at 30 frames per second, 20 GB of storage, and space for up to 15 files. Gyre’s pricing information also shows playlists and the scheduler during the trial, with a Gyre watermark displayed on the stream.
That combination makes the trial useful for testing the complete operating routine rather than only checking whether one video can be uploaded. You can see whether your files fit, whether the playlist behaves as expected, and whether scheduled changes match the pattern you want for a night-time or daily broadcast.
The trial does not represent the same restrictions as Start. In particular, it lists playlist and scheduler access that Start does not list, and it is limited to Full HD at 30 fps rather than Start’s listed Full HD at 60 fps. Test the workflow you intend to buy, but do not assume that every trial feature continues on every paid tier.
The watermark matters if you are testing a public channel. It may be acceptable for a private operational check or an unlisted broadcast, but it changes the appearance of a public devotional, local-news, or small-business stream. Confirm the current trial presentation before sending viewers to it.
Use the period to check the details that are easy to miss during setup. Upload the longest or largest representative files, check that the playlist does not stop after the first item, and test a scheduled change rather than assuming that an uploaded list will rotate correctly. For a broader setup sequence, the guide on how to set up an always-on YouTube channel with prerecorded videos covers the planning decisions that sit around the streaming service.
A trial also cannot prove that your content has the necessary rights. If your loop contains recorded music, devotional recordings, television clips, or material supplied by another creator, identify the permission for each part before making the stream public. YouTube’s live-streaming policy and requirements remain separate from the Gyre trial.
Compare Start, Start+, and PRO+
Start is the paid entry point for one stream. Its listed capacity is one HD stream, with Full HD at 60 fps and 35 GB of storage. It does not list playlists or the scheduler, so it suits a workflow where you upload a file and keep one straightforward broadcast running without requiring timed changes inside the service.
For example, Start may fit a small business displaying one prepared information video, or a single ambience channel using one continuous file. It is less suitable if your daily plan depends on a morning programme, an afternoon loop, and a night-time version being selected automatically. The issue is not just storage. It is whether the operating controls you need are included on that tier.
Start+ lists four HD streams or one 4K stream, 75 GB of storage, and access to playlists and the scheduler. That makes it the more natural match for several related channels, or for one channel where 4K is an important part of the presentation. It also gives you room to separate content into files and arrange the sequence rather than relying on one very large upload.
PRO+ lists eight HD streams or two 4K streams, with 150 GB of storage and the same listed playlist and scheduler access. The main reason to choose it is concurrency. If you need several broadcasts live at once, the extra capacity may avoid splitting the operation across separate accounts or services, subject to YouTube’s own limits.
These are published plan descriptions, not a hands-on performance test. A higher tier does not make a weak source file sharper, remove copyright obligations, or guarantee that viewers will find the channel. It gives you a different set of capacity and workflow limits to work within.
You should also separate Gyre’s capacity from YouTube’s platform rules. YouTube says a channel can have up to 10 active streams and a stream key can have up to three active streams, with the limits applying concurrently. Read the current YouTube Help guidance on live-stream limits before planning a large group of broadcasts. A PRO+ allowance of eight HD streams does not by itself mean that every proposed arrangement can be activated on YouTube.
Match the plan to stream count and resolution
Start with a list of broadcasts that must be live at the same time. Do not count every channel idea you may launch later. Count the streams you expect to operate concurrently on an ordinary day, then note whether each one needs HD or 4K.
A single HD channel points towards Start if playlists and scheduling are not required. A single 4K channel points towards Start+, because Start+ lists one 4K stream while Start lists one HD stream. Four HD channels also point towards Start+, provided YouTube permits the arrangement and your account is otherwise eligible.
Eight HD channels or two 4K channels match PRO+ on the figures shown by Gyre. If your mix includes both HD and 4K, do not simply add the maximums together. The plan describes alternatives such as eight HD or two 4K, so ask Gyre to confirm how a mixed-resolution allocation is counted before purchasing.
| Your likely operating pattern | Plan to examine first | Why |
|---|---|---|
| One HD stream with a simple file-based workflow | Start | One HD stream and 35 GB are listed, without playlist or scheduler access |
| One HD stream with timed playlists | Start+ | Playlists and scheduler are listed on Start+ |
| One 4K stream | Start+ | Start+ lists one 4K stream |
| Two to four HD streams with scheduling | Start+ | Start+ lists four HD streams and scheduling |
| Up to eight HD streams with scheduling | PRO+ | PRO+ lists eight HD streams and scheduling |
| Two 4K streams | PRO+ | PRO+ lists two 4K streams |
Resolution is not only a pricing choice. It affects the source files you prepare, the upload and processing workflow, and the viewer’s connection. A 4K plan is not automatically sensible for a static prayer slide, a low-motion radio visual, or a local notice loop. If most viewers watch on mobile data, a well-prepared HD file may be the more practical choice.
If your source is genuinely 4K at 60 fps, check the complete production chain before paying for a plan. The guide to 4K 60fps YouTube Live Streaming with FFmpeg explains why capture, encoding, and YouTube settings need to agree. A service limit alone does not turn a Full HD file into a useful 4K broadcast.
Finally, leave room for operational growth without buying capacity you cannot use. A channel with one stable stream does not need eight simultaneous HD slots merely because the tier is available. Conversely, if you already run separate streams for Hindi, English, regional news, and music, choosing a one-stream plan can create a limitation at the point when your workflow becomes useful.
Storage, playlists, and scheduler access
Storage is the amount of uploaded material available to the service, not the number of hours that will automatically be broadcast. The listed allowances are 35 GB on Start, 75 GB on Start+, and 150 GB on PRO+. The trial lists 20 GB and up to 15 files, which gives you a practical way to test whether your intended library fits.
Consider the size of the actual files rather than estimating from their runtime alone. A high-bitrate 4K file can use storage much faster than a modest HD loop of the same duration. Keep a simple inventory of file sizes before choosing a tier, particularly if you plan to upload several language versions or daily news packages.
Playlists and the scheduler affect how much manual work remains after upload. A playlist can organise multiple files into a sequence. A scheduler can determine when different content should run, such as a morning prayer, an afternoon bhajan block, and a quieter overnight loop. The exact controls can change, so confirm the current interface and limits before designing a complex timetable.
The trial, Start+, and PRO+ list playlists and scheduler access. Start does not list them. That difference can matter more than the storage difference for a channel that changes content throughout the day. If you depend on scheduled rotation, do not assume that Start’s single stream can reproduce the same workflow through one uploaded file.
A long file is not always a substitute for a playlist. One large export is harder to replace when a single segment becomes outdated, and a small mistake may require re-uploading the whole file. Separate files are often easier to maintain, but they require enough storage and a plan that provides the controls needed to arrange them.
Think about failure recovery too. If your operation uses a playlist, inspect what happens when a file is missing, corrupted, or shorter than expected. Do not treat an overnight test that played one loop as proof that every scheduled transition will work for a week. This is especially relevant to study and ambience channels, where an apparently harmless empty queue can leave the live broadcast with no intended programme.
A cloud workflow can remove the need to leave your own computer running, but it does not remove the need to maintain source files and channel settings. StreamNeo is relevant for creators who want to upload a video once, connect a YouTube channel, and have the broadcast run while their computer is switched off, with automatic monitoring and restart if the stream drops.
Monthly billing versus prepaid terms
Gyre’s pricing page displays monthly prices alongside prepaid totals for three months, six months, and one year. It also shows discounts of 7% for three months, 12% for six months, and 17% for a year. Treat those as the page’s displayed discounts for the named prepaid durations, not as a guarantee that the same offer will remain available.
As listed on Gyre’s site in September 2026, the Start figures were $147 for three months before the displayed discount and $137 after it, $294 for six months and $259 after it, and $588 for one year and $488 after it. These are prepaid totals for the stated periods, not monthly charges.
For Start+, the displayed figures were $297 and $277 for three months, $594 and $523 for six months, and $1,188 and $986 for one year. For PRO+, the displayed figures were $507 and $472 for three months, $1,014 and $893 for six months, and $2,028 and $1,684 for one year. Each pair is the page’s displayed total before and after the named discount for that prepaid duration.
| Plan | Three-month displayed total | Six-month displayed total | Annual displayed total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $147, or $137 after displayed discount | $294, or $259 after displayed discount | $588, or $488 after displayed discount |
| Start+ | $297, or $277 after displayed discount | $594, or $523 after displayed discount | $1,188, or $986 after displayed discount |
| PRO+ | $507, or $472 after displayed discount | $1,014, or $893 after displayed discount | $2,028, or $1,684 after displayed discount |
As listed on Gyre’s site in September 2026, these totals should be checked against the current checkout page before payment. Confirm whether taxes, renewal behaviour, cancellation terms, and payment currency are shown differently for your location. The displayed discount is not a promise that a future purchase will receive the same reduction.
Monthly billing is usually easier to reassess. It lets you test whether the stream count, storage allowance, and scheduler access match your real workflow before committing to a longer term. Prepayment may suit a channel with a settled production calendar, but it makes a poor fit if you are still deciding whether your audience, content rights, or operating routine are sustainable.
Do not choose a longer term solely because the discounted total looks lower than the undiscounted total. Compare the amount paid today with the period covered, then consider whether you would still use the same plan if one channel closed or your resolution changed. The relevant comparison is the cost of the capacity you will actually use.
Check current pricing before purchase
Plan pages are changeable documents. Before paying, open Gyre’s current pricing page and verify the monthly price, prepaid durations, displayed discounts, simultaneous-stream definitions, storage, file limits, playlist access, scheduler access, watermark details, and renewal terms.
Also check YouTube’s requirements separately. YouTube’s encoder guidance says live streaming may require channel verification and that the channel must not have had a live-streaming restriction in the preceding 90 days. Monetisation is connected to eligibility for the YouTube Partner Programme, not to the Gyre tier you select.
A 24/7 broadcast also has archive limitations. YouTube says streams under 12 hours can be automatically archived, while streams exceeding 12 hours may not be captured at all. A continuous transmission should therefore not be treated as a guaranteed complete replay file. If the archive matters, keep a separate recording or export of the source programme.
The same distinction applies to playback rights. YouTube’s live-stream terms require the creator to have the necessary rights for the live content, including music licensing rights. Uploading a video to a streaming service does not create permission to broadcast its music, television footage, devotional recording, or other protected material.
For a radio-style channel, review the practical rights questions before you compare plans. The guide to avoiding copyright claims on a YouTube radio station livestream is useful for separating a technical loop from a properly licensed one. No plan can make an unlicensed catalogue suitable for public streaming.
Finally, test the exact content and operating pattern you intend to use. A single successful upload does not confirm that a multi-file playlist, scheduled change, 4K source, or several simultaneous streams will behave in the same way. Use the trial for a representative test, record what you learn, and then compare that result with the paid tier’s listed limits.
Before committing, compare the operating options on the pricing page. When the file and channel are ready, start free — 24-hour trial, no card.
FAQ
Is Gyre free for 24/7 YouTube streaming?
Gyre’s pricing page lists a $0 trial lasting seven days. It is not ongoing free access, and the trial lists one HD stream, 20 GB of storage, up to 15 files, playlists, and scheduling, with a Gyre watermark shown.
Which Gyre plan supports one 4K stream?
Start+ lists one 4K stream, while PRO+ lists two 4K streams. Start lists one HD stream rather than a 4K allowance, so confirm the current plan description before buying if 4K is essential to your workflow.
Does Start include playlists and scheduling?
The published comparison lists playlists and the scheduler for the trial, Start+, and PRO+, but not for Start. If your channel changes automatically between scheduled programmes, treat this feature difference as a central part of the plan decision rather than a minor extra.
Do Gyre’s stream limits override YouTube’s limits?
No. Gyre’s capacity and YouTube’s platform limits are separate. YouTube also lists limits for active streams per channel and per stream key, so check the current official guidance before planning several simultaneous broadcasts.