Switchboard Live publicly lists 24/7 Streams under its Enterprise tier, but it does not publish a numeric Enterprise price. The service describes its subscriptions as monthly or annual and seat-based, so the cost of continuous YouTube streaming has to be confirmed with Switchboard for your required seats and setup.
That makes the useful question less “What is the advertised price?” and more “What exactly will the quote include?” You should confirm the stream workflow, inputs, archive requirements, support arrangement, seats, billing term and any add-ons before treating a quotation as comparable with another option.
Does Switchboard Live offer 24/7 streaming?
Yes. Switchboard Live’s current pricing page names “24/7 Streams” as an Enterprise feature, as listed on Switchboard’s site in September 2026. This is the clearest public indication that Switchboard supports a continuous streaming use case.
The feature label does not answer every operational question, however. It does not by itself confirm whether a particular pre-recorded loop, number of YouTube channels, archive arrangement or destination configuration is included in your quotation. Ask Switchboard to describe the exact workflow you intend to run rather than assuming that every kind of always-on channel is covered in the same way.
For example, a devotional channel might want one long video loop sent continuously to one YouTube channel. A small media business might want several inputs, several team members and a longer archive. Both are continuous-streaming cases, but their requirements are not necessarily identical.
Switchboard’s FAQ says the platform supports RTMP ingest, as listed on Switchboard’s site in September 2026. Its setup documentation also says that a live streaming encoder, destination accounts and a steady internet connection are needed. That means Switchboard is not a replacement for preparing the source feed unless your agreed arrangement explicitly covers that part of the workflow.
A continuous channel still has YouTube-side requirements. YouTube says a channel must be verified and must not have had a live-streaming restriction in the preceding 90 days. YouTube also says that enabling live streaming can take up to 24 hours. Check the current YouTube live-streaming requirements before you schedule a launch, because these conditions are separate from Switchboard’s subscription terms.
Which plan includes 24/7 Streams?
Enterprise is the only displayed Switchboard tier that explicitly lists 24/7 Streams, as listed on Switchboard’s site in September 2026. The public comparison also lists three or more team members, three RTMP or SRT inputs, 30+ day archives, phone support, unlimited multistreaming destinations, unlimited Facebook Pages and account hierarchy for Enterprise.
That wording supports a careful conclusion: Enterprise is the displayed tier to discuss when you need a continuous stream. It does not support the stronger conclusion that every 24/7 arrangement, destination, archive or YouTube use case is automatically included. Those details belong in the sales conversation and should appear in the quotation or order documentation.
The other displayed tiers should not be treated as substitutes for Enterprise merely because they support live distribution. Switchboard’s pricing page does not list 24/7 Streams under SMB or Public Sector, as listed on Switchboard’s site in September 2026. Do not infer that a lower tier includes the feature unless Switchboard confirms it in writing.
Public Sector is a separate case. Switchboard’s public-sector page says pricing is tailored for public-sector buyers and asks prospective customers to contact the company. It describes unlimited streaming minutes and destinations for that audience, as listed on Switchboard’s site in September 2026. That does not make it a general-purpose lower-cost route for a private devotional, study or business channel.
If your organisation is a council, broadcaster or public institution, ask whether the public-sector arrangement is appropriate for your procurement requirements. If you are an individual creator or small business, ask sales to confirm which displayed tier applies rather than assuming that the label alone determines eligibility.
What Switchboard’s pricing page lists by tier
The public comparison is more useful for identifying differences in capability than for comparing prices. As listed on Switchboard’s site in September 2026, the visible details are:
| Tier | Inputs listed | Team members listed | Archive and support details | Continuous-streaming note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMB | One RTMP input | Two | Email support; no archive feature appears in the displayed list | 24/7 Streams is not listed |
| Public Sector | One RTMP or SRT input | Three | Phone support and a 30-day archive | 24/7 Streams is not listed |
| Enterprise | Three RTMP or SRT inputs | Three or more | Phone support, 30+ day archives and account hierarchy | 24/7 Streams is listed |
The same page lists unlimited multistreaming destinations and unlimited Facebook Pages for each displayed tier, as listed on Switchboard’s site in September 2026. Read that as the plan’s stated destination allowance, not as proof that one individual workflow can send to an unlimited number of destinations.
Switchboard’s FAQ says the platform allows up to 30 destinations in one workflow, as listed on Switchboard’s site in September 2026. That per-workflow limit matters when you compare it with the pricing page’s “unlimited destinations” wording. Ask whether your quotation concerns the number of destinations available on the account, the number in one workflow, or both.
The inputs also deserve attention. SMB displays one RTMP input. Public Sector displays one RTMP or SRT input. Enterprise displays three RTMP or SRT inputs. If your channel uses a software encoder, RTMP may be all you need. If your planned encoder or contribution workflow uses SRT, confirm the connection details before choosing a tier.
Archive language is another area where a short feature list can mislead. Public Sector displays a 30-day archive, while Enterprise displays 30+ day archives, as listed on Switchboard’s site in September 2026. SMB’s displayed feature list does not show an archive duration.
Switchboard’s FAQ also says that the platform does not itself store or archive concluded videos, as listed on Switchboard’s site in September 2026. That appears to describe a different aspect of archiving from the pricing comparison, so ask what “archive” means in the quotation. You need to know whether it refers to recordings, destination-side videos, access to past broadcasts or another part of the service.
For a practical explanation of a different way to keep a continuous stream running, see the comparison of a YouTube 24/7 streaming service and self-hosting with OBS. The relevant comparison is not only the subscription figure. It is also who keeps the encoder running, who responds when the feed stops and where the recording or source files are kept.
How seat-based monthly and annual licensing works
Switchboard says its plans are available on monthly or annual terms and are seat-based, as listed on Switchboard’s site in September 2026. A seat generally concerns a person who needs access to the account, rather than a YouTube viewer or a destination. Do not assume that one seat equals one live channel unless Switchboard defines it that way in your quote.
The practical effect is that two otherwise similar customers may receive different totals. One may need a small team and one input. Another may need several operators, account hierarchy and multiple inputs. Their plan names may be the same while the seat count and requested features differ.
When asking for monthly and annual figures, request a like-for-like comparison. Keep the following unchanged between the two quotations:
- the tier and number of seats
- the number and type of inputs
- the YouTube channels and other destinations
- archive duration and access requirements
- support channel and response arrangement
- any embed player or other add-on
- taxes, onboarding charges and cancellation terms, if applicable
Switchboard’s public pricing page does not show numeric monthly or annual rates, as listed on Switchboard’s site in September 2026. Therefore, there is no responsible way to calculate a public Enterprise total from the displayed comparison. A monthly quote may be easier to approve for a new channel, while an annual quote may be structured differently. Compare the actual terms, not just the headline billing cadence.
Seat-based licensing also matters if you are running channels for clients. A single operator might manage several broadcasts, but that does not necessarily mean the account requires only one seat. Ask whether clients need their own logins, whether permissions are available, and whether account hierarchy is available for your arrangement. Enterprise lists account hierarchy, as listed on Switchboard’s site in September 2026, but the public page does not explain every permission or billing rule.
If the channel is mostly a single pre-recorded loop and you do not need a team dashboard, self-hosting may be worth comparing. It leaves you responsible for the computer, encoder, internet connection and recovery process. If that equipment cannot stay on reliably overnight, a managed workflow can remove a particular operational burden. StreamNeo removes the need to keep your own computer running for a YouTube-only uploaded-video stream by accepting the file and stream key once, then monitoring and restarting the broadcast when needed.
Why there is no public Enterprise price
The public information supports only a quote-based answer. Switchboard’s pricing page displays Enterprise features and says plans are monthly or annual and seat-based, but it does not display a numeric Enterprise rate, as listed on Switchboard’s site in September 2026.
That usually means the supplier expects to establish the scope before pricing the account. The page does not tell you whether the missing figure is driven mainly by seats, inputs, destinations, archive requirements, support, public-sector procurement or some combination of those factors. Do not fill the gap with an estimate from a search result, an old screenshot or a price for another tier.
The absence of a public number is not proof that the plan is unsuitable. It is a reason to make the quote specific. If you only ask “How much is Enterprise?”, the answer may be difficult to compare later. If you describe the channel and request an itemised response, you have a better chance of seeing which requirement changes the total.
The short trial information should also be read carefully. Switchboard’s trial page describes 99 broadcast minutes for the Indie and Pro plans, as listed on Switchboard’s site in September 2026. Its FAQ says there is no free tier or non-profit subscription, while referring readers to the 99-minute trial. That is an evaluation window, not an ongoing free route for a 24/7 channel.
If you need a player on your own website, Switchboard says a video embed player can be purchased as an add-on by contacting Sales, as listed on Switchboard’s site in September 2026. The public material does not provide its price. Include it separately in your request rather than assuming it is part of Enterprise.
You can also compare your likely operating effort with a low-cost VPS for a continuous YouTube livestream. A VPS may reduce the need for a home computer, but it does not automatically remove encoder configuration, file-looping, YouTube setup or fault recovery. The right comparison is the complete operating responsibility over a night, not only the hosting line.
What you need before requesting a quote
Prepare a short specification that describes the actual channel. You do not need technical language. State what the viewer should see, how many feeds you expect to run and who needs access.
For a typical pre-recorded channel, include:
- whether the output is one continuous YouTube broadcast or several
- the number of YouTube channels and any other destinations
- whether the source arrives through RTMP or SRT
- whether you need one input or several active inputs
- how many people need accounts
- whether viewers need access to past recordings
- how long an archive must remain available
- whether you need phone support
- whether an embed player is required
- when the channel needs to be tested and launched
Switchboard’s setup guidance says you need a live streaming encoder, social channels or destinations and a steady internet connection, as listed on Switchboard’s site in September 2026. Its examples include OBS, Switcher Studio, Ecamm Live, vMix and LiveU. These examples show the kinds of encoders discussed in the documentation; they do not establish that every one is required or endorsed for your channel.
For a small study channel, the most important issue may be whether the playlist can continue without going quiet or ending. For a devotional channel, it may be whether the audio and video rights are in order and whether the YouTube feed can be recovered after an interruption. For a local news loop, it may be the number of operators, inputs and archive access. Describe the failure you most want to avoid.
You should also check your YouTube account before paying for a streaming workflow. Use the guidance on checking a YouTube channel’s live-streaming restrictions, then allow time for verification and live-streaming activation. A vendor plan cannot remove a restriction imposed by YouTube, and a Switchboard quote does not guarantee approval for a particular channel or content type.
For audio-led channels, check the source material separately. A continuous broadcast can still receive a claim, interruption or other platform action if the underlying music, images or recordings are not properly licensed. The streaming service handles the transmission workflow; it does not change your responsibility for the content.
Questions to ask Switchboard before accepting a quote
Ask for answers that match your proposed setup, rather than general statements about the Enterprise tier. These questions should make the commercial and operational boundaries visible:
- Does the quotation include 24/7 Streams for the specific YouTube workflow I described?
- Does it cover one continuous source, or can the account run several continuous streams?
- Which input protocols and input counts are included for my setup?
- Does the destination allowance apply per account, per workflow or per active stream?
- How does the stated maximum of 30 destinations in one workflow apply to my quotation?
- What does the listed 30+ day archive mean in practice, and how does it relate to the FAQ statement about concluded videos?
- How many seats are included, and what happens if another operator or client needs access?
- Are account hierarchy and permissions included for the proposed seat count?
- What phone support covers, and when is it available?
- What happens if the encoder, input or destination disconnects during the night?
- Is monitoring or restart assistance included in the quoted arrangement?
- Is the embed player required, optional or priced separately?
- Are there onboarding, cancellation, renewal or tax terms not shown on the pricing page?
- Can you provide monthly and annual quotations with the same scope?
Ask the sales representative to put the answer in the quote or an accompanying statement of work. That is particularly important for the phrase “24/7 Streams”. The public page confirms that the feature is displayed under Enterprise, but the page does not define every included workflow.
A useful test is to describe one ordinary night. Say when the source begins, what happens if it reaches the end, which YouTube channel receives it, who receives an alert, and what you expect to find the next morning. If the supplier cannot map those steps to the proposed plan, you do not yet have enough information to compare the quote.
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FAQ
How much does Switchboard Live cost for 24/7 YouTube streaming?
Switchboard’s public pricing page does not publish a numeric Enterprise price, as listed on Switchboard’s site in September 2026. Because 24/7 Streams is listed under Enterprise and the plans are seat-based, request a current quote that states the seats, billing term, inputs, archive requirements and add-ons.
Is 24/7 streaming included in SMB or Public Sector?
The displayed pricing comparison explicitly lists 24/7 Streams under Enterprise, not SMB or Public Sector, as listed on Switchboard’s site in September 2026. Do not assume that a lower tier includes continuous streaming; ask Switchboard to confirm the required tier for your exact workflow.
What do I need to get started with Switchboard?
Switchboard’s setup guidance says you need a live streaming encoder, destination accounts and a steady internet connection, as listed on Switchboard’s site in September 2026. You also need a YouTube channel that meets YouTube’s current verification and live-streaming eligibility requirements.
Can I test continuous streaming for free?
Switchboard’s trial page describes 99 broadcast minutes for its Indie and Pro plans, as listed on Switchboard’s site in September 2026. Its FAQ says there is no free tier or non-profit subscription, so the published trial should be treated as a short evaluation rather than an ongoing free 24/7 service.