IRL Toolkit (IRLToolkit on its own site) sells cloud OBS servers for IRL (In Real Life) streamers who broadcast from mobile setups. Your encoder sends the stream to their server, OBS on that server adds your scenes and overlays, and the result goes out to Twitch or another platform.
What IRL Toolkit Offers
This is what irltoolkit.com lists (checked 28 September 2026):
- Full OBS in the cloud, with scenes, text, images, media and browser sources
- A "be right back" screen when your ingest drops, so the stream keeps running instead of ending
- Ingest over RTMP, SRT or SRTLA, in H.264 or H.265
- A web dashboard to watch and control the stream
- A Twitch chat bot for low bitrate alerts, plus chat commands for you and your moderators
- Servers with dedicated NVIDIA Turing (RTX) or newer GPUs
Pricing (2026)
Prices from irltoolkit.com, checked on 28 September 2026:
| Plan | Price | What they list |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $129/month | Up to 1080p60, 7500 Kbps output, one RTMP/SRT/SRTLA ingest, multistream to 2 destinations, standard support |
| Advanced | $179/month | Uncapped resolution and bitrate, multiple ingests on request, multistream to 5 destinations, priority support |
| Custom | On request | Custom broadcast tools and dedicated event support |
Neither plan has a setup fee, and the site says you can cancel or resubscribe any time. There is no free tier on the pricing page. Prices change, so check irltoolkit.com before you buy.
Do You Need It?
Yes, if:
- You IRL stream regularly with a Belabox or mobile encoder
- You want overlays and alerts without running OBS on the encoder or on a PC at home
- You want to switch scenes remotely from your phone or through chat
- You stream on Twitch or Kick from outdoor locations
No, if:
- You only stream from a desktop with OBS
- You use a VPS with full OBS running (you already have overlay control)
- You are a studio or home streamer
Alternatives
| Tool | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| IRL Toolkit | $129 to $179/mo | Mobile IRL streamers |
| OBS on a VPS | VPS cost only | Desktop-like control remotely |
| Streamlabs | Free/Paid | Desktop streamers |
| StreamElements | Free | Overlay and chat tools |
| Custom FFmpeg + VPS | VPS cost only | Technical users |
FAQ
How much does IRL Toolkit cost? Standard is $129 a month and Advanced is $179 a month, according to irltoolkit.com on 28 September 2026. The pricing page lists no free tier.
Does IRL Toolkit work with Belabox? Yes. IRL Toolkit accepts SRTLA ingest, which is what a Belabox encoder sends, as well as plain RTMP and SRT.
Can I use a VPS instead of IRL Toolkit? Partially. A streaming VPS with OBS gives you overlays and scene control. What IRL Toolkit adds is the IRL part ready-made: SRTLA ingest, the automatic "be right back" screen, the dashboard and the chat commands. On your own VPS you build and look after those yourself.
Related: RTMP vs SRT vs SRTLA, Budget IRL setup vs managed services, 24/7 streaming VPS