playout.video is built for scheduled file playout. Space-Node is for channel owners who want playout plus OBS flexibility: live inserts, overlays, lower thirds, emergency scenes and real server access.
Short verdict
If you need a broadcast-style playlist, Space-Node can do it with OBS automation. The difference is that the server is yours to control. You can run scheduled blocks, insert live segments, change branding on the fly, and recover from problems without waiting on a SaaS dashboard.
If you need a broadcast-style playlist, Space-Node can do it with OBS automation. The difference is that the server is yours to control. You can run scheduled blocks, insert live segments, change branding on the fly, and recover from problems without waiting on a SaaS dashboard.
Plain comparison, no hosting jargon.
The real decision is workflow, not just price. These notes cover the parts people usually miss before moving from a hosted streaming tool to an OBS server.
A playout.video calendar becomes OBS scenes plus timed rules. Each show block can point at a folder, VLC playlist, live source or fallback clip.
The files live on your streaming server, so storage planning matters more than it does in a pure SaaS dashboard.
Space-Node is not an enterprise broadcast automation suite. It is a practical OBS playout server for online channels that need control without a studio PC running at home.
720p replay channel
Good for simple scheduled loops and lightweight overlays.
1080p channel
Best fit for scheduled 1080p30, lower thirds and browser overlays.
Large media archive
Choose this when storage size matters more than encoder size.
Announcements, local interviews, event replays and a sponsor lower-third that can be changed without rebuilding all videos.
Lessons during the day, recorded webinars in the evening, and a safe overnight loop with school branding.
Keep the normal schedule running, then switch to a live event scene manually or by time.
You move from renting a playout menu to renting the machine that performs the playout. That adds control: you can see OBS, adjust bitrate, add live sources, replace overlays and keep backups ready.
If your team needs only a strict playout scheduler and does not want any studio tools, playout.video can be simpler. Space-Node is better when playout is only part of a larger streaming workflow.
Skip the extra click. These are the three plans most people use when moving from a loop-style streaming tool to a real OBS server.
€19.99/mo
720p30 OBS loop, music channel, radio, slideshow or lightweight browser-source stream.
€29.99/mo
Most chosen: 1080p30 or 720p60 with dedicated GPU, overlays and OBS setup help.
€49.99/mo
1080p60, 1440p, multistream RTMP and heavier browser-source scenes with NVENC headroom.
Your streaming server runs from our Hengelo, NL location with AMS-IX connectivity. That keeps the upload path short to the major European ingest points, so OBS can hold a steady bitrate without relying on your home connection.
Estimated ping to ingest
Typical EU routing, final route can vary by ISP and platform.
These pages are written for creators comparing cloud streamers, video loopers and OBS hosting before picking a 24/7 YouTube, Twitch or Kick setup.
OBS server vs Stream Designer, pricing, multistreaming and 24/7 YouTube workflows.
Read comparisonFor pre-recorded loop channels that need overlays, live scenes and lower pricing.
Read comparisonScheduled playlists, 24/7 YouTube streams and OBS automation explained simply.
Read comparisonA less black-box way to run bot-like 24/7 streams with full OBS visibility.
Read comparisonCloud OBS for reactions, watch parties, browser sources, quizzes and fallback scenes.
Read comparisonCloud playout vs your own OBS streaming server with fallback scenes and NVENC.
Read comparisonYes. Use scene automation and VLC playlists for scheduled blocks. For most small online channels, this covers the same practical workflow as cloud playout tools.
Yes. Keep a live scene ready and switch to it manually, by hotkey, or by Advanced Scene Switcher rules.
Create a fallback scene with a safe branded loop. If a playlist fails or a file is missing, switch to fallback instead of leaving a black screen.
Gold works for 720p. Platinum is safer for 1080p30. Diamond is best for 1080p60, 1440p or multiple outputs.
Yes. Plans include NVMe storage, and custom dedicated builds can include 2 TB+ storage for larger archives.
More control than playout.video, still simple for non-tech users. Delivered in 2-60 minutes, with a 3-day money-back window.
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