Best Kick Streaming Settings (2026)
Kick has quickly grown as a Twitch alternative with more favorable revenue splits for creators. Its streaming requirements are similar to Twitch, with a slightly higher bitrate cap of 8,000 Kbps.
Max Bitrate
8 Mbps
Max Resolution
1080p
Codecs
H.264 (AVC)
Protocol
RTMP
Recommended Settings
| Resolution | FPS | Bitrate | Upload Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 720p | 30 fps | 3,000 Kbps | 5+ Mbps |
| 720p | 60 fps | 4,500 Kbps | 8+ Mbps |
| 1080p | 30 fps | 5,000 Kbps | 8+ Mbps |
| 1080p | 60 fps | 7,000 Kbps | 12+ Mbps |
Kick Streaming Tips
- ✓Kick's 8,000 Kbps cap gives you more headroom than Twitch for 1080p 60fps streaming.
- ✓Use the same OBS settings as Twitch — Kick uses the same RTMP ingest protocol.
- ✓For fast-paced games, 720p 60fps at 4,500–5,000 Kbps provides excellent quality.
- ✓Set keyframe interval to 2 seconds for best compatibility.
- ✓Kick provides transcoding for most streamers, but lower bitrate still helps viewers on slower connections.
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Use our free calculator to find the exact bitrate and file size for your Kick stream.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the max bitrate for Kick?
Kick supports up to 8,000 Kbps, which is 2,000 Kbps higher than Twitch's recommended maximum. This allows for better 1080p quality.
Can I use the same OBS settings for Kick and Twitch?
Yes, Kick uses RTMP just like Twitch. You can use identical encoder settings — just change the stream server URL and stream key.
Does Kick support 4K streaming?
Kick currently supports up to 1080p. 4K streaming is not available on the platform.
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