24/7 RAIN & THUNDER RADIO

Launch a 24/7 rain and thunderstorm stream on YouTube — with your computer off

Upload your rain recordings and a stormy window loop once. SubSub streams them nonstop from our cloud in up to 4K — no OBS, no VPS, no PC left running.

Launch a free test stream See the cost

When the free credit runs out, the stream simply stops. Nothing is charged unless you top up.

57 hours free

No OBS, no VPS

Up to 4K

24/7 for ≈ $6.26/mo

Cabin window at night during a thunderstorm: rain over a dark pine forest and a wet porch, lightning in the clouds, a warm lamp and a mug of tea on a side table

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Why most rain streams stop while their listeners sleep

Your PC has to stay on

A home stream dies with every Windows update, power cut or Wi-Fi drop. SubSub plays your playlist from our servers, so your computer can sleep.

OBS and VPS babysitting

Renting a VPS, running OBS without a GPU, restarting a crashed encoder — that is a second job. Here you upload files and press start.

Copyright and monetization guesswork

Rain sounds look free, but many popular recordings are registered in Content ID, and endless loops can fail YouTube's reused-content review. Below we explain what is safe to stream and how rain channels actually earn.

HOW IT WORKS

Live in three steps, no software to install

Upload your files

Drop your audio and video into the SubSub media library, put them in order and turn on loop. Files live in our cloud, not on your computer.

Connect YouTube

Create a stream in YouTube Studio and paste its stream key into SubSub. The stream stays on your channel; SubSub only sends the video.

Press start

SubSub streams from our servers around the clock. Close the laptop — the stream keeps playing.

Launch a free test stream

SETUP GUIDE

How to set up a rain stream people fall asleep to every night

What long-running rain and sleep channels have in common — and how to get there with SubSub.

Hours of audio without an audible loop

Upload at least 2–3 hours of rain so listeners never catch the seam. Mix a few recordings — steady rain, rain on a roof, a passing storm. SubSub loops the playlist automatically.

A looping visual, not a still

A 10–30 second seamless loop — rain running down the glass, swaying pines, a lamp glowing in a dark room — keeps the stream alive. A static image works too.

Keep the thunder soft

People fall asleep to this stream, so avoid sudden loud cracks: keep thunder below the rain and the loudness even. Export at 192 kbps or higher; 1080p video is plenty for the picture.

Recordings you have rights to

Use your own field recordings or sounds from a library whose license covers YouTube live streaming. Many free rain sound packs exclude streaming or monetization, so read the license and keep proof in case of a claim.

TRY IT FREE

Launch a test stream tonight — it is on us

Your $0.50 sign-up credit covers about 57 hours on air. Upload a couple of tracks, press start and watch your radio go live. No card, no software, nothing to install.

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Upload a track and a looping visual

Press start and keep it running as long as you like

Launch a free test stream

57 free hours · no credit card

What you can stream

YouTube checks every stream with Content ID, and many popular rain and nature recordings are registered there. A claimed sound can cut your stream.

Your own recordings of rain, thunder and wind
Sound libraries licensed for YouTube live and allowlisted for your channel
Not allowed: audio ripped from other channels' rain videos, app or game soundtracks, compilations

MONETIZATION

How a rain stream earns

Once your channel is in the YouTube Partner Program:

Ads — turn on mid-roll breaks
Super Chat and memberships — from 500 subscribers
Your links — longer sleep tracks, apps, Patreon

COST

A full month of 24/7 streaming for about $6

You pay only for streaming time: $0.0087 per hour in base quality (720p, 30 fps). A month nonstop is 720 hours and comes to about $6.26 — no monthly plan, no slot fees. New accounts get $0.50 in free credits, enough for about 57 hours on air, no credit card required.

24/7 · 30 days · 720p 30 fps

≈ $6.26

per month, billed by the hour

Start with 57 free hours

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SubSub vs a home PC with OBS

Criteria

SubSub

Home PC + OBS

Your computer stays on

Yes, 24/7

Setup

Upload files, press start

OBS scenes, encoder settings

Where files live

SubSub cloud

Your disk

What breaks the stream

Nothing on your side

Updates, power cuts, Wi-Fi

Cost of 24/7 for a month

≈ $6.26, pay per hour

Electricity and hardware wear

FAQ

Is a 24/7 rain sounds stream allowed on YouTube?

Yes. YouTube sets no maximum length for live streams, and rain and sleep streams stay live for months. The usual rules apply: a verified channel with no live streaming restrictions in the past 90 days, honest titles and thumbnails, and only sounds you have rights to.

Can I stream pre-recorded rain and thunder as a live stream?

Yes. SubSub sends your uploaded playlist to YouTube through a regular stream key, exactly like a streaming encoder. You do not need to be online, run OBS or keep a computer on during the broadcast.

Are rain sounds free of copyright?

No. The rain itself belongs to no one, but every recording of it belongs to whoever made it, and many are registered in Content ID. Record your own, or use a library whose license covers YouTube live streaming.

Can I monetize a 24/7 rain stream?

Yes, once your channel is in the YouTube Partner Program: ads, Super Chat, Super Stickers and memberships. YouTube can limit monetization for repetitive or reused content, so build the stream on your own or properly licensed recordings and give it a look of its own.

How long should my rain audio be?

At least 2–3 hours. SubSub loops the playlist automatically, and the longer it is, the less likely a listener is to hear the same thunderclap twice in one night.

Do I need OBS, a VPS or a computer that stays on?

No. You upload files to SubSub once, and our servers send the stream to YouTube. Your computer can be off the whole time.

How much does a 24/7 stream cost?

You pay only for streaming time — $0.0087 per hour in base quality (720p, 30 fps). A full month nonstop is about $6.26. New accounts get $0.50 in free credits, about 57 hours on air, no credit card required.

Why can’t I go live right after setting up my channel?

YouTube can take up to 24 hours to enable live streaming the first time. Turn it on in YouTube Studio a day before you plan to launch.

Can I run several 24/7 streams at once?

Yes. Each stream runs on its own and is billed by its own streaming hours, so you can run different radios on different channels.

Does SubSub check my music for copyright?

No. SubSub does not scan your files. YouTube checks every live stream with Content ID on its side: if it finds a track you do not own, YouTube can mute or stop the stream and strike your channel. Use only music you own or license.

Will YouTube save my 24/7 stream as a video?

Streams up to 12 hours are archived on your channel. Longer streams may not be saved at all, and live streams that are not saved as a video do not count toward Partner Program watch hours. Keep your source files — they stay in your SubSub library.