Design, Video & Audio·Standings

Compare Twitch Streaming Software

Twitch streaming software helps you prepare and send live streams; the choice depends on the platforms you use and the stream features you need.

Compare free plans and starting prices, then check multistream destinations, output quality, scheduling, rebroadcasting, cloud recording, and supported platforms. The signal score is out of 10; marks show whether a tool has a public API, open-source code, or a free tier.

• 26 platforms
• 19 with a free tier
• Checked 23 Sept 2026

1. #PlatformSignalPlugs inPrice
2. 1
   R

   Restreamrestream.io

   Browser streaming studio with apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS; free plan included.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $19/mo
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3. 2
   M

   mimoLivemimolive.com

   Free live-production software available on Apple devices, web and through an API.

   6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $70/mo
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4. 3
   OS

   OBS Studioobsproject.com

   Free desktop software for streaming and recording on Linux, macOS and Windows.

   6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
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5. 4
   PL

   PRISM Live Studioprismlive.com

   Freemium streaming app for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows, with plans from $9.99 monthly.

   6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $79.99/yr
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6. 5
   SO

   StreamYard On-Airstreamyard.com

   A webinar tool that records sessions and supports live or automated events for 100 attendees.

   6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $35.99/mo
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   SD

   Streamlabs Desktopstreamlabs.com

   Free Windows and macOS app with alerts, overlays, recording and horizontal plus vertical output.

   6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $179/yr
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   OL

   OneStream Liveonestream.live

   Cloud service for live or scheduled video, browser Studio sessions and 45-plus destinations.

   6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $15/mo
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   S

   Streamsterstreamster.io

   Live streaming service for Android, iOS, web, and Windows, with a free plan and cloud multistreaming.

   6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $15/mo
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10. 9
    LB

    Larix Broadcastersoftvelum.com

    Mobile broadcaster supporting SRT, RTMP, NDI, WebRTC, RTSP, Zixi and RIST streams.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $119/yr
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11. 10
    CL

    CameraFi Livecamerafi.com

    CameraFi Live is a smartphone app for recording and live broadcasting video.

    6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    RM

    Riverside Magic Audioriverside.com

    Magic Audio is Riverside’s AI-powered audio enhancer and equalizer for improving recordings with one click.

    6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $24/mo
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    XB

    XSplit Broadcasterxsplit.com

    A Windows app for broadcasting offers a free tier and optional features starting at $14.99 a month.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $59.99/yr
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    MS

    Meld Studiomeldstudio.co

    Free Windows and macOS app for streaming, 4K recording, multistreaming and instant replay.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $200/yr
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    BL

    Be.Livebe.live

    Browser-based multistreaming software for iOS and web, with branding and comment tools.

    6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
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16. 15
    G

    Gyregyre.pro

    Paid streaming service with Android, iOS, web and API access, starting at $49 monthly.

    6.0 APIOpenFree From $488/yr
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    ST

    Streamlabs Talk Studiostreamlabs.com

    Paid browser studio for Android, iOS and web, starting at $7.50 monthly on annual billing.

    6.0 APIOpenFree From $90/yr
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    L

    Lightstreamgolightstream.com

    Lightstream Studio is a cloud-powered, web-based broadcast studio for producing live streams.

    6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    V

    VidBlasterXvidblaster.com

    Windows video tools handle recording with one camera and broadcasts using multiple cameras in 4K.

    6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $99/yr (lower tiers unpriced)
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    SM

    Streamlabs Mobilestreamlabs.com

    Free mobile broadcasting app for games or cameras, with alerts, widgets and custom RTMP.

    6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $15.75/mo
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    L

    LiveReactinglivereacting.com

    Browser studio for interactive, prerecorded and 24/7 streams with polls, guests and branding.

    5.9 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $16/mo
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    C

    Castrcastr.com

    Browser studio for live broadcasts with mobile apps; paid plans begin at $16.67/mo billed annually.

    5.8 APIOpenFree From $200/yr
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    EL

    Ecamm Liveecamm.com

    Ecamm is a live streaming and video production studio for Mac used to stream, record, podcast, and present.

    5.7 APIOpenFree $16 one-time
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    V

    vMixvmix.com

    Windows live production software brings together cameras, files, audio, remote calls and other inputs.

    5.7 APIOpenFree From $50/mo
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    S

    StreamNeostreamneo.com

    Browser-based broadcast tool with a $9.99 monthly starting price and a one-day trial.

    5.6 APIOpenFree From $9.99/mo
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26. 25
    M

    Moblinmoblin.app
    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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How to choose

Which platforms does it need to run on?

Choose a tool that supports the devices or operating systems you plan to use. The platform comparison covers iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, web, and API access.

Does it have a free plan or trial?

Check whether the tool offers a free plan, a free trial, or a paid plan, then compare the stated starting price. A free plan and a trial are different ways to try a product.

Which stream features should I compare?

Compare multistream destinations and maximum output quality, and check whether stream scheduling, 24/7 rebroadcasting, or cloud recording is included.

Do I need a public API or open-source code?

Check the API and open-source marks if access to a public API or code matters to your choice. The board also shows whether a tool has a free tier to try.

Questions

What should I look for in Twitch streaming software?

Compare supported platforms, price, multistream destinations, output quality, scheduling, 24/7 rebroadcasting, and cloud recording.

Can I find Twitch streaming software with a free plan?

Yes. The board shows whether a tool has a free plan, a free trial, or a paid plan.

Which platforms should Twitch streaming software support?

Check for the platforms you use. The comparison covers iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, web, and API access.

What does the signal score mean?

It is a score out of 10 based on maker-published signals: usage, public API, documentation depth, open-source code, and a free tier.

How do I know if a Twitch streaming tool has an API?

Check its API mark. The comparison distinguishes API availability from the separate open-source and free-tier marks.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure