Streamlabs
Live stream software
Video software
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- Ease of management
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What is Streamlabs
Streamlabs is a live streaming application used to capture, mix, and broadcast video to platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Live. It targets creators and small teams that need an all-in-one desktop tool for scene switching, overlays, alerts, and chat/engagement widgets. The product is built on a customized distribution of OBS and adds integrated services such as tipping/donations, merch, and app integrations. Streamlabs is commonly used for gaming streams, creator talk shows, and simple multi-source live productions.
Creator-focused streaming workflow
Streamlabs bundles common live-stream needs—scenes, sources, overlays, alerts, and chat-related widgets—into a single desktop workflow. This reduces the amount of separate tooling required for typical creator broadcasts. It also supports common creator monetization flows (for example, tipping/donations) through built-in services. For individual streamers, this can shorten setup time compared with assembling multiple standalone components.
Broad platform output support
The software is designed to stream to major consumer platforms and supports typical RTMP-style broadcasting workflows. This makes it suitable for creators who publish to established streaming destinations rather than running their own video infrastructure. It also supports local recording alongside live output, which helps with repurposing content. These capabilities align with common creator distribution patterns.
Large ecosystem of templates
Streamlabs provides a library of overlays, themes, and app integrations that can be applied without custom design work. This helps users standardize branding and on-screen elements quickly. The ecosystem approach is useful for creators who want prebuilt layouts and alert styles. It can also reduce reliance on external graphics tools for basic stream packaging.
Less suited to enterprise video
Streamlabs is optimized for creator streaming rather than enterprise webcast governance and compliance. Organizations that require role-based production workflows, formal approvals, SSO/SCIM, or detailed audit controls may find gaps. It also does not function as a full video hosting/analytics platform for owned-and-operated libraries. Teams running corporate events may need additional systems for registration, attendee management, and post-event video management.
Desktop resource requirements
Because it runs real-time capture, compositing, and encoding on the local machine, performance depends heavily on CPU/GPU capacity. Complex scenes, high resolutions, and multiple sources can increase resource usage and affect stability on lower-end hardware. This can be a constraint for users who cannot dedicate a capable streaming PC. Troubleshooting performance often requires tuning encoder settings and scene complexity.
Vendor services add complexity
Streamlabs includes optional connected services (for example, tipping/donations and other creator tools) that introduce additional accounts, policies, and operational considerations. Users may need to evaluate fees, payout methods, and regional availability for monetization features. Some workflows can become coupled to Streamlabs-specific integrations rather than generic components. This can increase switching costs if a team later standardizes on different tooling.
Plan & Pricing
Streamlabs (multiple products)
Streamlabs Ultra
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Streamlabs Ultra | $27 per month or $189 per year | Suite subscription: includes pro versions of Streamlabs Desktop, Mobile, Talk Studio Pro, Video Editor Pro, Cross Clip Pro, Streamlabs Console, priority support, premium overlays/themes, multistreaming and other Ultra benefits. |
Talk Studio (browser-based streaming)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $9 per month (monthly) or $7.50 per month billed annually ($90/year) | 720p, no watermark, unlimited streaming, stream to 1 destination, up to 5 guests, recording up to 4 hr per track, local recording up to 4 hr per track. |
| Pro | $17 per month (monthly) or $12 per month billed annually ($145/year) | 1080p, no watermark, unlimited streaming, multistream to unlimited destinations, up to 11 guests, recording up to 10 hr per track, local recording up to 10 hr per track. |
Streamlabs Console
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Console Pro (monthly) | $11 per month | Console streaming for Xbox, includes alerts/widgets/customization; 7-day free trial available. |
| Console Pro (annual) | $79.99 per year (~$6.59/month) | Annual billed option; 7-day free trial available. |
Streamlabs PRO (in-app effects)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| PRO membership | $5.99 per month | In-app Pro effects and GIFs for alerts (in-app membership). |
Free / Other
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Streamlabs Desktop | Free | Core desktop streaming software — free to download and use. |
| Video Editor | Free (base) | Video Editor free to use; Pro/Ultra features available via upgrades or Ultra subscription. |
Seller details
Streamlabs (a Logitech company)
San Francisco, CA, USA
2014
Subsidiary
https://streamlabs.com/
https://x.com/streamlabs
https://www.linkedin.com/company/streamlabs/
