Game Streaming Tools
Watching others play video games has become one of the most popular ways that people spend time on the Internet. The ability to share your gameplay with others has never been easier, with software such as Open Broadcaster Software and XSplit Broadcaster making it as simple as selecting the window you want to stream, putting in your account credentials for the site you want to stream to (such as Twitch or YouTube), and hitting the “Start Streaming” button.
1202 likes184 OBS Studio alternativesComprehensive software providing screen recording and live streaming on Mac, Windows, and Linux with powerful encoding support and unlimited scenes.
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- Free • Open Source
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Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Snapcraft
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- Steam
- FreeBSD
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Top OBS Studio Features
105 likes31 Parsec alternativesExperience low latency, 60 FPS remote desktop access for gaming, work, and collaboration. Play local multiplayer games, share screens, and access securely with encryption.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
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Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Android Tablet
154 likes68 Twitch alternativesInteractive platform for live gaming streams, esports, music, and creative arts with chat integration, monetization options, and a global community.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
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Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Kindle Fire
- Playstation
- Fire TV
- Xbox
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Twitch Features
42 likes12 Moonlight Game Streaming alternativesMoonlight allows you to stream your collection of games from your GameStream-compatible PC to any supported device and play them remotely. Moonlight is perfect for gameplay on the go without sacrificing the graphics quality of your gaming computer.
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- Free • Open Source
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- HP webOS
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Apple TV
- Flathub
- F-Droid
- Xbox
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Moonlight Game Streaming Features
42 likes34 Streamlabs Desktop alternativesStreamlabs Desktop is all you need for streaming! Our developers have combined a streamer's essentials like video preview, dashboard, and chat windows in one app with better video quality and lower CPU usage.
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
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Top Streamlabs Desktop Features
23 likes8 Steam Link / Steam Remote Play alternativesExtend your Steam gaming experience to your mobile device, TV, VR headset or PC, also works for non-gaming stuff like controlling the desktop.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
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Platforms
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Apple TV
- Flathub
- Steam
- Windows
- Mac
- Raspberry Pi
- Meta Quest
- Android TV
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36 likes14 GeForce NOW alternativesEnjoy ad-free gaming in 1080p at 120fps on PC blockbusters, streaming via cloud supercomputers. Supports automatic updates and two-factor authentication.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
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Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- Android Tablet
GeForce NOW Features
55 likes50 XSplit Broadcaster alternativesA versatile studio for live streaming and recording, supporting all major platforms with features like scene presets and simultaneous multi-output streaming.
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XSplit Broadcaster Features
9 likes11 Xbox Cloud Gaming alternativesXbox Cloud Gaming is our technology that allows you to play over 100 console games on the devices you already have with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and a compatible controller. As part of your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, you can enjoy the console games you love, the people...
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- Android Tablet
- Xbox
- Fire TV
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Xbox Cloud Gaming Features
13 likes15 Shadow PC alternativesTransform any device into a high-end Windows machine with cloud-powered remote access, perfect for gaming, creative work, and productivity.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
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Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Apple TV
Shadow PC Features
11 likes10 Sunshine - Game streaming host alternativesSunshine is a self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight. Offering low latency, cloud gaming server capabilities with support for AMD, Intel, and Nvidia GPUs for hardware encoding. Software encoding is also available.
License model
- Free • Open Source
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Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- AppImageHub
- Flatpak
20 likes22 DLive alternativesDLive is not your normal live streaming and video platform. The goal of the platform is to elevate your live streaming and video experience, bringing it to the next level.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
DLive Features
10 likes5 Xbox App alternativesThe Xbox App brings together your friends, games, and accomplishments across Xbox One and Windows 10 devices (iOS & Android included). Stay connected to the Xbox Live community, see what your friends are playing, share game clips and screenshots, and view achievements across...
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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Xbox App Features
Playstation Now Features
DiscontinuedPlayStation Now has been discontinued and integrated into
Playstation Plus
Like this app6 Apple Arcade alternativesApple Arcade is a game subscription service that anyone can enjoy, with 200+ incredibly fun games — all without ads or in-app purchases.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple TV
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Apple Arcade Features
