Elgato Stream Deck
Enables customizable virtual control panels across Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android with plugin integrations, multi-action workflows, profiles, animated icons, folders, mobile wireless access, app control, and support for streamers, creators, and advanced automation.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
- Proprietary
EUPlatforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
Features
- Streaming
- Macro Recording
Twitch Integration
OBS Studio integration
Tags
- remote-control
- streamlabs
- Stream Deck
- Productivity Tool
- Macros
Elgato Stream Deck News & Activities
Recent News
- Fla published news article about Elgato Stream Deck
Zoom plugin launched for Stream Deck with camera, mute, and reaction controlsElgato has released a Zoom plugin for Stream Deck, enabling direct control of camera, mute, screen ...
- Maoholguin published news article about Elgato Stream Deck
Elgato launches Virtual Stream Deck, adding desktop control tools on any screenElgato introduced the Virtual Stream Deck as the flagship of its Stream Deck Everywhere initiative....
- Maoholguin published news article about Wave Link
Elgato launches Wave Link 2.0 with enhanced audio routing, app grouping & sample recorderElgato has launched Wave Link 2.0, a major update to its audio mixing software. Key features includ...
Recent activities
Ju_5 added Elgato Stream Deck as alternative to OpenDeck
Ju_5 added Elgato Stream Deck as alternative to SmoredBoard
Maoholguin added Elgato Stream Deck as alternative to MacMobility- Maoholguin updated Elgato Stream Deck
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What is Elgato Stream Deck?
Elgato Stream Deck is a physical device with customizable keys for controlling apps and workflows. While some features require the hardware, Elgato also offers software alternatives to access Stream Deck functionality without needing the physical device: Stream Deck Mobile and Virtual Stream Deck.
Virtual Stream Deck runs on PC and Mac and replicates Stream Deck functionality on-screen. Users can create custom control panels, trigger actions with mouse or touchscreen, and integrate plugins for apps like Discord or Photoshop. It requires a connected Elgato or Corsair device and supports layouts that stay pinned or appear on demand.
Stream Deck Mobile is available on iOS and Android and offers a virtual keypad with the same core features: app control, automation, and customization. It supports profiles, multi-actions, folders, pages, and icon personalization.
Key features:
- Custom profiles and layouts
- Multi-actions and automation
- Plugin and app integration via Marketplace
- Personalized icons (static or animated)
- Folders and pages for organizing actions
- Available on desktop (with compatible hardware) and mobile devices
Elgato Stream Deck information
Developed by
Elgato Licensing
Proprietary and Freemium product.Pricing
One time purchase that costs up to $50, and / or subscription ranging between $3 and $25 per month + free version with limited functionality.Alternatives
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- English
- Danish
- Dutch
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Greek
- Hindi
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Norwegian Bokmål
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Chinese
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Turkish
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Comments and Reviews
Pros:
--Allows you to evaluate Elgato's control software to see if it suits your purposes.
--Allows you to check out the community-generated content you can load into your Stream Deck setup.
--It is cheap if you want to trial it for a while before getting a real Stream Deck using a subscription. A cheap subscription gives you far less buyer's remorse than buying a device whose software falls flat for your use case.
Cons:
--When it works. The software has huge reliability issues in my experience. It won't always connect or stay connected to the machine running the software.
--You are limited to only 15 buttons found on a mid-level device. You cannot simulate an XL device which as 32 buttons, nor can you simulate the six-button mini device.
(NOTE: The rest of my criticisms extend to Elgato's host software rather than the Stream Deck part that runs on your phone or tablet.)
--The software only talks to one OBS instance, and it has to be on the same machine as the software is running on.
--It does not use Websockets which means you can only use it via its own software's bundled plugins. Although BarRaider's package does use Websockets, it only talks to one instance, and I need to talk to three installations, making SAMMI a more suitable solution for me.
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