Facebook Live AlternativesLive Streaming Tools and Services and other similar apps like Facebook Live

Facebook Live is described as 'Lets users share live video with their followers and friends on Facebook' and is a Live Streaming tools and service in the remote work & education category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Facebook Live for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best Facebook Live alternative is Twitch, which is free. Other great apps like Facebook Live are Owncast, Kick, Vimeo Livestream and YouNow.

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  1. Twitch icon

    Twitch

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    Broadcast live gaming content, esports, creative arts, and IRL streams with real-time audience interaction, subscriptions, ads, and donations, fostering a global community.

    65 Twitch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Xbox
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    • Twitch is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Facebook Live.

    • Twitch is the most popular free alternative to Facebook Live.

    • Twitch is Freemium and ProprietaryFacebook Live is Free and Proprietary
  2. Owncast icon

    Owncast

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    Owncast is a self-hosted live video and web chat server for use with existing popular broadcasting software. Point your live stream at a server you personally control and regain ownership over your content.

    17 Owncast alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Owncast screenshot 1
     

    • Owncast is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Facebook Live.

    • Owncast is the most popular Open Source alternative to Facebook Live.

    • Owncast is Free and Open SourceFacebook Live is Free and Proprietary
    • Owncast is Privacy focused, Lightweight and CustomizableFacebook Live is not according to our users
  4. Kick icon

    Kick

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    Kick.com is a live-streaming platform hosting all types of entertainment content and broadcasts. Kick aims to give the power and revenues back to the content creators, events and sports rightsholders, helping them with the right tools and income split to monetise and grow their...

    63 Kick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Kick screenshot 1
     

    • Kick is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Facebook Live.

    • Kick is Free and ProprietaryFacebook Live is also Free and Proprietary
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  6. Vimeo Livestream icon

    Vimeo Livestream

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    A video live streaming platform that allows it's customers to broadcast live video content online, and viewers to play the content via an internet connected device.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    Vimeo Livestream screenshot 1
     

    • Vimeo Livestream is the most popular commercial alternative to Facebook Live.

    • Vimeo Livestream is Paid and ProprietaryFacebook Live is Free and Proprietary
  8. Facebook Gaming icon

    Facebook Gaming

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    Facebook Gaming welcomes you to a new world of play. Share in the joy and fun of rooting for top streamers as they play the world’s biggest games.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  10. LiveReacting icon

    LiveReacting

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    Produce interactive live videos using pre-recorded streams, real-time games, countdown overlays, polls, and live reactions to boost engagement and grow audiences on platforms like Facebook and YouTube, with no installation and advanced analytics for teams.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • LiveReacting is the most popular SaaS alternative to Facebook Live.

    • LiveReacting is Freemium and ProprietaryFacebook Live is Free and Proprietary
  11. Open Streaming Platform icon

    Open Streaming Platform

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    Open Streaming Platform (OSP) is an open-source, RTMP streamer software front-end for Arut's Nginx-RTMP Module. OSP was designed as a self-hosted alternative to services such as Twitch.tv, Ustream.tv, Mixer, and Youtube Live.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Open Streaming Platform screenshot 1
     

    • Open Streaming Platform is the most popular Linux alternative to Facebook Live.

    • Open Streaming Platform is Free and Open SourceFacebook Live is Free and Proprietary
  12. zap.stream icon

    zap.stream

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    Zap.stream is a live-streaming platform that offers real-time broadcasting with built-in monetization, allowing creators to earn directly from their audience. It emphasizes privacy, decentralization, and direct control over content, giving users more freedom and security...

    46 zap.stream alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Vimm

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    The live streaming industry has seen incredible growth over the last 5 years. Creators now have more options than ever before to publish live content over the internet.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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