Facebook Live AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Streaming Apps

The best Video Streaming alternative to Facebook Live is Twitch, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Facebook Live and 11 are Video Streaming Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Streaming App alternatives to Facebook Live are Owncast, Kick, Vimeo Livestream and Open Streaming Platform.

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Facebook Live alternatives are mainly Live Streaming Tools and Services but may also be Video Streaming Apps or Video Hosting Services. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Facebook Live.

Facebook Live

Live Streaming Tools and Service
Free • Proprietary

Facebook Live lets users share live video with their followers and friends on Facebook .

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Facebook Live alternatives page was last updated May 2, 2024

Twitch
Twitch.tv is a live-streaming portal that primarily focuses on video gaming, but also used for many other purposes.
68 Twitch alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Live Streaming Tools and Service
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Kindle Fire
- Playstation
- Fire TV
- Xbox
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Twitch Features
1. Game Streaming
2. TV Streaming
3. Gaming-focused
4. Two-factor Authentication
5. Dark Mode
6. Interaction
7. Real Time Chat
8. Live Broadcasting
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Twitch VS Facebook Live
Is Twitch a good alternative to Facebook Live?
- 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

Owncast
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.
16 Owncast alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Live Streaming Tools and Service
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
Top Owncast Features
1. Live Streaming
2. Streaming
3. Ad-free
4. Lightweight
5. Privacy focused
6. No registration required
7. AirPlay Support
8. RTMP Live Streaming
9. Decentralized
10. Custom overlays
11. Support for ActivityPub
12. No Tracking
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Owncast VS Facebook Live
Is Owncast a good alternative to Facebook Live?
- 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 Lightweight, Privacy focused and DecentralizedFacebook Live is not according to our users

Kick
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...
61 Kick alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Live Streaming Tools and Service
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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Kick Features
1. Multi-streaming
2. RTMP Live Streaming
3. Dark Mode
4. Ad-free
5. Two-factor Authentication
6. TV Streaming
7. Real Time Chat
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Kick VS Facebook Live
Is Kick a good alternative to Facebook Live?
- Kick is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Facebook Live.
- Kick is Free and ProprietaryFacebook Live is also Free and Proprietary

Vimeo Livestream
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.
76 Vimeo Livestream alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Live Streaming Tools and Service
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Apple TV
Vimeo Livestream Features
TV Streaming
Android Sync
Streaming
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Vimeo Livestream VS Facebook Live
Is Vimeo Livestream a good alternative to Facebook Live?
- Vimeo Livestream is the most popular commercial alternative to Facebook Live.
- Vimeo Livestream is Paid and ProprietaryFacebook Live is Free and Proprietary

Open Streaming Platform
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.
40 Open Streaming Platform alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Live Streaming Tools and Service
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- Linux
- Self-Hosted
Open Streaming Platform Features
Live Broadcasting
Livestream recorder
Streaming
Record videos
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Open Streaming Platform VS Facebook Live
Is this a good alternative to Facebook Live?
- 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

Facebook Gaming
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.
39 Facebook Gaming alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Live Streaming Tools and Service
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- Android Tablet
Facebook Gaming Features
Live Broadcasting
Streaming
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Facebook Gaming VS Facebook Live
Is Facebook Gaming a good alternative to Facebook Live?

Winya
Winya is a game stream platform handcrafted by a team of mobile streamers. With Winya, you can live stream all creative content directly to Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, DLive, TikTok, yy.com or to any of your favorite platforms with RTMP from your iPhone, iPad.
50 Winya alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Live Streaming Tools and Service
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
Winya Features
Game Streaming
Streaming
Livestream recorder
GoPro HERO Livestreaming
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Winya VS Facebook Live
Is Winya a good alternative to Facebook Live?

YouNow
YouNow is the best way to discover talented broadcasters, watch live streams and video chat live with people from around the world.
36 YouNow alternatives
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License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Live Streaming Tools and Service
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
YouNow Features
1. Watch Live TV
2. Content Discovery
3. Capture Video
4. Integrated Chat
5. Live Broadcasting
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YouNow VS Facebook Live
Is YouNow a good alternative to Facebook Live?

Iboga Live
Iboga is an app that allows you to share live videos with your Facebook friends.
2 Iboga Live alternatives
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License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Iboga Live VS Facebook Live
Is Iboga Live a good alternative to Facebook Live?

RobotStreamer
RobotStreamer is a unique streaming platform that allows users to interact not only with traditional video streams but through low latency telepresence. This is a new concept enabling the viewers of the stream to join the action through the "body" of a robot.
51 RobotStreamer alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Live Streaming Tools and Service
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- Online
RobotStreamer Features
Dark Mode
Streaming
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RobotStreamer VS Facebook Live
Is RobotStreamer a good alternative to Facebook Live?

Virtual Fan Video
Virtual Fan Video allows teams to use live streaming as a fundraiser. There is no cost to the team to use Virtual Fan Video.
8 Virtual Fan Video alternatives
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License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Live Streaming Tools and Service
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
Virtual Fan Video Features
Streaming
Live Broadcasting
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Virtual Fan Video VS Facebook Live
Is Virtual Fan Video a good alternative to Facebook Live?