Periscope AlternativesLive Streaming Tools and Services and other similar apps like Periscope

Periscope is described as 'Explore the world through someone else's eyes. Going live will instantly notify your followers who can join, comment and send you hearts in real time' and is a Live Streaming tools and service in the video & movies category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Periscope for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best Periscope alternative is Twitch, which is free. Other great apps like Periscope are Owncast, BIGO LIVE, YouNow and Facebook Live.

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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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    intp
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    To me, Periscope was mostly for very casual streamers (more similar to Bigo) where Twitch is more geared toward brand content creators.

    Guest
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    Periscope is for streaming raw video from mobile, Twitch is more organized and focused primarily on gaming.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Twitch is a great Periscope alternative, some don't.

    • Twitch is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Periscope.

    • Twitch is the most popular free alternative to Periscope.

    • Twitch is Freemium and ProprietaryPeriscope 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
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    • Owncast is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Periscope.

    • Owncast is the most popular Open Source alternative to Periscope.

    • Owncast is Free and Open SourcePeriscope is Free and Proprietary
    • Owncast is Privacy focused, Lightweight and CustomizablePeriscope is not according to our users
  4. BIGO LIVE icon

    BIGO LIVE

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    From live video streaming to real-time interaction, BIGO allows you to live broadcast your life, connect with your friends, fans and favorite broadcasters as well as following them.

    18 BIGO LIVE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    brandonc
    Positive
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    Just as periscope used to have: people live stream from their phones and viewers can type messages

    ndlinn
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    It's the most similar experience to anything I've used.

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    • BIGO LIVE is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Periscope.

    • BIGO LIVE is Free and ProprietaryPeriscope is also Free and Proprietary
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  8. 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
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    • Most users think Vimeo Livestream is a great Periscope alternative.

    • Vimeo Livestream is the most popular commercial alternative to Periscope.

    • Vimeo Livestream is Paid and ProprietaryPeriscope is Free and Proprietary
  10. 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
     
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    IPFSTube

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    IPFSTube is a player and uploader for videos, stored on the distributed IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) network.

    22 IPFSTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • IPFS
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
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    Guest
    Negative
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    File sharing service, not live streaming

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • IPFSTube is the most popular Linux alternative to Periscope.

    • IPFSTube is Free and Open SourcePeriscope is Free and Proprietary
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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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    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
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    Voola

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    Voola is a mobile app built to help easily share Videos. Voola allows to stream live upto 4 mins or recorded videos to the world and view those as 20 sec hyperlapse replays.

    Users can use variety of screens like the Blur to add fun to the streams.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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    ULIVE Studio

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    ULIVE Studio is an entertainment platform built for creators and a live video community where you can show the world who you are. Run a live stream that captures the moments of your life in a unique and memorable way.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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