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Streamlabs Desktop Alternatives

Streamlabs Desktop is described as 'll 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' and is a Live Streaming tools and service in the video & movies category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Streamlabs Desktop for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Online / Web-based, Android, Mac and iPhone. The best alternative is OBS Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Streamlabs Desktop are VokoscreenNG, Camtasia Studio, Action! and XSplit Broadcaster.

Streamlabs Desktop alternatives are mainly Live Streaming Tools and Services but may also be Screen Recorders or Screenshot Capture Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Streamlabs Desktop.
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  1. OBS Studio icon

    OBS Studio

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
    144 alternatives to OBS Studio 

    OBS Studio (also known as Open Broadcaster Software, or OBS) is a screen-casting and live-streaming software available across multiple platforms including macOS, Windows and Linux. Boasting features typically only found in commercial screen recording apps, OBS also provides one...

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    1.  Virtual camera outputUse the output from OBS Studio as your webcam's primary video source.
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsOBS Studio can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    3.  Dark ModeOBS Studio supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    4.  Transitions EffectsOBS Studio allows you to apply transition effects between two different scenes/pages using pre-loaded or custom animated transitions.
    5.  RTMP Live StreamingOBS Studio supports the Real Time Messaging Protocol to connect an encoder with a server.
    6.  Multi-streamingWith OBS Studio you can live streaming to multiple channels simultaneously.
    7.  Live Video EffectsOBS Studio lets you edit your video input in real time to apply new image values or add filters.
    8.  Screen SharingYou can use OBS Studio to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
    9.  Custom overlaysOBS Studio allows you to add custom images or videos on top of your composition.
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    Most users think OBS Studio is a great alternative to Streamlabs Desktop.
  2. VokoscreenNG icon

    VokoscreenNG

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    136 alternatives to VokoscreenNG 

    VokoscreenNG is a user friendly screencaster for Linux and Windows. It is a continuation of the now discontinued Vokoscreen project that has been totally rewritten from scratch using Qt and GStreamer.

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    1.  Support for Multiple MonitorsVokoscreenNG supports the use of multiple displays.
    2.  Ad-freeVokoscreenNG doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
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  4. Camtasia Studio icon

    Camtasia Studio

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    204 alternatives to Camtasia Studio 

    Produce videos for the web using the industry-leading H.264 format. No tweaks or technospeak, just sparkling HD-quality video with compact file sizes...every single time. Two existing production presets (blog and web) and three new presets (YouTube, HD display, and Screencast.

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    1.  Chroma Key / Green ScreenCamtasia Studio supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
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    Action!

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    • Windows
    • Steam
    74 alternatives to Action! 

    Action! allows real-time recording/capture of Windows Aero desktop in a superb HD video quality. With Action! you can record web player videos, your gameplay, display game framerates, add live audio commentary to create high quality tutorials, record music, capture screenshots...

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    1.  LightweightAction! consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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  6. XSplit Broadcaster icon

    XSplit Broadcaster

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    42 alternatives to XSplit Broadcaster 

    XSplit Broadcaster is a desktop application designed to make your multimedia broadcasting and recording a lot easier and more fun to do. With its live output broadcasting feature, you can self-produce video broadcasts, conferences, distance learning courses, campus-wide...

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    1.  Virtual camera outputUse the output from XSplit Broadcaster as your webcam's primary video source.
    2.  Support for Multiple MonitorsXSplit Broadcaster supports the use of multiple displays.
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    Xbox Game Bar

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    • Windows
    88 alternatives to Xbox Game Bar 

    Take control of your gaming activities—such as screenshots, capturing clips, and streaming—by pressing Win+G on your keyboard.

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    1.  Achievements SupportedXbox Game Bar offers the possibility of unlocking achievements through completing challenges.
    2.  Custom overlaysXbox Game Bar allows you to add custom images or videos on top of your composition.
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsXbox Game Bar can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
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    Prism Live Studio

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    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    24 alternatives to Prism Live Studio 

    Prism Live Studio is an app with which you can multistream to platforms(youtube, twitch, periscope and so on) and add AR masks, graphic effects, and media files to your streams and videos. Supporting various environment(iOS, Android, PC).

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    1.  Multi-streamingWith Prism Live Studio you can live streaming to multiple channels simultaneously.
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  10. Gamecaster Live Streaming icon

    Gamecaster Live Streaming

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    • Freemium • Proprietary
    • Windows
    29 alternatives to Gamecaster Live Streaming 

    The world's easiest way to start streaming or recording your PC or Console games.

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    Lightstream

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    • Online
    28 alternatives to Lightstream 

    Lightstream is a powerful, live-streaming studio that runs through your browser so you can stream shows from any internet connected computer with the utmost simplicity. Lightstream's cloud engines also provide compositing and encoding power so your computer can focus on the...

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    FFsplit

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    199 alternatives to FFsplit 

    A freeware application that lets users stream high quality content similar to XSplit Broadcaster and Flash Media Live Encoder. Currently, the application is in early stages of development. This project is actively looking for dedicated testers.

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    1.  LightweightFFsplit consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 0.7.0.25, released on December 3rd, 2014, can be still downloaded from the official website.

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