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Streamlabs alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Streamlabs alternative for most people is Restream (2.4 GPA), second in our ranking of webinar and live streaming tools. The best free one is Lightstream (2.8 GPA).
Streamlabs compared with 7 alternatives: Restream, Lightstream, Ecamm, vMix, Castr and 2 more.
Streamlabs has a free plan. Paid plans start at $27 per month, or $189 per year. 4 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| StreamlabsThis tool | Free plan · from $27/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Restream | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Lightstream | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web |
| Ecamm | Free trial · from $16/mo | Trial only | macOS |
| vMix | Free trial · from $60 one-time | Trial only | Windows |
| Castr | Free trial · from $16.67/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Be.Live | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| VDO.Ninja | Free | Free | Web |
Price against what you get
Streamlabs starts at $15.75 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Lightstream and VDO.Ninja start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Streamlabs
Restream
Multistream one live video to YouTube, Twitch, LinkedIn and more
- Restream starts at $19 per month, billed monthly ($190 a year billed annually).
- Restream lists no Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps, which Streamlabs has.
- Restream also covers transcription and webinars.
- Restream does not cover video editing, which Streamlabs does.
Suits: Creators who go live on several platforms at the same time
Lightstream
Browser-based live streaming studio, built for console streamers
- Lightstream starts at $12 per month, or $9 per month on an annual subscription.
- Lightstream lists no Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps, which Streamlabs has.
- Lightstream also covers video calls.
- Lightstream does not cover video editing, which Streamlabs does.
Suits: Console streamers on Xbox or PlayStation
Ecamm
Mac app for live streaming, recording and multistreaming
- Ecamm starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Ecamm has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Streamlabs.
- Ecamm lists no web app and Windows, iOS and Android apps, which Streamlabs has.
- Ecamm also covers screen recording.
- Ecamm does not cover video editing, which Streamlabs does.
Suits: Mac users who stream solo shows or interviews to several platforms
vMix
Windows live video production and streaming software
- vMix starts at $60 one-time for Basic HD, or $50 per month for vMix MAX.
- vMix has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Streamlabs.
- vMix lists no web app and macOS, iOS and Android apps, which Streamlabs has.
- vMix can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- vMix also covers screen recording and video calls.
Suits: Producers running multi-camera live events and shows from a Windows PC
Castr
Multistreaming, video hosting and 24/7 playout in one service
- Castr starts at $16.67 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly).
- Castr has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Streamlabs.
- Castr lists no Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps, which Streamlabs has.
- Castr does not cover video editing, which Streamlabs does.
Suits: Churches and schools streaming services or events to several platforms
Be.Live
Browser-based studio for live streaming to social platforms
- Be.Live lists no Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps, which Streamlabs has.
Suits: Social media hosts streaming to Facebook, YouTube and other platforms at once
VDO.Ninja
Free browser tool for bringing remote video guests into OBS
- VDO.Ninja is free.
- VDO.Ninja lists no Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps, which Streamlabs has.
- VDO.Ninja is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- VDO.Ninja also covers video calls.
- VDO.Ninja does not cover video editing and multistreaming, which Streamlabs does.
Suits: Streamers and podcasters who already use OBS and need remote guests
Limits worth knowing in Streamlabs
- Ultra is the only paid plan; the pricing page shows no team or business tier.
- The free Starter plan allows 1 guest and 2 destinations, and the editors add watermarks or limits.
- It is built for creator streams, so webinar features such as registration pages and polls are not part of the pricing page.
- The Logitech G discount for Ultra members is US only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Streamlabs?
The alternatives to Streamlabs in this directory are Restream, Lightstream, Ecamm, vMix, Castr, Be.Live and VDO.Ninja. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Streamlabs.
Is there a free alternative to Streamlabs?
Yes. VDO.Ninja is free to use. Restream, Lightstream and Be.Live have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.