Be.Live vs Lightstream (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Lightstream grades higher than Be.Live: 2.8 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Lightstream grades higher on value for money and the free plan. They get the same grade on features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Lightstream
Browser-based live streaming studio, built for console streamers
Free plan · from $12/mo
Which one is for you
Pick Be.Live if
- Fits if you stream the same show to Facebook and YouTube at once
- Works for sellers running live sales streams, including Amazon Live
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want registration pages, polls or attendee follow-up, because it has none
- Watch out: no prices are published where we could read them, so the cost is a surprise until you sign in
- Tight if you plan to stay free, since the free plan's limits are not stated and multistreaming and multiple guests are paid features
- Not for you if you may want a refund: the yearly subscription is non-refundable and cancelling means contacting support
Pick Lightstream if
- Fits if you stream from an Xbox or PlayStation and have no capture card
- Works for creators who want to simulcast to up to 5 places for free
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you need a clean stream for free, as the free plan carries a Lightstream logo
- Tight if you want 1080p, guests or URL imports, which need Premium at $12 a month
- Not for you if you run webinars: it has no registration or attendee tools
- Watch out: RTMP video sources are marked as coming soon on the pricing section
How we grade them
| 2.2GPABe.LiveFair | 2.8GPALightstreamGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo plan prices are on record: the pricing page loads its figures only inside the web app, so this sits in the middle by default. | APremium is $12 a month, or $9 on an annual plan, well under the $16.20 mark (60% of the category's cheaper quarter of $27). |
| Free plan and trial | CA 14-day trial needs no card, and the account then drops to a free plan, but the help centre does not say what that plan allows. | BA free plan streams to up to 5 destinations for up to 10 hours at a time, but with a Lightstream logo and 720p video. |
| Features | CMultistreaming, comment gathering, overlays and lower thirds, plus a post-stream editor. It is built for social streams and live selling, not for webinars with sign-up pages. | CConsole capture, simulcasting, scenes, overlays and alerts, but RTMP sources are marked coming soon and there is no registration or attendee tool. |
| Ease of use | CWeb only, with no rating on record, and you connect each social account yourself before going live. | CWeb only, with no rating on record, and you connect each destination account first. |
| Platforms and integrations | BBrowser only, but it connects to Facebook, YouTube, Amazon Live and FastSpring. | BWeb only, with Xbox, PlayStation, Twitch, YouTube, Facebook and custom RTMP. |
| Best for | streaming to several social platforms from a browser | console streamers who want to skip the PC |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Be.Live and Lightstream. How we grade
Where they differ
- Be.Live also covers video editing.
- Lightstream also covers video calls.
In commonFree planWebMultistreaming
At a glance
| Be.Live | Lightstream | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | Not published | $12 per month, or $9 per month on an annual subscription |
| Free plan | After the 14-day trial the account drops to a free plan at no cost; the help center does not list that plan's limits. | Simulcasting to up to 5 destinations, 720p, 10-hour limit per stream and up to 3 scenes at once, with a Lightstream Studio logo on all streams. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial, no credit card required | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | Be.Live | Infiniscene, Inc. |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | golightstream.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Be.Live
- The plan prices could not be read: the pricing page loads its figures only inside the web app, and the help center states none, so none are recorded here.
- Its help center names Starter, Growth, Standard+ and Pro plans; features such as multistreaming, custom branding and multiple guests are described as paid features.
- The yearly subscription is non-refundable, per the help center, and cancelling is done by contacting support.
- It is built for social streaming and live sales, not for webinars with registration pages.
Lightstream
- The free plan puts a Lightstream Studio logo on every stream and caps video at 720p.
- Guests, 1080p and URL imports are Premium-only.
- RTMP video sources are marked as coming soon on the pricing section.
- It is a streaming studio for creators and has no webinar registration or attendee tools.
Key features
Be.Live
- Multistreaming from the browser
- Streams to several social networks directly in a browser, with no software to install.
- Branding
- Adds a logo, overlays, a background and lower thirds to a stream.
- Comment Assistant
- Gathers comments from the connected platforms in one place, and an AI assistant can feature comments on screen automatically.
- Interactive widgets
- Widgets such as the Snake highlight commenters, and the Lottery Jar picks a winner.
- Editor and repurposing
- After a stream, a viewer-activity report, a trimming editor and audio export for podcasts are available.
Lightstream
- Cloud capture for consoles
- Captures Xbox and PlayStation gameplay in the cloud, so a stream does not need a PC.
- Simulcasting
- Streams to up to 5 destinations at once on both plans, including a custom RTMP destination.
- Guests
- Premium lets up to 10 guests join a stream, aimed at multiplayer games and talk-style shows.
- Overlays, alerts and templates
- Preset templates, overlays and XPN alerts are available inside Studio, and custom overlays can be uploaded.
- Scenes
- The free plan goes live with up to 3 scenes at once and Premium with up to 20.
Plans
Be.Live
Pricing could not be confirmed. See be.live.
Lightstream
Free$0
Core Studio features with a Lightstream logo on every stream, 720p, up to 5 destinations, 10-hour limit per stream, 3 scenes at once.
Premium$12
per month, billed monthly ($9 per month on an annual subscription)
Removes the logo, adds up to 10 guests, 1080p, a 48-hour stream limit, URL imports from third-party services and up to 20 scenes at once.
Ways to pay less
Be.Live
No public discounts listed.
Lightstream
- Annual discount
Annual subscription at $9 a month
Premium shows $12 a month, or $9 a month on an annual subscription.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Be.Live or Lightstream?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Be.Live has no price we could confirm, and Lightstream starts at $12 per month, or $9 per month on an annual subscription.
Which has a free plan, Be.Live or Lightstream?
As of Nov 12, 2026, both Be.Live and Lightstream have a free plan.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.