Be.Live vs Streamlabs (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Streamlabs grades higher than Be.Live: 2.6 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Streamlabs grades higher on value for money and platforms. They get the same grade on the free plan, features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Streamlabs
Live streaming apps, overlays and tools for creators
Free plan · from $27/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 Streamlabs if
- Fits if you stream games or talk shows and want overlays and alerts
- Works for creators who want a desktop, phone and browser setup from one login
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want registration pages, polls or attendee follow-up, as the pricing page has none
- Tight if you stay free: 2 destinations, 1 guest and watermarks or limits in the editors
- Pricey if you pay monthly, at $27 against $189 for the year
- Watch out: the Logitech G discount for Ultra members is US only, and there is no team or business plan
How we grade them
| 2.2GPABe.LiveFair | 2.6GPAStreamlabsGood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | BUltra is $27 a month or $189 a year (about $15.75 a month), at the low end of what webinar tools charge, with just one paid plan. |
| 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. | CThe free Starter plan has 2 destinations, 1 guest and 1 GB of storage, and the editors add watermarks or limits. |
| 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. | CScenes, overlays, alerts, multistream, a browser studio and editors, but no registration pages or polls. |
| Ease of use | CWeb only, with no rating on record, and you connect each social account yourself before going live. | CNo rating on record, and you connect accounts and build scenes before going live. |
| Platforms and integrations | BBrowser only, but it connects to Facebook, YouTube, Amazon Live and FastSpring. | AWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android, with Twitch, YouTube, Facebook and TikTok. |
| Best for | streaming to several social platforms from a browser | creators who stream to Twitch and YouTube |
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 Streamlabs. How we grade
Where they differ
In commonFree planWebVideo editingMultistreaming
At a glance
| Be.Live | Streamlabs | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | Not published | $27 per month, or $189 per year |
| 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. | Starter plan, free always: free overlays and themes, 2 streaming destinations, 1 guest, limited free apps, no-fee tipping and 1 GB of storage. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial, no credit card required | None listed |
| Web | ||
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| Made by | Be.Live | Logitech Services S.A. |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | streamlabs.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.
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.
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.
Streamlabs
- Desktop streaming app
- Streamlabs Desktop for Windows and Mac handles scenes, overlays, alerts and streaming, with multistream and dual output on Ultra.
- Multistreaming
- The free plan streams to 2 destinations; Ultra raises that to 3 or more.
- Guests from the browser
- Talk Studio records and broadcasts from a browser with up to 12 guests, and saves up to 10 hours of recording on Pro.
- Mobile and console streaming
- A mobile app for iOS and Android and a console service that streams to Twitch without a desktop.
- Alerts, tips and Cloudbot
- Alerts and widgets, a tip page and a chat bot come with every plan; Ultra adds a custom tip domain and a custom-named bot.
- Editing and clips
- Cross Clip reformats clips for TikTok, Reels and Shorts, and the Video and Podcast Editors cover browser-based editing.
Plans
Be.Live
Pricing could not be confirmed. See be.live.
Streamlabs
Streamlabs Starter$0
Free overlays and themes, 2 destinations, 1 guest, no-fee tipping, 1 GB of storage and basic Cloudbot.
Streamlabs Ultra$27
per month, billed monthly ($189 per year when billed annually)
1000+ overlays and themes, 3+ destinations, up to 11 guests or cameras, 60+ apps, custom tip domain, 10 GB storage, and Pro tiers of its editors and Talk Studio.
Ways to pay less
Be.Live
No public discounts listed.
Streamlabs
- Annual discount
Annual billing saves $135
Ultra is $189 a year against $27 a month, which the pricing page states as a $135 saving.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Be.Live or Streamlabs?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Be.Live has no price we could confirm, and Streamlabs starts at $27 per month, or $189 per year.
Which has a free plan, Be.Live or Streamlabs?
As of Nov 12, 2026, both Be.Live and Streamlabs have a free plan.
Which platforms do Be.Live and Streamlabs run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Streamlabs lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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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.