Ecamm vs Streamlabs (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Streamlabs grades higher than Ecamm: 2.6 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 18, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 18, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Streamlabs grades higher on platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, 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.
Ecamm
Mac app for live streaming, recording and multistreaming
Streamlabs
Live streaming apps, overlays and tools for creators
Which one is for you
Pick Ecamm if
- Fits if you stream solo shows or interviews from a Mac
- Works for switching cameras and adding graphics without extra hardware
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you or your co-host work on Windows, as it's Mac only on macOS 11.2 or newer
- Not for you if you need webinar sign-up pages and reminder emails
- Tight if you want 4K, Zoom output or separate tracks per guest, which need Pro at $32 a month
- Watch out: the free trial puts an Ecamm watermark on broadcasts, and refunds end 14 days after sign-up
- Pricey if you pay monthly, at $20 for Standard or $40 for Pro
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
| 2.0GPAEcammFair | 2.6GPAStreamlabsGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BStandard is $16 a month billed annually ($192 a year, $20 by the month) and streams to 10 destinations, so three platforms is covered. That's level with Restream and Castr and under half of StreamYard's Core. Pro is $32. | 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 | CNo free plan, but a 14-day free trial of Standard and Pro with no credit card. Broadcasts carry an Ecamm watermark until you pay. | CThe free Starter plan has 2 destinations, 1 guest and 1 GB of storage, and the editors add watermarks or limits. |
| Features | COn Standard: multistreaming to 10 destinations, scenes, overlays, green screen, screen sharing, comments on screen and automatic recording. The gaps: Interview, Zoom output, 4K and isolated recordings need Pro, and there are no sign-up pages or attendee emails. | CScenes, overlays, alerts, multistream, a browser studio and editors, but no registration pages or polls. |
| Ease of use | CNo App Store rating on record. It's a Mac app you install, but building scenes, titles and camera setups takes a while before the first show. | CNo rating on record, and you connect accounts and build scenes before going live. |
| Platforms and integrations | DOne operating system: the Mac, on macOS 11.2 or newer. It streams to Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitch, works with a Stream Deck, and Pro sends its picture into Zoom. | AWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android, with Twitch, YouTube, Facebook and TikTok. |
| Best for | live shows streamed from a Mac | 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: Ecamm and Streamlabs. How we grade
Price against what you get
Ecamm starts at $16 a month and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Streamlabs starts at $15.75 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7.
Streamlabs scores higher and starts $0.25 a month lower. Of the other webinar and live streaming tools on the chart, 3 score higher than Ecamm for less, and none scores higher than Streamlabs for less.
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
Where they differ
- Ecamm also covers screen recording.
- Streamlabs also covers video editing.
At a glance
| Ecamm | Streamlabs | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly) | $27 per month, or $189 per year |
| Free plan | None | 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 of Standard and Pro features, no credit card required; broadcasts carry a watermark | None listed |
| Web | ||
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| Windows | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Ecamm Network, LLC | Logitech Services S.A. |
| Price read from | appg2.ecamm.com | streamlabs.com |
| Checked | Oct 18, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Ecamm
- It runs only on the Mac and requires macOS 11.2 or newer.
- Ecamm for Zoom, Ecamm Interview, 4K streaming and isolated recordings need the Pro plan.
- The free trial adds an Ecamm watermark to broadcasts, and refunds are offered within 14 days of signing up.
- It is a streaming studio rather than a webinar platform, with no registration pages or attendee emails.
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
Ecamm
- Multistreaming
- Streams to Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and other destinations at once, up to 10 on Standard, and schedules Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn Live broadcasts.
- Camera switching and scenes
- Switch cameras and screen shares live, compose saved scenes with titles and split screens, and control them from an Elgato Stream Deck.
- Remote guests
- Up to ten video guests join from any web browser for a split-screen or a custom layout; an iPhone or iPad can be plugged in as a camera.
- Branding and effects
- Logos, animated titles, countdowns, scrolling tickers, green screen backdrops, color LUTs and digital pan and zoom.
- Comments on screen
- Shows viewer comments from Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, X, Amazon Live and Twitch, and can put them on screen during the stream.
- Recording and Zoom output
- Every broadcast is saved to the Mac; Pro adds isolated audio and video tracks and sends Ecamm's output to Zoom, Chrome and other apps as a camera.
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
Ecamm
Standard$16
per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly)
No watermark, multistreaming to 10 destinations, custom overlays and branding, screen sharing, automatic recording, on-screen comments and green screen.
Pro$32
per month, billed annually ($40 billed monthly)
Everything in Standard plus Ecamm for Zoom, Ecamm Interview, a virtual mic and webcam, 4K streaming, isolated recordings and VIP support.
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
Ecamm
- Annual discount
Save 20% with annual billing
Ecamm's plans page labels annual billing as 20% off: Standard is $192 a year ($16 a month) against $20 monthly, and Pro $384 a year against $40.
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, Ecamm or Streamlabs?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Streamlabs is cheaper to start with: $15.75 a month when paid by the year, against $16 a month for Ecamm. Ecamm starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly), and Streamlabs starts at $27 per month, or $189 per year.
Which has a free plan, Ecamm or Streamlabs?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Streamlabs has a free plan. Ecamm does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do Ecamm and Streamlabs run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Streamlabs lists a web app and Windows, iOS and Android apps. Both list a macOS 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.