The Lightstream Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Lightstream in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Lightstream
The Insider’s Guide
Browser-based live streaming studio, built for console streamers
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among webinar and live streaming tools, read from Lightstream’s own pages.
Made by Infiniscene, Inc. · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Lightstream’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Lightstream’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.8
GPA, above 34 of the 34 other webinar and live streaming tools we grade
Lightstream Studio is a cloud streaming studio that runs in a browser. It captures Xbox and PlayStation gameplay in the cloud, adds overlays, alerts and scenes, and sends the stream to up to five destinations at once. A free tier puts a Lightstream logo on every stream, and a paid Premium plan removes it and adds guests and 1080p.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Lightstream, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Web only, with no rating on record, and you connect each destination account first.
- 1
Best for console streamers who want to skip the PC
Lightstream is a browser streaming studio that captures Xbox and PlayStation in the cloud.
- 2
Paid plans start at $9 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $12 per month, or $9 per month on an annual subscription.
- 3
There is a free plan
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.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
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Cloud capture for consoles
Captures Xbox and PlayStation gameplay in the cloud, so a stream does not need a PC.
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Simulcasting
Streams to up to 5 destinations at once on both plans, including a custom RTMP destination.
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Guests
Premium lets up to 10 guests join a stream, aimed at multiplayer games and talk-style shows.
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A 2.8 GPA, above 34 of 34
That is against the other webinar and live streaming tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
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Keep it
To replace Lightstream you would be making one live stream sent to several platforms at once. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Lightstream at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $12 per month, or $9 per month on an annual subscription
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Infiniscene, Inc.
- Category
- Webinars & Live Streaming
- Our grade
- 2.8 GPA, good
The report card
Best for console streamers who want to skip the PC
Lightstream is a browser streaming studio that captures Xbox and PlayStation in the cloud. The free plan puts a Lightstream logo on every stream at 720p, and 1080p, guests and URL imports are Premium. It is for creators, not webinars.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Premium 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 | B | A 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 | C | Console capture, simulcasting, scenes, overlays and alerts, but RTMP sources are marked coming soon and there is no registration or attendee tool. |
| Ease of use | C | Web only, with no rating on record, and you connect each destination account first. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web only, with Xbox, PlayStation, Twitch, YouTube, Facebook and custom RTMP. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Lightstream is for
- 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
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Console streamers on Xbox or PlayStation
- Streamers who want to simulcast without installing software
- Small shows or podcasts with a few remote guests
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$9
A month to start. There is a free plan too
Lightstream has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per month, or $9 per month on an annual subscription.
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.
The free plan
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.
Read from golightstream.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
Annual subscription at $9 a month
Premium shows $12 a month, or $9 a month on an annual subscription.
Stated on golightstream.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Browser-based live streaming studio, built for console streamers. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: video calls, multistreaming.
Web only, with Xbox, PlayStation, Twitch, YouTube, Facebook and custom RTMP.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Xbox
- PlayStation
- Twitch
- YouTube
- Custom RTMP
Lightstream is made by Infiniscene, Inc.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
34/34
Other webinar and live streaming tools it is graded above
Lightstream's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 34 of the 34 other webinar and live streaming tools we grade.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 32 of 34) and worst on features (C, above 2).
Its paid plans start at $9 a month, against a middle price of $50 for the category: 1 of the 28 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 1 tool scores higher and costs less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 35 webinar and live streaming tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Lightstream’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 32 of 34
- BFree plan and trialAbove 32 of 34
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 34
- CEase of useAbove 3 of 34
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 10 of 34
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 30 webinar and live streaming tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Lightstream is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Lightstream you would be making one live stream sent to several platforms at once. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.8 is higher than 34 of the 34 other webinar and live streaming tools we grade. It costs $108 a year.
What you could not
- One live stream sent to several platforms at once.
- Video calls.
- It plugs into other products, Xbox, PlayStation and Twitch among them.
What this rests on. Lightstream’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Streamlabs, Restream, Castr, Ecamm and Be.Live
The 5 tools Lightstream is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
Streamlabs
Free plan · from $27/mo
Live streaming apps, overlays and tools for creators.
- Only Streamlabs lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Lightstream also covers video calls.
- Streamlabs also covers video editing.
- 2.4GPA
Restream
Free plan · from $19/mo
Multistream one live video to YouTube, Twitch, LinkedIn and more.
- Lightstream also covers video calls.
- Restream also covers transcription and webinars.
- 2.4GPA
Castr
Free trial · from $16.67/mo
Multistreaming, video hosting and 24/7 playout in one service.
- Lightstream has a free plan. Castr does not, though it has a free trial.
- Lightstream also covers video calls.
- 2.0GPA
Ecamm
Free trial · from $16/mo
Mac app for live streaming, recording and multistreaming.
- Lightstream has a free plan. Ecamm does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Lightstream lists a web app.
- Only Ecamm lists a macOS app.
- 2.2GPA
Be.Live
Free plan
Browser-based studio for live streaming to social platforms.
- Lightstream also covers video calls.
- Be.Live also covers video editing.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Lightstream free?
Lightstream has a free plan. 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.
How much does Lightstream cost?
Lightstream lists 2 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does Lightstream work on?
Lightstream is available on Web.
Does Lightstream offer any discounts?
Lightstream publicly lists the following: Annual subscription at $9 a month.
Does Lightstream have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Lightstream is listed for Web.
Does Lightstream have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Lightstream is listed for Web.
Is Lightstream open source?
Lightstream is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does Lightstream integrate with?
Lightstream's listing names Xbox, PlayStation, Twitch, YouTube, Facebook and Custom RTMP.
Who makes Lightstream?
Lightstream is made by Infiniscene, Inc.
What are the alternatives to Lightstream?
The closest alternatives to Lightstream in our directory are Streamlabs, Restream, Castr, Ecamm and Be.Live.
How does Lightstream compare with other webinar and live streaming tools?
Lightstream's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 34 of the 34 other webinar and live streaming tools we grade.
Is Lightstream good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Lightstream A for value for money. Its paid plans start at $9 a month, against a middle price of $50 for the category: 1 of the 28 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Lightstream?
To replace Lightstream you would be making one live stream sent to several platforms at once.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Lightstream’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Lightstream's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Infiniscene, Inc. Prices change, so check golightstream.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- Lightstream, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/lightstream
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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