The XSplit Broadcaster Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about XSplit Broadcaster 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.
XSplit Broadcaster
The Insider’s Guide
Windows live streaming and recording studio
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among webinar and live streaming tools, read from XSplit Broadcaster’s own pages.
Made by XSplit · checked Nov 13, 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 XSplit Broadcaster’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on XSplit Broadcaster’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 42 of the 60 other webinar and live streaming tools we grade
XSplit Broadcaster is Windows software for building scenes from cameras, screens and media and streaming or recording them. A free edition outputs up to 720p without a watermark, and Premium adds higher resolution, multi-service broadcasting and commercial use.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about XSplit Broadcaster, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Scenes and sources take learning before a first stream.
- 1
Best for Windows streaming and recording
XSplit Broadcaster is a scene-based streaming and recording studio for Windows, with a free edition.
- 2
Paid plans start at $5 a month when paid by the year
As its pricing page puts it: $59.99 per year.
- 3
There is a free plan
Free: up to 720p with no watermark, 4 scenes, personal use only; watermark above 720p or 30 fps.
- 4
It runs on Windows
Windows.
- 5
Scene-based studio
Compose scenes from games, text, media, HTML and IP cameras; transitions and a thumbnail scene preview are included.
- 6
Simultaneous broadcasting
Stream to several services at once; the comparison table lists this as Premium only.
- 7
AI tools
AI background removal, voice clarity and live captions are listed; background removal carries a watermark on Free.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 42 of 60
That is against the other webinar and live streaming tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace XSplit Broadcaster 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.
XSplit Broadcaster at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $59.99 per year
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Windows
- Made by
- XSplit, since 2009
- Category
- Webinars & Live Streaming
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for Windows streaming and recording
XSplit Broadcaster is a scene-based streaming and recording studio for Windows, with a free edition. It runs only on Windows, free is for personal use and capped at 720p, and multi-service streaming is Premium.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Premium is $59.99 a year, about $5 a month, below $12.48, and Lifetime is $199.99 once. |
| Free plan and trial | B | Free gives 4 scenes and 720p without a watermark, for personal use only. |
| Features | C | Scenes, simultaneous broadcasting, AI tools and a plugin store. Multi Output Mode is still beta. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. Scenes and sources take learning before a first stream. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | Windows 10 or 11 only; no Mac version is listed. |
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 XSplit Broadcaster is for
- Fits if you stream or record from a Windows PC
- Works for gamers who want scenes and overlays
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you use a Mac, as only Windows is supported
- Tight if you stay free: 4 scenes, 720p and personal use only
- Watch out: commercial use needs Premium
- Watch out: multi-service broadcasting, virtual camera without a watermark and unlimited scenes are Premium only
- Not for you if you need webinar registration
Good to know
Good for
- Windows streamers who want scene-based control
- Gamers streaming horizontal and vertical layouts
- Users who prefer a one-time lifetime license
Worth knowing
- The system requirements list Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) only; no Mac version is listed on the page.
- Free is for personal use; commercial use needs Premium.
- Multi-service broadcasting, virtual camera without a watermark and unlimited scenes are Premium only.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$5
A month to start, paid by the year. There is a free plan too
XSplit Broadcaster has a free plan. Paid plans start at $59.99 per year.
Free
$0
Up to 4 scenes, 720p without a watermark, personal use only.
Premium Monthly
$14.99
per month
Unlimited scenes and resolution, up to 240 fps, multi-service broadcasting, commercial use.
Premium Yearly
$59.99
per year
Same Premium features; the page shows this as $5 a month.
Premium Lifetime
$199.99
one-time
Same Premium features, paid once with no recurring subscription.
The free plan
Free: up to 720p with no watermark, 4 scenes, personal use only; watermark above 720p or 30 fps.
Read from xsplit.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Lifetime license
Lifetime license for $199.99
The buy page sells a one-time Premium license at $199.99 with no recurring subscription.
Stated on xsplit.comAnnual discount
Yearly plan shown as $5 a month
Premium costs $59.99 a year against $14.99 monthly, which the page presents as the lowest recurring price.
Stated on xsplit.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: Windows
Windows live streaming and recording studio. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, screen recording, multistreaming.
Scenes, simultaneous broadcasting, AI tools and a plugin store.
- Scene-based studio
- Compose scenes from games, text, media, HTML and IP cameras; transitions and a thumbnail scene preview are included.
- Simultaneous broadcasting
- Stream to several services at once; the comparison table lists this as Premium only.
- AI tools
- AI background removal, voice clarity and live captions are listed; background removal carries a watermark on Free.
- Plugin and extension store
- Extensions such as a whiteboard, audio mixer with effects and a replay source can be added.
- Multi Output Mode (beta)
- Streams a landscape and a portrait layout at once from a single scene, including Twitch dual format.
Where it runs
- Windows
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
XSplit Broadcaster is made by XSplit, and has been around since 2009.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
42/60
Other webinar and live streaming tools it is graded above
XSplit Broadcaster's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 42 of the 60 other webinar and live streaming tools we grade, and level with 11.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 55 of 60) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $5 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $47 for the category: 1 of the 45 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.7 out of 4. 1 tool scores higher and costs less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 61 webinar and live streaming tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. XSplit Broadcaster’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 55 of 60
- BFree plan and trialAbove 52 of 60
- CFeaturesAbove 4 of 60
- CEase of useAbove 7 of 60
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 60
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 47 webinar and live streaming tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. XSplit Broadcaster 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 XSplit Broadcaster 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 2.4 is higher than 42 of the 60 other webinar and live streaming tools we grade. It costs $59.99 a year.
What you could not
- One live stream sent to several platforms at once.
- Recording the screen with its sound, and somewhere to keep the video.
- A real app for Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. XSplit Broadcaster’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, vMix, Ecamm, PRISM Live Studio and Lightstream
The 5 tools XSplit Broadcaster 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 a web app.
- Only Streamlabs lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- XSplit Broadcaster also covers screen recording.
- 2.2GPA
vMix
Free trial · from $60 one-time
Windows live video production and streaming software.
- XSplit Broadcaster has a free plan. vMix does not, though it has a free trial.
- vMix can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- vMix also covers video calls.
- 2.0GPA
Ecamm
Free trial · from $16/mo
Mac app for live streaming, recording and multistreaming.
- XSplit Broadcaster has a free plan. Ecamm does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only XSplit Broadcaster lists a Windows app.
- Only Ecamm lists a macOS app.
- 3.0GPA
PRISM Live Studio
Free plan
Free streaming app for desktop and mobile with a paid Plus tier.
- Only PRISM Live Studio lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- 2.8GPA
Lightstream
Free plan · from $12/mo
Browser-based live streaming studio, built for console streamers.
- Only XSplit Broadcaster lists a Windows app.
- Only Lightstream lists a web app.
- XSplit Broadcaster also covers screen recording.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
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 XSplit Broadcaster free?
XSplit Broadcaster has a free plan. Free: up to 720p with no watermark, 4 scenes, personal use only; watermark above 720p or 30 fps.
How much does XSplit Broadcaster cost?
XSplit Broadcaster lists 4 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does XSplit Broadcaster work on?
XSplit Broadcaster is available on Windows.
Does XSplit Broadcaster offer any discounts?
XSplit Broadcaster publicly lists the following: Lifetime license for $199.99; Yearly plan shown as $5 a month.
Does XSplit Broadcaster have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. XSplit Broadcaster is listed for Windows.
Does XSplit Broadcaster have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. XSplit Broadcaster is listed for Windows.
Is XSplit Broadcaster open source?
XSplit Broadcaster is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes XSplit Broadcaster?
XSplit Broadcaster is made by XSplit. It dates from 2009.
What are the alternatives to XSplit Broadcaster?
The closest alternatives to XSplit Broadcaster in our directory are Streamlabs, vMix, Ecamm, PRISM Live Studio and Lightstream.
How does XSplit Broadcaster compare with other webinar and live streaming tools?
XSplit Broadcaster's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 42 of the 60 other webinar and live streaming tools we grade, and level with 11.
Is XSplit Broadcaster good value for money?
ToolGPA grades XSplit Broadcaster A for value for money. Its paid plans start at $5 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $47 for the category: 1 of the 45 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of XSplit Broadcaster?
To replace XSplit Broadcaster 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 XSplit Broadcaster’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from XSplit Broadcaster's own pages on 13 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 XSplit. Prices change, so check xsplit.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
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.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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tools graded
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categories
739
price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- XSplit Broadcaster, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/xsplit-broadcaster
- 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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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what XSplit Broadcaster’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. XSplit Broadcaster is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by XSplit. Prices and plans change: check xsplit.com before you buy.