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Compare Lightstream Studio and NVIDIA ShadowPlay 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (87.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $7.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Lightstream Studio
Star Rating
(23)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $7.00 Per Month
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Star Rating
(25)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about NVIDIA ShadowPlaySummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that NVIDIA ShadowPlay excels in its ease of use with a score of 9.1, making it a favorite among gamers who appreciate its straightforward interface for capturing gameplay. In contrast, Lightstream Studio, while slightly higher at 9.3, is noted for its more complex setup process, which some users find challenging.
- Reviewers mention that NVIDIA ShadowPlay offers robust multi-platform streaming capabilities with a score of 9.8, allowing users to easily broadcast to various platforms. However, Lightstream Studio shines with its embeddable features, scoring a perfect 10.0, which is particularly beneficial for streamers looking to integrate their streams into websites or other platforms.
- G2 users highlight the quality of support for Lightstream Studio, which received a score of 9.7, indicating that users feel well-supported when issues arise. In comparison, NVIDIA ShadowPlay's support quality is rated lower at 8.3, suggesting that users may experience more challenges when seeking assistance.
- Users on G2 report that Lightstream Studio's live chat feature is rated a perfect 10.0, providing an interactive experience for viewers. NVIDIA ShadowPlay, while offering a solid live rewind feature at 9.7, does not provide the same level of audience engagement tools as Lightstream Studio.
- Reviewers mention that NVIDIA ShadowPlay's highlight clips feature is rated 9.4, making it easy for gamers to create and share memorable moments from their gameplay. Lightstream Studio, however, has a lower score of 8.7 for analytics, indicating that users may find it less effective for tracking viewer engagement and performance metrics.
- Users say that both products cater well to small businesses, with NVIDIA ShadowPlay receiving a G2 rating of 4.5 and Lightstream Studio slightly higher at 4.7. However, Lightstream Studio's entry-level price starting at $7.00 makes it a more accessible option for budget-conscious users looking to start streaming.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Lightstream Studio
Gamer
Starting at $7.00
Per Month
Cloud-based console capture with overlays for Xbox & PlayStation to Twitch. As low as $7 per month!
- Stream alerts, overlays, and more
- Third party plug ins
- Cloud and browser based
NVIDIA ShadowPlay
No pricing availableFree Trial
Lightstream Studio
Free Trial is available
NVIDIA ShadowPlay
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.5
13
8.9
22
Ease of Use
9.3
15
9.2
22
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.7
13
8.3
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
14
9.4
18
Features by Category
Software Options
Feature Not Available
9.0
5
10.0
8
8.7
5
9.8
8
8.7
5
10.0
6
7.7
5
Audience Tools
Feature Not Available
8.3
5
10.0
10
8.3
5
Feature Not Available
8.0
5
Streamer Tools
Feature Not Available
8.7
5
Feature Not Available
8.7
5
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Lightstream Studio and NVIDIA ShadowPlay are categorized as Live Stream
Unique Categories
Lightstream Studio has no unique categories
NVIDIA ShadowPlay has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lightstream Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
NVIDIA ShadowPlay
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Games
47.6%
Entertainment
14.3%
Broadcast Media
14.3%
Music
4.8%
Marketing and Advertising
4.8%
Other
14.3%
Computer Games
41.7%
Entertainment
20.8%
Online Media
8.3%
Program Development
4.2%
Primary/Secondary Education
4.2%
Other
20.8%
Discussions
Lightstream Studio has no discussions with answers
NVIDIA ShadowPlay has no discussions with answers
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