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Compare Lightstream Studio and Streamlabs 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (91.2% of reviews)
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)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $7.00 Per Month
Browse all 2 pricing plansStreamlabs
Star Rating
(59)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Lightstream Studio excels in its hosted platform capabilities, achieving a perfect score of 10.0, while Streamlabs falls behind with a score of 8.8. Reviewers mention that this makes Lightstream a more reliable choice for seamless streaming without the need for extensive local resources.
- Reviewers say that Lightstream Studio's audience tools, particularly the Live Chat feature, received a perfect score of 10.0, indicating superior engagement capabilities compared to Streamlabs, which scored 8.3. Users appreciate the ease of interaction with their audience during live streams.
- G2 users highlight that Lightstream Studio's quality of support is significantly better, with a score of 9.7, while Streamlabs only managed a score of 7.5. Reviewers mention that responsive customer support is crucial for streamers who may encounter technical issues during live broadcasts.
- Users on G2 report that Lightstream Studio's multi-platform streaming capabilities scored 9.8, showcasing its versatility in reaching audiences across various platforms, whereas Streamlabs scored 8.3, indicating it may not be as effective for users looking to maximize their reach.
- Reviewers mention that Lightstream Studio's video archive feature scored 9.3, providing users with reliable access to past streams, while Streamlabs lagged with a score of 8.1. Users say this is essential for content creators who want to repurpose their streams for future content.
- Users report that Lightstream Studio's product direction received a perfect score of 10.0, suggesting a strong commitment to innovation and user feedback, while Streamlabs scored 7.7. Reviewers mention that this indicates Lightstream is more likely to evolve with the needs of its users over time.
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
Streamlabs
No pricing availableFree Trial
Lightstream Studio
Free Trial is available
Streamlabs
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.5
13
8.7
47
Ease of Use
9.3
15
8.3
48
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.2
10
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.9
9
Quality of Support
9.7
13
7.6
37
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
14
7.7
46
Features by Category
Software Options
Feature Not Available
8.8
25
10.0
8
8.6
33
9.8
8
8.3
25
10.0
6
7.9
26
Audience Tools
Feature Not Available
7.2
21
10.0
10
8.3
36
Feature Not Available
7.7
25
Streamer Tools
Feature Not Available
8.5
25
Feature Not Available
8.1
26
Feature Not Available
8.0
27
Feature Not Available
8.1
27
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Lightstream Studio and Streamlabs are categorized as Live Stream
Unique Categories
Lightstream Studio has no unique categories
Streamlabs has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lightstream Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Streamlabs
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
31.6%
Entertainment
15.8%
Broadcast Media
7.0%
Marketing and Advertising
5.3%
Religious Institutions
3.5%
Other
36.8%
Discussions
Lightstream Studio has no discussions with answers
Which is better OBS or Streamlabs?
1 Comment
TL
Streamlabs is easier to use. Read more
What can you do with Streamlabs?
1 Comment
SG
It's up to us, we can stream or broadcast something happening near us like we can set up a camera and live the show or we can play games and go live on...Read more
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