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Compare Lightstream Studio and Wirecast 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (68.6% 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
(35)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Wirecast excels in its multi-platform streaming capabilities, scoring 9.8, which allows for seamless broadcasting across various platforms, while Lightstream Studio also performs well but does not have as many user mentions highlighting this feature.
- Reviewers mention that Lightstream Studio's ease of use is a standout feature, with a score of 9.3, making it particularly appealing for small businesses and beginners, whereas Wirecast, with a score of 8.2, is noted to have a steeper learning curve.
- G2 users highlight the quality of support for Lightstream Studio, which received a high score of 9.7, indicating that users feel well-supported, while Wirecast's support, scoring 8.6, is seen as adequate but not as responsive.
- Users on G2 report that Lightstream Studio offers excellent audience engagement tools, particularly the live chat feature, which scored a perfect 10.0, enhancing viewer interaction during streams, whereas Wirecast's audience tools, while good, do not match this level of engagement.
- Reviewers say that Wirecast's video archiving feature, scoring 9.3, is robust and allows for easy access to past streams, which is a critical feature for users who want to repurpose content, while Lightstream Studio's archiving capabilities are less frequently mentioned.
- Users say that both platforms offer monetization options, but Wirecast's score of 9.0 indicates a more comprehensive approach, with features that allow for better integration of ads and sponsorships compared to Lightstream Studio, which has fewer user mentions in this area.
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
Wirecast
No pricing availableFree Trial
Lightstream Studio
Free Trial is available
Wirecast
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.5
13
9.0
29
Ease of Use
9.3
15
8.2
29
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.3
8
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.0
8
Quality of Support
9.7
13
8.6
25
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.3
7
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
14
7.7
25
Features by Category
Software Options
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
10.0
8
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
Audience Tools
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
10.0
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Streamer Tools
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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 Wirecast are categorized as Live Stream
Unique Categories
Lightstream Studio has no unique categories
Wirecast has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lightstream Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Wirecast
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%
Religious Institutions
20.0%
Broadcast Media
17.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
11.4%
Information Technology and Services
8.6%
Media Production
5.7%
Other
37.1%
Discussions
Lightstream Studio has no discussions with answers
Wirecast has no discussions with answers
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