# Top 10 Wirecast Alternatives & Competitors **Average Rating:** 4.2/5 **Total Number of Reviews:** 37 Looking for alternatives or competitors to Wirecast? Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Wirecast include videos. The best overall Wirecast alternative is vMix. Other similar apps like Wirecast are XSplit Broadcaster, StreamYard, BigMarker, and Riverside. Wirecast alternatives can be found in [Live Stream Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) but may also be in [Video Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-hosting-platforms) or [Virtual Event Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-event-platforms). ## Best Paid & Free Alternatives to Wirecast - [vMix](https://www.g2.com/products/vmix/reviews) - [XSplit Broadcaster](https://www.g2.com/products/xsplit-broadcaster/reviews) - [StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/products/streamyard/reviews) - [BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/products/bigmarker/reviews) - [Riverside](https://www.g2.com/products/riverside/reviews) - [Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) - [Wistia](https://www.g2.com/products/wistia/reviews) - [Castr](https://www.g2.com/products/castr/reviews) - [Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-live/reviews) - [Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/products/dolby-optiview/reviews) ## Top 10 Alternatives to Wirecast Recently Reviewed By G2 Community Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how Wirecast stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Religious Institutions, Non-Profit Organization Management, and Media Production, and find the best product for your business. ### 1. [vMix](https://www.g2.com/products/vmix/reviews) By vMix **Average Rating:** 4.3/5 **Total Reviews:** 31 vMix is software that allows you to create professional quality productions on your own computer. vMix gives you the power to add multiple cameras, videos, images, audio, web streams, Powerpoint, titles, virtual sets, chroma key, and much more to your production. You are then able to display, record and live stream your production all at the same time! Reviewers say compared to Wirecast, vMix is: - More expensive Categories in common with Wirecast: [Live Stream](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Compare:** [Wirecast vs vMix](https://www.g2.com/compare/wirecast-vs-vmix) **Compare vMix with other alternatives:** - [vMix vs XSplit Broadcaster](https://www.g2.com/compare/xsplit-broadcaster-vs-vmix) - [vMix vs StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/compare/streamyard-vs-vmix) - [vMix vs BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-vmix) - [vMix vs Riverside](https://www.g2.com/compare/riverside-vs-vmix) - [vMix vs Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/vimeo-vs-vmix) - [vMix vs Wistia](https://www.g2.com/compare/wistia-vs-vmix) - [vMix vs Castr](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-vmix) - [vMix vs Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-vmix) - [vMix vs Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-vmix) ### 2. [XSplit Broadcaster](https://www.g2.com/products/xsplit-broadcaster/reviews) By SplitmediaLabs **Average Rating:** 3.9/5 **Total Reviews:** 23 A simple yet powerful live streaming and recording software that powers countless live streams and recordings around the world and is the perfect choice for producing rich video content with the video games you love. Categories in common with Wirecast: [Live Stream](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Compare:** [Wirecast vs XSplit Broadcaster](https://www.g2.com/compare/wirecast-vs-xsplit-broadcaster) **Compare XSplit Broadcaster with other alternatives:** - [XSplit Broadcaster vs vMix](https://www.g2.com/compare/xsplit-broadcaster-vs-vmix) - [XSplit Broadcaster vs StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/compare/streamyard-vs-xsplit-broadcaster) - [XSplit Broadcaster vs BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-xsplit-broadcaster) - [XSplit Broadcaster vs Riverside](https://www.g2.com/compare/riverside-vs-xsplit-broadcaster) - [XSplit Broadcaster vs Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/vimeo-vs-xsplit-broadcaster) - [XSplit Broadcaster vs Wistia](https://www.g2.com/compare/wistia-vs-xsplit-broadcaster) - [XSplit Broadcaster vs Castr](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-xsplit-broadcaster) - [XSplit Broadcaster vs Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-xsplit-broadcaster) - [XSplit Broadcaster vs Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-xsplit-broadcaster) ### 3. [StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/products/streamyard/reviews) By Hopin **Average Rating:** 4.8/5 **Total Reviews:** 299 StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Reviewers say compared to Wirecast, StreamYard is: - More usable - Easier to set up - Easier to admin Categories in common with Wirecast: [Live Stream](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Compare:** [Wirecast vs StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/compare/streamyard-vs-wirecast) **Compare StreamYard with other alternatives:** - [StreamYard vs vMix](https://www.g2.com/compare/streamyard-vs-vmix) - [StreamYard vs XSplit Broadcaster](https://www.g2.com/compare/streamyard-vs-xsplit-broadcaster) - [StreamYard vs BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-streamyard) - [StreamYard vs Riverside](https://www.g2.com/compare/riverside-vs-streamyard) - [StreamYard vs Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/streamyard-vs-vimeo) - [StreamYard vs Wistia](https://www.g2.com/compare/streamyard-vs-wistia) - [StreamYard vs Castr](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-streamyard) - [StreamYard vs Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-streamyard) - [StreamYard vs Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-streamyard) ### 4. [BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/products/bigmarker/reviews) By BigMarker **Average Rating:** 4.7/5 **Total Reviews:** 444 Live, on-demand, and automated webinar software - Customizable, interactive webinars and online events for marketing, sales, training, and onboarding. Reviewers say compared to Wirecast, BigMarker is: - More usable - Better at support - Easier to set up Categories in common with Wirecast: [Live Stream](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Compare:** [Wirecast vs BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-wirecast) **Compare BigMarker with other alternatives:** - [BigMarker vs vMix](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-vmix) - [BigMarker vs XSplit Broadcaster](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-xsplit-broadcaster) - [BigMarker vs StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-streamyard) - [BigMarker vs Riverside](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-riverside) - [BigMarker vs Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-vimeo) - [BigMarker vs Wistia](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-wistia) - [BigMarker vs Castr](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-castr) - [BigMarker vs Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-facebook-live) - [BigMarker vs Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-dolby-optiview) ### 5. [Riverside](https://www.g2.com/products/riverside/reviews) By Riverside **Average Rating:** 4.8/5 **Total Reviews:** 1,754 Riverside is an audio-video recording platform for broadcast media and podcasts. Reviewers say compared to Wirecast, Riverside is: - More usable - Easier to set up - Better at support Categories in common with Wirecast: [Live Stream](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Compare:** [Wirecast vs Riverside](https://www.g2.com/compare/riverside-vs-wirecast) **Compare Riverside with other alternatives:** - [Riverside vs vMix](https://www.g2.com/compare/riverside-vs-vmix) - [Riverside vs XSplit Broadcaster](https://www.g2.com/compare/riverside-vs-xsplit-broadcaster) - [Riverside vs StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/compare/riverside-vs-streamyard) - [Riverside vs BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-riverside) - [Riverside vs Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/riverside-vs-vimeo) - [Riverside vs Wistia](https://www.g2.com/compare/riverside-vs-wistia) - [Riverside vs Castr](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-riverside) - [Riverside vs Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-riverside) - [Riverside vs Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-riverside) ### 6. [Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) By Vimeo **Average Rating:** 4.3/5 **Total Reviews:** 722 Vimeo makes creating video easy and attainable, regardless of budget, time or expertise. With Vimeo you can fully customize and control how your content is shared, viewed and managed to maximize the impact of every video. Reviewers say compared to Wirecast, Vimeo is: - More usable - Easier to set up Categories in common with Wirecast: [Live Stream](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Compare:** [Wirecast vs Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/vimeo-vs-wirecast) **Compare Vimeo with other alternatives:** - [Vimeo vs vMix](https://www.g2.com/compare/vimeo-vs-vmix) - [Vimeo vs XSplit Broadcaster](https://www.g2.com/compare/vimeo-vs-xsplit-broadcaster) - [Vimeo vs StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/compare/streamyard-vs-vimeo) - [Vimeo vs BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-vimeo) - [Vimeo vs Riverside](https://www.g2.com/compare/riverside-vs-vimeo) - [Vimeo vs Wistia](https://www.g2.com/compare/vimeo-vs-wistia) - [Vimeo vs Castr](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-vimeo) - [Vimeo vs Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-vimeo) - [Vimeo vs Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-vimeo) ### 7. [Wistia](https://www.g2.com/products/wistia/reviews) By Wistia **Average Rating:** 4.6/5 **Total Reviews:** 1,140 Wistia provides video hosting for business. Reviewers say compared to Wirecast, Wistia is: - More usable - Easier to set up - Better at support Categories in common with Wirecast: [Live Stream](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Compare:** [Wirecast vs Wistia](https://www.g2.com/compare/wirecast-vs-wistia) **Compare Wistia with other alternatives:** - [Wistia vs vMix](https://www.g2.com/compare/wistia-vs-vmix) - [Wistia vs XSplit Broadcaster](https://www.g2.com/compare/wistia-vs-xsplit-broadcaster) - [Wistia vs StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/compare/streamyard-vs-wistia) - [Wistia vs BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-wistia) - [Wistia vs Riverside](https://www.g2.com/compare/riverside-vs-wistia) - [Wistia vs Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/vimeo-vs-wistia) - [Wistia vs Castr](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-wistia) - [Wistia vs Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-wistia) - [Wistia vs Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-wistia) ### 8. [Castr](https://www.g2.com/products/castr/reviews) By Castr **Average Rating:** 4.8/5 **Total Reviews:** 243 Castr is a live streaming platform that makes it easy for small to enterprise businesses to deliver high-quality videos using Akamai CDN. Reviewers say compared to Wirecast, Castr is: - More usable - Easier to set up - Better at support Categories in common with Wirecast: [Live Stream](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Compare:** [Wirecast vs Castr](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-wirecast) **Compare Castr with other alternatives:** - [Castr vs vMix](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-vmix) - [Castr vs XSplit Broadcaster](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-xsplit-broadcaster) - [Castr vs StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-streamyard) - [Castr vs BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-castr) - [Castr vs Riverside](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-riverside) - [Castr vs Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-vimeo) - [Castr vs Wistia](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-wistia) - [Castr vs Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-facebook-live) - [Castr vs Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-dolby-optiview) ### 9. [Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-live/reviews) By Meta Platforms, Inc **Average Rating:** 4.3/5 **Total Reviews:** 236 Broadcast to the largest audience in the world with the camera in your pocket. Live lets people, public figures and Pages share live video with their followers and friends on Facebook. Reviewers say compared to Wirecast, Facebook Live is: - More usable - Easier to set up Categories in common with Wirecast: [Live Stream](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Compare:** [Wirecast vs Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-wirecast) **Compare Facebook Live with other alternatives:** - [Facebook Live vs vMix](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-vmix) - [Facebook Live vs XSplit Broadcaster](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-xsplit-broadcaster) - [Facebook Live vs StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-streamyard) - [Facebook Live vs BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-facebook-live) - [Facebook Live vs Riverside](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-riverside) - [Facebook Live vs Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-vimeo) - [Facebook Live vs Wistia](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-wistia) - [Facebook Live vs Castr](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-facebook-live) - [Facebook Live vs Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-facebook-live) ### 10. [Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/products/dolby-optiview/reviews) By Dolby Laboratories, Inc. **Average Rating:** 4.4/5 **Total Reviews:** 232 Group conferencing, redefined Reviewers say compared to Wirecast, Dolby OptiView is: - More usable - More expensive - Easier to set up Categories in common with Wirecast: [Live Stream](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Compare:** [Wirecast vs Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-wirecast) **Compare Dolby OptiView with other alternatives:** - [Dolby OptiView vs vMix](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-vmix) - [Dolby OptiView vs XSplit Broadcaster](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-xsplit-broadcaster) - [Dolby OptiView vs StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-streamyard) - [Dolby OptiView vs BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-dolby-optiview) - [Dolby OptiView vs Riverside](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-riverside) - [Dolby OptiView vs Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-vimeo) - [Dolby OptiView vs Wistia](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-wistia) - [Dolby OptiView vs Castr](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-dolby-optiview) - [Dolby OptiView vs Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-facebook-live) ## Explore Articles - [Which audio engine platforms have the best user reviews for ease of adoption and quick time to value?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-audio-engine-platforms-have-the-best-user-reviews-for-ease-of-adoption-and-quick-time-to-value) - [Which unified workspace platforms have the most seamless single sign-on for enterprise teams that need one login across all their tools, based on user reviews?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-unified-workspace-platforms-have-the-most-seamless-single-sign-on-for-enterprise-teams-that-need-one-login-across-all-their-tools-based-on-user-reviews ) - [Which compensation software is best for small businesses](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-compensation-software-is-best-for-small-businesses) - [What exit interview management tools have the most intuitive design for increasing response rates compared to traditional form-based surveys?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-exit-interview-management-tools-have-the-most-intuitive-design-for-increasing-response-rates-compared-to-traditional-form-based-surveys) - [What are the encryption key management solutions offering unified control across AWS, GCP, and Azure environments?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-encryption-key-management-solutions-offering-unified-control-across-aws-gcp-and-azure-environments ) - [Which PR CRM tools have the most reliable and frequently updated journalist contact data so account executives are not pitching stale addresses?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-pr-crm-tools-have-the-most-reliable-and-frequently-updated-journalist-contact-data-so-account-executives-are-not-pitching-stale-addresses) ## Spotlight Categories - [Virtual Event Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-event-platforms) - [Bot Platforms Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/bot-platforms) - [Video Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-editing)