CameraFi Live

What CameraFi Live is

CameraFi Live is a smartphone app for recording and broadcasting video on Android and iOS. It can stream to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Restream, RTMP, and SRT. Restream supports multi-streaming to more than 30 platforms. On Android, you can use the built-in camera, USB cameras, capture cards, and video files as video sources. The app also supports connecting DSLRs, camcorders, drones, and other devices; the maker says Accsoon SeeMo enables pro-camera use on iOS.

Production tools include image, text, video, and audio overlays, video filters, motion effects, presets, picture-in-picture, instant replay, chat overlays, audio mixing, multiple shots, and saving live video to the smartphone. Web source overlays can connect donation and subscription alert platforms such as Streamlabs. Supported video sizes range from SD through UHD 4K, with maximum resolution and output depending on the streaming platform and smartphone model.

The iOS app supports YouTube, Facebook, OBS, vMix, RTMP, SRT, and recording, with image and text overlays, chat, and web overlays. CameraFi Live has a free plan and premium features available through monthly or annual subscriptions. Google Play lists ads and in-app purchases. Its privacy policy says Vault Micro collects broadcasting information and Google advertising IDs, and obtains broadcasting information through YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch APIs.

Who it suits

CameraFi Live suits smartphone users who want to record or livestream with overlays and production tools. It may also fit creators who use external cameras, stream to several destinations, or want to connect web-based donation and subscription alerts.

Limits

The free app includes ads and in-app purchases. Maximum resolution and supported output depend on the streaming platform and smartphone model; premium features are available through monthly or annual subscriptions.

Getting started

1. Visit the CameraFi Live website.
2. Install the app on an Android or iOS device.
3. Choose a video source, such as the built-in camera or an available external source.
4. Select a supported streaming destination or recording option.
5. Add overlays or production tools as needed, then choose an output supported by your platform and smartphone.

Verdict

Choose CameraFi Live if you want a smartphone recording and streaming app with overlays, production tools, and several output destinations. Check that your streaming platform and smartphone support the output quality you need; premium features are subscription based.