Lightstream

Name: Lightstream
Author: Lightstream

Free plan Web

What Lightstream is

Lightstream Studio is a web-based broadcast studio for producing live streams. Its cloud capture supports streaming from Xbox and PlayStation without a capture card. Users can add ready-made alerts and overlays or upload custom overlays, and simulcast to up to five destinations. Twitch, Facebook, and YouTube are listed for the free tier; Premium adds other destinations and custom RTMP. A mobile device can start or stop a stream and switch scenes. Lightstream lists integrations including Rainmaker, Extra Life, Pixel Chat, StreamElements, Streamlabs, Tiltify, and Tracker Network. Use cases include travel and IRL streams, music, console gaming, talk shows, and podcasts. The Free plan costs nothing and supports 720p, streams up to 10 hours, three scenes, and five destinations; streams include a Lightstream logo. Premium is listed at $129 a month, with details also stating billed $12 monthly or $9/mo on an annual subscription. Premium supports up to 1080p, 48-hour streams, and 20 scenes. The Creator page advertises a 7-day trial and live chat support on all plans.

Who it suits

Lightstream suits creators producing console, travel, music, talk, or podcast streams in a browser. It also offers mobile controls for starting or stopping streams and changing scenes.

What it does well

Cloud capture supports Xbox and PlayStation without a capture card
Simulcasts to up to five destinations
Ready-made and custom overlays are supported
All plans include live chat support

What to know first

Free streams are limited to 720p and 10 hours
Free streams carry a Lightstream logo
Premium pricing details list different monthly amounts

Limits

The Free plan supports 720p, a 10-hour stream limit, up to three scenes, and up to five destinations, and streams carry a Lightstream logo. Premium lists 720p and 1080p, up to 48 hours per stream, up to 10 guests, and up to 20 scenes.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	Lightstream logo on streams · 720p · 10-hour stream limit · up to 3 scenes · up to 5 destinations	Free
Premium	$12 monthly or $9/mo on an annual subscription · 720p and 1080p · 48-hour stream limit · up to 10 guests · up to 20 scenes · RTMP video sources marked coming soon	On request

As golightstream.com lists them, read 4 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Go to https://golightstream.com/.
Choose the Free plan or review Premium pricing.
Use the web-based Studio to produce a stream.
For Xbox or PlayStation streaming, use Studio cloud capture.
Add ready-to-use or custom overlays and alerts.
Start or stop a stream and switch scenes from a mobile device.

Verdict

Lightstream offers browser-based production, console capture, and multistreaming, with a free tier and paid options. Review the plan limits and listed Premium billing details before signing up.

Questions

Is Lightstream free?

Yes. The Free plan is listed as free. It supports 720p, streams up to 10 hours, up to three scenes, and up to five destinations.

What does Premium cost?

Premium is listed at $129 a month. Its pricing details also state billed $12 monthly or $9/mo on an annual subscription.

Which platforms does Lightstream support?

Lightstream is a web-based studio. Its Studio page offers cloud capture for Xbox and PlayStation, and mobile devices can control streams by starting or stopping them and switching scenes.

Can Lightstream stream to multiple destinations?

Yes. Studio supports up to five destinations at once. Twitch, Facebook, and YouTube are listed for the Free tier; Premium adds other destinations and custom RTMP.

What integrations are listed?

Listed integrations include Rainmaker, Extra Life, Pixel Chat, Singular.Live, StreamElements, Streamlabs, Tagboard, Tiltify, TipeeeStream, and Tracker Network.

Who makes Lightstream?

The maker is Lightstream, founded in 2014. The Our Story page says it was acquired by Creative Solutions, a division of Videndum Group, in April 2021.

Facts from Lightstream's own pages

Browser-based studio: Yes · golightstream.com, 20 Sept 2026
Company: The Our Story page says Lightstream was acquired by Creative Solutions, a division of Videndum Group, in April 2021. · golightstream.com, 4 Oct 2026
Console streaming: The Studio page offers cloud capture for Xbox and PlayStation without a capture card. · golightstream.com, 4 Oct 2026
Destinations: The help center lists Twitch, Facebook, and YouTube for the free tier, with additional destinations and custom RTMP for Premium. · support.golightstream.com, 4 Oct 2026
Founded: 2014 · golightstream.com, 28 Sept 2026
Free plan: Yes · golightstream.com, 20 Sept 2026
Integrations: Listed integrations include Rainmaker, Extra Life, Pixel Chat, Singular.Live, StreamElements, Streamlabs, Tagboard, Tiltify, TipeeeStream, and Tracker Network. · support.golightstream.com, 4 Oct 2026
Intended users: The Creator page describes use cases including IRL and travel streaming, musicians, console gaming, talk shows, and podcasts. · golightstream.com, 4 Oct 2026
Mobile control: The Creator page says users can start or stop a stream and switch scenes from a mobile device. · golightstream.com, 4 Oct 2026
Multistreaming: Studio says users can simulcast to up to five destinations at once. · golightstream.com, 4 Oct 2026
Overlays and alerts: Studio includes ready-to-use alerts and overlays, and supports uploading custom overlays. · golightstream.com, 4 Oct 2026
Product: Lightstream Studio is a cloud-powered, web-based broadcast studio for producing live streams. · support.golightstream.com, 4 Oct 2026
Paid from: 9 · golightstream.com, 20 Sept 2026
Studio limits: The free Studio plan is limited to 720p, 10 hours per stream, and 3 concurrent scenes; Premium lists 48 hours per stream and up to 20 scenes. · golightstream.com, 4 Oct 2026
Support: The Creator page says all plans include live chat support and offers one-on-one help from the Lightstream crew. · golightstream.com, 4 Oct 2026
Trial: The Creator page advertises a 7-day free trial with access to all features and says it can be cancelled anytime. · golightstream.com, 4 Oct 2026