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Agora Interactive Live Streaming vs Streamlabs Desktop
Both stand on live tv streaming services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
Agora combines real-time calls and streaming with audience interaction, collaboration, and several recording options. Its free plan includes 10,000 participant minutes, with usage-based plans and prepaid bundles also listed.
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Free plan MacWindows
Streamlabs Desktop offers core broadcasting and recording tools at no cost, with integrations, multistreaming, and collaboration features. Ultra adds paid capacity, while the free tier covers basic scenes, recording, and Dual Output.
Visit Streamlabs DesktopThe facts
| Agora Interactive Live Streaming | Streamlabs Desktop | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Ultra Annual: $179 a year |
| Plans published | 18 | 5 |
| Maker | Agora Interactive Live Streaming | Streamlabs Desktop |
| Website | agora.io | streamlabs.com |
| On live tv streaming services | #9 of 169 | #18 of 169 |
Agora Interactive Live Streaming: what it does well
- Supports video up to 4K/60fps.
- Includes chat, reactions, and virtual gifting.
- Recording options include cloud and on-premise.
- Offers an SDK, no-code App Builder, and UI Kits.
- Free plan includes 10,000 participant minutes.
What to know first
- Audio only is usage-based at $0.99 a month.
- Video HD is usage-based at $3.99 a month.
- Monthly plans count minutes per participant.
Streamlabs Desktop: what it does well
- Free recording with no watermark
- Dual horizontal and vertical output
- Guest and camera collaboration
- Custom RTMP destinations
- 24/7 Discord or email support
What to know first
- Free Dual Output supports one pair of formats
- Paid Ultra plan for added capacity
- Requires Windows 10 or macOS 12+
- Some overlays and widgets are free-version selections
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