Side by side
Loola TV vs OpenBroadcaster
Both stand on live streaming software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Loola TV offered centralized multistreaming, chat, recording, and RTMP workflows for several social platforms. Its documented features are historical because the service is no longer operating.
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2
OpenBroadcaster combines station automation, media organization, streaming, and web control in a free open-source package. Check the licensing terms and deployment requirements before using it for a broadcast operation.
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| Loola TV | OpenBroadcaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 3 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | loola.tv | openbroadcaster.org |
| On live streaming software | #75 of 137 | #79 of 137 |
Loola TV: what it does well
- Multi-channel streaming studio
- Shared chat across destinations
- Webcam or RTMP software input
- Recording support
- Custom RTMP destinations listed
What to know first
- Service has shut down
- Facebook comments stayed in Facebook Live Producer
- Plan prices not listed
- Session and quality limits varied by plan
OpenBroadcaster: what it does well
- Free plan available
- 24/7 playlist scheduling and automation
- Audio, video, and image library
- Icecast and Shoutcast streaming
- JSON API and browser control
What to know first
- CC BY-NC license prohibits commercial use
- Self-hosted server or workstation deployment
- Linux instructions target Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later
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