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Streamlabs Console vs XSplit Broadcaster
Both stand on game streaming software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb
Streamlabs Console focuses on Xbox broadcasting with multistreaming, scene tools and browser or mobile control. Its paid plans begin after a seven-day full-feature trial, so confirm the destination and Xbox workflow fit your setup.
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Free plan Windows
XSplit Broadcaster offers scene-based production and streaming tools, with a free tier and paid Premium options. Check the four-scene and 720p limits if considering the free plan; multistreaming across services requires Premium.
Visit XSplit BroadcasterThe facts
| Streamlabs Console | XSplit Broadcaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Console Pro Annual: $79 a year | Yearly: $59.99 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | XSplit Broadcaster |
| Website | streamlabs.com | xsplit.com |
| On game streaming software | #37 of 44 | #33 of 44 |
Streamlabs Console: what it does well
- Broadcasts from Xbox without a PC or capture card
- Streams simultaneously to four destinations
- Includes overlays, alerts and widgets
- Controls streams from browser or mobile device
- Seven-day trial includes all features
What to know first
- No free plan
- Ongoing use requires a paid plan
- Designed around Xbox streaming
- Trial lasts seven days
XSplit Broadcaster: what it does well
- Supports multiple audio tracks and cue points
- Can record different scenes at the same time
- Blurs or replaces webcam backgrounds without a green screen
- Free streaming up to 720p without a watermark
- Supports native plugins and Custom RTMP
What to know first
- Windows platform only
- Free license is limited to four scenes
- Free plan adds a watermark above 720p
- Simultaneous multistreaming requires Premium
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