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Mishira
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Free and open source
Mishira is licensed under GPL with source code available on GitHub.
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No longer being developed
Last update was in 2014,
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Good audio mixer
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In Alpha
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Lightweight resource usage
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Doesn't work on Windows XP
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Simultaneous broadcast and record
Mishira allows streaming to multiple services at the same time alongside recording to different files each with separate settings.
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Windows only
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Windows 7
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Flash Media Live Encoder
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Free and cross-platform
Flash Media Live Encoder is available as a free download for Windows and Mac devices.
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Very limited source functionality
Flash Media Live Encoder can only have 1 source, has no scene switcher and lacks any functionality for manipulating the source such as rotating, cropping, adjusting color, gamma or volume.
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Simultaneous broadcast
Flash Media Live Encoder allows streaming to multiple services at the same time.
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No game source capture
An external program is required to capture game source.
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Video Formats:
FLV; F4V
Video Codecs:
H264; VP6
Audio Codecs:
MP3; Nelly Moser
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ShadowPlay
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GPU accelerated encoding
If you want to record 1080p 60fps, this will get you there. If you were having performance issues using CPU encoding before, Shadowplay will most likely work 10x better that you swear that it doesn't appear to be recording at all.
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Nvidia cards only
Only works with Nvidia cards, so those with AMD cards will not be able to use this app.
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Allow recording video after the fact
ShadowPlay can set up a recording buffer and only save to a local file if needed.
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AirParrot 2
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Multi platform
Works with: Windows, iOS, OSX, Android
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Requires additional software to broadcast outside local network
Mainly designed for local network
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Cheap
Only $14.99.
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JustStream
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Mirror MacBook on Apple TV
Many people prefer to use Apple hardware with the company’s own software. This is also the case when they mirror MacBook on Apple TV.
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Supports Screen mirroring Mac to Sony TV
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Chromecast Mac Streaming and Mirroring
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Supports Mirror Mac to Roku Smart TV
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Supports Mirror for Samsung TV
Cables are a thing of the past. Thanks to JustStream, you can mirror Mac to Samsung Smart TV wirelessly and easily.
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Additional External Audio
If a video file has its audio stored in a separate file, don’t fret. JustStream can open them both, and you can even adjust the audio delay.
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Complete Subtitle Support
You can expect JustStream to run any common subtitle file. Better yet, you can add external subtitles to your videos and stream like that.
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Create Streaming Playlists
Collect multiple files into a playlist and keep them running back-to-back without having to switch them manually. Forego all interruptions!
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Contentflow
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Multistream
You can live stream across multiple platforms. You can distribute your stream(s) simultaneously to several Facebook accounts, Youtube Live, Twitch, and other social media platforms
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It's expensive
1000 dollars per month.
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Subtitles
Subtitles can be created automatically and in an impressive quality.
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Graphic
Unfortunately the graphics cannot be changed during the stream.
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Video file
The video is available immediately after the livestream for download in different resolutions.
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Own player
A video player, which can be integrated into any website, is included. On request also with a chat.
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Cutting
It is possible to cut content from the running stream and export or publish it.
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Teamwork
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Graphics
Graphics, such as a logo, can be displayed
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Wirecast
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Provides a lot of advanced functionality
Wirecast has support for rare, advanced functionality such as IP cameras, remote desktop capture, 3D virtual sets, image slideshow, scoreboards, and projectors.
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Expensive
Costs $495.
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Streams to multiple networks simultaneously
Wirecast can stream to multiple networks as long as you add non-Facebook networks using the manual RTMP method.
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Image can't be rotated
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Functionality can be extended via plugins
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Can create and automate playlists
Wirecast offers an option to create and automate playlists - even with live shots - by modifying the duration of each shot. Playlists also can be used to create highlight reels after capturing Instant Replays.
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Windows; OSX
Video Formats:
MOV; FLV; WMV
Video Codecs:
x264; H.264; Flash; ProRes; MJPEG; WMV
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XSplit Broadcaster
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Functionality can be extended via plugins
XSplit has a source plugin store (with about 5 plugins) that add functionality such as whiteboards, image slideshows and video playlists.
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Resource heavy
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3D positioning
Any scene element can be positioned in 3D space by rotating in all axis.
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Premium version is required for commercial use
A paid license is required to use XSplit for any commercial purposes. The personal license is $4.95/mo and the premium license is $8.95/mo.
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Very short learning curve
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Windows only
XSplit runs only on Windows. Other operating systems such as OSX or Linux are not supported.
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Simultaneous broadcast
A paid license allows streaming to multiple services at the same time.
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Stream delay is behind a paywall
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Transitions
XSplit has a couple of built-in transitions for switching scenes. Transitions such as wave, fade, hole, etc, that can add a bit of character to a stream.
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Adding text requires a plugin
While a minor inconvenience, most other tools include this functionality by default.
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Has a limited free version
XSplit offers a free version that includes both XSplit Broadcaster and XSplit Gamecaster, but is limited to .aac 96 kbps mono audio, .mp4/.flv@30fps video and advanced features like image overlays, Twitch integration or a preview editor.
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Can't go above 1080p
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Some source delay support
Webcams and capture card video as well as any audio can be delayed.
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Supports interactive Flash files
XSplit allows loading .swf files to the scene that can then be interacted with using keyboard and mouse inputs.
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Windows
Video Formats:
FLV; MP4
Video Codecs:
H264
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Speex; AAC
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Open Broadcaster Software
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Free, open source and cross-platform
OBS is licensed under GPLv2 with code available on GitHub. It's available on Windows, OSX and Linux.
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GUI may be hard to navigate for beginners
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Stream settings are extremely customizable
Open Broadcaster lets you add different streaming profiles, each with its own settings. Each profile can have its keyboard shortcut to start or stop recording, custom resolution, frames per second or even the audio codec of choice.
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Difficult to configure
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Has over 20 plugins that enhance functionality
OBS has over 20 plugins to choose from, including one's that allow adding video files and any other media supported by VLC as a source, integrating Twich chat and switching scene depending on what window is in focus.
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Can't output to multiple streams at once (planned)
Ability to stream to multiple outputs is planned.
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Supports Intel's Quick Sync for faster and more power efficient video processing
Quick Sync is hardware video encoding and decoding technology that's comparable in speed, compression ratio and quality to x264. Since Quick Sync is a dedicated hardware core on the processor die, it allows for faster and more power efficient video processing.
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Captures overlays even when told not to
This software has had a bug for several years where it will capture the Steam overlay and other overlays. This is problematic because your private conversations can be viewed by anyone watching your current or past streams. Privacy issues are a major reason to avoid this software.
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Light resource usage
Open Broadcaster uses relatively fewer resources than competitors, especially when streaming using Game Mode and by limiting the number of frames per second to 60 or lower.
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Does not support ASIO
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Several capture types supported
There are multiple capture types that can be used to stream. By clicking in "Sources Window", you can add the type that you need. Windows Capture_, for example, as the name suggests, captures the windows. _Monitor Capture is similar but captures the window regardless of where it was, this way you can for example capture the whole monitor or a sub-region of the screen. But the most important capture type by far is _Game capture_, which allows users to record full screen captures of games.
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Cannot record to multiple audio tracks with Replay Buffer (planned)
It's possible in regular recording though.
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Streams to most live streaming video platforms
OBS can stream to any RTMP-enabled service, including Twitch, YouTube, DailyMotion, and Hitbox.
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Does not yet support H.265/HEVC video encoding
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New GUI
Version 22.0.2 for Windows has a new simpler to use interface with a multitude of easily accessible settings.
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Corrupt recording
When recording videos of more than 20 minutes of recording, the MP4 recording destroys you.
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Scene previewing allowed in Studio Mode
OBS allows to look at scenes before streaming them in Studio Mode.
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Impossible to streaming live
Lost frames increase over time and audio-video desynchronization occurs.
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Simple user interface
Open Broadcaster has a clean and simple interface that is easy to understand even for people who have never used a streaming application before. It has a "Start Streaming" button on the bottom, which, when clicked lets you stream from your chosen source.
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Can't link to an audio file as a source
You can download a plugin called DirectShow Audio Source, but you're only given options to use audio inputs (mic, speakers, etc...). You cannot simply select a wav or mp3 file to loop (going AFK or BRB for example).
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Windows 7, 8, 8.1 And 10; Mac OS X 10.9 or newer, Linux
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BEBO
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Free forever
No fees or subscriptions.
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Only for Twitch
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Uses half as much CPU as OBS
Encoding is done in the cloud.
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Causes high CPU usage
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Baller themes
Without hiring your own designer.
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All In One
Streaming, chat, donations, all in one place.
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Custom Lootboxes
Viewers love it.
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Paid Partner Program
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24/7 Developer support
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Clean design
Easy to use and looks great.
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Scenes that stick with you
All settings are saved in the cloud.
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More stuff for your viewers to do, less work for you
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Windows 10
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