When comparing XSplit Broadcaster vs Contentflow, the Slant community recommends XSplit Broadcaster for most people. In the question“What are the best software tools for live streaming?” XSplit Broadcaster is ranked 2nd while Contentflow is ranked 20th. The most important reason people chose XSplit Broadcaster is:
XSplit has a source plugin store (with about 5 plugins) that add functionality such as whiteboards, image slideshows and video playlists.
Specs
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Pros
Pro 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.
Pro 3D positioning
Any scene element can be positioned in 3D space by rotating in all axis.
Pro Very short learning curve
Pro Simultaneous broadcast
A paid license allows streaming to multiple services at the same time.
Pro 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.
Pro 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.
Pro Some source delay support
Webcams and capture card video as well as any audio can be delayed.
Pro Supports interactive Flash files
XSplit allows loading .swf files to the scene that can then be interacted with using keyboard and mouse inputs.
Pro 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
Pro Subtitles
Subtitles can be created automatically and in an impressive quality.
Pro Video file
The video is available immediately after the livestream for download in different resolutions.
Pro Own player
A video player, which can be integrated into any website, is included. On request also with a chat.
Pro Cutting
It is possible to cut content from the running stream and export or publish it.
Pro Teamwork
Pro Graphics
Graphics, such as a logo, can be displayed
Cons
Con Resource heavy
Con 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.
Con Windows only
XSplit runs only on Windows. Other operating systems such as OSX or Linux are not supported.
Con Stream delay is behind a paywall
Con Adding text requires a plugin
While a minor inconvenience, most other tools include this functionality by default.
Con Can't go above 1080p
Con It's expensive
1000 dollars per month.
Con Graphic
Unfortunately the graphics cannot be changed during the stream.