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Add to SafariWhen comparing Wirecast vs Lightstream, the Slant community recommends Wirecast for most people. In the question“What are the best software tools for live streaming?” Wirecast is ranked 4th while Lightstream is ranked 8th. The most important reason people chose Wirecast is:
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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Question Ranking
Pros
Pro 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.
Pro Streams to multiple networks simultaneously
Wirecast can stream to multiple networks as long as you add non-Facebook networks using the manual RTMP method.
Pro Functionality can be extended via plugins
Pro 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.
Pro Easy to use / quick setup
Go live in under 60 seconds.
Pro Browser-based
No downloads necessary, go live from your browser.
Pro Remote guests
Add guests to your stream with the click of a link.
Pro Live chat support
Help is always there if you need it.
Cons
Con Expensive
Costs $495.
Con Image can't be rotated
Con Sound issues
There can be constant crackling noises during Facebook live sessions through Lightstream.
Con Apps missing
Con Recommended ~5MB upload
Some may not have internet speeds that are fast enough for Lightstream.
Con No longer FREE
Lightstream offers a 1-week free trial only.
Con Black screen
