Streamlabs Frequently Asked Questions

Streamlabs Desktop is built on top of the OBS engine. Streamlabs licenses the OBS engine under its open source general public license (GPLv2) and would not be possible without their years of hard work. Streamlabs itself is an open source project, our repo is here . Both teams have had transparent conversations on trust and partnership and have established plans to work together for creators moving forward.

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Streamlabs comes with everything you need to record video and live stream successfully for free, including live streaming software with dozens of widgets, built-in overlay themes and alerts, a tip page (we don’t take a cut), and Cloudbot moderation tools. We also have over 300 free overlays, video editing tools, and merch store functionality.

Streamlabs Ultra is an entirely optional upgrade intended to help add an extra level of production value like customization of tip pages, access to 60+ app add-ons, and live stream sponsorship opportunities within the Streamlabs App Store. Streamlabs Ultra is $27/month or discounted when billed annually at $189/year.

Streamlabs supports Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, Kick, Trovo, Instagram, X (Twitter), and custom RTMP destinations.

When a tip is made to a creator, the money is processed directly through the payment processor to the broadcaster's account. If you receive tips using PayPal, you can view your tip transactions directly in your PayPal account. If you receive tips using our credit card option, you can see your balance and initiate a withdrawal from your account within the tip settings page.

Streamlabs does not take a cut from your tips. The only fees that you will be charged for funds received through Streamlabs tip links are standard processing fees imposed by the payment processor.

Yes, you can stream from your Xbox to Twitch, YouTube, Kick, and TikTok using Streamlabs Console. To stream to other platforms or from other consoles you can use a capture device and Streamlabs Desktop.

You can also stream games and your camera from your smartphone or tablet using our free mobile app.

Yes, we certainly do! Our REST API is available to any third parties looking to create custom integrations using our tools. You can find our documentation here.

We are always looking to add features that will help improve your experience. If you have any cool ideas for what we should add next please suggest them here.

Our Creator Resource Hub offers a variety of tutorials, tips, and general resources for all of our software and tools. Our Help Center answers many common questions. You can also submit a support ticket or reach out to us on Discord.

With a Streamlabs ID, both free and Ultra creators can access any product from Streamlabs (including Streamlabs Desktop , Talk Studio, Cross Clip, Video Editor, Streamlabs Console, and the Web Suite) with a single login. If you’re in the Streamlabs Dashboard, there is a product menu in the top right corner which lets you easily navigate across Streamlabs various apps.

Streamlabs Ultra is a suite of pro-level tools for creators, combining the premium features of Streamlabs Desktop, Talk Studio Pro, Cross Clip Pro, Video Editor Pro, Web Suite, and Streamlabs Console into one simple plan.

In today's content-saturated landscape, it's more important than ever for creators to have a strong presence on multiple platforms. But with so many demands on your time, it can be difficult to produce high-quality short and long-form content that stands out from the rest. That's where Streamlabs Ultra comes in. It's a comprehensive suite of pro-level tools designed to help content creators take their passion to the next level.

Ultra offers multistreaming, multiple guests or cameras, watermark-free high-quality recording and clip editing, fully customizable branding and monetization tools, and more. With easy cross-platform promotion, community management, and higher-tier monetization tools, you'll be able to maximize your reach and earnings potential. Unlock your potential today and see what Streamlabs Ultra can do for you!

No, everyone can access the free versions of Streamlabs Desktop, Mobile and Web Suite, as well as Video Editor and Cross Clip. You can live stream to any of the major platforms, edit clips and videos, and get an all-in-one link using our tools for free. Streamlabs ID makes it easy to access them all from one simple login.

A Streamlabs ID is one simple login that gives you access to Streamlabs Desktop, Plugin for OBS, Talk Studio, Cross Clip, Video Editor, Streamlabs Console, Streamlabs Mobile, and the Streamlabs Web Suite. You can set up a Streamlabs ID from within the Streamlabs Dashboard without impacting your current account. If you have an Ultra subscription, you’ll need a Streamlabs ID to access your pro benefits across all of our apps. Learn how to set up your Streamlabs ID.

Streamlabs Prime is now Ultra! If you were on a Prime subscription before, we’ve automatically converted you to Ultra with no change to your billing or cost; even your renewal date stays the same. Set up your Streamlabs ID in Dashboard to access the pro-tier additional apps (Cross Clip, Video Editor, etc.).

Streamlabs Starter and Ultra both offer tools for a variety of devices from desktop to mobile to browser. With Ultra you also get access to Streamlabs Console for Xbox streaming and Talk Studio for browser-based streaming.

You’ll continue to have access to Streamlabs’ free product suite including the free versions of Streamlabs Desktop, Cross Clip, Video Editor, and Web Suite.

Streamlabs Starter and Ultra both offer tools for a variety of devices from desktop to mobile to browser. With Ultra you also get access to Streamlabs Console for Xbox streaming.

You can upgrade to Streamlabs Ultra any time here.

We offer a-la-carte subscription options for Talk Studio, Cross Clip, Video Editor, and Streamlabs Console. If you’re using more than one tool, your best value is to subscribe to Streamlabs Ultra.

In today's creator-centric world, creators aren't pigeonholed to one content type or platform. In fact, many creators are now diversifying their content and growing their audience by experimenting with new formats and distribution channels. This is why we're expanding beyond traditional live streaming tools and building a suite that caters to all types of creators. With Ultra, you'll have everything you need to create great content across a variety of platforms.

Absolutely not. Live streaming is at the heart and soul of Streamlabs. We will continue to build the best tools in the industry for live streaming. We are constantly improving and adding new features to Streamlabs Desktop and Mobile. However, we believe that Ultra is a much-needed solution for the modern creator, and we’re excited to offer it to our community.