Head-to-head · Twitch Tools
StreamElements SE.Live vs OWN3D
StreamElements SE.Live leads on 0 checks, OWN3D on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreStreamElements SE.Live · 8.5/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresOWN3D · 4 of 4
StreamElements SE.Live scores higher on our rubric for twitch tools: 8.5 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
StreamElements SE.Live is the better fit for creators who want multistreaming and OBS tools. OWN3D is the better fit for solo streamers wanting a free bot and OBS overlays.
- StreamElements SE.Live fits best
Creators who want multistreaming and OBS tools
- OWN3D fits best
Solo streamers wanting a free bot and OBS overlays
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Side by side
| Feature | StreamElements SE.Live 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | OWN3D 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in Twitch Tools | #6 in Twitch Tools |
| Best for | Creators who want multistreaming and OBS tools | Solo streamers wanting a free bot and OBS overlays |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Web |
| Support | Community, Docs | Docs, Community |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features StreamElements SE.Live 0/4 · OWN3D 4/4 | ||
| Twitch chat bot | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Automated moderation | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Stream alerts | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Overlay support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Tool type | Not checked yet | Chat bot |
| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | Twitch, YouTube, Kick |
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| Our verdict | StreamElements SE.Live is a desktop OBS Studio plugin for live streamers who want to send one broadcast to several destinations. It is suited to solo creators and small teams working from a local computer, adding multistreaming, unified… Read the review → |
OWN3D combines streaming graphics with OWN3D Pro, a toolkit for creators who want a chatbot, moderation, alerts and overlays in one place. Its free offering suits solo and small streamers looking for core Twitch tools without starting with… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
StreamElements SE.Live — where it wins
- Streams to Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, X, KICK and custom RTMP
- Combines multi-chat, activity feeds, alerts and overlays inside OBS
- Supports custom canvases, per-output audio and replay capture
Where it doesn't
- Desktop deployment only
- macOS availability is in beta
- Output quality is capped at 1080p
OWN3D — where it wins
- Free chatbot includes custom commands, timers, moderation and giveaways
- Alerts support follows, subscriptions, donations and raids
- One-click installation adds overlays and alerts to OBS Studio
Where it doesn't
- Additional overlay designs require a subscription
- Chatbot and alerts are primarily tailored to Twitch
- Support is through documentation and community
- StreamElements SE.Live8.5/10 · Free plan
A free OBS plugin that adds multistreaming, unified chat and creator tools.
Visit StreamElementsFull verdict → - OWN3D7.6/10 · Free plan
A free Twitch bot and alert toolkit with OBS overlays and stream stats.
Visit OWN3DFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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