Streamlabs Desktop vs Livestream Studio

Streamlabs Desktop9.2Visit Livestream Studio8.8Visit

Higher score Streamlabs Desktop #3 in Live Streaming Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Streamlabs

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Livestream Studio #7 in Live Streaming Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Vimeo

• Streamlabs Desktop fits best

  Desktop creators using alerts and automation

• Livestream Studio fits best

  Multi-camera productions tied to Vimeo

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Side by side

Feature	Streamlabs Desktop 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Livestream Studio 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Live Streaming Software	#7 in Live Streaming Software
Best for	Desktop creators using alerts and automation	Multi-camera productions tied to Vimeo
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$12/seat/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	10 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Streamlabs Desktop 0/7 · Livestream Studio 1/7
Multistreaming	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Pre-recorded streams	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
24/7 looping	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Browser-based studio	Not checked yet	—
Custom RTMP destinations	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cloud recording	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Unified chat	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free core streaming and recording tools Gameplay-triggered alerts, scene switches, clips, and replays Vertical and horizontal output with broad platform integrations	Switches multiple camera inputs with graphics, mixing, replay, and chroma key Records up to four high-resolution sources independently Streams to Vimeo, social platforms, and multiple providers simultaneously
Cons	Ultra's entry price is high for multistreaming Runs only on Windows and macOS Some themes, overlays, and guest capacity require Ultra	Available only on Windows and macOS, not through a browser studio Requires eligible Vimeo plans rather than a standalone subscription Access and pricing vary across Vimeo plan tiers
Our verdict	Streamlabs Desktop is downloadable live-streaming software for streamers, gamers, and creators who want desktop production tools alongside audience interaction features. It runs on Windows and macOS, supports native platform integrations… Read the review →	Livestream Studio is Vimeo’s desktop software for producing and encoding multi-camera live events. It connects camera, video, and audio inputs for live switching, then adds graphics overlay tracks, prerecorded media playback, audio mixing,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Streamlabs Desktop — where it wins

  • Free core streaming and recording tools
  • Gameplay-triggered alerts, scene switches, clips, and replays
  • Vertical and horizontal output with broad platform integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Ultra's entry price is high for multistreaming
  • Runs only on Windows and macOS
  • Some themes, overlays, and guest capacity require Ultra

• Livestream Studio — where it wins

  • Switches multiple camera inputs with graphics, mixing, replay, and chroma key
  • Records up to four high-resolution sources independently
  • Streams to Vimeo, social platforms, and multiple providers simultaneously

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only on Windows and macOS, not through a browser studio
  • Requires eligible Vimeo plans rather than a standalone subscription
  • Access and pricing vary across Vimeo plan tiers

• Streamlabs Desktop9.2/10 · Free plan

  A capable desktop streamer with strong alerts, automation, and creator tools.

  Visit StreamlabsFull verdict →
• Livestream Studio8.8/10 · Paid

  A capable desktop production suite for multi-camera Vimeo-centered broadcasts.

  Visit VimeoFull verdict →