Streamlabs Multistream vs SplitCam Multistream

Streamlabs Multistream9.2Visit SplitCam Multistream8.7Visit

Higher score Streamlabs Multistream #2 in Multistreaming Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Streamlabs

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SplitCam Multistream #4 in Multistreaming Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit SplitCam

• Streamlabs Multistream fits best

  Cloud forwarding with vertical output

• SplitCam Multistream fits best

  Free desktop multistreaming

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Side by side

Feature	Streamlabs Multistream 9.2/10 Visit ↗	SplitCam Multistream 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Multistreaming Software	#4 in Multistreaming Software
Best for	Cloud forwarding with vertical output	Free desktop multistreaming
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Integrations	9 integrations	84+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Streamlabs Multistream 0/2 · SplitCam Multistream 0/2
Custom RTMP	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Stream recording	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Simultaneous destinations	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported destinations	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Guest support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Maximum video quality	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	One input stream can reach nine named platforms or custom RTMP. Dual Output supports simultaneous horizontal and vertical streams. Works across web, desktop, mobile, OBS, and Streamlabs workflows.	Streams to 84+ configured destinations with per-destination bitrate controls. Combines scenes, audio mixing, effects, cameras, screens, games and media. Supports 4K, OBS Studio project import, virtual camera output and no watermark.
Cons	Free Dual Output covers only one horizontal and one vertical destination. Broader multistreaming and custom RTMP require the paid Ultra plan. Multistreaming adds a cloud service between the source and destinations.	No browser studio for producing streams in a web interface. Direct device encoding requires the user’s machine to handle production and streaming. Scheduling and cloud-relay features are not part of the product’s stated offering.
Our verdict	Streamlabs Multistream is a cloud-based live-stream distribution feature for creators who want to send one broadcast to multiple destinations. It forwards the stream through Streamlabs servers rather than requiring separate uploads from… Read the review →	SplitCam Multistream is live-production software for creators, streamers, educators, churches and broadcasters who want to send one production to multiple services. It runs on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, with direct encoding on the… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Streamlabs Multistream — where it wins

  • One input stream can reach nine named platforms or custom RTMP.
  • Dual Output supports simultaneous horizontal and vertical streams.
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, OBS, and Streamlabs workflows.

  Where it doesn't

  • Free Dual Output covers only one horizontal and one vertical destination.
  • Broader multistreaming and custom RTMP require the paid Ultra plan.
  • Multistreaming adds a cloud service between the source and destinations.

• SplitCam Multistream — where it wins

  • Streams to 84+ configured destinations with per-destination bitrate controls.
  • Combines scenes, audio mixing, effects, cameras, screens, games and media.
  • Supports 4K, OBS Studio project import, virtual camera output and no watermark.

  Where it doesn't

  • No browser studio for producing streams in a web interface.
  • Direct device encoding requires the user’s machine to handle production and streaming.
  • Scheduling and cloud-relay features are not part of the product’s stated offering.

• Streamlabs Multistream9.2/10 · Free plan

  A flexible cloud-forwarding option for creators targeting major platforms and custom RTMP.

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• SplitCam Multistream8.7/10 · Free plan

  A capable free encoder for creators who want direct multistreaming without a cloud relay.

  Visit SplitCamFull verdict →