Meld Studio
Meld Studio: A feature-rich desktop encoder for creators who need audio depth and multistreaming. Ranked #22 of 70 in Live Streaming Encoders by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for desktop creators needing audio depth.
At a glance
- Editor score7.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forDesktop creators needing audio depth
- Free planYes
- Paid from$20/mo
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- 4K recording with multitrack audio and detailed mixing controls
- Multistreams to major platforms and custom RTMP/RTMPS destinations
- Replay, effects, alerts, widgets, and virtual camera output in one app
Where it doesn't
- Runs on Windows and macOS rather than in a browser
- Meld Pro costs $20 per month and Meld Max costs $60 per month
- 4K support depends on the destination platform
Our verdict on Meld Studio
Meld Studio is desktop live production software for Windows and macOS. It is aimed at creators, streamers, educators, podcasters, musicians, churches, and businesses that need to produce live broadcasts, send streams to multiple destinations, record video, mix audio, and add visual effects. Its encoder-focused workflow includes scenes, custom stream destinations, landscape and portrait canvases, browser sources, virtual camera output, multitrack audio, built-in widgets, instant clipping, and replay overlays.
The pricing structure starts with Meld Free at $0 per month. It includes limited Spark requests and unlimited access to the Spark Elements gallery. Meld Pro costs $20 per month and adds extended Spark requests, smarter Spark models, priority processing, speech-to-text captioning, and collaborative screen draw. Meld Max costs $60 per month and raises Spark requests to 10x higher, adds the most capable Spark models, highest-priority processing, first access to new Spark features, and direct support from the Spark team. This makes the free tier a useful entry point, while paid plans focus on AI-assisted creator tools and processing priority.
Meld Studio fits creators who want production depth beyond basic broadcasting, especially those working with complex audio, multistreaming, replay, and visual effects. It connects with Twitch, YouTube, Kick, TikTok, Facebook, X, and custom RTMP/RTMPS destinations, while virtual camera output supports conferencing applications. Independent stream outputs and both landscape and portrait canvases broaden its use across content formats. Choose it if desktop production and audio control matter; choose another option if browser-based operation or a lower-cost paid tier is the priority.
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Meld Studio fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $20/mo |
| Encoder type | Not verified |
| Output protocols | Not verified |
| Maximum resolution | 4k |
| Simultaneous outputs | Not verified |
| Local recording | Not verified |
| Remote guest sources | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Twitch, YouTube, Kick, TikTok, Facebook, X … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | meldstudio.co |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Meld Studio integrations
Meld Studio lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Twitch
- YouTube
- Kick
- TikTok
- X
- custom RTMP/RTMPS
Alternatives to Meld Studio
- AWS Elemental MediaLiveA capable cloud encoder for complex AWS-based broadcast workflows.9.4
- Bitmovin Live EncoderA broad live-encoding stack for platforms, broadcasters, and streaming service providers.9.3
- Google Cloud Live Stream APIA cloud API for multi-rendition live delivery, recording, captions, and distribution.9.2
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