Twitch is cutting-edge and widely used streaming software that various online players may use to broadcast their activities live. In this interactive space, you are sure to meet others with whom you might share the same passions and perspectives.

If you are an established Twitch user interested in exploring different apps to fine-tune your live streaming, you may wonder, "What app works the best for me?" This can also be a question for any newbie internet users who are thinking about making their own channel.

Nothing is stopping you from doing an internet search for the best streaming software for Twitch, but we can't promise you that you will not feel overwhelmed by the flood of results. That is why we compiled a list of the top five software choices available to you, as suggested by ZDNET.

StreamLabs OBS - "Best Twitch streaming software overall"

StreamLabs OBS is a popular option, and for a solid reason, it is free. You can build unique scene overlays, add a donation and tip buttons, and conduct polls and giveaways to engage your audience.

If your audience expands, you can upgrade to a paid membership for $19 per month or $149 per year.

Premium access provides additional creative overlays, a means to broadcast to many sites at once, and the option to sell your own branded merchandise in a custom merch store. Specialized creator support will also be available for troubleshooting and assisting in getting items for reviews, brand endorsements, and other paid possibilities. 

OBS Studio - "Best open-source Twitch streaming software"

OBS Studio is another popular free streaming app. Since it's open-source, you may join a community of developers who give patches, bug fixes, and customizations. However, the learning curve is severe since you must design your own overlays, alerts, and widgets.

You can only stream to one site at a time, which restricts your viewership if you're an experienced broadcaster. Streaming to a single site is easy for beginners, though. 

OBS lets you extensively customize your broadcast, including audio filters for improved compression and decreased background noise, nearly limitless scene creation, the ability to record and live stream simultaneously, and hotkeys for scene transitions and stopping or starting the streaming and recording.

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Stream Elements - "Best free Twitch streaming software"

Stream Elements is an OBS Studio-based streaming software like StreamLabs. 

It delivers the same premium-grade features as StreamLabs without a paywall. You may design or download custom overlays, widgets, and alerts, create a merch shop, allow a chatbot to moderate your community's chat box, and set up tip and donation pages.

You can keep your audience interested through competitions, prizes, and loyalty programs. Stream Elements features a dedicated support staff, a collection of teaching videos, and a Discord server for users to connect.

X-Split - "Best premium Twitch streaming software"

X-Split is a live-streaming program for huge audiences. Their Broadcaster program provides a free basic version with limited features.

To access all features, you must purchase a $15/month or $60/year membership. Meanwhile, a lifetime license costs $200, which enables you to use X-Split forever. With a premium membership, you may broadcast to numerous sites concurrently, create infinite streaming scenes, and get technical help.

Paid memberships include lifetime upgrades. You may add Zoom and Discord to your broadcast for more engaging material and to collaborate with other content creators. X-Split is useful for pre-recorded videos like YouTube Let's Plays, enabling you to record many sequences at once to make editing simpler.

Twitch Studio - "Best Twitch streaming software for beginners"

Twitch Studio was created to give first-time streamers a simpler and more streamlined experience. The free program integrates Twitch plug-ins like chat leaderboards, music clips, and social media posting. Uptime, viewing count, follower and subscriber count, and internet connection may be monitored in real-time.

Twitch Studio lacks customizable overlays and notifications compared to other broadcasting tools. It's also in beta, so it may have trouble supporting games and browsers. 

Twitch Studio is a good alternative for beginners who want to gain a feel for broadcasting before using StreamLabs or X-Split.

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Written by Trisha Kae Andrada