Choice of the right streaming software is not always easy. You, as a streamer, have to consider all pros, cons, and extra features of Open Broadcaster Software.
To be clear, there are two reliable options for streamers named Streamlabs and StreamElements on the market right now. These two adjusted OBS for stream purposes and improved it with their own unique features like chatbots, templates, alerts, etc.
For streaming, you can also use other programs like Nvidia Shadowplay or Wirecast. However, on these, you will not find such good streaming extensions similar to Streamlabs or StreamElements.
This article should help you to decide which OBS extension is suitable for your stream.
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Streamlabs
Pioneer in the field of OBS streaming extensions. Streamlabs is hosted locally on your computer, which allows you to create a more customized and sophisticated interface. On the other hand, it is hard to transfer your Streamlabs setup to another device. It takes more storage space.
This app is with us since 2014, and it was the first solution specializing only on streamers. The team behind Streamlabs is based in San Francisco and Vancouver, so it is mainly focused on the English-speaking market.
Streamlabs allows you to expand your viewer interactions, create your own and unique user interface easily, chatbot, better chat management, and tip donations. It can be used across all popular streaming platforms like Twitch, YouTube, or Facebook.
StreamElements
The only direct competitor of Streamlabs. The main difference between these two is that StreamElements is cloud-based which comes with many pros and cons.
This streaming solution is simply much better transferable, and you can get all your presets on any device in a few clicks. StreamElements provides an online editor and tons of free layouts. It also runs better on less powerful devices.
StreamElements are two years younger than Streamlabs, and it was launched in 2016. Because of that, StreamElements has a smaller user base and fewer tutorials. However, they make up for this with a broader choice of languages and lower donate fees. The team behind this app is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.