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Streamlabs recording software

Streamlabs

Free streaming/broadcast software.

Creators cited with it
3
From 9 reports.
Reviewers
Praised for features and ease of use
Pushback on performance & stability. From 2 reviews. What they said

Pricing varies by plan

Creators cited with this

  • Kraig AdamsYouTube, 836K followers
    “I was trying to figure out how to turn off ads for live streams. I couldn't really find anything because I'm I'm live streaming from Streamlabs and there's no option for that.”
    Watch the video at 8:20
    2 more reports from Kraig Adams
  • FoxyNoTailYouTube, 174K followers
    “I've turned off all of the stream um stream streamer labs what's it called Streamlabs uh commands for twitch they're all running through my um my new bot now”
    Watch the video at 1:58:15
    4 more reports from FoxyNoTail
    • “…because at the moment I'm dancing between stream labs for twitch and stream elements for youtube and using just a bunch of different obs plugins to handle both”
      Watch the video at 1:11:09
    • “How do you set up all those alerts and emote things in the live stream I use stream elements on youtube and I use Streamlabs on twitch”
      Watch the video at 2:23:20
    • “…it's coming through I'm watching the mixer oh they're not this again at this last time Stream labs okay”
      Watch the video at 8:12
    • “…do I have my stream labs open I certainly do that's what I'm using to record this”
      Watch the video at 1:24:18
  • Techno TimYouTube, 339K followers
    “Um if you use Streamlabs it makes it super easy Streamlabs has a lot of great templates um it's like one click and you have a great overlay”
    Watch the video at 44:12

What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews, newest May 2026

What press reviews of the Streamlabs judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

  • Features
  • Ease of use

Where reviewers push back

  • Performance & stability
  • FeaturesRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Powerful, covers nearly everything streamers need2 reviews›

    Praise (2)

    • “a fantastically powerful mobile editor”

      PressCreative Bloq, Abi Le Guilcher · July 2024Read the review

    • “very few producers would ever require another transmission software except for streamlab”

      Pressvidpros · May 2026Read the review

  • Ease of useRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Easy to reach and beginner-friendly; some initial learning curve2 reviews›

    Praise (4)

    • “Everything feels easy to reach while also being clearly laid out in the main desktop application”

      PressCreative Bloq, Abi Le Guilcher · July 2024Read the review

    • “you can import all of your OBS settings directly into the software”

      PressCreative Bloq, Abi Le Guilcher · July 2024Read the review

    • “Because of the ease-of-use combined with the extensive capabilities found in the product, Streamlabs Desktop is an excellent choice for both beginner and veteran streamers.”

      Pressvidpros · May 2026Read the review

    • “streamlabs is simpler to use, particularly for individuals who are first-time users”

      Pressvidpros · May 2026Read the review

    Complaints (1)

    • “Takes some getting used to if you're not already familiar with streaming softwares”

      PressCreative Bloq, Abi Le Guilcher · July 2024Read the review

  • Performance & stabilitySplit: Reviewers are split.Smooth streaming for one reviewer; another flags heavy CPU use2 reviews›

    Praise (1)

    • “I've managed to seamlessly stream on Twitch and similar platforms for months with no performance issues”

      PressCreative Bloq, Abi Le Guilcher · July 2024Read the review

    Complaints (1)

    • “High CPU consumption is a problem since it consumes a large amount of computer processing capacity”

      Pressvidpros · May 2026Read the review

  • ValueNot covered by enough reviews

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