# Page 2 | XSplit Broadcaster Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is XSplit Broadcaster the right Live Streaming solution for you? Explore 57 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/164141/XSplit-Broadcaster/reviews --- XSplit Broadcaster 4.1 (57) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/164141/XSplit-Broadcaster/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of XSplit Broadcaster ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 57 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Alexander P. Director Media Production Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "The best live-streaming encoder available." September 19, 2020 5.0 I own an independent online news website and decided to commence broadcasting a 30 minute program each day. I therefore needed an encoder (at the time I had no idea what I was looking at) and settled on XSplit after trialling several other alternatives including Wirecast 14. XSplit is not only considerably cheaper, but infinitely better. Pros XSplit makes professional live-streaming easy and simple. I found the software very simple to set up and connect with my RMTP server and have the option to also broadcast to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook etc. The software is lightweight and stable - absolutely necessary for professional streaming. The learning curve takes all of 5 minutes and basic functionality is built in. Cons I wish there was more functionality or templates available - but this could also be a disadvantage as it would remove the simplicity of the software. Review Source uS ujjwal S. Founder & CEO Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "i Bought Its full time license & Satisfy with it" May 2, 2020 5.0 Pros i Love this software because it is very easy to use and easy to install. It provides high quality streams in less cpu and gpu power consumption. I use it daily for my streaming workflow. I have written full review of this product also here \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] I bough it from \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] Cons Seriously if i tell you then i did not feel any con with this software because it is very easy to use. Review Source German Liber L. Streamer/Visual Artist Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Good buddy to stream on a good/medium bandwidth." December 31, 2020 5.0 Pros I used Xsplit for one of film series projects online, i had one open to public last year but since COVID-19 the times really changed and i had to broadcast the films via streaming. The good thing about Xsplit is the plugin market (it only has a few, but they are really functional). In comparison to another streaming softwares, the Xsplit learning curve is really short and fast. You can watch a few tutorials on the Internet and start streaming without any problems. It has a (limited) but free version, and you can stream at least at 30fps, and that's a good thing. Capture devices and webcam can be delayed and works great on a good/medium bandwidth. Cons The cons on Xsplit are related to the price and the resources that the software take. I don't have a really powerful PC and the software lately started to lag and take up some important amount of CPU. The license price for commercial use is really expensive, and the free version doesn't offer the complete package, is really limited.  Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Sales Representative Telecommunications Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Not good enough to make me switch over honestly. " February 19, 2018 4.0 Pros I've been using the GeForce experience to stream for some time now, and the massive feature set of XSplit seemed like a good next step. There's so much you can do with scenes and transitions even on a free level that is appealing. Cons Ultimately, XSplit caused too much slowdown on my machine over GeForce for me to switch. This is a big issue for me, and people who watch streams, that I think it's unfortunate. You can rightfully say my PC isn't quite up to snuff, but the current program I use performs just fine, I would expect XSplit to be on par? Maybe the additional features would be worth it one day, but for now not quite. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Media Minister Religious Institutions Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Simple but effective " July 27, 2021 5.0 The software worked great for the two years we used it. Pros This software was simple to get up and running. We were able to use it quickly without a lot of time spent adjusting settings. Cons We felt that the features of this software were not as advanced as they could be for the investment. Review Source Silvia C. Interpreter Translation and Localization Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Awesome to record and stream content" December 12, 2019 5.0 I have been using it for a while now in order to broadcast video game content to my personal facebook without any problems. The software is super intuitive and guides you through everything. Pros \- You can create transitions for your recordings or broadcasts. - Lets you either broadcast or record the content that YOU want. - You can broadcast to a lot of different platforms. - Useful to show gameplay, how to use a software, explanations, etc. Cons \- You need to be a bit tech savvy, but the software really guides you during the whole process. - It can be overwhelming if you just want to do something quick and simple. Review Source DS Didier S. ITW Alternative Medicine Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Xsplit is the most solid stream solution" January 9, 2020 5.0 Since i use Xsplit i realize how it simple to stream without stress with this software and i like it, they always search to expanse the great experience of each user, i 'm glad Pros I like this soft, especially when you can cut your movie inside with the XSplit Express Video Editor integrate with it Most important, it's easy to setting your channel, wathever it is, YouTube, Facebook or other, it work fast and shure, i use it every week for visual interview with 3 webcam on my computer and i switch beetween my differrent webcam with Stream-Deck I put a green screen behind me and i can make a chromakeying quickly to put a picture for illustrate all my said during my live, wonderful Cons Nothing to tell wrong, just perfect if you want to stream like a pro whatever your channel, Xsplit is your tool without doubt Review Source AY Arie Y. Twitch Streamer Broadcast Media Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Do you stream? Use XSplit." May 4, 2019 5.0 I started XSplit for some time now and presents the most user friendly interface out there. No doubt. Pros As a regular streamer, and one who enjoys adding new content on-screen. I require a broadcast software that permits ease of use and functionality but at the same time certain level of customisation and overall quality. XSplit with no doubt provides it. Cons Needs more compatibility with other add-ons. Restream / StreamElements etc. Review Source Tim F. Systems Engineer Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great video switching/streaming software" June 2, 2018 4.0 Pros Once you have the hang of its quirks, the user interface is easy to navigate. We were able to stream to both Facebook Live and YouTube over a broadband connection. Cons Titling could be better and it would be nice to set up a source as default for all scenes. A button to start/stop streaming in the main window would be helpful. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Dir SIED E-Learning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "good to start" July 14, 2021 4.0 I had a good experience in general although I think there are other softwares that have more features Pros It is easy to use and install, the configuration is also a plus. Being light also the stream is very fast with almost no latency Cons I used it at the beginning until I discovered another more complete free software, the Xsplit suffered crashes at least on my computer Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Signature Service Customer Solutions Expert Insurance Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great for Gamers" December 7, 2018 4.0 Pros XSplit offers a free software that allows you to stream your computer or video game activities. We used it to broadcast our podcast as well as test run of our gaming streams. They have a great support system and are very stable. Cons I believe due to the configuration on the computer the video had a terrible latency issue. We were using it to stream to facebook, and it was about 10-15 secs behind. Review Source Michael G. Network Engineer I Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: ### "Broadcasting Made Easy" March 27, 2018 4.0 Pros A very competent piece of streaming software. Easy to Use Relatively Cheap Decent Customer Service Support Streaming made simple! Cons So with so many awesome points, what could be negative about it? Well, although the program is cheap - there is simply better options out there. More specifically OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) - OBS is open-source, meaning FREE, and is so robust and easy to use that it's hard to justify spending money on another broadcasting software. OBS does take a little more tinkering around. Review Source IS Ibrahim S. Designer Graphic Design Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Not enough for streaming or recording" June 16, 2022 3.0 Pros I was able to do streaming and recording pretty well but its too expensive when there are better and free softwares like obs. Cons It costs too much, and causes performance difficulties on some games. Review Source DW Daniel W. Owner | UX & Senior Digital Design Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "NOT for professional production" October 3, 2019 2.0 Waste of my time, and wish to warn other pros. Pros The install was smooth, my camera was detected properly on first try, and it does a great job of finding the subject in the foreground. Great for home users -only. Cons THE MAIN FEATURE DOESN'T Keep a consistent alpha channel around the subject and I could never use this for professional production due to the erratic changes to my profile during testing. I used good lighting, tried many angles, and ultimately have screenshots showing parts of my head missing. (Yes I adjusted all settings I could find). Reason for choosing XSplit Broadcaster I chose this platform as it is new and I wanted to see if the technology had advanced enough for professional production. Review Source MB Martin B. N/A Animation Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Easy to use but unstable" August 19, 2021 3.0 Overall I like the product but I can't use it because it crashes frequently. Pros The program is pretty easy to set up and use and the ability to use a shortcut to bring up the usability window is wonderful. Cons The product is unstable and crashes frequently. I lost entire recordings on three occasions and decided I could not use the software for anything important. Review Source Nipuna R. Aircraft Maintenance Trainee B1.1 Airlines/Aviation Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best Software for Broadcasting needs" February 7, 2019 5.0 After trying many broadcasting softwares, I stopped at Xsplit, because it is very simple and attractive UI and features. Recommend to everyone with broadcasting needs. Pros With Xsplit Broadcaster, we can highly customize the scenes with many effects, many inputs and capture devices. Can contol audio inputs accordingly. Projection output is a very nice feature which we can output the final video to a projector or other local viewers. Cons Very high frame drop happens when the network speed drops. Hope it will add some feature to view current network speed and required network speed. Cannot broadcast to facebook and Youtube simultaneously. Review Source Matthew R. Transcription Typist Translation and Localization Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great software for streaming and recording!" September 27, 2019 5.0 Overall, XSplit is one of the top recording/streaming programs out there and I use it for both due to the easy setups and great technical support! Pros XSplit is very easy to use and has lots of support forums for those who have any problems. XSplit makes recording and streaming very easy and you receive a lot of extra features when you pay for the premium version. Cons There are occasional crashes and bugs but the tech support is usually very good at helping to fix the problems. Review Source DD Dion D. IT Telecommunications Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Well built but expensive." December 15, 2021 3.0 Pros XSplit has been a gold standard for me since my earlier days of livestreaming. It always worked as intended and has really nice grafhical buttons and layouts. Cons Xsplit compared to other programs uses quite a lot of CPU usage. Which is fine for running it alone but multitasking with multiple programs can slow down your PC dramatically. Not saying it's bad but I feel like it needs a little bit more of optimising. Also compared to competition it's pricey. OBS is free and offers the same if not more features. Review Source Ricardo A. Web Developer Consumer Goods Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy capture" May 14, 2021 5.0 Pros XSplit makes it easy to record and capture your screen for making tutorials, explaining, and generate evidence for all educational purposes, and also for personal use, for example, I used it to record some old VHS that I had from a hand held camera I have with family memories. It it's easy to use, not much buttons, you can easily turn on and off the mic to keep a clean recording or to overlay your voice in a video. Cons I think it would be useful to keep a mini-map-like feature where you can see what you are currently recording in a floating small box on the screen that is removable. Review Source JB Jordan B. Conseil en stratégie digitale Management Consulting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "XSplit, un concurrent de taille sur le marché du streaming" February 18, 2023 5.0 L'utilisation au quotidien d'XSplit est un vrai plaisir, grâce à ce logiciel j'ai pu me lancer dans le streaming et faire des milliers de vue sur Fornite. Pros XSplit est un logiciel facile à installer et à paramétrer. Streamer devient très facile grâce à cet outil: la création de scène et paramétrage des vidéos / sons se fait aisément grâce à une interface intuitive. Cons Le gros point négatif de XSplit réside dans le fait qu'il soit payant et son manque de personnalisation que propose son concurrent OBS par exemple. Review Source Matthew B. Owner / Music Director Entertainment Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Works for some things that I need" August 7, 2019 3.0 None of these type of products have worked universally, but XSplit is a good option that works often Pros I like the ability to record/save/capture computer video and audio Cons Capturing and broadcasting didn't seem to work when some specific software was active on the desktop. I imagine part of this is due to the software restrictions (not XSplit) itself, but I've used other video capture software that works on different products. Review Source CW Casey W. Broadcaster Media Production Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Subscription based in a free market" December 14, 2019 3.0 My overall with XSplit is unfortunately a bit disappointing. I find it hard to recommend when their are free competitors with as good, or better, functionality. XSplit alternatives are usually more lightweight with a more user-friendly interface. Pros Admittedly, XSplit is a pretty powerful program. It's functionality is very good for a broadcasting tool. Cons It is a resource hog. On a mid-end computer that could use OBS to its full functionality, XSplit would frequently bog down the entire PC. User interface was slow to respond and unwieldy to navigate. Alternatives considered [OBS Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/164144/OBS/) Reason for choosing XSplit Broadcaster CompeteLeague had already had a license for XSplit when I joined the team and they didn't want it to go to waste. Review Source RT Rakesh T. Assistant Professor E-Learning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Another broadcasting software but with more camera features" July 31, 2021 4.0 Pros Pros of XSplit Broadcaster: - Easy to setup - Streaming can be started within minutes of setup - Camera backgrounds can be changed with this application. Cons Cons of XSplit Broadcaster: - Can be a little expensive in comparison to other similar software. - Watermark and streaming quality is lower in free and basic plans. Review Source rR rene R. twitch Broadcast Media Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Overpiced and lacking key features" April 16, 2019 3.0 I used XSplit when I started to stream but quickly moved over to OBS when I found out OBS had better performance and more features for free. Pros Honestly I cant think of any good reasons why you would choose this software over OBS. Cons The biggest con is ease of use. when I tried to use it I couldn't figure out how to use it so I went to google but I quickly found out that no one was using XSplit so support for it was abysmal. Review Source Jireh G. Certified Publishing Journalist Newspapers Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "the program left much to be desired" July 12, 2018 3.0 Pros I like the fact that the product was endorsed by a reputable third party. Hence the reason I decided to try it out. Cons the program left much to be desired in terms of learning how to use the various windows. setting up scenes and other basic steps. It did connect easilty to facebook, however, that was as much as i had patience for. Review Source Similar Products Featured