# Streamlabs Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Streamlabs the right Live Streaming solution for you? Explore 53 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/228751/Streamlabs/reviews --- Streamlabs 4.2 (53) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/228751/Streamlabs/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 # Reviews of Streamlabs Ease of use 4.3 Customer Service 4.0 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Francesco P CEOArts and Crafts, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “We use it for live-streaming of podcast and is just perfect for our needs.“ February 4, 2026 Francesco P CEOArts and Crafts, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “There are a lot of different software under Streamlabs, so sometimes it is difficult to keep a track on every feature and in can get a little bit daunting.“ February 4, 2026 SM Saeid M CEOHealth, Wellness and Fitness, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “I thought it would be a good fit for what i needed so decied to“ December 6, 2025 Francesco P CEOArts and Crafts, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The unified login process (Streamlabs ID) doesnt' make anything easier.“ February 4, 2026 Ekrem S TranslatorTranslation and Localization, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “My favourite thing in this software is there are ready to use overlay templates you can apply and use on your stream and being able to manage your audience inside the software.“ May 18, 2022 SM Saeid M CEOHealth, Wellness and Fitness, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Be extremely cautious of getting unauthorized billing when you sing up. “ December 6, 2025 MM Matthew T. M IT TechnicianBroadcast Media, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I love how easy it is to import custom themes and make changes in my templates or objects within my scenes.“ December 26, 2023 HS Hussein S Project ManagerInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It does feel a little overwhelming at times.“ April 17, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 53 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Francesco P. CEO Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A solid solution for your podcasts and online meetings" February 4, 2026 4.0 Overall I like the professional level you can achieve with your own streaming with streamlabs. We use it for live-streaming of podcast and is just perfect for our needs. Pros A good and solid solution for live streaming online meeting as it has a lot of customization options, with an easy learning curve. You can start and customize a streaming in less than 10 minutes. Cons There are a lot of different software under Streamlabs, so sometimes it is difficult to keep a track on every feature and in can get a little bit daunting. The unified login process (Streamlabs ID) doesnt' make anything easier. Review Source Michelle M. Independent Consultant Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Anyone Can LiveStream With StreamLabs" November 12, 2022 5.0 Overall, we have used, and continue to use Streamlabs OBS fo streaming our band concerts. We found it very easy to integrate multiple cameras and set up ReStream.io feeds. Pros What I enjoyed most about this software was how comprehensive the functionality is! It's got a lot of features that are honestly astonishing to find in free software. The Prime version adds even more to it. Cons What I liked least about Streamlabs OBS was being able to find the functions I needed. I struggled locating things in the interface because I didn't "get" the iconography. Once I figured out where all the tools were hiding and learned the lingo, I was good to go. Alternatives considered [OBS Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/164144/OBS/) Reason for choosing Streamlabs I liked the interface and the "marketplace" selection of themes and overlays offered with Streamlabs version - it was also easier to find support online for Streamlabs' fork of OBS (back when I started using it, it was just a fork.) Review Source SM Saeid M. CEO Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Be extremely cautious of getting unauthorized billing " December 6, 2025 2.0 Terrible. Be extremely cautious of getting unauthorized billing when you sing up. I reached out to the customer service; They knew that I have not used the account, but were happy to take my money and run with it quoting policy. Pros I thought it would be a good fit for what i needed so decied to I signed up for their free tiral to check out the platform, Cons After the free trial came, they have charged me monthly bills for their Ultra creator plan, even though I did not signed up! Review Source Arturo L. Multi-Tasking Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The OBS for the not so "technical" ones" March 23, 2022 4.0 The overall experience can be summarized in that if you want to live stream content for any platform. You want to save the technical steps and want to drag and drop valuable widgets for your streams, you should choose Streamlabs, because of the level of simplicity of being able to stream and how easy it is to interact with your audience with this software. Happy streaming! Pros Streamlabs is the platform that I would recommend to anyone to stream content to one or several platforms, due to its versatility and how easy it is to stream live and let the platform adjust all the technical aspects with just one button. The software interface is very user-friendly, as it has this section to add widgets, where you can put either the chat, objectives, what game you are streaming, goals for the channel, etc. It's an OBS for non-techies. Cons Now, it is true that I personally prefer OBS more, because of the customization you can create for your streams. I say this because, in Streamlabs, you can achieve customization for the stream, but not as "technical" so to speak, as in OBS. Another thing, let's see Streamlabs as if it were google chrome, we have this incredible browser that does everything in a hyper-fast way, but you sacrifice the resources of your computer. The same thing happens with Streamlabs, it uses too much CPU which can overload your computer tasks and not achieve an efficient stream. So, if you have a reasonably powerful computer, you won't have that much of a problem in this section. Switched from [OBS Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/164144/OBS/) For the level of customization you can do to your streams, and for how effective it is to be able to make customizable settings depending on the needs of your computer. Review Source Steven L. CEO Computer Games Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Streamlabs Desktop for The Gaming Guy/Gal" April 26, 2024 4.0 Streamlabs Desktop is awesome! I love the ability to switch out Webcams when needed for streaming. The integration is smooth when adding hardware and revising the setup on the fly when needed, Pros The ease on setup and installation of the software. Cons I haven't had any negative experiences as of yet with Streamlabs desktop Switched from [XSplit Broadcaster](https://www.capterra.com/p/164141/XSplit-Broadcaster/) Easier tutorials, Gamecaster was no longer being supported so I was forced to figure out an easier less cumbersome streaming software platform. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Made Stream Unwatchable, App Is Buggy Mess" June 13, 2022 1.0 Streamlabs ruined my stream for the duration of time that I used it. It is a bloated ungodly program that takes avantage of the open source code for OBS and uses it to create an unwieldly product that looks pretty at first glance but which does a worse job than vanilla OBS itself. With vanilla OBS, my stream is smooth. With Streamlabs, it is laggy and absolutely unwatchable, to the point where I would often just turn my stream off and give up. I wish I had realized earlier that the solution was just to go back to vanilla OBS, use the Streamelements plugin instead, and watch my problems disappear. Here's my stream with Streamlabs on \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] And here it is on \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] immediately after I stopped using Streamlabs and went back to vanilla OBS with the StreamElements plugin: \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\]. This is actually a stream of the local recording I had made while TRYING to stream initially on \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\], so it's literally a direct comparison of the same video content While I was using Streamlabs OBS, I would constantly experience dropped frames (often in a stream that went on for a couple of hours, 29% of the frames would be dropped) causing my stream to be an ugly laggy mess that I sure know I wouldn't want to watch. Like a fool, I chased the internet company, thinking my upload speeds were the problem, but they were not. It was Streamlabs bloated program running a million processes related to features I wasn't using. Pros it has all of the fun toys and alertboxes and bots that Streamelements would have Cons 29% dropped frames consistently for months. Unwatchable App updates would cause things like the Start Recording button to stop working Too bloated, way too CPU heavy Customer support is trash Switched from [OBS Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/164144/OBS/) As soon as I started using vanilla OBS with the Streamelements plugin, all my dropped frames/CPU usage/broken app problems went away Review Source RR Raven R. Twitch Streamer Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great When Starting Out" February 3, 2022 4.0 Pros When it comes to tech, especially like this I wasn't really sure what I was doing at first, and most of the time you're doing it by yourself. The learning curve for this software was really low for me, and it was easier to use than its competitors. If you are just getting into streaming then this is a great beginning/practice software. Cons The customization after you first choose the themes you want for your channel is non-existent unless you deal with their paywall. As someone who is cheap and hates paywalls, I have found ways around it that aren't exactly the easiest to work with, but for now, it'll do. If you hate paywalls yourself, understand SLOBS definitely has one even though they market themselves as free. Alternatives considered [OBS Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/164144/OBS/) Reason for choosing Streamlabs I chose Streamlabs because of its supposed ease of use for newbies. It was pretty easy to use honestly, and I'm still using it now. Once you have it set up the way you want it, everything gets quite a bit easier. Review Source Andrew D. Network Technician Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good for beginners but you will soon realize there is a better alternative" May 24, 2022 3.0 Streamlabs is built on OBS so in my opinion it is in a user's best interest to just learn OBS from the get-go. Pros Fantastic user interface and website that guides you through the process of setting up a successful live stream. Offers easy integration with other services. Cons Blatantly copies other products and hides some features behind a paywall when you can just learn how to use OBS and achieve the same results for free if you're willing to put in the work. Alternatives considered [OBS Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/164144/OBS/) Reason for choosing Streamlabs Originally for the UI but I have since went back to OBS Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Mehatronic Techniker Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Want to start streaming or recording career? GET THIS!" January 30, 2023 5.0 I use it when I want to stream something, to present it on YouTube or any other platform. Very good experience with it! Pros Easy to use, beginner friendly, a lot of functions, setup your donations, compatibile.... Cons It's easy to setup for beginner streaming, but if you want more advanced look and functions, it's not that easy. Switched from [OBS Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/164144/OBS/) I'm researcher! So want to know more and more softwares! Review Source KM Kyle M. Streamer Computer Games Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Don't use it. " June 8, 2025 2.0 Terrible. It's a resource hog and will likely crash on you. It wasn't a good experience at all and I regret using jt Pros Easy set up. Alerts are done with a click. Has multi-stream capability but at an extra price. Music integration is decent Cons Ripped off OBS and can't customize as well. Need to have other programs to properly seperate sounds properly. Review Source ZB Zakaria B. computer engineering Computer Hardware Used the software for: 2+ years ### "this is why streamlabs is the best streaming software." October 2, 2021 5.0 overall experience i would rate this program 9/10, it is a good software to stream and stay closer to your followers, and i really recommend streamlabs for you. Pros I'm using this program for a long time, I usually use it for my streams or even recording gameplays, to be honest, this software is perfect, easy to use, quick..the software gives you free overlays to start with, and i really liked that, I love how they are supporting content creators, you have the ability to stream on multiple platforms, record videos, and replays, and also you have performance mode, you can enable it if you don't have a good enough device. here are some of the best ''features'' that i love : ● ability to stream on multiple platforms. ● free version. ● free overlays to start with, you just need to click install and everything will be ready. ● easy to use. ● performance mode to save your device resources. ● many servers to stream with. ● record replays or last 2 min, videos. ●Real-time Broadcasting. ●optimized settings. and there are so many of course... Cons I'm not gonna lie sometimes the servers bug, when i try to stream they say error ''check your internet'' even my internet working, but I'm not sure if it is my internet problem or the software...in case that happens to you just restart your device, your internet, and everything will be good. Review Source MG Markus G. CEO Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best streaming software on the market" December 8, 2022 5.0 Streamlabs is very easy to use. The streaming quality is excellent, there are hardly any interruptions and the software is very clear overall. Pros All our services are streamed online daily. With Streamlabs it is possible to connect different screens with sound and picture and that in a very good quality Cons Unfortunately, we had problems with the recording function for several weeks in the summer. After this problem was solved by updates, there were no more problems. Review Source JAE Jose Alberto E. Administrator Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Software idóneo y sencillo para tu Stream." March 29, 2022 5.0 Pros Lo que más me gusta de este software es la facilidad y manejo que te ofrece a la hora de controlar todos los aspectos de tu stream (alertas, pantallas, incorporación de plug-ins, chats..) Recomendado por experiencia propia. Cons Hay ciertos aspectos que se podrían mejorar, como el uso de CPU (poca optimización), sólo está para sistemas operativos que contengan Windows y tiene muy poca variedad de comandos de sonido. Review Source AA Avery A. Worship Leader Religious Institutions Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Helps get you connected to the world in a quick and easy way" November 12, 2021 5.0 Doing podcasts on Streamlabs is fun. Having someone focusing solely on Streamlabs makes our podcasts look more professional. This is just a really great program, and a great starter or SOLE streaming service program! Pros I love the customization of this program. The options this program gave helped me find the best outlay for my streaming goals. Even down to the notification settings, which was something I was most curious about. Really easy layout, and easy to connect things to your stream. I've felt this program's easy interface helps people figure the layout pretty quick and efficiently. Cons Microphone and video cutting out at times, and forces me to restart program to get the problem fixed Review Source DB Damien B. Community Manager Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Streamlabs - the new OBS?" August 4, 2022 5.0 Pros It is fairly user-friendly with regards to setting up scenes, navigation, and adding elements. Cons Not that it isn't expected from many software companies; however the free version has its limitations compared to the Premium version. It is understandable though. Review Source JT John T. Owner Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Melon 2.0" June 7, 2023 5.0 Streamlabs is essentially Melon 2.0. This is a great thing.The team took everything that worked really well with Melon and improved on them. They also dropped everything that made Melon difficult to use.If you are looking to live stream on multiple platforms at once, record podcasts, or just host meetings with multiple people then Streamlabs is an excellent tool. Pros \- easy to use for beginners- better user interface Cons At this time, I don't have any cons to report Review Source TC Tom C. Rec Attendant Facilities Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "If you can use Streamlab don't stream." June 30, 2022 4.0 Streamlabs is the best thing for noob streamer. Pros The setup is very easy. Within an hour I setup my stream and when love. ezclap Cons I would like more ways to make my stream more personal. Review Source MG Max G. Infographiste 3D Graphic Design Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Streamlabs le début du streaming" November 15, 2022 3.0 Pros Facilité d'apprentissage, une interface simple pour bien débuter dans le monde du streaming. Cons Logiciel pas optimisé, de nombreux sauts d'images et lags en plein stream, la stabilité n'est pas son fort! Review Source HS Hussein S. Project Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for streamers" April 17, 2025 5.0 Pros The ease of use. This software is made to easily setup a stream. The integrations with other applications also make it a unique experience Cons At times it feels like there are a little too many functions. It does feel a little overwhelming at times. Review Source MS Madi S. Twitch Streamer Entertainment Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Streamlabs is good for beginner streamers " April 8, 2025 4.0 I’m happy with my experience. It’s a good place to start for streaming. And it made it easy. However there are features hidden behind pay walls. Pros The simplistic layout and easy navigation. Cons The paywalls and costs of using certain features. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Video Editor Online Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One Of The Best Streaming/Recording Programs" October 27, 2022 5.0 Overall I'm very satisfied with Streamlabs. I've been using it for years now and don't plan to change because of how effective it is. It's multifaceted for those who want more control over their streams and recordings but can also be learned and used by a beginner in a matter of minutes. For anyone that wants to get into livestreaming or anything involving recording things on their computer like podcasts or video games then Streamlabs should be one of the top options for you. Pros What I liked most about this software is just how effective it is at what it does. Whether you want to live stream or record footage it can do that and with numerous additions to better show your personality like changing the layout of your video, add effects, overlay other media, and many more. While it can be a little overwhelming with its options, it's not a necessity to change things as the default options will still do the job. It's also a widely used program so if you wanted to learn more about what certain options do you can easily look it up. Cons The only thing I dislike about this software is I have a bit of difficulty with trying to separate different audio tracks. As someone that edits my own recordings and wanting to separate the tracks for editing purposes it can be a struggle to divide the audio of certain programs. An example is trying to separate a Discord audio call from a video game's audio and my microphone, giving 3 separate audio tracks. I can't seem to find a way to do that in the program, and if it was possible, it would be one of the best features available. Review Source JB João B. New Product Design Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Streamlabs: Making streaming accessible" July 5, 2023 5.0 I used Streamlabs for many years, and barely had any trouble using it. It receives a ton of updates and improvements all the time, and they never break your presets and options, thankfully. Pros Streamlabs was easy to just pick up and use, it guided me on the first steps but never railroaded me during the setup, which allowed me to make informed choices and get things the way I wanted them to be. Cons A lot of useful features might be behind the paywall, and while it may seem steep at first, once you get your bearings in the streaming world, it becomes a very worthwhile business expense. Review Source FRD Francis Rod D. Game Streamer Computer Games Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The Best Streaming Software: STREAMLABS" November 8, 2022 5.0 Since I learned about streamlabs, I have been using it ever since. I switch to this software because It has provided my needs as a streamer. It has a wide variety of options to use from your video settings to your audio setup. It allowed me to create better live stream experience. Pros The best thing that I liked with this software is that it is light on your system. It does not use too much resources giving me the best live streaming experience. It has also a great HUD where I find it very useful and easy to manage. You can also add plugins and stuff so that you can customize your production even better. Cons So far this software has met my needs and do not disappoint. Review Source Claudio V. Salesman Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Streamlabs is top tier for streamers" July 28, 2023 5.0 Pros Streamlabs was super easy to use and setup when i started streaming on Twitch. it was super easy to make my layout, add the things i wanted in my layout and add the game i was streaming, it was all super seamless. Cons felt like sometimes it would put a strain on my computer when using it, even when it was the only program running, it was sa lil bit annoying. Review Source Adalberto Maria B. Libero Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "L'Alleato Essenziale per Streamer" September 15, 2023 4.0 Pros Come streamer appassionato, ho avuto l'opportunità di utilizzare Streamlabs e sono rimasto profondamente colpito dalla vasta gamma di strumenti e funzionalità che questa suite offre per migliorare l'esperienza di streaming. La prima cosa che ho notato di Streamlabs è la sua interfaccia utente intuitiva. È ben progettata e facilmente comprensibile, rendendo la configurazione e la gestione delle trasmissioni in diretta più accessibili anche per i principianti. Le diverse funzionalità sono organizzate in modo chiaro, consentendo agli streamer di concentrarsi sul loro contenuto senza dover affrontare una curva di apprendimento ripida. Cons Nonostante le numerose qualità di Streamlabs, ci sono anche alcuni difetti o limitazioni che è importante considerare. Streamlabs può essere piuttosto esigente in termini di risorse di sistema. Le trasmissioni in diretta e l'utilizzo di funzionalità avanzate possono richiedere una buona quantità di CPU e RAM. Questo potrebbe causare problemi di prestazioni su computer meno potenti o datati. Mentre Streamlabs offre integrazioni con molte piattaforme di streaming popolari, potrebbe non essere compatibile con alcune piattaforme meno conosciute o specializzate. Gli utenti che utilizzano servizi di streaming meno diffusi potrebbero dover affrontare alcune sfide nell'integrazione. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Live Streaming](https://www.capterra.com/live-streaming-software/)