Lightstream
Cloud-powered live streaming for everyone.
Overview
Lightstream is a cloud-based live streaming platform that enables creators to produce and broadcast professional-looking streams directly from their web browser. It is particularly known for its console streaming integration, allowing Xbox and PlayStation gamers to add overlays and alerts to their streams without needing a capture card or powerful PC. Lightstream offers two products: Creator for talk shows and IRL streaming, and Gamer for console and PC game streaming.
✨ Key Features
- Cloud-based stream production
- No software download required
- Console streaming (Xbox, PlayStation) with overlays
- Remote guest support
- Integration with popular alert and overlay services
- Simple drag-and-drop editor
- Low CPU usage
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Cloud-based processing reduces local CPU load
- Seamless integration for console streaming without a capture card
- Extreme ease of use for beginners
Unique Value: Create beautiful, personalized live streams from any device, including consoles, without needing a powerful computer.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Adding professional overlays and alerts to a Twitch stream directly from an Xbox
- Hosting a live interview show with a remote guest without requiring them to install any software
- Streaming a PC game on a laptop with limited processing power
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Professional broadcasters needing advanced, multi-camera switching
- Users who require offline recording and production capabilities
- Creators who need to stream to many niche platforms simultaneously
🏆 Alternatives
Lightstream's key advantage is its cloud-based processing and direct console integration, making it far simpler for console streamers than setting up a capture card with OBS or Streamlabs.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 7-day free trial
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