The best software for Twitch streaming: Expert tested free and paid options

XSplit Broadcaster is a live streaming program geared towards established content creators with large audiences. Their Broadcaster software has a free base version with limited functionality, which is great for testing out if you’re thinking of making the switch. 

To access all features though, you’ll have to upgrade to a paid subscription, which runs about $15 per month or $60 for a full year. You can even buy a lifetime license for $200, which is a one-time, up-front payment that allows you to use XSplit for as long as you want to create content. With the paid subscription, you can stream to multiple sites simultaneously to expand your audience, create unlimited scenes for streaming different kinds of content, and have a dedicated support team for troubleshooting technical issues. 

And with paid subscriptions, you’ll get lifetime updates to keep XSplit, and your content, engaging and interesting for returning viewers and newcomers to your chat. You can even integrate other programs like Zoom and Discord or add GIFs, static images, and music to your stream for more exciting content and to make it easier to collaborate with other creators. XSplit Broadcaster is even great for pre-recorded content like YouTube let’s plays, allowing you to record several scenes at once to make post-production and editing easier.

XSplit Broadcaster features – Compatibility: Windows | Multistream support: Yes | Creator program: No