Besides the ever common Facebook Live or YouTube/HOA broadcast, I either own, currently have installed or previously reviewed every application listed here. I certainly use some more than others, and there are a few similar applications out there, but I wanted to keep it to the Top 10 so you wouldn’t get caught up in any kind of shiny object syndrome, (ie. wasting your time). I focus specifically on apps that can at least stream to Facebook Live. Below are what I consider to be the best, and most reliable live streaming apps available in the market today.
There are other enterprise platforms available, but they are designed and operated by very large content delivery networks such as Ustream, LiveStream, DaCast, and other professional network-level corporations. Here's my list, in my order of preference:
1. vMix v.21 + vMix Call + vMix Social | PC/MacOS via Boot Camp | Basic/Basic HD/SD/HD/4K/Pro
JustBroadcaster for YouTube allows you to live stream from your Mac. Just insert the video sources into the prepared templates and start stream. Easy logo and background setup. The application supports built-in, USB, DV, HDMI cameras. Simple capturing of the screen and application windows. Cursor capture is supported.
4. ManyCam v. 6.4 | Free/Standard/Studio/Enterprise | PC/Mac |
You can make a local recording of the video stream with HD quality (1280×720, H264/AAC, mov). Feature for YouTube: We have created a fairly simple interface for you to publish your stream on YouTube.
JustBroadcaster help center. Facebook Edition. QUICK START (short video 1 min) YouTube Edition. QUICK START (short video 1 min) Base Usage. Add camera; Add audio.
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5. OBS Studio | PC/Mac/Linux |
6. FFSplit (End of Life) | PC only - Link Expired
7. XSplit Broadcaster | PC/Mac/Linux |
8. Wirecast v. 9.0 | Studio/Pro – PC/Mac |
9. Ecamm LIVE | MacOS ONLY |
10. Mimo LIVE | MacOS ONLY |
Follow the links above to the site's respective home page. To get an overview of each application go HERE.
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