Lightstream
Lightstream Studio is a cloud-powered broadcast studio that runs in a web browser.
What Lightstream is
Lightstream Studio is a cloud-powered broadcast studio that runs in a web browser. It supports Xbox and PlayStation streaming through cloud capture without a capture card. Users can add ready-made alerts and overlays or upload custom overlays, and simulcast to as many as five destinations. Twitch, Facebook, and YouTube are listed for the free tier; Premium adds other destinations and custom RTMP. A mobile device can be used to start or stop a stream and switch scenes. Lightstream lists integrations including Streamlabs, StreamElements, Pixel Chat, and Tiltify, among others. The free plan costs nothing and includes 720p, streams up to 10 hours, up to three scenes, and up to five destinations; streams include a Lightstream logo. Premium is listed at $129 a month, with plan details also stating billed $12 monthly or $9/mo on an annual subscription. Premium supports 720p and 1080p, streams up to 48 hours, up to 10 guests, and up to 20 scenes. The service offers a 7-day free trial, and all plans include live chat support.
Good
- Cloud capture supports Xbox and PlayStation.
- Ready-made and custom overlays are available.
- Can simulcast to up to five destinations.
- Mobile device can control streams and scenes.
- All plans include live chat support.
Watch out
- Free streams are limited to 720p.
- Free streams have a 10-hour limit.
- Free plan includes a Lightstream logo on streams.
- Free plan allows up to three scenes.
Who it suits
Lightstream suits creators producing console streams, IRL or travel streams, music, talk shows, or podcasts. Its browser-based studio and mobile scene controls may fit creators who want to manage broadcasts without a capture card.
Verdict
Lightstream provides browser-based streaming tools with a free tier and paid options. Compare stream duration, scenes, resolution, destinations, and the listed Premium billing details when choosing a plan.
Plans and prices
From Lightstream's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Lightstream logo on streams · 720p · 10-hour stream limit · up to 3 scenes · up to 5 destinations |
| Premium | — | 720p and 1080p · 48-hour stream limit · up to 10 guests · up to 20 scenes · RTMP video sources marked coming soon · $12 monthly or $9/mo on an annual subscription |
The facts
Each one read from Lightstream's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Browser-based studio
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
The company
- Company
- The Our Story page says Lightstream was acquired by Creative Solutions, a division of Videndum Group, in April 2021.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2014checked 28 Sep 2026
What it does
- Console streaming
- The Studio page offers cloud capture for Xbox and PlayStation without a capture card.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Destinations
- The help center lists Twitch, Facebook, and YouTube for the free tier, with additional destinations and custom RTMP for Premium.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Listed integrations include Rainmaker, Extra Life, Pixel Chat, Singular.Live, StreamElements, Streamlabs, Tagboard, Tiltify, TipeeeStream, and Tracker Network.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The Creator page describes use cases including IRL and travel streaming, musicians, console gaming, talk shows, and podcasts.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Mobile control
- The Creator page says users can start or stop a stream and switch scenes from a mobile device.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Multistreaming
- Studio says users can simulcast to up to five destinations at once.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Overlays and alerts
- Studio includes ready-to-use alerts and overlays, and supports uploading custom overlays.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 9checked 20 Sep 2026
- Product
- Lightstream Studio is a cloud-powered, web-based broadcast studio for producing live streams.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Studio limits
- The free Studio plan is limited to 720p, 10 hours per stream, and 3 concurrent scenes; Premium lists 48 hours per stream and up to 20 scenes.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The Creator page says all plans include live chat support and offers one-on-one help from the Lightstream crew.checked 4 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Trial
- The Creator page advertises a 7-day free trial with access to all features and says it can be cancelled anytime.checked 4 Oct 2026
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