Meld Studio
It supports simultaneous streaming to Twitch, YouTube, Kick, TikTok Live, Facebook Live, and custom RTMP destinations.
What Meld Studio is
It supports simultaneous streaming to Twitch, YouTube, Kick, TikTok Live, Facebook Live, and custom RTMP destinations. Recording features include 4K video, multitrack audio, and instant replay. Its mixer supports up to 32 input channels, built-in filters, real-time monitoring, and third-party audio plugins. Scenes can be mirrored to apps including Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, and Discord. Listed integrations include Stream Deck, VTube Studio, Streamer.bot, and other creator tools. Meld Studio runs on Windows 10 or later and macOS 12 or later, including Intel and Apple Silicon Macs; it is not browser-based. The maker says its free plan has no watermarks or time limits, but Spark requests for trying its building features are limited. The privacy policy says desktop content is stored locally, while the app sends crash reports and gathers usage telemetry.
Good
- Streams to multiple named services and custom RTMP destinations.
- Supports 4K recording and instant replay.
- Mixer supports up to 32 input channels.
- Works on Windows and macOS.
- Free plan has no watermarks or time limits.
Watch out
- Not available as a browser-based studio.
- Free Spark requests are limited.
- The app sends crash reports and usage telemetry.
Who it suits
Meld Studio suits streamers, podcasters, educators, musicians, churches, YouTubers, and VTubers who want desktop streaming and recording tools. It may also suit users who need virtual-camera scene output or multitrack audio.
Verdict
Meld Studio combines streaming, recording, audio mixing, and scene mirroring in a desktop app. Its free plan covers core features, while paid plans add Spark-related capabilities and other listed tools.
Plans and prices
From Meld Studio's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Meld Free | Free | Multistreaming · 4K recording with multitrack audio · One click clipping · LUT Lab effects · Spark Elements gallery · Spark requests to try building your own · Free forever, no card |
| Meld Pro | $200 a year | Extended Spark requests · More capable Spark models · Priority processing · Voice-reactive overlays · Collaborative Screen Draw · $200.00 per year (= $17.00/month, billed annually) |
| Meld Max | $600 a year | 10x higher Spark requests · Most capable Spark models · Highest priority processing · Early access to new Spark features · Direct support from the Spark team · $600.00 per year (= $50.00/month, billed annually) |
The facts
Each one read from Meld Studio's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audio
- Its audio mixer supports up to 32 input channels, built-in filters, real-time monitoring, and third-party audio plugins.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Desktop data
- The privacy policy says desktop app content such as scene configurations, media source settings, and stream outputs is stored locally and is not accessible to the company.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker lists integrations including Stream Deck, VTube Studio, Spout2, VSeeFace, VNyan, Veadotube, Warudo, Elgato, Streamer.bot, Lumia Stream, and Mix It Up.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Multistreaming
- The app supports simultaneous streaming to services including Twitch, YouTube, Kick, TikTok Live, Facebook Live, and custom RTMP destinations.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 20checked 20 Sep 2026
- Privacy and telemetry
- The privacy policy says the desktop app sends crash reports through Sentry and collects usage telemetry, including feature usage and performance metrics.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Product
- Meld Studio is a free streaming and recording app for creators.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Recording
- Meld Studio supports 4K recording, multitrack audio, and instant replay.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker offers documentation, video tutorials, Discord, and Reddit as community and support resources.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Virtual camera
- Meld Studio can mirror scenes to apps such as Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, and Discord.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Who it serves
- The maker describes Meld Studio for creators including streamers, podcasters, educators, musicians, churches, YouTubers, and VTubers.checked 2 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Browser-based studio
- Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
- Platform requirements
- Meld Studio is available for Windows 10 or later and macOS 12 or later, including Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.checked 2 Oct 2026
Money
- Free limits
- The maker says Meld Studio is free with no watermarks or time limits; its pricing page lists Spark requests to try building as a Free plan limit.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
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