Best Game Streaming Software in 2026
Updated
In short: PRISM Live Studio is ranked #1 of 43 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Restream and Streamster. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Restream. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Streamster at $0.48/mo.
For a gameplay broadcast, the right software depends on where you want to stream and which production features matter to your setup. Compared on supported platforms, multistreaming, custom RTMP output, and maximum output resolution, these options also show whether hardware encoding is available. Alerts and widgets and virtual camera support can help distinguish the on-screen tools you can use; free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer cost context. Restream, DualStream Relay, and OneStream Live are among the names to compare, along with PRISM Live Studio. Match the listed output and platform capabilities to your broadcast workflow, and consider which extras you need while streaming.
43 game streaming software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 PRISM Live Studio iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6$6.67/mo
- 2 Restream iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3$19/mo
- 3 Streamster iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2$0.48/mo
- 4 SplitCam Multistream iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1Free
- 5 DualStream Relay iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1$8.25/mo Max output resolution: 1080pMultistreaming: YesHardware encoding: Yes
- 6 OneStream Live iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$15/mo
- 7 mimoLive iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5Free
- 8 OBS Studio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2Free
- 9 Meld Studio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$16.67/mo
- 10 XSplit Broadcaster No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$5/mo
- 11 Lightstream No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$129/mo
- 12 Streamlabs Mobile iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$27/mo
- 13 LiLy Live Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6 Max output resolution: 1080pMultistreaming: Yes
- 14 NeCast Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5 Max output resolution: 1440pHardware encoding: Yes
- 15 Streamlabs Desktop No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4$14.92/mo
- 16 LiveReacting No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4$2.75/mo
- 17 CameraFi Live iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4
- 18 Upstream No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$2/mo
- 19 Demo Scope iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3
- 20 StreamRove No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2$24.17/mo
- 21 Switcher Studio iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$35/mo
- 22 ChatScream No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Max output resolution: 1080pMultistreaming: Yes
- 23 Lumbus Studio iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7
- 24 Be.Live iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5
- 25 PikoTV Broadcaster iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3
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Questions about this list
Which game streaming software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
PRISM Live Studio is ranked #1 of 43 with a score of 9.6. Restream is second and Streamster third.
How many of these have a free plan?
14 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Streamster has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.48/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.