Technical wizardry optional (although we do love wizards)
Start a simple stream with no software downloads! When you’re ready, install our local client for more powerful features.
The best encoding settings available on your computer are automatically selected. Lightstream monitors for any hiccups in your internet connection and will automatically adjust bitrate to keep your stream from buffering.
Go live on your favorite platforms:
Powerful features that use less power
Our cloud engines take on the majority of the compositing and encoding so your computer doesn’t have to. The latest encoding technologies mean better quality video with less CPU needed.
Click to compare CPU usage at these resolutions:
- 720p 30
- 720p 60
View more details of our benchmark tests.
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Guest stars with the click of a link
Land a great interview for your show? Want to game with friends? Send a simple link to remotely add their camera to your stream as if you were in the same room.
A remote control for your stream
Stay in the zone – no need to alt-tab out to update your stream. Use your phone or tablet to start, stop, and switch scenes.
Help is just a click away
Just getting started? Have some questions? Reach out anytime with live chat support in the bottom right corner of the editor!
Connect with our community
Hang out with us on Discord and find others that share your interests.
Check out our Knowledge base
It’s like an FAQ page on steroids.
Take your projects everywhere you go
No more rebuilding your scenes at every show. All you need is a browser and an internet connection. Log in from any computer and access all of your projects, scenes, and assets.
Native support for your favorite streaming tools:
How we're different
The Lightstream ecosystem
Lightstream web studio
A live video studio in a browser. Like Google Docs for live video production.
Local client
Captures video sources from your computer. Ultra lightweight and powered by the latest encoding technologies.
Captivate cloud framework
Where the magic happens. We composite your media and video on our servers – sending them off to your final destination.
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