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Bitfocus Companion vs Touch Portal: catalog facts
Bitfocus Companion	Touch Portal
Best for: Live production, streaming and AV crews controlling equipment from button panels	Best for: Streamers and creators who want a phone-based macro deck instead of dedicated hardware
Free Free and open source, supported by sponsorship.	Free + paid options The app is free to download; pricing for any paid features is not stated on the homepage.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Controls a wide range of broadcast and presentation equipment Works without hardware through an emulator and web buttons All 4 strengths for Bitfocus Companion Controls a wide range of broadcast and presentation equipment Works without hardware through an emulator and web buttons Device feedback shows state on the buttons Remote triggers over OSC, HTTP, WebSocket and more	Multi-action macro buttons with logic and feedback Up to 110 buttons per page and unlimited pages All 4 strengths for Touch Portal Multi-action macro buttons with logic and feedback Up to 110 buttons per page and unlimited pages Runs on old phones and tablets Desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux
Setup takes time for large shows with many devices Aimed at live production rather than everyday desktop shortcuts	Needs both a desktop app and a mobile device Pricing details are not clear from the homepage
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Bitfocus Companion bitfocus.io/companion Catalog checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Touch Portal touch-portal.com apps.apple.com/us/app/touch-portal/id1410172542 Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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