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Stream Deck vs Touch Portal: catalog facts
Stream Deck	Touch Portal
Best for: Streamers and creators who want physical shortcut keys	Best for: Streamers and creators who want a phone-based macro deck instead of dedicated hardware
Free The desktop software is a free download; Stream Deck hardware is sold separately.	Free + paid options The app is free to download; pricing for any paid features is not stated on the homepage.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Configurable keys, dials and multi-step workflows Integrates with other Elgato apps All 4 strengths for Stream Deck Configurable keys, dials and multi-step workflows Integrates with other Elgato apps Plugin SDK for extending actions Mobile app can stand in for hardware	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
Mainly useful with Elgato Stream Deck hardware Closed source	Needs both a desktop app and a mobile device Pricing details are not clear from the homepage
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License: Freeware	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Stream Deck elgato.com/us/en/s/downloads Catalog checked October 2, 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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