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Streamlabs Desktop vs Meld Studio: catalog facts
Streamlabs Desktop	Meld Studio
Freemium Free to use with a paid Ultra tier for extra features.	Free Free to download and use on Windows and macOS.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Built on OBS's proven recording and streaming engine Widgets and alerts are built in, reducing third-party setup	Built-in multistreaming to several platforms Audio mixer with per-source effects
Premium features require a paid Streamlabs Ultra subscription Bundled features add more overhead than plain OBS	Closed source No Linux version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	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 Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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