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XSplit Broadcaster vs Streamlabs Desktop: catalog facts
XSplit Broadcaster	Streamlabs Desktop
Freemium Free tier available; a paid Premium subscription unlocks more features.	Freemium Free to use with a paid Ultra tier for extra features.
Windows	Windows, macOS
Scene-transition tools are a particular strength over some competitors Free tier available for basic streaming	Built on OBS's proven recording and streaming engine Widgets and alerts are built in, reducing third-party setup
Windows only Premium features require a paid subscription	Premium features require a paid Streamlabs Ultra subscription Bundled features add more overhead than plain OBS
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 September 22, 2026

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