Streamlabs: most new streamers can start on the free tier

Streamlabs sells live-streaming software, with a paid plan called Ultra that adds multistreaming and premium apps. We read its prices and terms and wrote down what a buyer should know first.

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On 12 Oct 2026 we read Streamlabs's pricing and policy pages. We noted what it charges, what the terms commit to and what is left unsaid. We have not ordered from Streamlabs or used its products.

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What Streamlabs sells

Streamlabs Desktop is free broadcasting software for streaming to Twitch, YouTube and other platforms. Streamlabs Ultra is the paid plan that sits on top. The question for most people is whether the extras are worth a monthly fee.

Free tierStreaming from PC or phone, one vertical and one horizontal output, free overlays, tipping, Cloudbot, 1 GB storage
Ultra priceFrom $15.75 a month, as shown on the Ultra page
Ultra addsMultistreaming to several destinations, the full overlay library, all Desktop App Store apps, 10 GB storage
Collab Cam1 guest on free, up to 11 on Ultra
Automations5 on free, 10 on Ultra
Ultra+A higher tier with a success call and more storage. Price not shown
If you cancelYou keep the free product suite

As shown on Streamlabs's own pages on 12 Oct 2026. Prices and terms change, so confirm them before you pay.

Is Ultra worth it?

At $15.75 a month, Ultra costs $189 a year. The free tier already covers a single-platform stream with overlays, alerts and tipping. The feature that most often justifies paying is multistreaming, sending one broadcast to several platforms at once. If you stream to one platform, you can start free and upgrade when you hit a limit. The page says "starting at", so the monthly-billed price may be higher than the figure shown.

Refunds and terms

The Ultra page we read did not mention a free trial or a refund policy. It did say that cancelling returns you to the free suite, so your scenes and settings are not lost. Check the billing terms at checkout for the annual price and the renewal date.

Terms change, and the wording on the day you order is what counts. Save a copy with your order confirmation.

What to check before you buy

  • Check that the platforms you want to multistream to allow simultaneous streaming under their own rules.
  • Multistreaming needs upload bandwidth. Test your connection first.
  • Free alternatives exist for broadcasting. Compare what you would really use.
  • Set a reminder before any annual renewal.

Who it suits

A reasonable choice if

  • You stream to several platforms at once.
  • You use enough premium overlays and apps to cover the fee.

Look elsewhere if

  • You are starting out on one platform.
  • You want a refund policy stated before you subscribe.

FAQ

Is Streamlabs a legitimate company?

Streamlabs runs its own website with published prices and terms, which we read on 12 Oct 2026. We have not placed an order, so we cannot speak to delivery or service from experience.

What does Streamlabs sell?

Live-streaming software, with a paid plan called Ultra that adds multistreaming and premium apps.

How much does Streamlabs cost?

Free tier: Streaming from PC or phone, one vertical and one horizontal output, free overlays, tipping, Cloudbot, 1 GB storage; Ultra price: From $15.75 a month, as shown on the Ultra page; Ultra adds: Multistreaming to several destinations, the full overlay library, all Desktop App Store apps, 10 GB storage.

Did you test it?

No. This page is based on the brand's own listings, pricing and policy pages.

Bottom line

Streamlabs gives a lot away for free. Ultra earns its fee mainly through multistreaming and the overlay library, so pay when you need those and not before.

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Miana editorial team

We read the maker's own listings and policies, check the numbers, and state clearly what we have and haven't tested. How we review.

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