XSplit Broadcaster
Windows live streaming and recording studio with scene editing, webcam background removal and a lifetime licence option.
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Is XSplit Broadcaster free?
Free plan, plus paid plans
- Starting price:
- $14.99/month (Premium, monthly)
- Free plan:
- Yes, up to 720p without watermark
Checked on XSplit Broadcaster's site Nov 8, 2026
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StreamYardStarting price: $18.99 a month, or $14.99 a month billed yearly (Essential)
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About XSplit Broadcaster
XSplit Broadcaster is a long-running streaming and recording app for Windows used by gamers, podcasters and people running online presentations. You build scenes from games, cameras, browser sources, media and remote guests captured from call apps, then stream to Twitch, YouTube, Facebook or any custom RTMP server. It includes webcam background blur, removal and replacement without a green screen, chroma key, a preview editor for professional scene switching, recording profiles that capture different scenes at once, NDI output and a plugin store. It can also act as a virtual camera in Zoom, Teams or Discord. The free version works for personal use but caps the number of scenes and adds a small watermark above 720p; premium is sold as a monthly, yearly or one-off lifetime licence and adds multistreaming, unlimited scenes and commercial use. It is Windows-only, so Mac and Linux users need something else.
Best for: Windows streamers and presenters who prefer a one-time licence over a subscription.
XSplit Broadcaster pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)
Each line is quoted from XSplit Broadcaster's own site, with the page it came from.
| Plan or term | What it says | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, up to 720p without watermark | Nov 8, 2026 | xsplit.com |
| Yearly price | $59.99/year | Nov 8, 2026 | xsplit.com |
| Lifetime licence | $119.99 once | Nov 2, 2026 | xsplit.com |
| Starting price | $14.99/month (Premium, monthly) | Nov 8, 2026 | xsplit.com |
| Yearly plan | $59.99/year | Nov 8, 2026 | xsplit.com |
| Lifetime price | $199.99 once | Nov 8, 2026 | xsplit.com |
Pros and cons
What works
- Lifetime licence option instead of only subscriptions
- Webcam background removal without a green screen
- Preview editor and recording profiles for cleaner productions
- NDI output and virtual camera for two-PC and meeting setups
Why people leave
- Windows only
- Free version adds a watermark above 720p and limits scenes to four
- Multistreaming and commercial use need a premium licence
XSplit Broadcaster vs Streamlabs Desktop, Restream and StreamYard
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| Attribute | XSplit Broadcaster | Streamlabs Desktop | Restream | StreamYard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Verified price | $14.99/month (Premium, monthly) | $15.75 a month (Ultra) | $19 a month (Standard) | $18.99 a month, or $14.99 a month billed yearly (Essential) |
| Free plan | Yes, up to 720p without watermark | Yes, app is free to download | Yes, 2 channels at once | Yes, with StreamYard logo |
| Open source | No | Yes | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS | Web | Web |
Top XSplit Broadcaster alternatives
See all 6- 1Streamlabs Desktop64.8
Free app with alerts, overlays and chat tools built in, and a Mac version.
- 2Restream61.8
Browser studio that streams to many platforms at once, so no Windows install or local encoding is needed.
- 3StreamYard59.4
Runs in the browser and makes bringing remote guests on stream as easy as sending a link.
- 4
OBS Studio54.7Free and open source with no watermark or scene limits, and runs on Mac and Linux too.
- 5
Ecamm Live42.3A Mac-native equivalent with scenes, overlays and remote guests for creators who switch to macOS.
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XSplit Broadcaster: common questions
What is XSplit Broadcaster?
XSplit Broadcaster: Windows live streaming and recording studio with scene editing, webcam background removal and a lifetime licence option. Best for windows streamers and presenters who prefer a one-time licence over a subscription. Available for Windows.
Is XSplit Broadcaster free?
XSplit Broadcaster has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Yes, up to 720p without watermark (checked on XSplit Broadcaster's own site).
How much does XSplit Broadcaster cost?
XSplit Broadcaster is free with paid plans. Free plan: Yes, up to 720p without watermark; Yearly price: $59.99/year; Lifetime licence: $119.99 once; Starting price: $14.99/month (Premium, monthly). Checked on XSplit Broadcaster's own site, November 2026.
Is XSplit Broadcaster open source?
No, XSplit Broadcaster is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Streamlabs Desktop and OBS Studio.
What platforms does XSplit Broadcaster run on?
XSplit Broadcaster is available for Windows.
What are the best alternatives to XSplit Broadcaster?
The highest-ranked XSplit Broadcaster alternatives right now are Streamlabs Desktop, Restream and StreamYard. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
XSplit Broadcaster vs Streamlabs Desktop: what's the difference?
Both XSplit Broadcaster and Streamlabs Desktop are free with paid plans. Verified prices: XSplit Broadcaster $14.99/month (Premium, monthly), Streamlabs Desktop $15.75 a month (Ultra). Streamlabs Desktop is open source and XSplit Broadcaster is not. Only Streamlabs Desktop runs on macOS.