A curated collection of the best tools for broadcasting live audio and video over the internet (rather than on-demand content), designed to deliver real-time streams to audiences with features like interactive chat, recording/archiving, low-latency protocols (RTMP/HLS/WebRTC), multi-platform distribution, moderation, and monetization for use cases such as gaming, webinars, virtual events, and live shows.
A lightweight team collaboration and content-sharing portal tailored for Korean web users
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Chzzk is a web-based collaboration and content sharing portal hosted on Naver subdomain chzzk.naver.com, intended for small teams and individual creators who need simple project pages, file sharing, and lightweight workflow tools.
A Korean video hosting and live-streaming platform integrated with Naver search, designed for publishers, creators, and brands to publish VOD and live content to large local audiences.
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Naver TV is a video hosting and live-streaming service operated by Naver, focused on Korean-language audiences. It provides VOD publishing, live broadcasting, channel management for creators and media outlets, basic monetization and analytics, and deep integration with Naver search and profile systems. It's primarily for content creators, broadcasters, agencies, and brands targeting viewers in South Korea.
Enterprise-grade video infrastructure for publishing, live streaming, and analytics at scale
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Cloud-hosted video platform for media companies, enterprises, and OTT providers to ingest, manage, deliver, monetize, and measure video across web, mobile, and connected-TV environments.
Reliable live video broadcasting and event streaming for organizations, creators, and enterprises
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Livestream is a cloud-based live video streaming platform for event producers, marketing teams, broadcasters, and content creators. It provides tools for multi-camera ingestion, cloud encoding, branded player embeds, audience engagement, pay-per-view and subscription monetization, and delivery to websites and social platforms. Livestream suits companies running webinars, virtual conferences, church services, sports events, and paid online events.
Live video hosting and distribution for events, conferences, and broadcasts with embedding, simulcast, and viewer management
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Live-streaming and event broadcasting platform for businesses, content creators, and organizations that need managed streaming, embedding, and monetization tools. Livestream (by Vimeo) provides RTMP/SRT ingest, adaptive transcoding, analytics, ticketed events and paywall options, and APIs for custom integration and automation.
Host, sell, and stream video content with end-to-end subscription and transactional tools for creators and businesses.
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Video monetization and OTT platform for creators, educators, fitness brands, and media companies to host, sell, and distribute on-demand and live video across web and native apps. Includes subscription management, multiple monetization models, built-in apps for Apple/Android/TV, analytics, and integrations for payments and marketing.
Enterprise-focused streaming and video hosting platform with built-in CDN, monetization, and developer APIs for live and on-demand workflows.
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Cloud video platform for broadcasters, enterprises, and developers to deliver live streaming and VOD with built-in CDN, monetization, analytics, and API access. Designed for event streaming, corporate communications, education, and OTT publishers.
All-in-one streaming toolkit for live creators: software, alerts, monetization, and integrations
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Live-streaming software and creator tools for individual streamers and small teams. Streamlabs provides broadcast software, on-screen widgets, alert and tipping systems, chat moderation, and optional paid features for custom overlays and multistreaming.
Browser-based live streaming studio for interviews, multi-destination broadcasts, and branded shows
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Live-streaming studio accessed through a web browser, designed for content creators, marketers, educators, and businesses that need multi-platform broadcasting, remote guest management, overlays, and recording without installing dedicated encoding software.
Live social broadcasting platform for creator-led, real-time interaction and tipping
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YouNow is a mobile-first live streaming and social broadcasting platform for creators, performers, and fans. It enables real-time video broadcasts, live chat, virtual gifting and monetization tools, discovery and replay, and basic analytics for creators and moderators. The product is aimed at individual live creators, small creator teams, media partners, and brands seeking audience engagement through live video.
Live-first audio rooms and creator channels for community conversations, audience building, and paid access.
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Live audio and live-streaming platform for creators, communities, and small teams that need interactive rooms, scheduled shows, and monetization tools. Ideal for podcasters, educators, event hosts, and community managers who want persistent channels, audience interaction, and integrations with streaming tools.
Live streaming and community platform tailored to visual artists, illustrators, and creative broadcasters
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Picarto.tv is a live-streaming platform focused on visual artists and creative content creators. It provides low-latency streaming via RTMP, channel subscription and tipping options, live chat and moderation tools, and discovery features aimed at art communities and hobbyist broadcasters. The platform is used by individual illustrators, studios, art collectives, and event organizers who need an artist-focused live video environment.
Independent video hosting and distribution with built-in monetization and embeddable playback for creators and publishers.
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Rumble is a video hosting and distribution platform for creators, publishers, and businesses that need an alternative to mainstream video sites. It provides video upload and hosting, distribution and licensing options, creator monetization, live streaming, an embeddable player, and analytics for tracking performance across web and social channels.
Community-focused live streaming with integrated viewer support and creator monetization options
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Live streaming platform for content creators and audiences, offering low-latency broadcasts, built-in monetization (subscriptions, tips, and platform rewards), chat moderation tools, and integrations with common streaming software. DLive is aimed at independent streamers, gaming creators, and communities that want an alternative to larger streaming services with a focus on creator revenue and community engagement.
A live-streaming platform built for game creators and communities, combining viewer discovery, real-time interaction, and creator monetization tools.
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Trovo.live is a live-streaming platform for game streamers, creators, and viewers. It provides real-time video broadcast, live chat, viewer engagement features, and monetization tools aimed at independent streamers and small to mid-sized channels. Trovo.live is best suited for gaming creators, community-focused broadcasters, and viewers looking for alternative discovery and interactive features compared with larger streaming sites.
A live-streaming platform focused on creator-friendly revenue sharing, chat engagement, and simple streaming tools for gamers and independent creators.
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Live streaming platform for gamers, creators, and communities. Kick provides free-to-use streaming, low platform fees for creator revenue, channel subscriptions and tips, chat moderation and extensions, and integrations for broadcasting and analytics.
A global live video streaming and broadcast platform for creators, brands, and event hosts to reach audiences in real time.
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YouTube.com Live is YouTube’s live streaming capability that lets creators, businesses, and broadcasters deliver real-time video to global audiences. It provides tools for streaming from mobile devices, webcams, and professional encoder setups, plus chat, moderation, monetization, and analytics. The service is aimed at content creators, media companies, educators, and marketers who need scalable, low-latency live video distribution and audience interaction features.
Live-first platform for interactive video broadcasts, community chat, and creator monetization
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Live streaming platform for gamers, creators, and audiences to broadcast, watch, and interact in real time. Twitch serves streamers who produce live video, viewers who watch and participate via chat and emotes, and brands that want to reach engaged, niche communities.