Streamlabs

Streamlabs is a software company that provides live streaming tools and services for content creators. Its offerings include a streaming application, overlays, donation and tipping integrations, chat management, and analytics, all designed to simplify monetization and audience engagement for streamers. The flagship product is Streamlabs Desktop, a Windows- and macOS-compatible streaming app that originated as a fork of OBS Studio and combines scene composition, overlays, alerts, and widgets in a single interface.

In addition to the desktop app, Streamlabs maintains cloud-based services such as Streamlabs Alerts, Streamlabs Chatbot (CloudBot), and Streamlabs donations, which integrate with Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Live. They offer Streamlabs Prime, a paid subscription with premium overlays, themes, and additional features such as multi-stream and cloud backups.

History: Streamlabs was founded in 2014 to provide streamer-centric donation tools and overlays; the company released Streamlabs OBS around 2017. In 2019 Logitech announced the acquisition of Streamlabs, integrating its tools with its creator ecosystem while continuing to operate Streamlabs as a brand.

Impact and reception: Streamlabs has become a widely adopted platform among many streamers, particularly those seeking an all-in-one solution for streaming, donations, and audience engagement. The company continues to develop its desktop software and cloud services, maintaining a presence in the market alongside OBS Studio and other streaming tool providers.