Flussonic vs Lightstream
Flussonic
flussonic.com
Lightstream
golightstream.comSide by side
| Figure | Flussonic | Lightstream |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $100/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Live TV streaming services | 9.0 (#7) | 8.0 (#69) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Software | 8.9 (#11) | 8.0 (#62) |
| Spec score · Live streaming software | 8.9 (#11) | 8.0 (#62) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | The product page lists AWS, OpenStack, Amazon S3, Swift, NVIDIA, Intel QuickSync, and DRM providers among supported technologies and integrations. | Listed integrations include Rainmaker, Extra Life, Pixel Chat, Singular.Live, StreamElements, Streamlabs, Tagboard, Tiltify, TipeeeStream, and Tracker Network. |
| Intended users | The page identifies broadcasters, OTT services, corporate communications, education, CDNs, live events, sports platforms, and digital signage as use cases. | The Creator page describes use cases including IRL and travel streaming, musicians, console gaming, talk shows, and podcasts. |
| Multistreaming | Yes | Studio says users can simulcast to up to five destinations at once. |
| Product | Flussonic Media Server is video streaming software for capturing, processing, recording, protecting, and delivering video. | Lightstream Studio is a cloud-powered, web-based broadcast studio for producing live streams. |
| Support | The documentation gives [email protected] and +1 (778) 716-2080 as support contact details. | The Creator page says all plans include live chat support and offers one-on-one help from the Lightstream crew. |
| Trial | The license documentation says users can request a trial license through the website; it does not state the trial duration. | The Creator page advertises a 7-day free trial with access to all features and says it can be cancelled anytime. |
Plans
Flussonic
- Developer limited license$100 a month
- Developer limited license$100, paid once
- Flussonic Media Server developer limited license$100, paid once
In their own words
Lightstream
Lightstream has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.