- Best for
- Live streaming games to a global audience
- Free plan
- Yes
- Pricing
- Check the provider's website for current pricing in your currency.
- Company origin
- United States
Overview
Twitch is live streaming platform focused on gaming. It is a strong fit for live streaming games to a global audience. It is used internationally — check that it supports your country's tax rules, currency and payment methods.
Pros
- Huge gaming audience
- Monetisation for partners
Cons
- Hard to be discovered as a new streamer
Who should consider Twitch?
Consider it if you are among live streaming games to a global audience. Before you buy, test it with a week of real work, check the price for your number of users, and confirm you can export your data if you switch later.
Twitch alternatives
| Software | Best for | Free plan | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streaming and recording gameplay for free | Yes | US | Visit | |
| New streamers wanting alerts and overlays fast | Yes | US | Visit | |
| Overlays, chatbots and sponsorships for streamers | Yes | IL | Visit | |
| Building a gaming community or squad chat | Yes | US | Visit | |
| Buying, organising and playing PC games | Yes | US | Visit | |
| Recording highlights and updating drivers on NVIDIA GPUs | Yes | US | Visit |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Twitch have a free plan?
Yes, it offers a free plan or free tier with limits. Check current limits on the provider's website.
What is Twitch best for?
Live streaming games to a global audience.
What are the best alternatives to Twitch?
OBS Studio, Streamlabs, StreamElements, Discord, Steam.