Note: None of the products listed below are made by or endorsed by Google LLC. It's important for you to evaluate these products and decide what makes the most sense for you or your business.
Gaming and live streaming tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| Discord | Step up your community with a Discord’s modern voice & text chat app. Crystal clear voice, several options for server and channel support, mobile apps, and more. Discord will let you offer your members access to private voice and text servers. |
| GameWisp | GameWisp gives YouTubers subscription tools to interest and monetize their audiences. |
| IFTTT.com | IFTTT (If This, Then That) is a third-party, web-based service that connects different apps, services, and devices together. Super Chat now works with IFTTT to allow creators to add a fun and interactive way for viewers to interact with Super Chat. Learn more about IFTTT and Super Chat. |
| Infiniscene | Infiniscene lets you live stream right from your web browser. Simply sign in with your Google Account, add what you’d like to share, and select Go Live. Upgrade your stream without the complicated setup – no more messing with bitrates and complicated encoder settings. |
| Nightbot | Nightbot is a chatbot that allows you to automate your live stream's chat with moderation and new features. |
| StreamElements | StreamElements is an all-in-one toolset for streamers. Features include stream overlays (graphic package), a chatbot for better audience engagement, a tipping system, and post-stream reports sent to your inbox. Their support team will help you set up your stream, and make the most out of their tools. |
| Streamlabs | Reward your loyal viewers by thanking them with attractive, on-stream notification popups. Take donations with several payment options, manage donation goals, add labels to scenes and more. |
| XSplit Broadcaster & Gamecaster | XSplit Gamecaster lets you easily stream and record your greatest gaming moments at the click of a button. It's simple, easy to use, and perfect for sharing your gameplay with the world. |
| YuzzitPro |
YuzzitPro lets you trim highlights from your livestream. No need to wait until your event is over, you can clip and post moments in one click on social media. No need for an expensive PC, YuzzitPro is cloud based, you can access it from your browser. Its so easy to use that no training is needed. |
More Resources
If you need help with selecting encoding software to stream to YouTube, check out our list of Live Verified devices and software.
YouTube Live APIs
Understand the similarities and differences to choose the right Live API for your application.
- YouTube Live API: Lets you create, update, and manage live events on YouTube. Learn more.
- YouTube Live Chat API: Allows external apps to read, send, and moderate messages in real-time during a YouTube live broadcast. Creators can use it to connect custom tools that automatically moderate chat, display live comments on screen, Super Chats and Gifts, or build interactive experiences for their audience. Learn more.
- YouTube Channel Memberships API: Allows external apps to read and manage data for channel members. Creators can use it to recognize members and integrate special benefits like members-only chat.
You can also find more info about creating your own live streaming tools with our YouTube Live API docs.