Free alternatives to XSplit Broadcaster

XSplit Broadcaster is a program for Windows used to stream live video and record the screen. Gamers, teachers, event hosts and small production teams use it to mix cameras, game capture, images and text into scenes and send them to streaming platforms. It is commercial software, offered under licence plans.

Before switching, list what is in your scenes and how you control them. Your layouts will probably have to be rebuilt by hand, so note the sources, sizes and positions first. Check that the alternative can capture what you stream (a game, a window, a camera, a capture card), supports the streaming services you use, and lets you stream to more than one at a time if you need that. Look at hotkeys, audio mixing, virtual camera, chat and alert overlays, and any plugin you rely on. Also test performance on your computer with a trial stream or a local recording before going live with an audience.

OBS Studio is the option listed below, and a short practice session is the best way to see whether it fits your setup.