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Stream tools compared

Which tool suits you? Here ALTIKO, StreamElements, Streamlabs, SoundAlerts and Streamer.bot stand side by side – with what the providers write about themselves. No asterisks and no gloss.

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As of 14 September 2026 · Details about other providers according to their own pages

At a glance

Platforms, prices, features.

On a phone the table can be swiped sideways.

ALTIKOStreamElementsStreamlabsSoundAlertsStreamer.bot
KindWeb app in the browserWeb app in the browserWeb app and desktop program (Windows, macOS)Web app and Twitch extensionDesktop program (Windows; Linux and macOS experimental)
TwitchYesYesYesYesYes
KickYesYesYes, official partnershipNoYes, through webhooks with an additional sign-in
YouTubeYesYesYesNo (video links in video sharing only)Yes
Runs without a program of its own in the backgroundYesYesYes (web part)YesNo – only while the PC and the program are running
Usable free of chargeYes, basic featuresYes, according to the provider “100% free”Yes, free tierYes, free tierYes, completely
Paid planPremium €5.99 a month or €59.90 a yearno informationUltra $27 a month or $189 a yearPremium $6.99 a month– (voluntary, via Patreon)
Sounds viewers triggerYes: loyalty points, Bits, channel points (Twitch extension under review)no informationno informationYes: Bits, channel points, coinsno information
Loyalty pointsYesYesYes (Cloudbot)no informationno information
DiscordYes, 22 modules: gatekeeper, roles from the stream, levels with banners, chat guard, tickets, commands, giveaways, voice rooms, counters in the channel name, Twitch clips and moreno informationno informationno informationWebhooks, no bot
Interface in GermanYes, completelyLanguage picker availableno informationno informationno information
Server locationGermanyno informationno informationno information– (runs on your PC)

Honestly

When which tool fits.

Each of these tools has its strengths. Pick the one that suits your stream – or use several side by side.

StreamElements

If you want lots of ready-made overlay themes for free and an English-language environment does not bother you.

Streamlabs

If you are looking for a desktop program with multistreaming and accept a subscription for the extras.

SoundAlerts

If you stream on Twitch only and want sounds, text-to-speech and video sharing through Bits and channel points.

Streamer.bot

If you want deep automation on your own PC – with C# scripts and OBS control – and the program is always running anyway.

ALTIKO

If you stream on several platforms and want everything in one place: in German, in the browser, with servers in Germany.

Sources

All details about other providers come from their own pages and help articles, as of 14 September 2026. Prices in the providers’ own currency. “No information” means: we could not find evidence for it on the provider’s pages – not that it is missing. Something has changed? Write to info@altiko.de and we will correct it.

  1. https://streamelements.com/
  2. https://docs.streamelements.com/changelog
  3. https://support.streamelements.com/hc/en-us/articles/25794373983122-StreamElements-Chatbot-on-Kick
  4. https://support.streamelements.com/hc/en-us/articles/10474478470290-Loyalty-System-The-Complete-Guide-Setup-Leaderboard-Points
  5. https://streamlabs.com/faq
  6. https://streamlabs.com/cloudbot
  7. https://streamlabs.com/content-hub/post/streamlabs-announces-integration-with-kick
  8. https://streamlabs.com/content-hub/post/streamlabs-desktop-system-requirements
  9. https://www.soundalerts.com/
  10. https://soundalerts.com/premium
  11. https://feedback.soundalerts.com/p/kick-support
  12. https://streamer.bot/
  13. https://docs.streamer.bot/get-started/installation
  14. https://docs.streamer.bot/guide/platforms/kick
  15. https://docs.streamer.bot/guide/integrations/discord

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