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SquadCast vs Streamlabs

Side-by-side comparison of SquadCast and Streamlabs.

Tool
SquadCast

Studio-quality remote podcast recording, wherever guests are

Streamlabs

All-in-one streaming software built for content creators

Starting price
16/mo
27/mo
Founded
2017
Pricing model
freemium
freemium
Free option
Free tier
Free tier

What they are

SquadCast

SquadCast is a browser-based remote recording platform that captures separate, high-quality audio and video tracks from each participant locally, then uploads them progressively to the cloud. Podcasters and video creators use it to record remote interviews without the audio degradation of Zoom or phone calls. The progressive upload feature protects recordings from connection drops, which is a genuine differentiator, though storage limits on lower tiers can be a friction point for high-volume producers.

Streamlabs

Streamlabs is a streaming and recording platform that combines broadcast software, overlays, alerts, and donation tools in a single desktop app. It targets gaming and entertainment streamers who want a ready-to-use setup without piecing together separate tools. The free tier covers core streaming needs, while the paid plan unlocks multistream and premium overlays. Performance on lower-end machines can be noticeably worse than competing software.

Choose
SquadCast

if you need video editing and transcription. It has a usable free tier to start with.

  • +Local track recording preserves audio quality independent of internet speed
  • +Progressive upload to cloud reduces risk of losing a full recording on connection failure
  • +Separate audio and video tracks per participant give editors maximum flexibility
Choose
Streamlabs

if you need analytics and monetization. It has a usable free tier to start with.

  • +Free tier is genuinely usable for solo streamers
  • +Built-in tip page and donation processing with no extra setup
  • +Large library of free and paid overlays and themes

Which to choose

SquadCast and Streamlabs solve different problems, so most people would not choose between them directly. The comparison below helps if you are weighing where to spend budget, or deciding whether you need both.

Read the full reviews for SquadCast and Streamlabs.

Pricing checked 8 Jun 2026.