Vendor directory
AV and streaming
Live streaming software and AV tools for event production: hardware switchers, desktop production software and browser-based studios for mixing, recording and streaming the programme feed. 12 tools are listed for this job, including Stagetimer, Bitfocus Companion and Airmeet. Profiles link to the official sources we checked, most recently on 24 October 2026. Before you shortlist, read OBS Studio 33.0 is out with new plugin folders and a newer browser engine.
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Stagetimer
AV and streaming
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Remote-controlled countdown timer for stage confidence monitors, with presenter messages, a shared rundown, an API and an offline desktop app; free tier, paid plans from $210 a year.
Sources checked 24 Oct 2026
Bitfocus Companion
AV and streaming
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Free, open-source software that turns a Stream Deck or similar panel, a touchscreen or a web page into a control surface for AV, streaming and presentation equipment, with 857 device connections.
Sources checked 24 Oct 2026
Airmeet
AV and streaming +1
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A platform for webinars and virtual or hybrid events, with networking, booths, a streaming studio and AI-generated event summaries.
Sources checked 24 Oct 2026
Zoom Events
AV and streaming
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Zoom Events is an event-platform product for virtual and hybrid programmes.
Sources checked 23 Oct 2026
vMix
AV and streaming
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Live production and streaming software combining cameras, NDI sources, remote guests, titles and recording on your own computer.
Sources checked 24 Oct 2026
Blackmagic Design
AV and streaming
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Video equipment maker whose ATEM Mini hardware switchers handle multi-camera switching, streaming and recording for live events.
Sources checked 24 Oct 2026
RingCentral Events
AV and streaming
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RingCentral Events is a software platform for virtual and hybrid events.
Sources checked 23 Oct 2026
Goldcast
AV and streaming +1
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B2B webinar, virtual and field-event platform with AI tools that turn recordings into clips, blogs and social posts; acquired by Cvent in December 2025.
Sources checked 23 Oct 2026
Wirecast
AV and streaming
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Live video production and streaming software from Telestream for Mac and Windows, with remote guests, ISO recording and multistreaming.
Sources checked 24 Oct 2026
Live streaming software for events compared
Pricing facts each vendor publishes on its own website, side by side. Each profile links the page we checked. A dash means the vendor does not publish it.
| Tool | Pricing model | Free plan | Free trial | Published starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stagetimer | Free plan with paid upgrades | Yes | – | £20.11 per event (Pro single-event licence, 30 days access, billed once, excl. tax); Pro yearly £150.79 per year |
| Bitfocus Companion | Free and open source | Yes | – | – |
| Airmeet | Subscription | – | Yes | $167 per month billed yearly ($199 billed monthly), Premium Webinars plan |
| Zoom Events | Subscription | – | – | £369 per month billed annually (incl. VAT), Events plan for 500 attendees |
| vMix | One-off licence | – | 60 days | $60 USD one-off, Basic HD lifetime licence |
| Blackmagic Design | Hardware purchase or rental | – | – | $445 for ATEM Mini Pro (MSRP, excludes sales tax and shipping) |
| RingCentral Events | Subscription | – | – | $99 per organiser per month paid annually ($119 paid monthly), Events Pro plan |
| Goldcast | Quote on request | – | – | – |
| Wirecast | Subscription | – | Yes | $34 per month billed yearly ($59 billed monthly), Wirecast Studio |
| OBS Studio | Free and open source | – | – | – |
| StreamYard | Free plan with paid upgrades | Yes | 7 days | $14.99 per month billed yearly ($18.99 billed monthly), Essential plan |
| Restream | Free plan with paid upgrades | Yes | – | $19 per month billed monthly, Standard plan |