The Big Live Streaming Platforms

MARCH 1st 2020
by STREAMER MAGAZINE

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Twitch
Twitch is today the largest live streaming service for individuals. Twitch is owned by Amazon and offers partner and affiliate programs for those who meet the requirements. Twitch is the fourth largest source of peak Internet traffic in the United States.
www.twitch.com

Mixer
Mixer is a streaming platform with emphasis on interactivity and with low stream latency. The service is owned by Microsoft.
www.mixer.com

Youtube Live/Gaming
Youtube is not only the world’s largest video-sharing platform; it also offers the capability to live stream. Youtube is owned by Google.
www.youtube.com/live

Facebook Live
The world’s largest online social media and social networking service also offers live streaming.
www.facebook.com/watch/live

Periscope
Periscope is a live video streaming app for Android and iOS. Pericsope is owned by Twitter.
www.periscope.tv

Caffeine
Caffeine is a live streaming platform that delivers live, interactive content at the intersection of gaming, sports, and entertainment.
www.caffeine.tv