The Big Live Streaming Platforms

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 was a streaming platform with emphasis on interactivity and with low stream latency. The service is owned by Microsoft, who officially shut it down on July 22, 2020. Website visitors are directed to Facebook Gaming.
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 Gaming – Facebook Live

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