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StreamElements

Live streaming and overlay editing for people broadcasting games.

Overview

StreamElements helps creators broadcast live on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook. Its cloud-based streaming setup works with OBS, while editable templates let you change designs and custom functionality. The StreamElements overlay editor is free and works on any device. You can also join its community to talk with other creators and staff.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

2 things

What StreamElements has

Extras

Pre-built starting points you can edit to fit your own needs. One of 38 Video tools with templates.
An online space where users can connect, share tips, and help each other. One of 16 Video tools with community.

11 features

Key Features

Live streaming platform
StreamElements is the leading platform for live streaming on Twitch,Youtube and Facebook gaming. StreamElements features include Overlays, Tipping, Chatbot, Alerts, merchandise, stream integrated and cloud-based.
Animated alerts and overlays
Choose from dozens of free animated alerts and overlays, or create your own with our powerful visual editor.
Vetted sponsors
All StreamElements sponsors are fully vetted so you can trust them to deliver top-notch products & experiences your community will love. Start working with some of the world's most popular brands.
Overlay editor
Unleash your live streaming potential with StreamElements - the free, easy-to-use overlay editor with market-leading customization. Elevate your streams hassle-free on any device. Upgrade your streaming experience now!
Branded alerts
A stream just isn’t complete without alerts that match your personality and branding.
Alert customization
Customize colors, fonts, and animations to align alerts with your brand
Alert sounds
Create a vibe with a combo of your own sound effects and a powerful text-to-speech engine
Streaming packages
Our Super Themes are full streaming packages that include alerts, premade overlays, and BRB, Starting Soon, and Stream ending screens, all for free!
Designed themes
All our Super themes are done by professional designers to make your stream look extra legit. With just one Super Theme you’ll have everything you need
Streaming widgets
From goal widgets to social media rotators, our gallery is full of free widgets built to upgrade your experience and add engagement opportunities
Single-source overlays
Tired of having messy scenes in OBS with a million browser sources? Create entire overlays that include your alerts, labels, chat box, and more

Pros and cons

Pros

The free overlay editor works on any device and offers extensive customization.
Templates give you a starting point while leaving designs and custom functionality open to changes.

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FAQs

What does StreamElements do?

StreamElements is a live streaming platform. It supports gaming broadcasts on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook and provides cloud-based stream tools.

Is StreamElements free?

Its overlay editor is free. The vendor also describes free widgets, animated alerts, overlays, and complete streaming packages.

Does StreamElements work with OBS?

Yes. StreamElements offers an OBS plugin designed to save CPU while you broadcast.

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2 things

What StreamElements has

Extras

Pre-built starting points you can edit to fit your own needs. One of 38 Video tools with templates.
An online space where users can connect, share tips, and help each other. One of 16 Video tools with community.

11 features

Key Features

Live streaming platform
StreamElements is the leading platform for live streaming on Twitch,Youtube and Facebook gaming. StreamElements features include Overlays, Tipping, Chatbot, Alerts, merchandise, stream integrated and cloud-based.
Animated alerts and overlays
Choose from dozens of free animated alerts and overlays, or create your own with our powerful visual editor.
Vetted sponsors
All StreamElements sponsors are fully vetted so you can trust them to deliver top-notch products & experiences your community will love. Start working with some of the world's most popular brands.
Overlay editor
Unleash your live streaming potential with StreamElements - the free, easy-to-use overlay editor with market-leading customization. Elevate your streams hassle-free on any device. Upgrade your streaming experience now!
Branded alerts
A stream just isn’t complete without alerts that match your personality and branding.
Alert customization
Customize colors, fonts, and animations to align alerts with your brand
Alert sounds
Create a vibe with a combo of your own sound effects and a powerful text-to-speech engine
Streaming packages
Our Super Themes are full streaming packages that include alerts, premade overlays, and BRB, Starting Soon, and Stream ending screens, all for free!
Designed themes
All our Super themes are done by professional designers to make your stream look extra legit. With just one Super Theme you’ll have everything you need
Streaming widgets
From goal widgets to social media rotators, our gallery is full of free widgets built to upgrade your experience and add engagement opportunities
Single-source overlays
Tired of having messy scenes in OBS with a million browser sources? Create entire overlays that include your alerts, labels, chat box, and more

Pros and cons

Pros

The free overlay editor works on any device and offers extensive customization.
Templates give you a starting point while leaving designs and custom functionality open to changes.

You?

Be the first to rate StreamElements

Your review helps others make better decisions. No account needed. Takes about 10 seconds.

Featured Video

See StreamElements at work before you try it.

Watch on YouTube

3 questions

FAQs

What does StreamElements do?

StreamElements is a live streaming platform. It supports gaming broadcasts on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook and provides cloud-based stream tools.

Is StreamElements free?

Its overlay editor is free. The vendor also describes free widgets, animated alerts, overlays, and complete streaming packages.

Does StreamElements work with OBS?

Yes. StreamElements offers an OBS plugin designed to save CPU while you broadcast.

StreamElements

Overview

What StreamElements has

Extras

Key Features

Live streaming platform

Animated alerts and overlays

Vetted sponsors

Overlay editor

Branded alerts

Alert customization

Alert sounds

Streaming packages

Designed themes

Streaming widgets

Single-source overlays

Pros and cons

Pros

Be the first to rate StreamElements

Featured Video

FAQs

What does StreamElements do?

Is StreamElements free?

Does StreamElements work with OBS?

What StreamElements has

Extras

Key Features

Live streaming platform

Animated alerts and overlays

Vetted sponsors

Overlay editor

Branded alerts

Alert customization

Alert sounds

Streaming packages

Designed themes

Streaming widgets

Single-source overlays

Pros and cons

Pros

Be the first to rate StreamElements

Featured Video

FAQs

What does StreamElements do?

Is StreamElements free?

Does StreamElements work with OBS?

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