Can I use XSplit Broadcaster for free?
Yes. You can use XSplit Broadcaster for free but there will be some restrictions as well as missing features.
XSplit Broadcaster with a Free License:
- Content will be watermarked when you a higher resolution than 720p and/or a higher framerate than 30 fps
- Content cannot be used for commercial purposes
- Presentations limited to a maximum of 4 scenes
- No simultaneous broadcasting to multiple streaming platforms
- Watermarked Virtual Camera feature
- No access to the following features: Audio Source, Local Streaming, Stream Delay, Source Transitions, Projector, Preview Editor, Audio Mix Preview, Skype Video Camera and the Express Video Editor
XSplit License Feature Comparison
| Free | Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of scenes | 4 | Unlimited |
| Content: Games, Text, Multimedia, HTML, IP Camera etc | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thumbnail Scene Preview | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chroma Key | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scene Transitions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Source and Extension Plugins | ✓ | ✓ |
| Split Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Virtual Camera | With Watermark | ✓ |
| Skype Video Camera | ✓ | |
| Audio Source, Local Streaming, Stream Delay | ✓ | |
| Simultaneous broadcasting to multiple stream services | ✓ | |
| Source Transitions | ✓ | |
| Projector | ✓ | |
| Preview Editor | ✓ | |
| Audio Mix Preview | ✓ | |
| Resolution | Watermark if > 720p | Unlimited |
| Audio Codec | AAC 96 kbps. mono | ✓ |
| Capture Format and Maximum FPS | MP4/FLV – 240 fps Watermark if > 30 fps | MP4/FLV – 240 fps |
| Upload and share videos with the Recording Manager | ✓ | ✓ |
| Professional grade software and hardware video encoding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stream integration with Twitch, Hitbox, YouTube Live etc | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free software updates with professional customer support | ✓ | ✓ |