Free vs. paid tools for stream graphics

You can run a great stream for free. Paid tools save time, not capability.

What's worth paying for

• Multi-stream services if you broadcast to several platforms.
• Premium overlay packs (one-time purchase, professional look).
• Cloud-based scene editing (helpful if you stream from multiple PCs).

Tip: Don't buy tools before you stream regularly. Start free, upgrade when something is the bottleneck.