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We've compiled a list of 7 free and paid alternatives to Streamlink. The primary competitors include Flingster, Chatrandom. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between Streamlink and Unstream, StreamBuffRe, Tardsplaya. Also you can look at other similar options here: Video Software, Live Stream Software.


Flingster is an online video chat platform that offers users the opportunity to connect with strangers from around the world via webcam.

StreamBuffRe buffers online streams and redirects them to different destinations.

Livestreamer is a command-line utility that pipes video streams from various services into a video...

Streamlink CLI pipes/directs video streams (RTMP, HLS) from various services (plugin list...

Streamlink Platforms

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Streamlink Overview

The main purpose of Streamlink is to allow the user to avoid buggy and CPU/RAM heavy Web browsers but still be able to enjoy various streamed content with the ability to record. There is also an API available for developers to access video stream data.
This is a list of the currently built in plugins and what URLs and features they support. Streamlink's primary focus is live streams, so VOD support is limited.

This project was forked from Livestreamer.

Streamlink Features

tick-square Livestream recorder
tick-square Python-based
tick-square Record videos
tick-square Plugins
tick-square Command line interface
tick-square Media Streaming

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Streamlink Tags

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