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Some people think live streaming is as simple as navigating to the platform you want to broadcast from and turning on your webcam. In some instances, this may be true. But if live streaming is something you plan to do as a regular hobby, or especially for money, then you’re most likely going to want to look into setting up some software to get the most out of your live streams and keep things professional in the process.
Finding a live streaming software that works well for you may require some trial and error. But to get you started, we’ve looked into some of the most popular options on the market today used by gamers, influencers, and other online professionals and pulled together four of the best.