Streaming platforms

Streaming platforms allow creators to share live content with their audiences. They can earn money through ongoing subscriptions or one-time donations.

YouTube Live

Score: 56.90

YouTube Live is an online streaming platform for YouTube creators to offer live content to their audiences.

YouTube Live earns points for being free. It loses points for not being able to export customer data or remove transaction fees on subscriptions.

Twitch

Score: 55.56

Twitch is an online streaming platform primarily for gaming and music content creators. Creators earn money through a revenue-sharing model and keep between 50-70% of their earnings.

Twitch earns points for being free and having support for many languages. It loses points for not being able to export customer data or remove transaction fees on subscriptions.

Facebook Gaming

Score: 51.56

Facebook Gaming is a streaming service dedicated to gaming creators on Facebook. Viewers can buy “stars” to donate to creators.

Facebook Gaming earns points for having creator education resources and language options. It loses points for not being able to export customer lists or remove transaction fees on donations.

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