Hey everyone! Just wanted to share my thoughts on two promising new streaming platforms that are shaking up the Twitch/YouTube duopoly. SharePlay (shareplay.tv)
Just entered beta about a month ago,
Really clean interface with game graphics as backgrounds for channel sections,
Solid analytics dashboard right from the start (followers, watch time, revenue tracking),
Uses Stripe for payments,
Small dev team but very responsive on Discord,
Some stability issues (especially with non-OBS software like Ecamm),
Beta invites go out every couple weeks via their Discord,
LiveSpace (live.space)
Been in beta for about 6 months, more stable than SharePlay,
Has a Twitter-like social feed integrated into the platform,
Subscriber-only posts feature,
Custom VOD thumbnails (huge plus!),
Emotes available from day one (no affiliate requirements like Twitch),
Fourth Wall integration for merch/memberships,
Shop tab built directly into channels,
Why This Matters With Twitch pushing more ads (3+ minutes per hour for decent revenue) and recent layoffs of 35% of staff, creators need alternatives. Both platforms offer that community feel of multi-channel streaming without the corporate baggage. LiveSpace feels more stable right now if you want to jump in immediately. SharePlay has a nicer dashboard but expect some bugs since it's newer. Bottom Line Not saying ditch your main platform, but definitely worth checking out as backup options. The streaming landscape needs more competition, and these platforms are actually listening to creator feedback. Anyone else tried these platforms? Would love to hear your experiences! Links and Discord invites available if interested
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