Lightstream. Cloud-based streaming software. Runs in your browser, not on your local machine.

What you get:

• Cloud-based encoder (the heavy lifting happens on Lightstream's servers, not your PC)
• Console streaming integration (PlayStation/Xbox can stream to Twitch via Lightstream without a capture card)
• No local software installation required
• Multi-platform broadcasting support
• Subscription-based pricing ($30-60/month depending on tier)

Why this matters for specific use cases:

• Console streamers: stream from PS5/Xbox without owning a streaming PC. Lightstream handles encoding remotely.
• Low-spec PC streamers: if your computer can't handle local encoding, cloud encoding offloads the work.
• Mobile-only creators: stream from anywhere with internet, no PC required.

The trade-offs:

• Pro: requires no local hardware investment
• Pro: works on any device with browser access
• Con: recurring monthly cost ($30-60/month) vs free OBS
• Con: less customization than local software
• Con: latency added by cloud round-trip (0.5-2 seconds)

Best for:

• Console streamers without dedicated streaming PCs
• Streamers with low-spec laptops who want production quality without hardware investment
• Mobile-first creators

Worst for: streamers with capable PCs who don't need cloud encoding.