Streamlabs Prime is now Streamlabs Ultra; Streamlabs describes the change as a renaming and expansion of its premium subscription. If you are choosing today, compare the current Free, Ultra and Ultra+ offers rather than treating Prime as a separate plan.
For existing Prime subscribers, Streamlabs said accounts would be converted automatically, with the subscription cost and renewal dates unchanged. That describes the transition at the time, not the price or terms for a new subscription now. Check the current plan page and checkout before deciding.
Is Streamlabs Prime still available?
Prime is the former name of Streamlabs’ premium subscription. It is not a separate current tier alongside Ultra. Streamlabs announced that Prime had become Ultra in an article published on 21 November 2022 and marked as updated on 12 August 2026. Its announcement about the move from Prime to Ultra describes a renamed subscription with a broader creator-tool offering.
That distinction matters when you search for help or compare plan descriptions. Older articles, saved account emails and discussions may still say “Prime”; current product pages use “Ultra”. If you already paid for Prime, the relevant question is what happened to your existing subscription. If you are considering a new subscription, the relevant question is what Free, Ultra and Ultra+ currently include and cost.
Streamlabs also continues to offer free versions of its tools. Its new-user guide says basic tools are available free and presents Ultra as optional access to additional benefits. So the choice is not simply “Prime or nothing”: you can start with free features, then decide whether specific premium tools or higher limits justify a paid plan.
Prime became Ultra
Streamlabs’ 2022 announcement called Ultra the next step for Prime: it retained the premium live-streaming benefits and brought premium access to a wider collection of creator tools. The practical change was therefore broader than replacing one label with another, but it did not create a reason to count Prime as a second current subscription.
The Ultra suite spans more than a single desktop broadcasting application. Streamlabs’ current product page lists features and tools connected with Desktop, Mobile, Console, Talk Studio, Cross Clip, Video Editor and Podcast Editor, among others. The page’s pitch is a bundle: one subscription can unlock paid features in several parts of the Streamlabs product family. Whether that matters to you depends on whether you actually use those tools.
For example, a creator who broadcasts from a PC and uses only basic scenes may have little reason to pay for access to a video editor or podcast tool they never open. A creator who regularly makes short clips from live broadcasts, runs collaborative sessions and needs multi-destination streaming may find several parts of the bundle relevant. Those are different use cases, even though both people may search for the same “Ultra vs Prime” comparison.
The expansion also means older Prime descriptions can be incomplete. They may focus on benefits familiar to long-time Streamlabs users without showing every app or current usage limit. Use the live Ultra plan and feature comparison for today’s included features, and read the legacy article for what Streamlabs said changed during the transition.
What Streamlabs said changed for subscribers
Streamlabs said existing Prime subscribers would be converted automatically to Ultra. It also said their billing cost and renewal dates would remain unchanged. In its transition article, Streamlabs answered the question of a price difference with “Nope. Same price.” That was Streamlabs’ description of the Prime-to-Ultra conversion, not a promise about the price of a new Ultra subscription today.
Keep the timeframe clear. A subscriber converted at the time of the change was not being asked to choose a separate Prime tier, and Streamlabs said the existing billing arrangement would carry across. That does not establish what a new subscriber will see at checkout, whether an offer applies, or what a different billing period costs now. Nor should it be read as a guarantee that a subscriber’s arrangement can never change under later account or billing circumstances.
If you are an existing or former Prime customer, check your account’s subscription page and receipts rather than assuming an old plan label tells the whole story. Confirm the renewal date, the amount actually billed, and the name shown for the active plan. If something does not match Streamlabs’ stated conversion terms, contact Streamlabs support with the relevant account and billing records.
If you are not an existing subscriber, treat the transition as historical context. It explains why Prime references still appear and why Ultra is the current name. It does not settle your purchase decision: for that, compare the current plan features and checkout details against the tools you need.
Compare Free, Ultra and Ultra+
The current comparison is between Free, Ultra and Ultra+. The table summarises examples Streamlabs listed on its Ultra page, accessed on 3 October 2026. These are Streamlabs-published plan details, not an independent test; features and limits can change, so check the live page before subscribing.
| Area | Free examples | Ultra examples | Ultra+ examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streaming and destinations | Streaming from a PC, laptop or phone; Dual Output for one portrait and one landscape platform | Multistreaming to multiple destinations or custom RTMP; additional device options are listed | Check the current plan page for the full distinction |
| Themes and overlays | Hundreds of free themes, with limited access | Full access to thousands of themes, including Reactive Overlays | Check the current plan page for the full distinction |
| Desktop apps | Limited free apps | Full App Store access | Check the current plan page for the full distinction |
| Cloudbot | Standard features | Custom bot name | Check the current plan page for the full distinction |
| Automations | Up to 5 active | Up to 10 active | Up to 30 active |
| Sidekick | 100 lifetime interactions | 1,000 interactions per month | 5,000 interactions per month |
| Guests or cameras | One guest or camera | Up to 11 guests or cameras | Check the current plan page for the full distinction |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 10 GB | 30 GB |
| Other creator tools | Free versions of several apps | Pro features across tools including Cross Clip, Talk Studio, Video Editor and Podcast Editor | Check the current plan page for the full distinction |
Ultra+ is not simply another label for standard Ultra. Streamlabs lists higher figures for some allowances, such as active automations, Sidekick interactions and cloud storage, and mentions additional support and success-contact benefits. Do not assume that a feature listed for Ultra+ is included with Ultra. The live comparison should settle which tier has the specific function or limit you need.
The table is a starting point, not a complete catalogue. “Full App Store access” or “Pro features across tools” does not tell you whether a particular app suits your workflow; open the relevant tool’s current feature description. Likewise, “multistreaming” is useful only if you need to send a broadcast to more than one destination. A feature with no role in your channel is not a benefit simply because it is included in a bundle.
Which tools and limits matter to you?
Start with a short list of what your channel does in an ordinary week. Do you stream from a desktop, phone or console? Do you need portrait and landscape output at once, or do you need multiple destinations? Do you use overlays, a bot, automations, guest cameras or cloud storage? Then note which Streamlabs app you use for editing or repurposing content after the broadcast. This turns a broad subscription question into a set of specific checks.
For a simple channel that runs a prepared loop, features such as a large theme library, guest capacity or podcast editing may not matter. Reliability and the ability to recover from a failed overnight broadcast may matter more. If you run your own PC-based loop, practical questions include whether the computer stays on, whether updates interrupt the session and what you will do if the stream disconnects. Our guide to keeping a YouTube live loop running after a Windows update covers one of those operational risks.
A creator who collaborates live may care more about guest or camera capacity. Someone who repeatedly turns streams into short clips may care about Cross Clip. Someone who needs to manage a larger collection of actions may check the active automation allowance; someone who relies on Sidekick should compare the monthly interaction limit with their actual use. The point is to map an allowance to a real task, not to assume a higher number is automatically valuable.
Also separate software features from the operating model. A subscription that adds broadcasting tools does not by itself answer whether you want a computer running at home around the clock. If you are weighing a continuously running PC against an off-computer approach, see our comparison of YouTube 24/7 streaming software and cloud streaming services. That is a different decision from whether you need Streamlabs’ wider creator-tool bundle.
For a prerecorded channel, the file and schedule deserve attention independently of the paid plan. Decide how the video repeats, whether its sound and picture remain suitable over time, and how you will monitor the live page. Our walkthrough on running a prerecorded YouTube stream from a Windows PC without OBS is relevant if that is your setup. Streamlabs Ultra is a suite of creator tools; it is not a substitute for checking that your content, stream settings and channel workflow are ready.
Check current pricing and billing details
Streamlabs’ official pricing material has shown different figures in different places. Its Ultra landing page displayed “Starting at $15.75/mo”, while its FAQ stated “$27/month or discounted when billed annually at $189/year”; both pages were accessed on 3 October 2026. The material reviewed does not explain the difference. Do not treat either figure as a universal current price without checking the actual offer and billing term shown to you.
The difference could reflect a displayed offer or billing context, but do not assume that explanation unless the checkout confirms it. A monthly equivalent shown beside an annual commitment is not necessarily an amount billed monthly. Check the total due, how often it will be charged, whether the amount is promotional, and what the renewal price and date will be. Read the checkout terms for the account and region you are using.
Streamlabs’ FAQ is the primary place to check its published subscription answers, and the Ultra page is where its plan comparison and current offer are presented. If the figures on those pages do not agree, use the price and billing period presented in the actual checkout before confirming a purchase. Keep a copy of the order confirmation so you can later compare the charge and renewal details with what you accepted.
Do not use the historical “same price” statement to resolve a current discrepancy. That statement concerned conversion from Prime to Ultra for existing subscribers. It does not establish that a new subscriber will pay the same amount as another account, or that a figure on an older page remains available. The plan and billing details at the point of purchase are the details to verify.
Choose based on the suite you will use
Free is a sensible place to begin if its features cover your current workflow. You can test the basic broadcasting tools and learn which limitations you actually encounter. If you later find that you need a paid feature, compare that specific need with the full Ultra bundle and its current price. This avoids paying for several tools simply because they appear in the same package.
Ultra is more relevant when you have a clear use for premium features across the suite or a particular Ultra limit you would otherwise exceed. For instance, multistreaming, more active automations, greater cloud storage or collaboration capacity may be decisive for some creators. They will not be decisive for someone who streams one prepared video to one destination and does not use the extra tools.
Ultra+ warrants the same test. Higher allowances matter if your work needs them; otherwise, a larger limit is just unused capacity. Check whether the additional support or contact benefits listed for Ultra+ address a real need in your operation, and confirm exactly what is included on the current plan page. Do not infer a specific response time or outcome from a support label alone.
Finally, match the software decision to the channel’s operating needs. If the painful part is keeping your own computer awake and restarting a stream after a drop, extra editing apps may not solve it. StreamNeo is relevant to that particular problem: you upload a video and provide a YouTube stream key, then the broadcast can continue with your computer switched off and restart automatically if it drops. It is YouTube-only, so it is not a general ing suite or a replacement for every Streamlabs workflow.
Before committing, compare the operating options on the pricing page. When the file and channel are ready, start free — 24-hour trial, no card.
FAQ
Is Streamlabs Prime still a separate plan?
No. Streamlabs changed the name of its premium subscription from Prime to Ultra. The current comparison is Free, Ultra and Ultra+, so do not compare Prime as though it were another current tier.
Did Prime subscribers pay more when they were converted to Ultra?
Streamlabs said existing Prime subscriptions were converted automatically with billing cost and renewal dates unchanged. That describes the conversion terms stated by Streamlabs at the time; it does not determine what a new subscriber pays today.
Is Ultra worth paying for if I only stream on YouTube?
It depends on whether you need the premium features or limits, not just on the platform you stream to. If Free covers your current workflow, you can stay with it; if you need a particular Ultra tool or allowance, compare that with the live checkout price and billing period.
Where should I check the current price?
Check Streamlabs’ current Ultra page and the checkout screen before subscribing. Its landing page and FAQ have displayed different figures, so verify the amount due, billing interval and renewal terms for your purchase rather than relying on an older comparison.