XSplit’s Broadcaster pricing comparison listed Free at $0, Monthly at $14.99 per month and Yearly at $59.99 per year, when checked on 3 October 2026. Its two official pages show different Lifetime prices, and neither confirms what an Indian buyer will pay in INR at checkout.
For a continuous YouTube channel, the subscription price is only one part of the decision. You also need to check the plan’s usage terms, checkout currency and renewal conditions, then decide whether running an encoder continuously on your own computer suits the channel.
XSplit’s listed prices on 3 October 2026
XSplit’s pricing comparison, as listed on XSplit’s site in October 2026, showed four Broadcaster options. The recurring options were $14.99 per month and $59.99 per year; the comparison displayed the yearly amount as $5 per month. Those are published USD amounts, not a confirmed India price or a promise about the final charge after tax or currency conversion.
The Free plan was listed at $0. The same comparison showed Lifetime at $119.99 once, but XSplit’s separate Broadcaster product page, also reviewed on 3 October 2026, listed Lifetime at $199.99. Both are official XSplit pages. The discrepancy is material, so this article does not choose one amount as definitive.
| Plan | Price displayed by XSplit on 3 October 2026 | What to note |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Personal use only; up to 720p without a watermark |
| Monthly | $14.99/month | Premium features; subscription renews automatically by default |
| Yearly | $59.99/year ($5/month as displayed) | Lowest recurring price in the comparison; automatic renewal by default |
| Lifetime | $119.99 once on comparison page; $199.99 on product page | Official pages conflict; confirm the current checkout details |
Prices and features can change. Treat the figures above as a dated record of what the official pages displayed, not as a quote for an Indian payment method. If you are comparing software costs for a channel, keep the software charge separate from your internet connection, power backup, computer and any other recurring expenses.
Free, Monthly and Yearly: what the tiers mean
Free can be useful for learning the Broadcaster interface or testing a scene before you schedule a channel launch. XSplit’s comparison lists the free tier as personal use only, with output up to 720p and no watermark. That is a meaningful distinction: a channel used for a business, organisation or other commercial purpose should not assume that a free plan’s terms fit its use. Read the current plan terms rather than inferring permission from the fact that the software launches and streams.
Monthly is the more flexible paid option if you need Premium features for a limited project or want to evaluate your workflow over a short period. At the listed price on 3 October 2026, several months at $14.99 each would cost more in total than the displayed $59.99 annual charge, but a short subscription may still suit someone who is not ready to commit for a year. The comparison page describes Premium as including commercial use, unlimited resolution and simultaneous broadcasting. Check that the features you need remain included before purchase.
Yearly has the lower listed recurring cost when considered across a full year: $59.99 annually, displayed by XSplit as $5 per month. The monthly equivalent is a way to compare the annual charge, not the amount billed each month. If you choose Yearly, make sure the payment date and renewal schedule work for your budget, because XSplit says annual subscriptions renew by default.
For a small devotional channel, for example, Free might be enough to practise a 720p personal stream, but not necessarily to cover a channel used to promote a temple, shop or other organisation. The distinction depends on your use and XSplit’s current licence wording, not on the channel’s size. If commercial use matters, confirm the permitted use in the terms shown at sign-up.
A plan also does not determine whether your entire broadcast will remain live. Broadcaster is an encoder workflow: it captures or plays content and sends a stream to YouTube. Your computer, power supply, network connection, content source and YouTube’s own systems all remain part of the chain.
Why the official Lifetime prices conflict
The Lifetime amount is the point that needs the most care. On 3 October 2026, XSplit’s comparison page listed $119.99 once, while its Broadcaster product page listed $199.99. The pages are both official, and the research available for this article does not explain whether the difference reflects a promotion, page lag, region, or a different product offer. It would be misleading to resolve that uncertainty by selecting the lower or higher figure as the correct India price.
A one-time purchase can look attractive if you expect to use Broadcaster for years. But “Lifetime” is not enough information to assess what you are buying: check which product and features are covered, whether the licence is personal or commercial, and any limitations or terms that apply. A one-off payment does not remove the need to confirm software compatibility or whether the plan suits a 24/7 channel.
At checkout, compare the product name and plan description with the page you started from. If the amount differs from either listed price, pause and review the line items and currency before authorising payment. Save a copy of the offer and terms you accepted, especially if you are relying on Lifetime rather than a renewable plan. If you cannot tell what the final amount buys, ask XSplit support before paying.
Check the live checkout before buying
The checkout is where you should verify the offer that will actually be charged. Confirm the plan name, billing period, currency, taxes or other displayed charges, and the final payable total. Make sure you know whether an amount described as monthly is charged monthly or is only a monthly equivalent of an annual payment.
For Lifetime, look at the exact amount and product description shown in the live purchase flow. Do not assume the $119.99 comparison listing overrides the $199.99 product page, or vice versa. If checkout presents another amount, that still does not tell you why the page differs; it only gives you a reason to clarify the offer before proceeding.
It is also worth checking how you will manage a subscription later. Identify the account or payment route used for the purchase, and find the cancellation or renewal controls before the next billing date. Keep the receipt and any confirmation of cancellation. That is practical record-keeping, not a substitute for reading the terms that apply to your transaction.
If your channel has not yet gone live, test your video, audio and stream settings before paying for a longer period. You can rehearse with a short private or unlisted test where appropriate, then check the broadcast from another device. For advice on resolution and encoder choices, see our guide to YouTube Live settings for a 24/7 video loop. A test can reveal configuration problems, but it cannot prove that the same setup will stay live every night.
USD listings do not establish an India checkout price
The listed XSplit amounts are in US dollars. XSplit’s product page says payments use Xsolla and that more than 135 currencies are supported. That statement does not establish which currency will be offered to a particular buyer in India, the exchange rate used, whether taxes apply, or the final amount on a particular payment method.
So do not convert the USD amount into rupees and treat the result as a confirmed local price. The eventual charge may depend on the checkout’s currency display and your payment provider’s handling of an international transaction. If the checkout remains in USD, your bank or card provider may apply its own conversion or fees; check its current terms as well as the amount XSplit presents.
Before confirming payment, look for the currency code beside the total, not just a currency symbol. A symbol can be ambiguous, while a code such as USD or INR is clearer. Check whether taxes appear as a separate line, whether the displayed total is final, and whether the payment screen says the charge is one-time or recurring. If any of those details are missing or unclear, do not infer them from the public pricing page.
This matters especially when comparing plans. A yearly plan may have a lower published recurring price than paying month by month for a full year, but your actual Indian payment could be affected by currency conversion and any applicable charges. The Lifetime pages already disagree on the base USD amount, so do not use either page as a reliable INR estimate. Compare the total that the live checkout presents with your budget and keep a record of it.
Automatic renewal and subscription terms
XSplit states on its Broadcaster product page that monthly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically by default. That means you should treat the listed monthly or annual price as a recurring commitment unless you cancel according to the terms. Check the renewal interval, date and cancellation instructions in the checkout and account information before subscribing.
For a channel that is still being tested, a monthly plan may reduce the length of the initial commitment, though its listed price per month is higher than the annual plan’s displayed monthly equivalent. For a channel already operating and using Premium features, the annual option may suit a longer planning horizon. Neither choice is automatically better: weigh the lower recurring rate against the possibility that your workflow, budget or need for the software changes.
Set a reminder ahead of the renewal date if you are unsure whether you will continue. Keep the purchase confirmation, and verify that any cancellation has taken effect rather than relying only on an intention to cancel. Do not assume that uninstalling the application ends a subscription; follow the cancellation route described by XSplit or the payment provider.
If you need simultaneous broadcasting or commercial use, verify that the plan you select includes those rights and features at the time of purchase. Plan matrices can change, and a feature listed in a comparison is not a substitute for checking the licence terms. For an always-on channel, also budget time to check the machine and connection, because a paid subscription does not guarantee continuous streaming.
Does Broadcaster fit a continuous-channel workflow?
XSplit documents choosing a YouTube output and starting a broadcast from Broadcaster in its YouTube Live setup guide. YouTube’s encoder help discusses continuous 24/7 streams as an encoder use case. These sources show that an encoder-based workflow can be relevant; neither promises uninterrupted operation for a particular computer, network or software setup.
A desktop encoder makes sense when you want control over scenes, overlays, audio sources or live changes, and you can keep a suitable computer running. It also means you are responsible for local power, operating-system updates, playback behaviour, network stability and restarting the broadcast after a failure. A power cut or router problem can stop the stream even if the software subscription remains active.
If you plan to loop a pre-recorded programme, first test what happens when the file ends and whether the playback returns cleanly to its start. Our guide on fixing OBS when it stops after one video covers a related failure mode: a playlist or media source can behave differently from an uninterrupted loop unless it is configured and tested. The software differs, but the operational question—what happens at the end of the item—is relevant to any looped channel.
A continuous stream also needs a plan for recovery. Consider whether someone can check the channel, whether the computer will restart after a power return, and how you will notice that YouTube has stopped receiving the feed. Our article on restarting a YouTube stream after a power cut in India helps frame the local power-recovery problem. No software tier removes the need to decide how your channel responds to an outage.
If keeping a home computer on around the clock is the main burden, a workflow that runs without your own machine may be worth considering instead. StreamNeo addresses that specific pain by letting you upload a file and run a YouTube broadcast while your computer is off; it is YouTube-only. It does not change the need to prepare the file, use content you are entitled to stream, or check the channel and its status.
Make the decision against your actual channel
Start with the use case, rather than the plan label. Ask whether the channel is personal or commercial, whether you need more than 720p, whether you need Premium features such as simultaneous broadcasting, and whether you want to operate a desktop encoder yourself. Then compare the available plan terms with those requirements. For a local news loop with changing information, hands-on scenes may matter; for a stable ambience video, unattended playback and outage recovery may matter more.
Next, consider the total operating burden. A computer-based approach can offer control, but it places power, network and software maintenance on you. A workflow that runs independently of your computer can reduce that particular obligation, but may offer a different kind of control over live changes. Choose based on the way your channel is produced, not on an assumption that the word “Lifetime” or “24/7” guarantees a result.
Finally, verify the current offer at the point of purchase. The dated comparison is useful for budgeting, but the India checkout currency and total were not established by the official pages reviewed here, and the Lifetime amounts conflict. Confirm the live price, currency, tax lines, billing interval, renewal terms and licence scope before committing. If the details do not match your expectations, pause and seek clarification rather than relying on an estimated conversion.
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FAQ
How much is XSplit Broadcaster per month?
XSplit’s comparison page listed Monthly at $14.99 per month and Yearly at $59.99 per year, shown as $5 per month, as listed on XSplit’s site on 3 October 2026. These are USD listings, not confirmed India checkout totals. Check the live purchase screen for currency, taxes and the final amount.
Does XSplit Broadcaster have a free version?
Yes. XSplit listed Free at $0, with up to 720p without a watermark, and marked it for personal use only in the comparison reviewed on 3 October 2026. If the channel is commercial or represents an organisation, verify the current licence terms before relying on the free tier.
What is the Lifetime price?
The official comparison listed $119.99 once, while the official Broadcaster product page listed $199.99, both reviewed on 3 October 2026. The pages conflict, and neither establishes a definitive Lifetime price for India. Check the live checkout and confirm exactly what the offer includes before paying.
Can I use XSplit for a 24/7 YouTube stream?
XSplit documents streaming to YouTube Live, and YouTube describes continuous streams as an encoder use case. That does not mean a subscription guarantees a continuous broadcast: your computer, power, network, playback setup and YouTube connection all matter. XSplit’s guide also says first-time YouTube Live activation may require verification and can take up to 24 hours for approval, so prepare ahead of a scheduled launch.