What software should we use to livestream?

During the pandemic, churches found dozens of software solutions for live-streaming. That is, they found lots of software platforms to stream to Facebook or YouTube. Some churches used ECamm Live, others use free software called OBS. Both are great, but they aren’t right for most budget-wise churches. In fact, no software is.

Most budget-wise churches should use hardware to stream their services, not software. A few advantages come with this. First, hardware is much more reliable and stable. Second, it becomes dramatically easier to train volunteers with hardware. In fact, a system I install regularly can be taught to a new volunteer in about 90 seconds. Try doing that with any software! 

If you run your slideshow and your livestream on the same computer, you will see a few more benefits by moving the live stream to hardware. First, it will be much easier to manage both (the livestream and the slide show), and it will reduce problems caused by switching between both programs during your worship service. Learn more about our  live streaming church services

Hardware must be insanely expensive, right? Not really. Reliable streaming hardware starts around $500, and most churches can switch to a very robust approach for about $2,000. This shift brings a host of other benefits, too.

But the biggest benefit? The biggest benefit is that your worship service becomes more reliable for your online congregation. And that’s a necessary step if you want your audience to keep “tuning in.”

There are different ways to handle this, based on the particularities of your congregation. Want to talk details? Email or schedule a call with me! I love to help