FREE OBS & STREAMING TOOLS

Fix your setup.
Go live with fewer surprises.

Analyze an OBS log, test streaming upload speed, calculate bitrate, choose useful gear and run your pre-stream checks.

OUR RULE Test the free fix before you buy more gear.
00COMPARE · FREE

OBS Log Comparison

Compare dropped, skipped and lagged frames from two completed logs. See measured changes free; optionally export a repair report.

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Compare my logs
01FLAGSHIP · LIVE

Free OBS Log Analyzer

Paste a complete OBS log. Separate network drops from encoder and render lag, then see the first fix to test—without uploading the log.

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Analyze my OBS log
02UPLOAD · PING · LIVE

Streaming Speed Test

Measure upload speed, ping, jitter and loaded latency. Turn the result into a conservative OBS bitrate starting point for your platform.

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Test my connection
03SIGNAL BUDGET · LIVE

OBS Bitrate Calculator

Choose platform, tested upload speed and target resolution. Get a conservative single-track profile with real upload headroom.

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Calculate my bitrate
04BUY LESS · LIVE

Streaming Gear Finder

Tell us what you make, what you own, what is actually failing and your budget. Get a reuse / buy / skip plan in the right order.

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Build my upgrade plan
05NO MISSED STEPS · LIVE

Pre-Stream Checklist

A reusable pre-stream, live and post-stream checklist for audio, video, alerts, privacy, clips and VOD review. Progress stays here.

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Run my preflight
06PLAN THE PAYOFF · LIVE

Next-Stream Planner

Turn a topic and audience goal into a cold open, clear stakes, interaction beats, planned clip moments and a strong ending.

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Plan my next show
TOOLS WORTH KNOWING

Good products we would use ourselves.

We recommend a tool only when it solves a clear job. Add one at a time and know how to remove it if your setup breaks.

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KEEP IT SIMPLE

Test the problem. Change one thing. Check the result.

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