Larix Broadcaster vs VidHop

Stream live from your iPhone or iPad - broadcast-quality video to any server, platform, or production switcher. No encoder box, no desktop setup required. Whether you're streaming IRL to Twitch or Kick, covering breaking news in the field, or feeding a remote production over NDI - Larix Broadcaster gives you the tools professional broadcasters rely on. PROTOCOLS & CODECS Supports SRT, RTMP/RTMPS, WebRTC WHIP, NDI HX2, RTSP, RIST, and Zixi. Video encoding in H.264 and H.265/HEVC. Audio in AAC or Opus depending on protocol. Multiple simultaneous outputs available (Premium). CAMERA & VIDEO Multi-camera capture with picture-in-picture and side-by-side modes. Front and back cameras with live switching, portrait and landscape rotation. UltraHD resolution, Dolby Vision HDR, and adaptive bitrate streaming (ABR). USB camera input on iPadOS 17 and later. Center Stage supported on iPad. OVERLAYS & RECORDING Image, text, HTML, and GPS-based overlays. Assign different overlay sets to live, paused, and stand-by states. Record streams as MP4 to iCloud. SEI/NTP metadata insertion for multi-camera sync. PROFESSIONAL FEATURES Talkback audio return via SRT, RTMP, Icecast, and SLDP. NDI tally light for on-air feedback. Stand-by mode for pre-configured stream launch. Larix Grove for sharing connection settings via QR code or deep link. LARIX PREMIUM - $9.99/month Removes the default watermark. Unlocks multiple simultaneous outputs, Talkback, HEVC encoding, advanced overlays, ABR streaming, and more. Manage licenses and control devices remotely via Larix Tuner. Learn more: https://softvelum.com/larix/premium/ RESOURCES Docs: https://softvelum.com/larix/docs/ Video tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhj0_QbtfTw Larix Broadcaster uses Apple's Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

VidHop turns your videos into short, branded links that open the video app directly — perfect for your stories. Normal links open videos inside the in-app browser, where nobody is logged in: no likes, no comments, no subscriptions. VidHop links jump straight into the YouTube or Twitch app, where your viewers are logged in and ready to engage. CREATE LINKS IN SECONDS • Paste any video or channel link — get a short link instantly • Share it in your story with the link sticker • Viewers land in the app, not the browser TRACK EVERY CLICK • Live click counts per link • Sort your links by newest or most clicked — all time, last 7 days or last 24 hours • Full statistics with countries and devices (Creator) NEW VIDEO REMINDERS (Creator) • Get a push the moment your video goes live • Tap it — your story link is ready to share • Skip Shorts and members-only videos if you like YOUR NAME ON EVERY LINK (Creator) • yourname.vidhop.gg links with clean video titles • Unlimited links YOUR OWN DOMAIN (Creator Plus) • Use a domain you own, like go.yourdomain.com — VidHop guides the setup • No VidHop badge, no countdown on your links PLANS Basic is free: 5 new links per week with click counts. Creator adds your name in every link, unlimited links, full statistics and new video reminders. Creator Plus adds your own domain and badge-free links. Prices are shown in your local currency before you buy. Subscriptions renew monthly and can be cancelled anytime in your App Store settings. Privacy policy: https://vidhop.gg/privacy Terms of Service: https://vidhop.gg/terms