Vidari or StreamElements: overlays, alerts and chat bot compared
StreamElements and Vidari have more in common than most tools: both combine overlays, alerts and a chat bot in one service. The differences lie in streaming itself and in pricing.
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What StreamElements and Vidari have in common
- Both run in the browser and the cloud; overlays are browser sources for OBS.
- Both combine alerts, overlays, chat bot and loyalty points.
- Both offer their own donation page.
The differences at a glance
| Vidari | StreamElements | |
|---|---|---|
| Overlay design | Own overlays with free styling | Large selection of templates, according to the vendor |
| Merch store | No | Yes, according to the vendor |
| Pricing | Free; Pro €0.00, Ultimate €0.00 per channel per month | Free to use, according to the vendor |
| Streaming from PS5/Xbox with overlays | Yes, with Vidari Ultimate via a DNS entry | – |
| Panic button with fallback scene | Yes, with Vidari Ultimate | – |
| Own streaming software for Windows | Vidari Studio, free (GPLv2) | – |
When StreamElements is the better choice
If a large selection of ready-made overlay designs matters more to you than anything else, or you want to run a merch store right on your channel, that speaks for StreamElements.
When Vidari is the better choice
- You stream from PS5 or Xbox and still want alerts and overlays on screen.
- You want a panic button that cuts to a fallback scene instantly.
- You want one dashboard where chat bot, overlays, analytics and streaming live together.
- You want free streaming software that takes over your OBS setup.
Switching from StreamElements to Vidari
Connect Vidari
Sign in with Twitch and grant the rights for your channel.
Swap the overlays
In OBS, replace the addresses of your existing browser sources with the Vidari overlay addresses – size and position of the sources stay as they are.
Avoid double alerts
Switch off alerts in the previous service, otherwise every follow shows up twice.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vidari a StreamElements alternative?
Yes. Vidari covers chat bot, alerts, overlays, loyalty points and a donation page. Vidari has no merch store; instead, Vidari Ultimate adds streaming without OBS, console streaming and a panic button.
Can I keep my overlay positions in OBS?
Yes. You only swap the browser source address in OBS; the size and position of the source stay unchanged.
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Try Vidari overlays
The alert overlay is included in Vidari Free. Connect your channel and swap one source in OBS.
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