recordcloud.bot vs Streamlink
Both tools can save a live stream to an MP4 file. The difference is who does the work and where.
Streamlink is software you run and babysit. recordcloud.bot is a service that watches the channels for you and delivers finished recordings to a dashboard.
Side by side
| recordcloud.bot | Streamlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Live detection | Automatic, every minute | Manual or your own script |
| Runs on | Our servers | Your computer |
| Platforms | Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Kick, X | Twitch, YouTube, Kick, TikTok and others via plugins |
| Kick (Cloudflare) | Handled | Often blocked |
| Output | MP4 parts with thumbnails and previews | TS/MP4 file on disk |
| Library & player | Yes | No |
| Notifications | Email + dashboard | No |
| Price | Free trial, from $9/mo | Free |
Begin gratis
Voeg nu een kanaal toe en de volgende stream wordt automatisch opgenomen.
Verdict
Choose Streamlink if you like scripting and have a machine that never sleeps. Choose recordcloud.bot if you want zero maintenance and a library you can open from your phone.
Veelgestelde vragen
Does recordcloud.bot use Streamlink?
Our recorders use a mix of open-source engines including Streamlink and ffmpeg, plus our own detection and processing pipeline.
Can Streamlink record automatically?
Only with your own monitoring script and a machine that stays on.
Mis nooit meer een stream!
Gratis proefperiode van 0 dagen. 1 kanaal, 2 GB, alle zes platforms.