G2 Vendor Directory

Twitch vs. Periscope

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricTwitch

by Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Periscope

by Twitter

Overall rating4.43.9
Review count5924
Ease of use8.98.8
Ease of setup9.19.3
Quality of support8.28.2
Meets requirements9.08.4
NPS58.6206920.833333
Small Business76.3%58.3%
Mid-Market13.6%16.7%
Enterprise10.2%25.0%
Total page views4032,082
Total LLM citations3,0132,706

Twitch

Twitch is a live-streaming platform that specializes in video game content, including live broadcasts of esports competitions, personal streams from individual gamers, and gaming-related talk shows. Beyond gaming, Twitch has expanded to offer music broadcasts, creative content, and "in real life" streams, catering to a diverse range of interests. Operated by Twitch Interactive, a subsidiary of Amazon, Twitch has become a central hub for content creators and viewers worldwide. Key Features and Functionality: - Live Streaming: Enables users to broadcast live video content to a global audience.

Pros

    Periscope

    Periscope was founded on the belief that live video is a powerful source of truth and connects us in an authentic way with the world around us.

    Pros