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Streamlabs controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2021

    Streamlabs Studio promotional and OBS branding controversy

    After Streamlabs Studio launched for Xbox consoles, Lightstream alleged that Streamlabs had copied elements of its promotional materials. OBS Studio separately objected to Streamlabs using “OBS” in product names after OBS had denied permission, arguing that the branding could suggest an unauthorized partnership. Streamers including Pokimane and Hasan Piker threatened a boycott, while Elgato and 1UpCoin also criticized Streamlabs over alleged product copying. Streamlabs subsequently removed “OBS” from its product names.

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  2. 2021

    Streamlabs faces plagiarism criticism over Streamlabs Studio

    Public backlash

    In November 2021, Lightstream publicly accused Streamlabs of copying the layout, wording and user quotes on its marketing site and in Streamlabs Studio. Streamlabs responded that placeholder landing-page text had gone live by mistake, removed it and apologized to Lightstream. The dispute centered on similarities between the two companies' marketing materials and product presentation.

    Company response

    • Apology — Streamlabs

      We removed the text as soon as we found out. Our intended version is now live. Lightstream team is great and we've reached out directly to them to apologize.

    Source excerpt

    • Text on the landing page was placeholder text that went into production by error. This is our fault.
    • Now, it has been accused of plagiarism from rival companies.
    • The company's Twitter account shared an image of their website alongside that of Streamlabs Studio saying "Hey, can I copy your homework?".
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