Why BeginStreaming exists

Starting a stream shouldn't require a computer science degree or a $2,000 shopping spree. But when you're new, every answer is buried in an hour-long video, a five-year-old forum thread, or a "top 10 mics" listicle written by someone who never streamed a day in their life.

BeginStreaming exists to give you the short version: the gear that fits your budget, the exact OBS settings for your internet and PC, what all the chat slang means, and safe links to the apps everyone uses. No account, no email capture, no paywall.

Who runs this site

BeginStreaming is built and maintained by Vinicios Cunha, a developer who got tired of watching friends give up on streaming before their first broadcast because the setup felt impossible. Every tool, price and recommendation on this site is curated by hand and kept current.

How the site makes money

The site is free and supported by ads and Amazon affiliate links — when you buy gear through our links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Recommendations are never paid placements; the app list and resources contain no affiliate links at all. The full details are in our affiliate disclosure.

Spotted something wrong — a dead link, an outdated price, a bitrate cap that changed? Email hello@beginstreaming.com or reach out on LinkedIn and it'll get fixed.