Streamlinx vs Streamcord: Which Stream Notification Bot Is Better?
It depends on what you need. Streamcord is a well-established notification bot with strong Twitch and YouTube support, schedule sync, and a large community. Streamlinx covers Twitch, YouTube, and Kick, offers more features on the free tier, and adds analytics and quiet hours at the same price point.
Both bots are purpose-built for stream notifications, both cost $2.99/month for premium, and both have web dashboards. The differences come down to platform support, free tier generosity, and which advanced features matter to your server.
Platform Support
| Platform | Streamlinx | Streamcord |
|---|---|---|
| Twitch | Yes (free) | Yes (free) |
| YouTube | Yes (free) | Yes (free) |
| Kick | Yes (free) | No |
Streamlinx supports Twitch, YouTube, and Kick on all tiers. Streamcord supports Twitch and YouTube only. Streamcord had Kick in a limited alpha at one point, but the feature is currently unavailable.
If your community includes Kick streamers, Streamlinx is the only option between the two.
Free Tier Comparison
| Feature | Streamlinx Free | Streamcord Free |
|---|---|---|
| Twitch streamers | 5 | 5 |
| YouTube streamers | 5 | 5 |
| Kick streamers | 5 | Not available |
| Total streamers | 15 | 10 |
| Live role configs | 1 | 1 |
| Clip notifications | Yes | No |
| Upload notifications | Yes | No |
| Custom messages | Yes | Yes |
| Web dashboard | Yes | Yes |
Streamlinx's free tier includes 15 streamers across three platforms, plus clip notifications and upload notifications at no cost. Streamcord's free tier covers 10 streamers across two platforms with basic notification features.
Both offer one live role configuration and custom message templates on the free tier.
Premium Comparison ($2.99/month each)
| Feature | Streamlinx Premium | Streamcord Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Twitch streamers | 300 | 250 |
| YouTube streamers | 10 | 10 |
| Kick streamers | 50 | Not available |
| Total streamers | 360 | 260 |
| Filter rules | Yes (5 per streamer) | Yes (5 per notification) |
| Live role configs | 5 (whitelist + blacklist) | 5 (whitelist + blacklist) |
| Custom webhooks | Yes | Yes |
| Quiet hours | Yes | No |
| Analytics dashboard | Yes | No |
| Cooldowns | Yes (1-1440 min) | No |
| Streak tracking | Yes | No |
| Schedule sync | No | Yes |
| Auto crosspost | No | Yes |
| Stream cleanup (edit/delete on end) | Yes | Yes |
| VOD info | Yes | Yes |
At the same $2.99/month price, the two bots offer different premium features. Both support stream cleanup (editing or deleting notifications when a stream ends). Streamlinx adds quiet hours, analytics, cooldowns, and streak tracking. Streamcord adds schedule sync and auto crosspost to announcement channels.
What Streamcord Does Well
Streamcord has genuine strengths worth acknowledging:
- Schedule sync — Streamcord can sync Twitch streaming schedules to Discord events, giving your members a calendar view of upcoming streams. Streamlinx does not have this feature.
- Auto crosspost — Streamcord Pro can automatically crosspost notifications to announcement channels, reaching members who follow your server's announcement channel. This is a useful distribution tool.
- Established community — Streamcord has been around longer and has a larger user base, which means more community resources and a longer track record.
What Streamlinx Does Well
Streamlinx has features that Streamcord doesn't offer:
- Kick support — Full Kick.com integration on all tiers, including free. If you have Kick streamers, this is a deciding factor.
- Clip notifications — Automated alerts when viewers create Twitch clips during tracked streams. No other major bot offers this.
- Upload notifications — YouTube upload and Shorts alerts included free. You can filter out Shorts if you only want full videos.
- Quiet hours — Queue notifications during off-hours and deliver a summary later, so your notification channel isn't noisy at 3 AM.
- Analytics dashboard — Track notification history, stream sessions, viewer trends, and activity heatmaps.
- Cooldowns — Prevent duplicate notifications within a configurable window (1 to 1440 minutes).
- Streak tracking — Track consecutive streaming days for your community's streamers.
Who Should Choose Streamcord
Streamcord is the better fit if:
- You only track Twitch and YouTube streamers and don't need Kick support
- Schedule sync is important to your community — you want Twitch schedules visible as Discord events
- You want auto crosspost to distribute notifications through announcement channels
- You prefer a bot with a longer track record and larger community
Who Should Choose Streamlinx
Streamlinx is the better fit if:
- You need Kick support alongside Twitch and YouTube
- You want clip notifications or upload notifications included free
- You care about quiet hours to control when notifications are delivered
- You want an analytics dashboard to understand streaming activity in your server
- You want more streamers on the free tier (15 vs 10) or premium tier (360 vs 260)
Can You Switch Between Them?
Yes. Both bots are independent and can even run side by side in the same server if you want to test both before committing. Neither bot interferes with the other.
If you're migrating from Streamcord to Streamlinx, you'll need to re-add your streamers through the Streamlinx web portal — there's no automatic import. The setup process takes a few minutes per platform: Twitch, YouTube, or Kick.
Bottom Line
Both Streamlinx and Streamcord are solid, purpose-built stream notification bots at the same price point. The choice comes down to what your server needs.
If Kick support, clip alerts, quiet hours, or analytics matter to you, Streamlinx is the stronger option. If you're focused on Twitch and YouTube and value schedule sync or auto crosspost, Streamcord is a good choice.
Either way, you're picking a bot that's built specifically for stream notifications — and that's the right starting point.
Last updated: April 2026. We'll update this comparison as both bots add new features. If you notice something outdated, let us know on Discord.