Stream Deck doesn’t have to stay on your desk. With Stream Deck Mobile, it lives in your hand. With Virtual Stream Deck, it lives on your screen. Both run the same actions and support the same profiles, but shine in different situations.
In this guide, we’ll break down how they compare and what details matter most day to day.
Here’s a quick side-by-side look at how they compare.
Stream Deck Mobile | Virtual Stream Deck | |
Platform | iOS, Android | Windows, macOS |
Keys | 6 free, up to 64 (Pro) | Up to 64 (requires Stream Deck device) |
Hardware required | Tablet or Phone | Stream Deck device |
Plugins | All Stream Deck plugins | All Stream Deck plugins |
Organization | Profiles, Pages and Folders | Profiles, Pages and Folders |
Customization | Moving GIFs and custom icons | Moving GIFs and custom icons |
Stream Deck Mobile runs on iOS and Android, turning your phone or tablet into a fully functional Stream Deck. You get six keys for free, or unlock more with a Pro license. On tablets, you can even run two instances side by side, giving you up to 128 keys on screen at once.
Want to learn more about Stream Deck Mobile? Check out our website for more information.
Virtual Stream Deck (VSD) is an on-screen version of Stream Deck that runs on your PC or Mac computer. It floats anywhere on your display or can snap to the edge like a software dock. It's ideal when you want control without adding physical hardware, whether you're streaming, gaming, or hopping into a meeting.
Want to learn more about Virtual Stream Deck? Read the full overview here [Link to Explorer Article]
Stream Deck Mobile is portable and flexible, ideal when you want hands-on control without being tied to your desk. It works great for:
Virtual Stream Deck is perfect when you want controls to live directly on your screen. It’s a strong fit for:
Both give you the same power as a physical Stream Deck — the only difference is how and where you want to use it.