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Twitch Previews
github.com/MarkM-dev/Previews-clientAlso covers browser extension
Previews creates live previews that appear when users hover over Twitch streams.
Alternatives
The Best Previews Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives1 free · 7 open source
Looking for something like Previews? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 7 are open source.
Previews adds hover previews, favorites, auto-refresh, fast-forward, and multi-stream features for Twitch, YouTube, and Kick.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionTwitch PreviewsPreviews creates live previews that appear when users hover…Free or freemium option7TV7TV manages emotes for Twitch and Kick channels, allowing…Open source optionTwitchChatDanmakuTwitch Chat Danmaku adds scrolling bullet-style comments to…Another optionFrankerFacezFrankerFaceZ adds emotes and customization features to…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twitch Previews | — | Not stated | Browser extension |
| 2 | FrankerFacez | — | Not stated | Browser extension, Web |
| 3 | TwitchChatDanmaku | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 4 | Twitch Lurker | — | Not stated | Browser extension |
| 5 | Twitch-Live | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | luminous-ttv | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 7 | Hide-Twitch-Chat-Users | — | Not stated | Browser extension |
| 8 | AdGuard Extra | — | Not stated | Android, Browser extension, macOS |
| 9 | Gumbo | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Kick | — | Not stated | Web |
All Previews alternatives
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FrankerFacez
frankerfacez.comAlso covers browser extension and web browser · same kind of website
FrankerFaceZ adds emotes and customization features to Twitch through browser extensions and userscripts.
3
Also covers browser extension · open source
Twitch Chat Danmaku adds scrolling bullet-style comments to Twitch through a Chrome extension.
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Twitch Lurker
github.com/mikeyaworski/Twitch-LurkerAlso covers browser extension
Twitch Lurker opens a favorite stream automatically when the streamer goes live.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
Twitch-Live keeps viewers connected to favorite Twitch streams through a browser extension.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
Avoid Twitch ads by retrieving video playlists from Russia, as described by luminous-ttv.
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Hide-Twitch-Chat-Users
github.com/mikeyaworski/Hide-Twitch-Chat-UsersAlso covers browser extension
This Chrome and Firefox extension hides selected users from Twitch chat.
8
AdGuard Extra
github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardExtraAlso covers browser extension
Handle complex ad-blocking cases with AdGuard Extra when regular filtering rules are insufficient.
9
Also covers browser extension · open source
Gumbo is described as a companion that keeps users updated on their Twitch experience; details are limited.
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Kick
kick.comSame kind of website
Kick lets viewers browse channels, follow creators, and watch live streams across categories.
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Open source
TubeSize tracks how much internet data websites use and estimates the data cost of YouTube, Twitch, and Kick videos before playback.
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Lurker.tv
lurker.tvSame kind of website
Lurker.tv helps viewers find Twitch and Kick streamers through Discord communities.
13
Same kind of website · free
7TV manages emotes for Twitch and Kick channels, allowing users to organize and apply hundreds of chat emotes.
14
Open source
StreamCap supports multi-platform live-stream recording with FFmpeg, monitoring, scheduling, and transcoding.
15
kick-viewbot
github.com/AdamBankz/kick-viewbotA python script utilising WebSockets to artificially increase a stream's viewer count on Kick.
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StreamLadder
streamladder.comStreamLadder uses AI to find highlight clips from stream URLs and edit them for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube.
17
Open source
Browse Twitch channels with this multi-platform interface for Streamlink.
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MultiStre.am
multistre.amSame kind of website
MultiStre.am lets users watch multiple Twitch streams at once and organize them by community.
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MultiTwitch
multitwitch.coSame kind of website
MultiTwitch combines multiple Twitch streams in one page for watching several channels together.
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Stream Scheme
streamscheme.comSame kind of website
Stream Scheme publishes guides and resources for people learning about live streaming on Twitch.
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Twineo
codeberg.org/CloudyyUw/twineoSame kind of website
Twineo provides an alternative front end for browsing Twitch streams and channels through a different interface.
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TwitchTracker
twitchtracker.comSame kind of website
TwitchTracker displays viewer statistics for Twitch streams and games, with tools to search channels, games, and clips.
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Viewington
viewington.com/watchSame kind of website
Viewington lets users watch multiple Twitch streams at once and save stream lists as profiles.
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multitwitch
multitwitch.tvSame kind of website
MultiTwitch lets users watch Twitch channels together by entering stream names on a shared page.
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Alternatives to similar tools
luminous-ttv24 alternativesTwitch Previews24 alternativesMultiStre.am24 alternativesLurker.tv15 alternativesStream Scheme24 alternativesTwitch Lurker24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Previews?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Previews are Twitch Previews, FrankerFacez, and TwitchChatDanmaku.
Is there a free alternative to Previews?
Yes. 7TV is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Previews?
Yes: TwitchChatDanmaku, Twitch-Live, luminous-ttv, and Gumbo.
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