Stream Deck vs. Touch Portal: Which Controller Is Right for Your Setup?

Elgato Stream Deck ($150)

Hardware buttons with LCD displays. Instant feedback, zero latency, works with OBS, Spotify, browsers, and hundreds of integrations. The gold standard for streamers who want reliability.

Touch Portal (Free App)

Turns your tablet into a macro pad. Free tier covers most use cases. Less tactile than physical buttons but costs $0 extra if you already own a tablet.