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3. SOOMFON Studio Deck 10-key
Best for: Keys, dials and a touch strip in one
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6. Elgato Stream Deck Mini
Best for: Elgato's own software for the least money
A Stream Deck is the nicest upgrade a streamer can make after the mic and camera: one button to switch scenes, mute, play a sound or start recording. But you don’t have to buy Elgato’s. There are now plenty of cheaper controllers with LCD keys, some with dials for audio, and there’s a free option if you’ve got a spare phone. The catch is software: the alternatives use their own apps rather than Elgato’s, so I’ve noted which ones list OBS support. (Here’s how we choose products.)
- Most Stream Deck-like for less: SOOMFON 15-key (#1)
- Best cheap pick with dials: SOOMFON Studio Deck SE (#2)
- Closest to the Stream Deck+: SOOMFON Studio Deck 10-key (#3)
- Best for FIFINE mic owners: FIFINE D6 (#4)
Want to try it free first? Elgato’s own Stream Deck Mobile app gives you six keys on a phone or tablet at no cost (more on that below).
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| 1 | SOOMFON Stream Controller, 15 LCD keysMost Stream Deck-like | The classic 15-key layout for less | 15 LCD keys · OBS, Twitch, YouTube · Windows and macOS | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 2 | SOOMFON Studio Deck SE, 6 keys + 4 dialsBest cheap pick with dials | Audio control on a budget | 6 LCD keys · 4 dials · 3 buttons · OBS 27+ | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 3 | SOOMFON Studio Deck, 10 keys + 4 dials + touch stripClosest to the Stream Deck+ | Keys, dials and a touch strip in one | 10 LCD keys · 4 knobs · swipe touchscreen · plugin marketplace | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 4 | FIFINE D6 stream controllerBest for FIFINE mic owners | Budget streamers already using FIFINE gear | 15 macro keys · touchscreen labels · OBS, Streamlabs, Twitch, YouTube | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 5 | STREONOR S15 stream controller with info displayBest with a status screen | Streamers who like stats at a glance | 15 LCD keys · info dashboard · 100+ plugins · animated icons | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 6 | Elgato Stream Deck Mini (for comparison)The official yardstick | Elgato's own software for the least money | 6 LCD keys · USB-C | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
1. SOOMFON Stream Controller, 15 LCD keys
by SOOMFON
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Streamers who want the familiar 15-key grid and don’t mind using SOOMFON’s own software.
Verdict: Our top pick for most people. Fifteen LCD keys, listed support for OBS, Twitch and YouTube, and it runs on Windows 10 (64-bit) and newer, and macOS 10.15 and newer. It’s the closest thing here to the classic Stream Deck layout.
What we like
- 15 LCD keys (listing)
- OBS, Twitch and YouTube listed (listing)
- Windows 10 64-bit+ and macOS 10.15+ (listing)
Worth knowing
- Sold by XFANIC GROUP, a third-party seller
- Uses SOOMFON’s software, not Elgato’s
Key specs
- Keys
- 15 LCD (listing)
- Dials
- None
- Software
- SOOMFON; OBS, Twitch, YouTube listed (listing)
- Works with
- Windows 10 64-bit+, macOS 10.15+ (listing)
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 11 October 2026.
2. SOOMFON Studio Deck SE, 6 keys + 4 dials
by SOOMFON
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Streamers who mostly want physical dials for mic, game and music volume, plus a few scene buttons.
Verdict: Six LCD keys, four dials and three extra buttons, with a removable 40° stand. Dials are the thing people miss on a basic Stream Deck, and this is the cheapest way to get them here.
What we like
- 4 dials for audio (listing)
- Removable 40° stand (listing)
- OBS 27 and newer listed (listing)
Worth knowing
- Sold by XFANIC GROUP, a third-party seller
- Only 6 keys
Key specs
- Keys
- 6 LCD + 3 buttons (listing)
- Dials
- 4 (listing)
- Stand
- Removable, 40° (listing)
- Software
- SOOMFON; OBS 27+ (listing)
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 11 October 2026.
3. SOOMFON Studio Deck, 10 keys + 4 dials + touch strip
by SOOMFON
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Streamers who like the look of a Stream Deck+ (keys, dials and a touch strip) but want to spend less.
Verdict: Ten LCD keys that take static or animated icons, four knobs and a swipe touchscreen, plus SOOMFON’s plugin marketplace. It’s the closest layout here to Elgato’s Stream Deck+, though it’s also the priciest SOOMFON.
What we like
- Keys, knobs and a touch strip (listing)
- Animated icons and a plugin marketplace (listing)
- Sold by Soomfon Direct, the brand’s own store
Worth knowing
- Sold by the brand’s store rather than Amazon (third-party seller)
- OBS isn’t named in the bullets – check the plugin list
Key specs
- Keys
- 10 LCD, static or animated icons (listing)
- Dials
- 4 knobs (listing)
- Touch
- Swipe touchscreen (listing)
- Weight
- 385 g (listing)
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 11 October 2026.
4. FIFINE D6 stream controller
by FIFINE
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Streamers who already own a FIFINE mic and want a 15-key controller from the same brand.
Verdict: FIFINE is the budget mic brand a lot of new streamers start with, and the D6 is its 15-key controller, with OBS, Streamlabs, Twitch and YouTube all listed. It’s very similar to the SOOMFON 15-key (#1), so pick on brand and software.
What we like
- 15 keys (listing)
- OBS, Streamlabs, Twitch and YouTube listed (listing)
- Sold by FIFINE-MIC, the brand’s own store
Worth knowing
- Sold by the brand’s store rather than Amazon (third-party seller)
- Very similar to #1
Key specs
- Keys
- 15 macro keys, touchscreen labels (listing)
- Dials
- None
- Software
- FIFINE; OBS, Streamlabs, Twitch, YouTube (listing)
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 11 October 2026.
5. STREONOR S15 stream controller with info display
by STREONOR
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Streamers who’d like a little screen showing things like the weather or memory use next to their buttons.
Verdict: Fifteen LCD keys plus an info display that can show a dashboard (weather, memory use and so on), 100+ plugins and animated icons. It’s the newest and least-known brand here.
What we like
- Extra info display (listing)
- 100+ plugins, animated icons (listing)
Worth knowing
- Sold by STREONOR (the brand), a third-party seller
- Newest, least-known brand on the list
- OBS isn’t named in the bullets – check the plugin list
Key specs
- Keys
- 15 LCD (listing)
- Display
- Info dashboard (listing)
- Plugins
- 100+ (listing)
- Icons
- Animated, 126 × 126 recommended (listing)
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 11 October 2026.
6. Elgato Stream Deck Mini (for comparison)
by Elgato
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone who wants Elgato’s own Stream Deck software and plugins, and only needs a few buttons.
Verdict: Not an alternative, but the honest comparison: this is the cheapest physical Stream Deck. Six LCD keys and Elgato’s own software. If you want more keys from Elgato, our streamer gift guide covers the bigger Stream Decks.
What we like
- The real Elgato Stream Deck software
- Sold by Amazon when we checked
Worth knowing
- Only 6 keys and no dials
Key specs
- Keys
- 6 LCD (listing)
- Connection
- USB-C (listing)
- Software
- Elgato Stream Deck
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 11 October 2026.
FAQ
Is there a cheaper alternative to the Stream Deck?
Yes. The SOOMFON 15-key (#1) gives you the same number of LCD keys as a classic Stream Deck, and the SOOMFON Studio Deck SE (#2) adds dials. Both use SOOMFON’s software rather than Elgato’s.
Do Stream Deck alternatives work with OBS?
The SOOMFON 15-key, SOOMFON SE and FIFINE D6 all list OBS on Amazon UK. Check the table below for the rest.
Can I use my phone as a Stream Deck?
Yes. Elgato’s Stream Deck Mobile app gives you six keys for free on iOS 15+ or Android 9+. It connects over Wi-Fi to the Stream Deck app on a Mac or PC. A paid Pro upgrade unlocks up to 64 keys.
Do these work with Stream Deck plugins?
Don’t assume so. None of the listings says it works with Elgato’s plugins – each uses its own software.
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