Subathon explained
What is a subathon?
A subathon is a stream that gets longer with every subscription. A timer counts down on screen, and every sub, gift sub, bit or donation adds time to it. The stream keeps going until the timer reaches zero – sometimes for hours, sometimes for days.
How long does a subathon last?
That depends on your community: every contribution extends it. To keep it manageable, set a time cap as a maximum duration or a fixed end time – then the timer stops adding time once it reaches the cap.
How much time should a sub add?
A common start is 5 minutes per sub and 1 minute per 100 bits or per 1.00 donated. Vision starts with these values, and you can change every rule and test it before you go live.
Does a subathon work on Kick?
Yes. Time comes in from Twitch and Kick directly, and donations can come from StreamElements, Streamlabs, TipeeeStream, Ko-fi, betterplace or Shopify.
Can I pause the subathon timer?
Yes. Pause and resume without losing time, for example for a break or overnight, and add or remove minutes with one click. Your mods can control the timer too.
Time rules
Decide what every sub is worth
Set how much time each event adds: per sub, per 100 bits or per euro donated. Rules run from top to bottom, and a limit per contribution keeps single events in check.
- Subs, resubs, gift subs, bits, Kicks, tips, raids and product sales
- Starts with sensible defaults: 5 minutes per sub, 1 minute per 100 bits or per 1.00 donated
- Test every rule before you go live
Sources
Twitch, Kick and your donation tools
Time comes in from Twitch and Kick directly, and from StreamElements, Streamlabs, TipeeeStream, Ko-fi, betterplace and Shopify. Each event type counts from one source only, so nothing is added twice.
Control
Stay in control of the clock
Pause and resume without losing time, add or remove minutes with one click, and cap the subathon with a maximum duration or a fixed end time. Mods get their own permissions to view, control or edit.
- Quick buttons for −5, −1, +1 and +5 minutes
- A time cap as a maximum duration or an end date
- Every change lands in the activity log
Overlay
A subathon timer overlay for OBS
Add the subathon layer to any Vision overlay. Pick one of five themes and show the timer, milestones, the latest contributor or live stats.
- Milestones for subs, gift subs, cheers, donations or time added
- A countdown before the start and a summary after the end
- Updates live, even after a reconnect
Pricing
Pricing that grows with your stream
Start free and add your team when you need it. All prices include VAT.
Free
Your first overlay, free forever.
- 1 overlay with up to 10 layers
- 1 OBS connection
- 1 GB storage
- 20 widgets from the gallery
Basic
More overlays and sponsor rotations for a small team.
14-day free trial
- 5 overlays, unlimited layers
- 3 logo rotations with conditions
- 3 GB storage
- Roles, featured messages and lobbies
All prices are inclusive of the applicable sales tax. The actual sales tax will be calculated based on your location and may vary by country.
