You mark the moment
Press one key when something happens. The last 60 seconds is saved before the context, reaction and payoff disappear.
The workflow
What Boltis does differently from StreamLadder
Boltis is built around the moment it happens. With one-key clipping, Twitch saves the last 60 seconds server-side, so Boltis does not record your screen while you play.
The clip then opens in the built-in editor. Choose a vertical layout, add automatic captions, and export a 1080 by 1920 video for TikTok, Shorts or Reels. There is no watermark or export limit on the core workflow.
Need a clip from an already-finished stream? Boltis is not the right tool for that job. It needs your own Twitch stream to be live, so a tool that works from a VOD or an uploaded file is the better fit in that specific case.
At a glance
Boltis and StreamLadder: what we could verify
| Feature | Boltis | StreamLadder |
|---|---|---|
| Who picks the moment | You, live, with a hotkey | You, in the clip editor. ClipGPT finds moments automatically on the Creator plan and above. |
| When the clip is created | Immediately, while you are streaming | After the stream, from a clip or VOD you import. |
| Watermark on free exports | Nothing is added unless you switch on the optional "Clipped with Boltis.app" credit | No. StreamLadder states that basic editing never adds a watermark on any plan, and that using Pro Clip Editor features on the free plan adds one. |
| Free tier limits | Clipping, editing, export and 30 captions a month are free | Free exports are 720p 30fps with a 200MB upload limit. A seven day trial unlocks everything, including ClipGPT. |
| Paid plans | Optional Premium is £6.99 per month or £69.90 per year. Every new account starts with 14 days of Premium, no card needed. Premium automates the workflow: hotkeys that clip, apply your game preset, caption and queue the export, plus unlimited captions and presets. Premium also posts clips to TikTok and YouTube in one click. | Starter, Creator and Pro are listed at £13, £23 and £34 per month for a UK visitor, with two months free on annual billing. |
| FPS impact while you play | No screen recording. Twitch creates the clip through its API. | Not applicable. It runs in the browser rather than alongside your game. |
| Platform | Windows 10 and 11 desktop app | Web, with iOS and Android apps. |
| Vertical export | 1080 by 1920, built in | Yes. Free exports at 720p 30fps, paid plans at 1080p 60fps, and 4K 60fps on Pro. |
| Auto captions | Yes. 30 per month on Free, unlimited on Premium. | Paid. Captions are listed as an addition to the free plan on the Starter tier. |
| Works with a past stream | No. You need to be live on Twitch to clip your own stream. | Yes. Import from Twitch, YouTube or Kick, or upload a file. |
Why Boltis
Why streamers choose Boltis over StreamLadder
The clip is ready to finish
The editor gives you split, fullscreen and blurred layouts, then exports a vertical 1080 by 1920 video without a watermark.
Nothing records your screen
Boltis asks Twitch to create the clip through its official API, leaving your computer free to run the game you are playing.
Explore Boltis
See the workflow in detail
Further reading
More on StreamLadder
FAQ
Questions about Boltis and StreamLadder
Is Boltis free?
Yes. Clipping, the editor and export are free, with no watermark. Free includes 30 captions a month. Optional Premium is £6.99 per month or £69.90 per year, and adds unlimited captions, presets, queue hotkeys and library tools. The core clipping workflow is not paywalled.
Does Boltis add a watermark?
Not unless you ask it to. Boltis adds nothing to an export by default. There is an optional "Clipped with Boltis.app" credit in the editor, switched off unless you turn it on.
Can Boltis make clips from a stream that has already ended?
No. Boltis captures the last 60 seconds while you are live on Twitch. A tool that works from a VOD or an uploaded file is a better fit when you need to find moments after a stream has ended.
What platforms does Boltis support?
Boltis is a Windows 10 and Windows 11 desktop app. It exports vertical 1080 by 1920 videos for TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels.
Where can I check StreamLadder's current plans and features?
Use StreamLadder's official site for the latest details. Competitor pricing and free-tier policies change, so this page marks anything not checked as Not verified.
Keep the moments you picked
Boltis is free for clipping, editing and export, with 30 captions a month. It is Windows-only, and you need to be live on Twitch to clip your own stream.