If you do any “Just Chatting” during your streams where you are just sitting and chatting with viewers, then it is a good idea to have a nice overlay to keep viewers engaged. Here is a list of where you can find the best “Just Chatting” overlays for Twitch.
Best Just Chatting Overlays For Twitch
The list above is based off the following categories which I find most useful when looking for Just Chatting screens for your stream:
- Quality – Quality of the Just Chatting screens offered.
- Price – How fair are the prices.
- Setup – How easy is it to set the Just Chatting screen up.
- Selection – How many Just Chatting screens does the website offer.
Keep reading to find out how each of these websites scored in the categories I mentioned and why they received the rankings that they did.
1. OWN3D.TV
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Quality | 10 |
| Price | 9 |
| Setup | 10 |
| Selection | 10 |
| Overall | 39/40 |
- Largest selection of “Just Chatting” screens
- Tons of resources besides just overlays
- Free overlays available for those who sign-up for OWN3D Pro
It should be no surprise that OWN3D.TV ranks #1 on this list. They have one of the largest selections of Just Chatting screens and offer their overlays at a great price.
They have all kinds of different overlay themes from spooky, to futuristic, to certain games, and much more. Even better, all these overlays can be installed with just a few clicks.
If you are looking for a Just Chatting screen to add to your Twitch stream, OWN3D.TV is the first place that you should look.
2. Visuals By Impulse (VBI)
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Quality | 10 |
| Price | 9 |
| Setup | 10 |
| Selection | 9 |
| Overall | 38/40 |
- Resources besides just overlays
- Awesome quality
- Free options available
Coming in at #2 is Visuals By Impulse (VBI). VBI’s quality is just as good as OWN3D.TV and their pricing is similar.
They have a large variety of themes to choose from and they are super easy to install just like the Just Chatting screens on OWN3D.TV.
The only thing that bumps VBI down to #2 is their selection. OWN3D has a bigger selection than VBI, but if you can’t find something you like on OWN3D, then VBI should be your next stop. They’re awesome!
3. Placeit by Envato
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Quality | 9 |
| Price | 10 |
| Setup | 8 |
| Selection | 10 |
| Overall | 37/40 |
- Large selection of “Just Chatting” screens
- Resources besides just overlays
- Lots of free templates
- Requires you to customize parts of the template
Placeit By Envato differs from others on this list in that they offer overlay templates rather than downloadable, ready-to-go overlays.
How it works is they give you the overlay template, you customize things like the colors, wording, etc., then when you are satisfied you purchase your overlay and use it. This is nice because it makes the overlay unique to you and your brand and usually costs less than other websites.
If you are looking for something a bit more customizable, then Placeit by Envato has you covered. However, if you want something easy, that still looks incredible, then go with other options like OWN3D.TV or VBI.
4. Hexeum
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Quality | 10 |
| Price | 7 |
| Setup | 10 |
| Selection | 7 |
| Overall | 34/40 |
- Resources besides just overlays
- High quality designs
- Free options
Hexeum is an underrated website for Just Chatting screens. They actually have some really nice looking Just Chatting screens that could compete with anyone on this list.
The two things that keep Hexeum from ranking higher on this list are their selection and their price. They tend to be pricier than others on this list and their selection is a lot smaller than others too.
With all that being said they are still a great website for overlays and are definitely worth a look. They even offer some incredible free overlays for those who don’t want to spend money.
5. Streamlabs Ultra
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Quality | 8 |
| Price | 5 |
| Setup | 10 |
| Selection | 10 |
| Overall | 33/40 |
- Large selection of “Just Chatting” screens
- Resources besides just overlays
- Overlays are free with Streamlabs Ultra
- Overlays can only be used on Streamlabs
Streamlabs Ultra comes in at #5 mainly because of their price and where their overlays can be used. Now if you stream using Streamlabs, and plan to switch your Just Chatting screen frequently, then Streamlabs Ultra is your best option hands down.
But if you use another streaming software, and just want one sweet Just Chatting screen, then go with another option on this list.
The reason for this is that in order to get a lot of the cool looking Just Chatting screens on Streamlabs, you will have to pay for Streamlabs Ultra, which costs over $100 a year.
On top of that, the overlays can only be used on Streamlabs. However, with Streamlabs Ultra you get access to hundreds of overlays that you can swap out and customize at any time, as well as other perks.
I use Streamlabs Ultra and I think it is totally worth it; however, I could see how someone who just wants one cool looking overlay may not want to spend so much money. It’s really your choice.
What To Look For In A Twitch Just Chatting Overlay?
A Twitch “Just Chatting” overlay should show your camera on one side and the things your chat is typing on the other side. You may also consider adding a theme related to your brand as well as your other social media accounts (Twitter, Instagram, etc.).
For example, here is what my Just Chatting scene looks like on my stream:
Notice how I have my chat on screen to my right, my big head in the middle, and my social medias displayed above? This is basically what you should have on your Just Chatting scene.
How To Make A Just Chatting Overlay For Twitch
You can make a “Just Chatting” overlay for Twitch through programs such as Adobe photoshop or Canva. Once you have created the overlay, add a Just Chatting scene to your streaming software (OBS, Streamlabs, etc.) and then add your Just Chatting overlay as a source in that scene.
But let me tell you, unless you know how to make Twitch overlays, your Just Chatting overlay will be very basic. It’s harder than it looks to create a quality overlay and get it up and running with your stream.
Eric streams 3 days a week on Twitch and uploads weekly to Youtube under the moniker, StreamersPlaybook. He loves gaming, PCs, and anything else related to tech. He’s the founder of the website StreamersPlaybook and loves helping people answer their streaming, gaming, and PC questions.
