Rebind vs Elgato Stream Deck
Launch apps, run macros, switch scenes: Rebind puts every Stream Deck action on the keys you already own, on Windows and macOS.
Launch apps, fire macros, switch OBS scenes, run multi-actions: every Stream Deck button is an action behind a keypress. Rebind fires the same actions from any key or mouse button you already own.
Bind a key to launch an app, run a macro, or emit a hotkey configured in OBS. Then go where a control surface can't: remap keys, build per-app layers, transform mouse movement with Rebind Link, expand text, and drive Rebind from TypeScript, Python, or Rust. Runs on Windows and macOS.
| Capability | Elgato Stream Deck | Rebind |
|---|---|---|
| Launch apps, run macros, multi-actions | Elgato Stream Deckon its dedicated keys | Rebindbound to any key on the keyboard you already own |
| Switch scenes / trigger software (e.g. OBS) | Elgato Stream Deckvia plugins | Rebindhotkeys, or rb.net over the OBS WebSocket |
| Remap keys and build per-app layers | Elgato Stream Deck | Rebindfull remapping with process= / window= targeting |
| Transform input (mouse curves, dwell, text expansion) | Elgato Stream Deck | Rebindkeys, buttons, and text run through your script; Rebind Link transforms mouse movement |
| Works with gear you already own | Elgato Stream Deckadds a separate panel | Rebindany USB keyboard and mouse |
| Dedicated labeled physical keys | Elgato Stream DeckLCD buttons and dials | Rebinduses the keys you already have |
| Platforms | Elgato Stream DeckWindows, macOS | RebindWindows, macOS |
| Output | Elgato Stream DeckTriggers actions on the host | RebindSoftware output, or real USB HID from Rebind Link |
| USB report rate | Elgato Stream DeckNot applicable | RebindUp to 8,000 Hz with Rebind Link |
| Drive from other languages | Elgato Stream DeckVia plugin SDK | RebindOfficial TS, Python, and Rust clients |
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rb.bind("F13", function() rb.system.exec_detached("obs") end) rb.bind("F14", function() rb.hid.combo("F13") -- map F13 to the scene action in OBS end) rb.bind("F15", function() rb.macro.play({ { action = "type", text = "Starting soon", delay = 0 } }) end)
Use Rebind whenyou want those actions on keys you own, plus remaps, input transforms, and scripting on Windows and macOS.
Use a Stream Deck whenyou specifically want a dedicated surface of labeled, tactile keys in front of you for live production.
Use bothlet Rebind script the actions and the Stream Deck be the labeled surface that fires them.