Comparison
Dreemdex D10 vs Elgato Stream Deck
Stream Deck is built for OBS streaming. Dreemdex is built for the workflows it isn't.
At a glance
| Feature | Dreemdex D10 | Elgato Stream Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Keys | 15 LCD keys | 15 LCD keys (MK.2) |
| Price | $129 Founding / $149 retail | $149.99 |
| Linux support | Yes — Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch | No |
| Account required | Never | Yes, since April 2024 |
| Open SDK | Yes — TypeScript, hot reload | Closed format |
| Bitfocus Companion | Native | Workaround only |
| OBS / Twitch plugins | Building | 10,000+ plugins, deep OBS partnership |
| Per-app profile auto-switch | Yes — automatic | Manual profiles |
Why Dreemdex
Linux that just works
Day-one packages for Ubuntu, Fedora, and Arch. Stream Deck doesn't ship for Linux at all.
Bitfocus Companion native
Plug it in. Companion sees it as a real surface. No reverse-engineered shim.
No required account
Use your D10 the day it arrives. No sign-up, no email gate, no telemetry by default.
Open SDK
Build plugins in TypeScript with hot reload and a published npm package. Closed ecosystems aren't fun for developers.
Which one for you
Twitch streamer on OBS
Elgato Stream DeckStream Deck's plugin ecosystem is unbeatable for streaming. Pick that.
Linux user — editing rig, dev box, or AV operator
DreemdexStream Deck doesn't ship for Linux. Dreemdex is the only option that does.
Multi-app video editor (Premiere, DaVinci, Final Cut)
DreemdexProfile auto-switch follows your active app. No more reaching for the wrong key.
Church or small-venue AV technician on Companion
DreemdexCompanion-native, runs on the Linux box backstage, no account required for volunteers.