StreamYard
Webinar platforms
Live stream software
Video software
Virtual recording studio software
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- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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What is StreamYard
StreamYard is a browser-based live streaming studio used to produce and broadcast live video to social and streaming destinations. It supports common use cases such as interviews, talk shows, product updates, and simple webinar-style sessions without requiring local software installation. The product focuses on ease of use, guest participation via a link, and multi-destination streaming with basic on-screen branding and layout controls.
Simple studio production tools
The studio includes common live-production features such as participant layouts, on-screen graphics, and brand elements. These tools cover many lightweight webinar and live show formats without requiring a dedicated production stack. The interface is oriented toward non-technical operators.
Browser-based guest participation
Hosts and guests join from a web browser using an invite link, which reduces setup time and IT involvement. This approach works well for external speakers and ad-hoc interviews. It also avoids the need to install desktop clients for many scenarios.
Multi-destination live streaming
StreamYard supports streaming to multiple platforms from a single production session. This is useful for teams that need to reach audiences across different social networks and channels. It centralizes basic production controls (scenes, layouts, overlays) while distributing the output.
Limited enterprise webinar features
Compared with platforms built primarily for large-scale webinars and virtual events, StreamYard is less focused on deep attendee engagement and event operations. Organizations may find gaps in areas such as advanced registration workflows, complex agenda/session management, and enterprise-grade event analytics. It is typically better suited to simpler live broadcasts than full event programs.
Fewer marketing automation integrations
StreamYard is primarily a production and streaming tool rather than a marketing suite. Teams that need tightly integrated email marketing, lead scoring, and CRM-centric workflows may need additional systems and manual processes. This can increase operational overhead for demand-generation webinar programs.
Browser and network dependency
Because production runs in the browser, performance depends on the host’s device resources, browser behavior, and network stability. In constrained environments, this can affect video quality or reliability more than dedicated desktop production setups. Some organizations may require more control over encoding and production pipelines than a browser studio provides.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/month | Essential studio features; StreamYard logo on streams; limited storage (5 hrs indicated on support docs); Local recordings - 2 hrs/month; 6 on-screen participants; 1 seat. (Individuals only). |
| Core | $44.99 per month (monthly) or $35.99 per month (billed annually) | Full HD (1080p); no StreamYard logo; Multistream to 3 destinations; Logos/Overlays/Backgrounds; 10 on-screen participants; Pre-recorded streams (2 hrs); Unlimited streaming & recording; 50 hours permanent storage; Custom RTMP, Guest destinations, Cloud recording, AI clips. (Individuals only). |
| Advanced | $88.99 per month (monthly) or $68.99 per month (billed annually) | Everything in Core plus 4K (2160p) local recordings; Multistream to 8 destinations; Extra camera; 15 backstage participants; Pre-recorded streams (4 hrs); On-Air webinars; Custom fonts; Download transcripts. (Individuals only). |
| Teams | Not publicly listed on the public Pricing page (pricing not shown) | Teams plan is an official plan (announced Aug 29, 2024) and included in StreamYard docs (features aligned with Core/Advanced/Teams), but the public pricing page does not display a Teams price; visibility may require logging into an account or contacting support. |
| Business | Contact Sales / Custom pricing | Business plan for organizations: multiple teams/spaces, admin roles, centralized invoicing, priority support, 10 concurrent streams, 700+ hours storage, SSO, uptime SLA. Contact sales via StreamYard Business page. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Enterprise-grade features (SSO, SLA, dedicated support, security review) — contact sales. |
Usage-based add-on (official): Storage add-on Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (add-on to plans) Free tier/trial: Core/Advanced/Teams include 50 hours by default; Free plan has 5 hours. Example costs: 100 hours – $4.99/month (or $53.88/year); 200 hours – $8.99/month (or $101.88/year); 400 hours – $17.99/month (or $203.88/year). Discount options: StreamYard offers a 10% discount for qualifying non-profit and educational organizations on monthly and annual plans (apply via Support).
Seller details
Hopin Ltd
Austin, Texas, United States
2018
Private
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