Free
$0
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Basic browser studio with essential features, StreamYard branding, limited storage, two hours of local recordings monthly, six on-screen participants and one seat.
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StreamYard
Browser-based software for live streaming, recording, webinars, podcasts, guest interviews and multistreaming to major social platforms.
At a glance
Quick Verdict
StreamYard combines browser-based production, guest interviews, recording, branding, webinars and multistreaming. G2 and Capterra reviews show strong overall sentiment, while plan limits, paid multistreaming and the absence of a public API reduce flexibility.
Overview
StreamYard is a browser-based studio for live streaming, recording, webinars, podcasts and remote interviews. Hosts can invite guests through browser links without requiring software downloads or guest accounts.
The service combines live production with distribution. Paid plans can broadcast to multiple destinations, while custom RTMP supports compatible third-party platforms. Its audience includes creators, marketers, educators, nonprofits and business teams.
Key Features
StreamYard provides layouts, logos, overlays, backgrounds, banners, lower thirds, video clips and audience comment displays. Hosts can share screens, manage guests and prepare presenter notes within the studio.
Recording features include separate local audio and video files for participants. The product supports HD recording, 4K local recordings on Advanced, downloadable transcripts on Advanced, AI Clips, cloud storage and vertical content repurposing.
On-Air adds registration pages, hosted watch pages, live chat and website embedding for webinars. Business plans add team spaces, role permissions, centralized administration and higher capacity.
Pricing
StreamYard provides a free plan with limited storage, branding, streaming and recording capacity. Paid plans include a seven-day free trial according to the current pricing page.
Prices can vary with billing frequency, promotions and renewal terms. Core and Advanced are intended for individual users, while Business plans target organizations and require sales contact.
Pros & Cons
StreamYard’s main strengths are its browser-first workflow, simple guest access, integrated branding, multistreaming and local recording. These features reduce setup requirements for interviews, shows and webinars.
The main trade-offs are paid-plan requirements for multistreaming, plan-based destination and storage limits, and less technical control than desktop encoders. StreamYard also states that it doesn’t currently offer a public API.
Alternatives
Restream is a comparable browser-based multistreaming platform. Riverside focuses on remote recording and podcast production. OBS Studio provides free desktop production with deeper scene and encoder control. Streamlabs targets creator streaming with desktop and web workflows. Ecamm Live and vMix suit users who need more advanced desktop production capabilities.
FAQ
Does StreamYard require a download?
No. The studio runs in a web browser, and guests can join through a link.
What platforms does StreamYard support?
Native destinations include Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Twitch, Kick and Brightcove. Custom RTMP supports compatible services such as Vimeo and other RTMP endpoints.
Does StreamYard have an API?
StreamYard’s help center says it doesn’t currently provide a public API or a way to embed the complete studio directly into a website.
Does StreamYard offer a free trial?
The Core and Advanced plans include a seven-day free trial. A free plan is also available without a paid subscription.
How many people can join a recording?
The recording product page states that paid plans support up to ten people total, while the free plan supports the host and five other people.
Features
Live Production
- Browser-based studio
- Layouts and scene controls
- Logos, overlays and backgrounds
- Banners, lower thirds and video clips
- Screen sharing
- Presenter notes
- Audience comments and call-to-action displays
Multistreaming
- Simultaneous streaming to supported destinations
- Native connections for Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Twitch, Kick and Brightcove
- Custom RTMP destinations
- Multi-Aspect Ratio Streaming for landscape and portrait outputs
- Plan-based destination limits
Recording and Repurposing
- Local separate audio and video tracks
- 1080p local recordings on supported plans
- 4K local recordings on Advanced
- Cloud recordings
- Recording controls
- AI Clips
- Vertical clips for Shorts, Reels and TikTok
- Transcript downloads on Advanced
- Exports for Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut and DaVinci Resolve
Webinars and Events
- StreamYard On-Air webinars
- Registration pages
- Hosted watch pages
- Live chat
- Website embedding
- Pre-recorded streams
Guests and Teams
- Browser guest links
- No guest account requirement
- Up to ten people for paid recordings
- Backstage participants
- Guest destinations
- Team seats and workspaces
- Role-based permissions on Business
Integrations and API
- Facebook integration
- YouTube integration
- LinkedIn integration
- Instagram integration
- X integration
- Twitch integration
- Kick integration
- Brightcove integration
- Custom RTMP
- No public API currently available
Specifications
| Product type | Software as a service |
|---|---|
| Deployment | Cloud-based, browser-accessed |
| Primary platform | Web browser |
| Mobile access | Accessible from supported mobile browsers |
| Native streaming destinations | Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Twitch, Kick and Brightcove |
| Other streaming destinations | Custom RTMP endpoints |
| Recording quality | Up to 1080p local recording on Core and up to 4K local recording on Advanced |
| Maximum paid recording participants | 10 people total |
| Free trial | 7 days for Core and Advanced |
| Free plan | Yes |
| Public API | No public API currently available |
| Company founding | 2018 |
| Current legal entity | Bending Spoons US Inc. |
Demo & Screenshots
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Our evidence-based assessment
TechZella Score
A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.
8.5/10Moderate confidence
StreamYard combines browser-based production, guest interviews, recording, branding, webinars and multistreaming. G2 and Capterra reviews show strong overall sentiment, while plan limits, paid multistreaming and the absence of a public API reduce flexibility.
Methodology v1.0. This is a TechZella editorial assessment, not a direct user-review average.
Pricing
Core
$44.99 monthly or $35.99 yearly
month
Adds 1080p, three-destination multistreaming, branding tools, unlimited streaming and recording, AI Clips, custom RTMP, guest destinations and 50 hours of permanent storage. Includes a seven-day free trial.
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$88.99 monthly or $68.99 yearly
month
Adds 4K local recordings, eight-destination multistreaming, an extra camera, 15 backstage participants, longer prerecorded streams, On-Air webinars, custom fonts and transcript downloads. Includes a seven-day free trial.
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Contact sales
custom
Organization-focused plan with team spaces, granular roles, centralized billing, up to ten concurrent streams, 10 multistream destinations and higher recording and storage capacity.
Check current pricing →Pricing may change. Verify current plans on the vendor's website.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Browser-based studio avoids desktop installation for hosts and guests.
- Guest links simplify remote interviews and panel production.
- Paid plans combine multistreaming, branding, recording and webinar functions.
- Local recordings provide separate participant audio and video files.
- Supports major social platforms plus custom RTMP destinations.
- Free plan allows users to test the core workflow.
Cons
- Multistreaming is unavailable on the free plan.
- Storage, destinations, participants and recording capabilities vary by plan.
- Core and Advanced pricing may be high for occasional individual users.
- The product lacks a public API for custom automation.
- Desktop production tools can provide deeper encoder and hardware control.
- Some destination features depend on third-party platform permissions and limitations.
Alternatives
Riverside
OBS Studio
Streamlabs
Ecamm Live
vMix
Top Competitors
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OBS Studio
Streamlabs
Ecamm Live
vMix
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