StreamYard

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2018
Developer: StreamYard
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: Web, iOS

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Live Streaming

Overview

StreamYard is a browser-based platform for live streaming and recording content, allowing users to broadcast to platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, Twitch, and custom RTMP destinations. It supports hosts and guests joining via web browsers on desktops, phones, and tablets, with an optional iOS guest app. The tool provides features like multistreaming on paid plans, local multi-track recordings, and on-screen controls without requiring desktop software installs.¹⁴⁵⁹

Key Features

Browser-based studio - Full live streaming and recording studio accessible via web browser on any device without software installation.¹⁴
Multistreaming - Streams to multiple platforms simultaneously including Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, Twitch, and RTMP, with cloud encoding on paid plans.⁵
Local multi-track recordings - Records separate audio tracks for post-production into podcasts or clips.⁵
Mobile support - Hosts and guests join from phones or tablets with mic/screen audio control, landscape/portrait outputs, and branded overlays.⁵
Screen sharing - Multi-participant screen sharing from various devices.⁵
Reusable studios - Pre-configured studios for consistent setups in live or scheduled streams.¹⁰
Comment integration - Displays viewer comments from connected platforms in the studio.⁷
Scheduling and teams - Schedule streams, manage teams with roles, and handle pre-produced content.¹⁰

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Basic streaming and recording with limited destinations.¹
Basic	$20/month	Up to 3 simultaneous destinations, multistreaming.⁵
Professional	$40/month	Up to 8 destinations, advanced features like local recordings.⁵
Premium	$60/month	Up to 10 destinations, team collaboration, webinars.⁵¹⁰

Platforms & Requirements

StreamYard runs primarily in web browsers on desktops, mobiles, and tablets for hosts and guests, with no desktop app required. An iOS app exists for guests to join studios. Paid plans enable full features like multistreaming on mobile; minimum requirements include a supported browser and stable internet, with no noted platform-specific limitations.¹⁴⁵⁹

Integrations & Ecosystem

Facebook profiles and pages
YouTube
LinkedIn
X (Twitter)
Twitch
Kick
Custom RTMP destinations
Google account login

Alternatives

App	Difference
Restream	Focuses on multistreaming with more destination options but requires separate encoder for advanced features.
OBS Studio	Free desktop software with high customization but lacks browser-based ease and built-in multistreaming.
Ecamm Live	Mac-only app with pro editing tools but no browser or cross-platform guest support.
vMix	Professional desktop switcher with hardware integration but steeper learning curve and no web access.

Reputation

StreamYard is recognized for its simplicity and browser-based accessibility, making live streaming viable without technical setup for creators and teams. Users appreciate mobile support and multistreaming, though free plan limits destinations and some report occasional permission issues with platforms like Facebook. It maintains active development with features like avatars and webinars as of 2025-2026.⁵⁶⁷¹⁰

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