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Comparison

Lightstream vs StreamYard

On the evidence we track, StreamYard leads this comparison with a composite score of 68/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Lightstream full profile →StreamYard full profile →
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Lightstream26
★StreamYard68
Score
Vioscale score
Lightstream26 / 100low · 25%
StreamYard68 / 100low · 37%
Pricing
Free tier
Lightstream✓
StreamYard✓
Model
Lightstreamcommercial
StreamYardfreemium
Price level
Lightstreamunknown
StreamYardmid
Starting price
Lightstream–
StreamYard$35
Transparent
Lightstream✗
StreamYard✓
Integrations
Count
Lightstream5
StreamYard3
Market
Availability

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for live streaming. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Architecture model
LightstreamBrowser cloud studio
StreamYardBrowser cloud studio
Simulcast multi destination rtmp output hub
Lightstream-
StreamYard✓
Remote guest browser invites for interviews webrtc
Lightstream-
StreamYard✓
Custom lower thirds graphics and brand overlays
Lightstream✓
StreamYard✓
ISO track recording for isolated guest audio video
Lightstream-
StreamYard✓
Hardware encoding acceleration nvenc quicksync
Lightstream-
StreamYard-
Srt secure reliable transport protocol support
Lightstream-
StreamYard-
Multi network unified aggregated chat feed
Lightstream-
StreamYard-
Chroma key green screen and virtual backgrounds
Lightstream-
StreamYard✓
Ndi network device interface feed ingestion
Lightstream-
StreamYard-
SOC2 type ii
Lightstream-
StreamYard-
Gpl or permissive oss license
Lightstream-
StreamYard✗
Pricing model
LightstreamFlat monthly subscription
StreamYardFlat monthly subscription

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Lightstream

Lightstream is a streaming toolkit that enables creators to add professional overlays, graphics, transitions, and effects to their live streams across platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Mixer. It's designed to simplify stream production without requiring advanced technical knowledge.

Independently observed

StreamYard

Leader

A cloud-based video studio that allows users to produce, broadcast, and record video content with support for remote participant joining, customizable branding and graphics, and simultaneous distribution to multiple streaming platforms.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Lightstream

Subscription
as of verify ↗

StreamYard

Leader
from $35/moSubscriptionFree tier

From $35/month. Free tier available.

  • FreeFree
    • Essential studio resources
    • 6 on-screen participants
    • 1 seat
    • Individual use only
    • StreamYard branding on broadcasts
  • Core$35/month
    • Full HD 1080p output
    • Live recording to platform
    • Unlimited local recordings
    • Custom RTMP destinations
    • Guest destinations
    • +9 more
  • Advanced$68/month
    • All Core features
    • 15 backstage participants
    • 4-hour pre-recorded broadcast capability
    • On-air webinars for up to 100 viewers
    • Custom source inputs
    • +1 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Lightstream✓
StreamYard✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Lightstream✓
StreamYard✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (1)
  • YouTube

Lightstream

5 total - 4 not shared
  • Rainmaker
  • StreamElements
  • Twitch
  • Mixer
Independently observed

StreamYard

Leader
3 total - 2 not shared
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.