# Lightstream vs StreamYard

| Attribute | Lightstream | StreamYard |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 69.6 (78% (high)) | 66.2 (79% (high)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"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. It is indexed under Live Streaming.","source":"https://golightstream.com/lightstream-studio-pricing-updates/","question":"What is Lightstream?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Lightstream offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://golightstream.com/lightstream-studio-pricing-updates/","question":"Is Lightstream free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Lightstream. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://golightstream.com/lightstream-studio-pricing-updates/","question":"What platforms does Lightstream support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Lightstream, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://golightstream.com/lightstream-studio-pricing-updates/","question":"Can Lightstream be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for Lightstream, including Rainmaker, StreamElements, Twitch, YouTube and Mixer. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://golightstream.com/lightstream-studio-pricing-updates/","question":"What does Lightstream integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Lightstream is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://golightstream.com/lightstream-studio-pricing-updates/","question":"Where is Lightstream available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"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. It is indexed under Live Streaming.","source":"https://streamyard.com/pt-pt/pricing","question":"What is StreamYard?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"StreamYard offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $35 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://streamyard.com/pt-pt/pricing","question":"Is StreamYard free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to StreamYard. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://streamyard.com/pt-pt/pricing","question":"What platforms does StreamYard support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for StreamYard, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://streamyard.com/pt-pt/pricing","question":"Can StreamYard be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for StreamYard, including Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://streamyard.com/pt-pt/pricing","question":"What does StreamYard integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"StreamYard is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States and India.","source":"https://streamyard.com/pt-pt/pricing","question":"Where is StreamYard available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A suite of tools that enables streamers to enhance their live broadcasts with professional effects, overlays, transitions, and text without requiring advanced video editing expertise. | 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_subscription","architecture_model":"browser_cloud_studio","simulcast_multi_destination_rtmp_output_hub":true,"custom_lower_thirds_graphics_and_brand_overlays":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_subscription","architecture_model":"browser_cloud_studio","gpl_or_permissive_oss_license":false,"simulcast_multi_destination_rtmp_output_hub":true,"chroma_key_green_screen_and_virtual_backgrounds":true,"custom_lower_thirds_graphics_and_brand_overlays":true,"iso_track_recording_for_isolated_guest_audio_video":true,"remote_guest_browser_invites_for_interviews_webrtc":true}` |
| integrations.count | 6 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Rainmaker","native":false},{"name":"StreamElements","native":false},{"name":"Twitch","native":true},{"name":"YouTube","native":true},{"name":"Mixer","native":true},{"name":"Xbox","native":true,"direction":"inbound"},{"name":"PlayStation","native":true,"direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Custom RTMP","native":true,"direction":"outbound"}]` | `[{"name":"Facebook","native":true,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"YouTube","native":true,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"LinkedIn","native":true,"direction":"outbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","IN"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["Cloud capture for Xbox and PlayStation","Simulcasting with up to 5 destinations including Custom RTMP","Stream templates and overlays","XPN alerts and overlays","720p streaming","10 hour limit per stream","Lightstream Studio logo on all streams"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Core Studio features with limitations","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"resolution":"720p","guest_count":"0","destinations":"5","streaming_hours_per_stream":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"$12/mo or $9/mo billed annually","features":["Remove Lightstream Studio logo from streams","Add up to 10 guests to your stream","Import URLs from any 3rd party service","720p and 1080p streaming","48 hour limit per stream","Up to 20 scenes","RTMP video sources (coming soon)"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":9,"period":"month","currency":"USD","commitment":"annual"}],"description":"Core Studio features plus advanced capabilities","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"scenes":"20","resolution":"1080p","guest_count":"10","streaming_hours_per_stream":"48"}}],"summary":"Free tier available. Premium at $12/mo or $9/mo on annual subscription.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://golightstream.com/?ae_global_templates=pricing-tables","retrievedAt":"2026-10-15T21:01:22.270Z","startingPrice":{"amount":9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free with core features","features":["Essential studio resources","6 on-screen participants","1 seat","Individual use only","StreamYard branding on broadcasts"],"minSeats":1,"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"seats":"1","screen_participants":"6"}},{"free":false,"name":"Core","summary":"$35/month","features":["Full HD 1080p output","Live recording to platform","Unlimited local recordings","Custom RTMP destinations","Guest destinations","50 hours permanent cloud storage","Intro and outro video support","AI-generated clips","Custom referral message","16+ custom layout templates","Cloud recording","Chat overlay","Watermark-free thumbnails","AI backgrounds"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":35,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"cloud_storage":"50 hours permanent"}},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"$68/month","features":["All Core features","15 backstage participants","4-hour pre-recorded broadcast capability","On-air webinars for up to 100 viewers","Custom source inputs","Downloadable transcriptions"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":68,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"webinar_viewers":"100","backstage_participants":"15","prerecorded_broadcast_hours":"4"}}],"summary":"From $35/month. Free tier available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://streamyard.com/pt-pt/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:41:21.799Z","startingPrice":{"amount":35,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":9,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":35,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |

## Capabilities (Live Streaming)

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

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:40:49.396Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*