# Owncast vs StreamYard

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** StreamYard

| Attribute | Owncast | StreamYard |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 34.9 (77% (high)) | 66.2 (79% (high)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 48 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 1 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 11,587 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open source streaming server that runs on your infrastructure using standard protocols, featuring built-in chat, moderation, custom branding, and no subscription fees or viewer limits. It is indexed under Live Streaming.","source":"https://owncast.online","question":"What is Owncast?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Owncast is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://owncast.online","question":"Is Owncast free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Owncast supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://owncast.online","question":"What platforms does Owncast support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Owncast can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://owncast.online","question":"Can Owncast be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Owncast is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast","question":"Is Owncast open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"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,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An open source streaming server that runs on your infrastructure using standard protocols, featuring built-in chat, moderation, custom branding, and no subscription fees or viewer limits. | 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":"free_open_source","architecture_model":"open_source_local_encoder","gpl_or_permissive_oss_license":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 | 3 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Mastodon","native":true,"category":"social","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"ActivityPub","native":true,"category":"social","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Webhooks","native":true,"direction":"outbound"}]` | `[{"name":"Facebook","native":true,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"YouTube","native":true,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"LinkedIn","native":true,"direction":"outbound"}]` |
| language.primary | Go | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","IN"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"free_open_source","summary":"Free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://owncast.online","retrievedAt":"2026-10-12T15:31:16.668Z"}` | `{"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":35,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 105 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.3.0","date":"2026-09-03T16:31:05Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.3.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.2.5","date":"2026-04-11T22:44:17Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.2.4","date":"2026-01-10T23:34:29Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.2.3","date":"2025-05-10T21:14:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.2.2","date":"2025-05-03T18:45:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.2.1","date":"2025-01-17T21:21:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.2.0","date":"2025-01-11T23:07:48Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.1.3","date":"2024-04-07T20:13:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.1.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.1.2","date":"2023-11-18T21:17:25Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.1.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.1.1","date":"2023-07-28T20:07:08Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.1.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.1.0","date":"2023-05-30T16:18:06Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.1.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.13","date":"2022-11-27T00:43:27Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.13"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.12","date":"2022-07-09T21:24:54Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.11","date":"2022-03-05T19:28:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.10","date":"2021-10-06T22:40:14Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.9","date":"2021-09-26T21:37:40Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.8","date":"2021-08-11T16:19:46Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.7","date":"2021-05-15T16:44:35Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.6","date":"2021-03-08T18:25:51Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/owncast/owncast/releases/tag/v0.0.5","date":"2021-01-13T07:30:48Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.5"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | 4.7 | - |
| security.trust_center | https://owncast.online/security | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":5,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fowncast%2Fowncast&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":"CRITICAL"}` | - |

## Capabilities (Live Streaming)

| Capability | Owncast | StreamYard |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Open source local encoder | 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 | Free open source | Flat monthly subscription |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T07:32:45.409Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*