StreamYard
Web-based platform for producing and distributing live streams and recorded video content
- Also known as
- streamyard
Available worldwide · Popular in: US, IN
What is StreamYard?
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.
StreamYard pricing
Plans, per-tier features and add-ons, dated and linked to live pricing. Pricing changes often; always verify at source before you rely on it.
From $35/month. Free tier available.
Free
Free- seats
- 1
- screen_participants
- 6
- Essential studio resources
- 6 on-screen participants
- 1 seat
- Individual use only
- StreamYard branding on broadcasts
Core
- cloud_storage
- 50 hours permanent
- 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
Advanced
- webinar_viewers
- 100
- backstage_participants
- 15
- prerecorded_broadcast_hours
- 4
- 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
What StreamYard does
The capabilities that matter for live streaming, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Architecture model
- 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
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- Web
- Cloud / SaaS
Integrations (3)
Independently observed- Facebook→•
- YouTube→•
- LinkedIn→•
StreamYard FAQ
Common questions about StreamYard, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is StreamYard?
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.
Is StreamYard free?
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.
What platforms does StreamYard support?
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.
Can StreamYard be self-hosted?
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.
What does StreamYard integrate with?
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.
Where is StreamYard available?
StreamYard is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States and India.
StreamYard alternatives
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 100 | 0.08 | 8.4 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 75 | 0.04 | 3.0 | ✓ |
| Price level | 50 | 0.05 | 2.6 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 17 | 0.05 | 0.8 | ✓ |
| Reliability | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
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Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 6 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 63% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Pricing model: flat_monthly_subscription · Architecture model: browser_cloud_studio · Gpl or permissive oss license: No · Simulcast multi destination rtmp output hub: Yes · Chroma key green screen and virtual backgrounds: Yes · Custom lower thirds graphics and brand overlays: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-09-01 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 3 | mediumsource · 2026-09-01 · 60% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | highsource · 2026-09-01 · 75% |
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