StreamYard
Browser-based live streaming and recording studio for shows, podcasts and webinars with remote guests.
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Is StreamYard free?
Free plan, plus paid plans
- Starting price:
- $18.99 a month, or $14.99 a month billed yearly (Essential)
- Free plan:
- Yes, with StreamYard logo
Checked on StreamYard's site Nov 8, 2026
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- 6
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About StreamYard
StreamYard is a live streaming studio that runs in the web browser, so neither the host nor guests install anything. You invite guests with a link, arrange them on screen with preset layouts, add your logo, overlays and video clips, show viewer comments on screen, and stream to YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Twitch and other platforms at once. It also records podcasts and interviews, with local recordings that capture each person's audio and video on their own device for better quality on weak connections. On-Air adds hosted webinars that can be embedded on a website. There is a free plan with a StreamYard logo and recording limits; paid individual plans add more destinations, more on-screen participants, 1080p or 4K local recordings and storage, and separate business plans cover teams. It is owned by Bending Spoons. It is easier than desktop tools like OBS but gives less control over scenes and capture sources.
Best for: Creators and marketers running talk shows, interviews and webinars with remote guests.
StreamYard pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)
Each line is quoted from StreamYard's own site, with the page it came from.
| Plan or term | What it says | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, with StreamYard logo | Nov 8, 2026 | streamyard.com |
| Free trial | 7 days | Nov 8, 2026 | streamyard.com |
| Starting price | $18.99 a month, or $14.99 a month billed yearly (Essential) | Nov 8, 2026 | streamyard.com |
| Core plan | $44.99 a month, or $35.99 a month billed yearly | Nov 8, 2026 | streamyard.com |
| Advanced plan | $88.99 a month, or $68.99 a month billed yearly | Nov 8, 2026 | streamyard.com |
| Money-back guarantee | 7 days | Nov 8, 2026 | streamyard.com |
Pros and cons
What works
- Runs in the browser for hosts and guests, no install needed
- Multistreams to several platforms at once on paid plans
- Local recordings keep quality even on weak connections
- Free plan to try the full studio
Why people leave
- Free plan adds a StreamYard logo and caps local recordings
- Less control over scenes and capture sources than desktop apps
- Individual plans are restricted to personal, not company, use
StreamYard vs Restream, Streamlabs Desktop and XSplit Broadcaster
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| Attribute | StreamYard | Restream | Streamlabs Desktop | XSplit Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Verified price | $18.99 a month, or $14.99 a month billed yearly (Essential) | $19 a month (Standard) | $15.75 a month (Ultra) | $14.99/month (Premium, monthly) |
| Free plan | Yes, with StreamYard logo | Yes, 2 channels at once | Yes, app is free to download | Yes, up to 720p without watermark |
| Open source | No | No | Yes | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web | Windows, macOS | Windows |
Top StreamYard alternatives
See all 6- 1Restream68.8
Similar browser studio with a free plan and support for 30+ streaming destinations.
- 2Streamlabs Desktop59.4
Free desktop studio built on OBS with alerts and overlays for gaming streams.
- 3XSplit Broadcaster57.5
Windows broadcaster with full scene composition and plugins, for streams that outgrow a browser studio.
- 4
Riverside54.4Focused on high-quality remote podcast and video recording with built-in editing.
- 5
OBS Studio50.5Free, open-source desktop app with full control over scenes and sources, no subscription.
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StreamYard: common questions
What is StreamYard?
StreamYard: Browser-based live streaming and recording studio for shows, podcasts and webinars with remote guests. Best for creators and marketers running talk shows, interviews and webinars with remote guests. Available for Web.
Is StreamYard free?
StreamYard has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Yes, with StreamYard logo (checked on StreamYard's own site).
How much does StreamYard cost?
StreamYard is free with paid plans. Free plan: Yes, with StreamYard logo; Free trial: 7 days; Starting price: $18.99 a month, or $14.99 a month billed yearly (Essential); Core plan: $44.99 a month, or $35.99 a month billed yearly. Checked on StreamYard's own site, November 2026.
Does StreamYard have a free trial or refund?
Free trial: 7 days. Refunds: 7-day money-back guarantee. Money-back guarantee: 7 days. Source: StreamYard's own site.
Is StreamYard open source?
No, StreamYard is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Streamlabs Desktop and OBS Studio.
What platforms does StreamYard run on?
StreamYard is available for Web.
What are the best alternatives to StreamYard?
The highest-ranked StreamYard alternatives right now are Restream, Streamlabs Desktop and XSplit Broadcaster. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
StreamYard vs Restream: what's the difference?
Both StreamYard and Restream are free with paid plans. Verified prices: StreamYard $18.99 a month, or $14.99 a month billed yearly (Essential), Restream $19 a month (Standard). Both run on Web.