Streamyard

Live streaming studio in the browser.

Best for: Creators and businesses who want to run professional live streams without streaming software.

Free plan

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Free (20h/mo)

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The editorial note

What to know about Streamyard

StreamYard is a browser-based live streaming studio that enables creators and brands to produce professional multi-guest live shows for YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter/X, and other platforms simultaneously — without downloading any software. Guests join via a simple browser link, and the host controls layouts, overlays, ticker tapes, and background branding through a simple interface. Used by podcasters, course creators, event organizers, and social media managers for professional live video production.

Is it right for you?

Who Streamyard suits

Choose it if

Creators and businesses who want to run professional live streams without streaming software.

Look elsewhere if

Professional broadcast studios or large live event productions — OBS Studio with dedicated streaming hardware provides more control and reliability for complex live productions with advanced switching needs

What you get

Key features

Multi-platform simultaneous streaming
Browser-based studio — no download
Up to 10 on-screen guests
Custom overlays and branding
Screen sharing
Pre-recorded video playback
Comments display
Recording to cloud storage

Works with

Integrations8

YouTube LinkedInFacebookTwitter/XTwitchCustom RTMPZoom Dropbox

What it costs

Pricing

Streamyard pricing plans
Plan	Price	What it includes
Free	Free (20h/mo)Billed monthly	20 hours of streaming/month, 720p, StreamYard branding, 1 destination
Basic	$49 / monthBilled monthly	Unlimited streaming, 1080p, no watermark, 5 destinations, custom brand colors
Professional	$99 / monthBilled monthly	4K (YouTube), 8 destinations, custom RTMP, green screen, full custom branding

Prices are recorded from the vendor's public pricing page and can change. Check before you buy.

The trade-off

Pros and cons

Pros

Browser-based with no software installation — guests join from any computer via a link
Simultaneous multistreaming to YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and 9+ platforms at once
Professional overlays, lower thirds, and branded graphics make live shows look polished
Up to 10 guests in the studio with individual video feeds, screensharing, and comments display
Free plan available with StreamYard branding — sufficient for testing before upgrading

Cons

StreamYard branding watermark appears in free plan — paid plan required for professional broadcasts
Limited individual guest audio control compared to professional broadcast software
Multistreaming quality relies on individual internet connections of all guests
Less customization than OBS Studio for advanced users who need full broadcast control

Quick read

At a glance

Category: Video & Audio
Pricing model: Freemium
Entry plan: Free (20h/mo)
Free plan: Available
Free trial: Not listed
Website: streamyard.com

The verdict

Our take on Streamyard

Streamyard is the right choice for creators and businesses who want to run professional live streams without streaming software. No software install with the ability to stream to multiple platforms simultaneously, making it one of the stronger options in its category. The main caveat: branding watermark on free plan; HD streaming requires paid tier. It is free to start with paid upgrades, so factor that into your evaluation.

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