StreamYard
Browser-based live streaming to multiple platforms simultaneously
podcastFree planSetup: simple
8.5
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Overview
StreamYard is a browser-based live streaming studio that lets creators broadcast simultaneously to YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitch, and more from a single session. No downloads required — guests join via a link in their browser. Hosts can display banners, overlays, lower-thirds, and on-screen comments in real time. The free plan allows streaming to 2 destinations with StreamYard branding. Used heavily by podcast video shows, interview shows, and webinars.
Pros & Cons
What we like
- ✓Multistream to YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitch simultaneously
- ✓No software install — all browser-based for hosts and guests
- ✓Professional overlays, banners, and lower-thirds built in
- ✓Free plan genuinely useful for getting started
Watch out for
- ✕StreamYard branding watermark on free plan
- ✕Recording quality and resolution limited on free plan
- ✕Not a podcast recording tool for post-production editing — use Riverside or Descript for that
Best for
- Creators running live interview shows or webinars across multiple platforms
- Podcasters adding a video/live component to their content strategy
Not ideal for
- High-quality podcast recording for editing (use Riverside.fm instead)
- Creators who need no branding on free tier
Alternatives
AppAdvize Scores
Ease of Use9/10
Value for Money8.5/10
Support Quality7.5/10
Integrations8/10
Scalability8/10
Overall8.5/10
Pricing
✓Free plan available
Free — Free — 2 streaming destinations, StreamYard branding
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 2018
- Users
- 1M+ streamers
- Setup time
- ~15 min
- Complexity
- simple
- Maturity
- established
Last verified: 2026-03-01