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StreamYard

Video & Podcast

Professional live streaming and recording studio in the browser

Founded 2018Miami, FL, USAfreemium · Free planFrom Free (2 hours/month, watermark); Basic $49/month; Professional $99/monthVerified · Sep 2026
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About StreamYard

StreamYard is a browser-based live streaming and recording studio that lets creators broadcast to multiple platforms simultaneously, invite guests, add branding, and engage with audiences in real-time.

Editorial Assessment

StreamYard is a browser-based live streaming and recording studio that allows creators, brands, and media teams to produce professional multi-guest live streams and recordings directly from a web browser — broadcasting simultaneously to YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitch, and other destinations without desktop software installation. Founded in 2018 by Geoff Roberts and Dan Briggs in San Diego, California, StreamYard was acquired by Hopin in 2021 and subsequently became part of Streamyard.com after Hopin's restructuring. The platform's key value is production quality achievable without technical expertise: users add branded overlays, logos, lower thirds, ticker tapes, and custom backgrounds through a visual interface, then stream or record with a single click. Up to 10 participants can join as guests, and up to 100,000 simultaneous viewers can watch on connected platforms. StreamYard also records locally to the cloud for later editing and download. The free plan allows 2 hours of streaming per month with StreamYard watermarks and up to 2 connected destinations. Basic ($49/month); Professional ($99/month) add brand customization, more recording hours, and additional destinations. StreamYard competes with Restream (multi-destination streaming without production features) and OBS Studio (open-source desktop app for technical users). Its target audience is creators and business live streamers who want professional production without OBS's configuration complexity.

Strengths
  • Browser-based — no software installation required, works on any laptop or desktop with Chrome
  • Simultaneous multi-destination streaming to YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitch, and 8+ platforms
  • Professional production: branded overlays, lower thirds, logos, custom backgrounds
  • Up to 10 guests in the same live stream without software installation on their side
  • Cloud recording alongside live streaming — no separate recording setup needed
  • Green screen removal for participants without physical green screen hardware
  • Screen sharing and media playback during live streams
Limitations
  • Free plan's StreamYard watermark and 2-hour limit restricts professional use
  • Less flexible than OBS Studio for advanced technical streaming (custom encoding, plugins)
  • Browser-based dependency means Chrome or Edge required — less reliable on slower hardware
  • Post-production editing is basic — StreamYard is for live production, not video editing
  • Professional plan at $99/month is expensive for solo creators with light streaming frequency

Best For

Podcast and media creators adding video live streaming to their content distribution Marketing and events teams broadcasting live product launches, webinars, and announcements Business professionals streaming to LinkedIn and YouTube simultaneously Creators who want broadcast-quality production without OBS's technical complexity

Not Ideal For

Advanced technical streamers needing custom encoding, plugins, and scene transitions (OBS better)Teams with high-frequency streaming who find Professional plan expensive at $99/monthTeams primarily needing post-production video editing rather than live streaming

Key Features

Browser-based live streaming to 8+ destinations simultaneouslyBranded overlays, lower thirds, and custom backgroundsUp to 10 guests per streamCloud recording during live streamsScreen sharing and media playbackGreen screen removalRecorded replay and download

Who It's For

Podcast and media creators adding video live streamingMarketing teams broadcasting product launchesBusiness professionals on LinkedIn Live and YouTubeEvent organizers streaming conferences and panels

Integrations

YouTubeFacebookLinkedInTwitchTwitter/X

Platforms

web

Founders

  • Geoff Roberts
  • Dan Briggs

Products & Tools

StreamYard Live StudioLive Streaming / Video Broadcasting
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Browser-based live streaming studio for multi-destination broadcast to YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitch, and 8+ platforms with branded production overlays.

freemium · Free planFrom Free (2 hours, watermark); Basic $49/month; Professional $99/month
Multi-destination streamingBranded overlays10 guestsCloud recordingScreen sharing

Sources & Verification

Last reviewed September 2026

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