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EverWebinar vs StreamYard

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EverWebinar

Webinars

Automated webinar platform for passive lead generation

From
$1/14 days
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
StreamYard logo

StreamYard

Webinars

Professional live streaming made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only StreamYard has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: EverWebinar there is no free plan; the cheapest entry is a paid $1 trial that converts to $199 per month; StreamYard the free plan stamps a StreamYard logo on every stream, caps local recordings at 2 hours per month, allows 6 on screen participants and 1 seat
  • They diverge on capability: EverWebinar covers Evergreen automation, StreamYard covers Multi-streaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EverWebinar and StreamYard actually diverge.

Attributes where EverWebinar and StreamYard differ
AttributeEverWebinarStreamYard
Starting price$1/14 daysFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Mac, WebWeb
Founded20142018

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinars).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in EverWebinar

  • Evergreen automation
  • Interactive chat simulation
  • Lead capture
  • CRM integration
  • Analytics
  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce
  • ActiveCampaign

Only in StreamYard

  • Multi-streaming
  • Custom branding
  • Screen sharing
  • Guest management
  • Recording
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

EverWebinar

  • Automated webinar hosting and deliverynot StreamYard
  • Email and SMS campaign integrationnot StreamYard
  • Webinar analytics and reportingnot StreamYard

StreamYard

  • Browser based live streaming to YouTube, Facebook and other destinations at oncenot EverWebinar
  • Recording remote guest interviews and podcasts with on screen brandingnot EverWebinar
  • Running small webinars with a live viewer audiencenot EverWebinar

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

EverWebinar

  • There is no free plan; the cheapest entry is a paid $1 trial that converts to $199 per month
  • The advertised $99 per month annual rate is billed as $1,188 charged upfront once per year, and the $79 per month rate is $1,896 charged upfront every two years
  • The $1 for 14 days trial is restricted to new customers only
  • All plans renew automatically unless cancelled

StreamYard

  • The free plan stamps a StreamYard logo on every stream, caps local recordings at 2 hours per month, allows 6 on screen participants and 1 seat
  • 1080p full HD, watermark removal and unlimited streaming require the Core plan at $44.99 per month billed monthly
  • Core limits multistreaming to 3 destinations; 8 destinations require Advanced at $88.99 per month
  • Core caps permanent recording storage at 50 hours
  • 4K local recording, on air webinars for up to 100 viewers, extra camera and transcript downloads are Advanced only
  • The free trial on paid plans runs 7 days

Pricing, plan by plan

EverWebinar

$1/14 days
  • 14-Day Trial$1/14 days
  • Monthly$199/month
  • Annual$1188/year
  • Two-Year$1896/2 years

StreamYard

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic studio features
    • Local recordings 2 hours per month
    • 6 on-screen participants
  • Core$44.99/month
    • Full HD 1080p
    • Multistream to 3 destinations
    • Unlimited streaming and recording
  • Advanced$88.99/month
    • 4K recording
    • Multistream to 8 destinations
    • 15 backstage participants

Which should you pick?

Choose EverWebinar if

  • You need evergreen automation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want interactive chat simulation.
EverWebinar review

Choose StreamYard if

  • You need multi-streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want custom branding.
StreamYard review

Questions people ask

Is EverWebinar or StreamYard better?
Neither clearly leads. EverWebinar starts at $1/14 days and StreamYard at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EverWebinar or StreamYard?
StreamYard has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1/14 days for EverWebinar and Free for StreamYard.
Does EverWebinar or StreamYard run on more platforms?
EverWebinar runs on Windows, Mac, Web. StreamYard runs on Web.
Can I use StreamYard for free?
Yes. StreamYard has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. EverWebinar starts at $1/14 days.
What is EverWebinar best used for?
EverWebinar is most often used for automated webinar hosting and delivery, email and sms campaign integration, webinar analytics and reporting. Of those, automated webinar hosting and delivery and email and sms campaign integration are not what StreamYard is typically brought in for.
What can EverWebinar do that StreamYard cannot?
EverWebinar covers Evergreen automation, Interactive chat simulation, Lead capture, CRM integration. StreamYard covers Multi-streaming, Custom branding, Screen sharing, Guest management. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

EverWebinar: How much does EverWebinar cost?

EverWebinar costs USD$199 per month for month-to-month billing. Annual prepayment is USD$1,188 (USD$99 per month effective rate). Two-year commitment is USD$1,896 (USD$79 per month effective rate). A 14-day trial is available for USD$1.

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StreamYard: Is there a free trial?

Yes, StreamYard offers a 7-day free trial and a 7-day money-back guarantee on your first purchase.

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EverWebinar: Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes, EverWebinar offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans. Subscriptions renew automatically but can be cancelled at any time.

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StreamYard: What is the annual discount for Core plan?

The Core plan costs $44.99 per month when billed monthly, but only $35.99 per month when billed annually, representing 22% savings.

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EverWebinar: What features are included in each plan?

All EverWebinar plans include the same complete feature set: automated and hybrid webinars, live chat simulator, analytics, engagement tools including polls and surveys, professional templates, A/B testing, integrations, email and SMS tools, dynamic offers, and lead monitoring.

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StreamYard: What are the differences between Core and Advanced plans?

Advanced plan adds 4K recording, multistream to 8 destinations instead of 3, and 15 backstage participants. Core plan provides 1080p HD, multistream to 3 destinations, and 50 hours cloud storage.

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