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eWebinar vs StreamYard

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eWebinar

Webinars

Automated and evergreen webinar platform

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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StreamYard

Webinars

Professional live streaming made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: eWebinar the subscription level is set automatically by how many active eWebinars you have, so the bill moves up on its own as you publish more; 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: eWebinar covers Evergreen webinars, StreamYard covers Multi-streaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which eWebinar and StreamYard actually diverge.

Attributes where eWebinar and StreamYard differ
AttributeeWebinarStreamYard
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb
Founded20162018

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), 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 eWebinar

  • Evergreen webinars
  • Live-like automation
  • Lead scoring
  • Integrations
  • Analytics
  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce
  • Zapier

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.

eWebinar

  • Turning recorded demos into automated on-demand webinars with chatnot StreamYard
  • Evergreen customer onboarding and training sessionsnot StreamYard

StreamYard

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

Where each one falls short

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

eWebinar

  • The subscription level is set automatically by how many active eWebinars you have, so the bill moves up on its own as you publish more
  • Level 1 at $99 per month allows only one active eWebinar and 1,000 registrants per month
  • Level 3 at $299 per month covers 15 active eWebinars and charges $15 per month for each additional one
  • Extra registrants are sold only in blocks of 1,000 at $49 per month per block
  • Removing the 'Powered by eWebinar' branding costs $99 per month on top of the subscription
  • Using your own custom domain costs $99 per month extra
  • The Salesforce integration is a $249 per month add-on and the Marketo integration is $179 per month
  • Advanced access control, which restricts who can join by email domain, is a $49 per month add-on
  • The universal cross-webinar dashboard is a $229 per month add-on
  • Enterprise registrant volumes and active webinar counts are quoted by sales with no published rate

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

eWebinar

Free
  • Level 1$99/month
    • Up to 1 active eWebinar
    • 1,000 registrants per month
    • Unlimited recurring sessions
  • Level 2$199/month
    • Up to 5 active eWebinars
    • 3,000 registrants per month
    • Unlimited recurring sessions
  • Level 3$299/month
    • Up to 15 active eWebinars
    • 5,000 registrants per month
    • Additional eWebinars at $15 per month each
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Custom active eWebinars
    • Custom registrant limits
    • Enterprise-level features, integrations, and security

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 eWebinar if

  • You need evergreen webinars.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want live-like automation.
eWebinar 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 eWebinar or StreamYard better?
Neither clearly leads. eWebinar starts at Free and StreamYard at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, eWebinar or StreamYard?
eWebinar starts at Free and StreamYard at Free.
Does eWebinar or StreamYard run on more platforms?
eWebinar runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. StreamYard runs on Web.
Can I use eWebinar for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is eWebinar best used for?
eWebinar is most often used for turning recorded demos into automated on-demand webinars with chat, evergreen customer onboarding and training sessions. Of those, turning recorded demos into automated on-demand webinars with chat and evergreen customer onboarding and training sessions are not what StreamYard is typically brought in for.
What can eWebinar do that StreamYard cannot?
eWebinar covers Evergreen webinars, Live-like automation, Lead scoring, Integrations. StreamYard covers Multi-streaming, Custom branding, Screen sharing, Guest management. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

eWebinar: Does eWebinar offer a free trial?

Yes. eWebinar offers a 14-day free trial with no plan selection required. Users can test the platform before committing to a paid subscription.

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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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eWebinar: Can I cancel eWebinar anytime?

Yes. eWebinar allows cancellation of subscriptions at any time. Customers are not locked into long-term contracts.

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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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eWebinar: Do eWebinar pricing levels auto-adjust based on usage?

Yes. eWebinar's pricing model automatically adjusts based on active eWebinars. The three published tiers support 1, 5, and 15 active eWebinars respectively, with additional eWebinars available at $15 per month each in the Level 3 tier.

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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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