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GoToMeeting vs StreamYard

GoToMeeting logo

GoToMeeting

Webinars

Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
StreamYard logo

StreamYard

Webinars

Professional live streaming made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: GoToMeeting listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence; 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: GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, StreamYard covers Multi-streaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GoToMeeting and StreamYard actually diverge.

Attributes where GoToMeeting and StreamYard differ
AttributeGoToMeetingStreamYard
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded19892018

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 GoToMeeting

  • HD video conferencing
  • Chat
  • Virtual background
  • Calendar integration
  • Meeting notes
  • Outlook
  • Google Calendar
  • Slack

Only in StreamYard

  • Multi-streaming
  • Custom branding
  • Guest management
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitch
  • Custom RTMP

Both cover

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

GoToMeeting

  • Team meetingsnot StreamYard
  • Client callsnot StreamYard
  • Training sessionsnot StreamYard
  • Remote collaborationnot StreamYard

StreamYard

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

Where each one falls short

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

GoToMeeting

  • Listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence

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

GoToMeeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited 1:1 meetings
    • Up to 3 attendees
    • HD video
  • Professional$14/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • Up to 150 attendees
    • Recording

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 GoToMeeting if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want chat.
GoToMeeting 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 GoToMeeting or StreamYard better?
Neither clearly leads. GoToMeeting 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, GoToMeeting or StreamYard?
GoToMeeting starts at Free and StreamYard at Free.
Does GoToMeeting or StreamYard run on more platforms?
GoToMeeting runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. StreamYard runs on Web.
Can I use GoToMeeting for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is GoToMeeting best used for?
GoToMeeting is most often used for team meetings, client calls, training sessions, remote collaboration. Of those, team meetings and client calls are not what StreamYard is typically brought in for.
What can GoToMeeting do that StreamYard cannot?
GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Chat, Virtual background, Calendar integration. StreamYard covers Multi-streaming, Custom branding, Guest management, YouTube. Both handle Screen sharing, Recording, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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