Webinars · head to head
Hubilo vs StreamYard
The short version
- Only StreamYard has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Hubilo service discontinued in September 2025; no longer available for new customers; 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: Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder, StreamYard covers Multi-streaming.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Hubilo and StreamYard actually diverge.
| Attribute | Hubilo | StreamYard |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $450/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2015 | 2018 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web), 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 Hubilo
- Virtual venue builder
- Networking lounges
- Gamification
- Live streaming
- Expo booths
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Marketo
Only in StreamYard
- Multi-streaming
- Custom branding
- Screen sharing
- Guest management
- Recording
- YouTube
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Hubilo
- Event planningnot StreamYard
- Ticket salesnot StreamYard
- Attendee managementnot StreamYard
- Virtual eventsnot StreamYard
- Event marketingnot StreamYard
StreamYard
- Browser based live streaming to YouTube, Facebook and other destinations at oncenot Hubilo
- Recording remote guest interviews and podcasts with on screen brandingnot Hubilo
- Running small webinars with a live viewer audiencenot Hubilo
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Hubilo
- Service discontinued in September 2025; no longer available for new customers
- Minimum entry price of $15,000/year positioned it exclusively for enterprise customers
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
Hubilo
$450/month- Webinar+$450/month
- Webinar hosting
- Engagement tools
- Basic analytics
- Event+$1500/month
- Virtual events
- Expo hall
- Networking
- Enterprise$5000/month
- Custom solutions
- API access
- Dedicated support
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 StreamYard if
- You need multi-streaming.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want custom branding.
Questions people ask
- Is Hubilo or StreamYard better?
- Neither clearly leads. Hubilo starts at $450/month and StreamYard at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Hubilo or StreamYard?
- StreamYard has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $450/month for Hubilo and Free for StreamYard.
- Does Hubilo or StreamYard run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use StreamYard for free?
- Yes. StreamYard has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Hubilo starts at $450/month.
- What is Hubilo best used for?
- Hubilo is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what StreamYard is typically brought in for.
- What can Hubilo do that StreamYard cannot?
- Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder, Networking lounges, Gamification, Live streaming. StreamYard covers Multi-streaming, Custom branding, Screen sharing, Guest management. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Hubilo: What happened to Hubilo?
Hubilo was acquired by Brandlive in September 2025. Existing Hubilo customers were automatically migrated to Brandlive's new Virtual PRO platform.
SourceStreamYard: Is there a free trial?
Yes, StreamYard offers a 7-day free trial and a 7-day money-back guarantee on your first purchase.
SourceHubilo: What were Hubilo's pricing plans?
Hubilo offered tiered pricing: Pro 1 at $15,000/year (1 admin, 1,000 attendee cap), Pro 4 at $50,000/year (4 admins, 4,000 attendee cap), and Pro 10 at $125,000/year (10 admins, 10,000 attendee cap).
SourceStreamYard: 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.
SourceHubilo: What platforms did Hubilo support?
Hubilo was available as a web-based platform supporting desktop, mobile, and tablet access for hosting and attending virtual events and webinars.
SourceStreamYard: 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.
SourceHubilo: What engagement features did Hubilo offer?
Hubilo provided live polls, Q&A sessions, chat rooms, AI-driven networking lounges, breakout sessions, and sponsor management tools with virtual booths for lead capture.
SourceHubilo: Can new customers still sign up for Hubilo?
No. Hubilo was discontinued following the Brandlive acquisition in September 2025. New customers should evaluate Brandlive's Virtual PRO platform or alternative vendors.
SourceHubilo: What is the lowest entry price for Hubilo?
The lowest Hubilo plan was Pro 1 at $15,000 per year, making it enterprise-focused with no SMB or starter tier.
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