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Crowdstream vs StreamYard

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Crowdstream

Webinars

Virtual event and audience engagement platform

From
On request
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.
  • They diverge on capability: Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, StreamYard covers Multi-streaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crowdstream and StreamYard actually diverge.

Attributes where Crowdstream and StreamYard differ
AttributeCrowdstreamStreamYard
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20192018

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 Crowdstream

  • Audience engagement
  • Networking tools
  • Sponsor booths
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier
  • Slack

Only in StreamYard

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

Both cover

  • Custom branding
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Crowdstream

  • Professional Worknot StreamYard
  • Content Creationnot StreamYard

StreamYard

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

Where each one falls short

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

Crowdstream

Nothing recorded yet. See the Crowdstream review.

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

Crowdstream

On request
  • Starter$599/month
    • Up to 1000 attendees
    • Basic features
  • Growth$1499/month
    • Up to 5000 attendees
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$2999/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Custom 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 Crowdstream if

  • You need audience engagement.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want networking tools.
Crowdstream review

Choose StreamYard if

  • You need multi-streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want screen sharing.
StreamYard review

Questions people ask

Is Crowdstream or StreamYard better?
Neither clearly leads. Crowdstream starts at On request and StreamYard at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Crowdstream or StreamYard?
StreamYard has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Crowdstream and Free for StreamYard.
Does Crowdstream or StreamYard run on more platforms?
Crowdstream runs on Web, IOS, Android. StreamYard runs on Web.
Can I use StreamYard for free?
Yes. StreamYard has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Crowdstream starts at On request.
What is Crowdstream best used for?
Crowdstream is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what StreamYard is typically brought in for.
What can Crowdstream do that StreamYard cannot?
Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Networking tools, Sponsor booths, Analytics. StreamYard covers Multi-streaming, Screen sharing, Guest management, Recording. Both handle Custom branding, 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.

Source
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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