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StreamYard vs WebinarJam

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StreamYard

Webinars

Professional live streaming made easy

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
WebinarJam logo

WebinarJam

Webinars

Complete webinar and live streaming solution for creators

From
$1/trial
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only StreamYard has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; WebinarJam every plan caps webinar length: 1 hour on Starter, 2 hours on Basic, 3 hours on Professional and 4 hours on Enterprise
  • They diverge on capability: StreamYard covers Multi-streaming, WebinarJam covers Multiple cameras.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which StreamYard and WebinarJam actually diverge.

Attributes where StreamYard and WebinarJam differ
AttributeStreamYardWebinarJam
Starting priceFree$1/trial
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWindows, Mac, Web
Founded20182010

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 StreamYard

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

Only in WebinarJam

  • Multiple cameras
  • Custom backgrounds
  • Attendee polls
  • Email integration
  • Analytics
  • ActiveCampaign
  • ConvertKit
  • GetResponse

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

StreamYard

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

WebinarJam

  • Hosting live sales webinars with attendee chat and offersnot StreamYard
  • Running automated replays of recorded webinarsnot StreamYard

Where each one falls short

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

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

WebinarJam

  • Every plan caps webinar length: 1 hour on Starter, 2 hours on Basic, 3 hours on Professional and 4 hours on Enterprise
  • The Starter plan at $49 per month allows only 100 attendees per webinar and a single host
  • Even the $499 per month Enterprise plan caps attendance at 5,000 per webinar and 6 hosts
  • Additional team member seats are capped per plan, at 1 on Starter and 25 on Enterprise
  • Annual rates such as $39 per month on Starter require paying for a full year upfront

Pricing, plan by plan

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

WebinarJam

$1/trial
  • Basic Trial$1/14 days
    • 500 attendees per webinar
    • 2 hours max duration
    • 2 hosts included
  • Starter$49/month
    • 100 attendees per webinar
    • 1 hour max duration
    • 1 host included
  • Basic$99/month
    • 500 attendees per webinar
    • 2 hours max duration
    • 2 hosts included
  • Professional$299/month
    • 2,000 attendees per webinar
    • 3 hours max duration
    • 4 hosts included

Which should you pick?

Choose StreamYard if

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

Choose WebinarJam if

  • You need multiple cameras.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want custom backgrounds.
WebinarJam review

Questions people ask

Is StreamYard or WebinarJam better?
Neither clearly leads. StreamYard starts at Free and WebinarJam at $1/trial, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, StreamYard or WebinarJam?
StreamYard has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for StreamYard and $1/trial for WebinarJam.
Does StreamYard or WebinarJam run on more platforms?
StreamYard runs on Web. WebinarJam runs on Windows, Mac, Web.
Can I use StreamYard for free?
Yes. StreamYard has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WebinarJam starts at $1/trial.
What is StreamYard best used for?
StreamYard is most often used for browser based live streaming to youtube, facebook and other destinations at once, recording remote guest interviews and podcasts with on screen branding, running small webinars with a live viewer audience. Of those, browser based live streaming to youtube, facebook and other destinations at once and recording remote guest interviews and podcasts with on screen branding are not what WebinarJam is typically brought in for.
What can StreamYard do that WebinarJam cannot?
StreamYard covers Multi-streaming, Custom branding, Screen sharing, Guest management. WebinarJam covers Multiple cameras, Custom backgrounds, Attendee polls, Email integration. Both handle 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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WebinarJam: How many attendees can join each WebinarJam plan?

Starter supports 100 attendees, Basic supports 500, Professional supports 2,000, and Enterprise supports up to 5,000 attendees per webinar.

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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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WebinarJam: What is the maximum webinar duration for each WebinarJam plan?

Starter allows 1 hour max, Basic allows 2 hours, Professional allows 3 hours, and Enterprise allows 4 hours maximum duration per webinar.

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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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WebinarJam: How much can I save by paying annually for WebinarJam?

WebinarJam annual billing saves money across all plans: Starter saves $120/year, Basic saves $240/year, Professional saves $840/year, and Enterprise saves $1,440/year compared to monthly billing.

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WebinarJam: Does WebinarJam offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes, WebinarJam includes a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans, allowing risk-free purchasing.

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