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StreamYard
Professional live streaming made easy
As of 30 August 2026, StreamYard has a free plan and paid plans start at $44.99/month. StreamYard is a browser-based live streaming studio that allows you to broadcast to multiple platforms simultaneously. Softwr lists it under Webinars. StreamYard is made by StreamYard (Hopin), launched in 2018, available on Web.
Overview
What StreamYard does
StreamYard is a browser-based live streaming studio that allows you to broadcast to multiple platforms simultaneously. Perfect for webinars, podcasts, and live events with professional quality.
What people use it 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
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- 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
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Pricing
What StreamYard costs
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Free
Free
- Basic studio features
- Local recordings 2 hours per month
- 6 on-screen participants
- 1 seat
- StreamYard logo in streams
Core
$44.99 /mo
- Full HD 1080p
- Multistream to 3 destinations
- Unlimited streaming and recording
- 50 hours cloud storage
- AI clips
- For individuals only
Advanced
$88.99 /mo
- 4K recording
- Multistream to 8 destinations
- 15 backstage participants
- On-air webinars up to 100 viewers
- For individuals only
Capabilities
Features
Multi-streaming
Custom branding
Screen sharing
Guest management
Recording
YouTube
Integration with YouTube
Facebook
Integration with Facebook
LinkedIn
Integration with LinkedIn
Twitch
Integration with Twitch
Custom RTMP
Integration with Custom RTMP
Web support
Available on web
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Questions people ask
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Is there a free trial?
Yes, StreamYard offers a 7-day free trial and a 7-day money-back guarantee on your first purchase.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceBehind it
Who makes StreamYard
- Company
- StreamYard (Hopin)
- Based in
- San Francisco, California
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