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Compare Lightstream Studio and StreamYard 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (89.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $7.00 Per Month
$0
Lightstream Studio
Star Rating
(23)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $7.00 Per Month
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Star Rating
(291)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Lightstream Studio excels in its "Hosted Platform" feature, receiving a perfect score of 10.0, which allows for seamless streaming without the need for extensive local hardware. In contrast, StreamYard scores 8.8 in this area, indicating some limitations in its hosted capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Lightstream Studio offers superior "Branding" options, also scoring 10.0, which allows users to customize their streams extensively. StreamYard, while still strong, scores slightly lower at 9.4, suggesting it may not provide the same level of customization.
- G2 users highlight the "Live Chat" feature in StreamYard, which scores 9.1, as a strong point for audience engagement. However, Lightstream Studio outshines with a perfect score of 10.0, indicating a more robust live interaction experience.
- Users on G2 report that Lightstream Studio's "Multi-Platform Streaming" feature, scoring 9.8, allows for broader reach across various platforms, while StreamYard's score of 9.4 suggests it may not support as many platforms as effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Lightstream Studio's "Highlight Clips" feature, scoring 9.4, is particularly useful for content creators looking to repurpose their streams. StreamYard, with a score of 8.4, may not offer the same level of functionality in this area.
- Users say that Lightstream Studio's "Analytics" feature, scoring 8.7, provides valuable insights for stream performance, while StreamYard's lower score of 7.5 indicates that its analytics may not be as comprehensive or user-friendly.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Lightstream Studio
Gamer
Starting at $7.00
Per Month
Cloud-based console capture with overlays for Xbox & PlayStation to Twitch. As low as $7 per month!
- Stream alerts, overlays, and more
- Third party plug ins
- Cloud and browser based
StreamYard
Free
$0
Free forever, unlimited usage
- Screen sharing
- Banners
- On-screen comments
Free Trial
Lightstream Studio
Free Trial is available
StreamYard
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
13
9.0
180
Ease of Use
9.3
15
9.7
179
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.7
94
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.6
90
Quality of Support
9.7
13
9.1
158
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.4
86
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
14
9.2
150
Features by Category
Host Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Attendee Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Post-Event Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Webinar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Software Options
Feature Not Available
8.8
93
10.0
8
9.4
134
9.8
8
9.4
134
10.0
6
9.0
84
Audience Tools
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
10.0
10
9.1
129
Feature Not Available
7.2
6
Streamer Tools
Feature Not Available
8.4
76
Feature Not Available
9.1
115
Feature Not Available
7.5
77
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Lightstream Studio and StreamYard are categorized as Live Stream
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lightstream Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
StreamYard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Games
47.6%
Entertainment
14.3%
Broadcast Media
14.3%
Music
4.8%
Marketing and Advertising
4.8%
Other
14.3%
Entertainment
15.8%
Religious Institutions
7.5%
Marketing and Advertising
7.5%
Broadcast Media
6.8%
Professional Training & Coaching
5.0%
Other
57.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Lightstream Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nick S.
Verified User in Education Management
I have a macbook that is not powerful enough to run a stream. Lightstream allows me to offload video encoding/browser source rendering so I can stream without the end result looking super choppy
Most Helpful Critical Review
StreamYard
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Rianka S.
Verified User in E-Learning
Very easy to connect, ideal for non-tech friendly people. Has option of being in the backstage. Best for live presentations, events and podcasts. Doesn't need any app installation Has options of moderation, screen recording, event scheduling,...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Anne W.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
I found the platform difficult to use if you needed to refer to notes. No teleprompter feature when I was using it. Had to import tiny snippets of notes into the side bar and it took absolutely forever.
Nick S.
Verified User in Education Management
I have a macbook that is not powerful enough to run a stream. Lightstream allows me to offload video encoding/browser source rendering so I can stream without the end result looking super choppy
Rianka S.
Verified User in E-Learning
Very easy to connect, ideal for non-tech friendly people. Has option of being in the backstage. Best for live presentations, events and podcasts. Doesn't need any app installation Has options of moderation, screen recording, event scheduling,...
Anne W.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
I found the platform difficult to use if you needed to refer to notes. No teleprompter feature when I was using it. Had to import tiny snippets of notes into the side bar and it took absolutely forever.
Discussions
Lightstream Studio has no discussions with answers
Is there any way to add a second camera?
3 comments
AP
you can add as many cams as your device allows and simply select the cams from the audio/video settings and adjust accordingly if you want 2 angles at once.Read more
Is there a possibly that Streamyard will have a connection option for Instagram or Tik Tok?
2 comments
GD
I so wish they would add both. My understanding is, that it is IG and Tik Tok, who block anyone from adding them. I'm not aware of any 3rd party platform...Read more
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