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At a Glance
Restream
Restream
Star Rating
(51)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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StreamYard
StreamYard
Star Rating
(291)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Restream offers a solid multi-platform streaming experience with a score of 8.9, but StreamYard excels with a higher score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for those looking to reach a wider audience across various platforms.
  • Reviewers mention that StreamYard's ease of use is significantly higher, scoring 9.7 compared to Restream's 8.7, indicating that StreamYard may be more user-friendly for beginners or those less tech-savvy.
  • G2 users highlight that StreamYard's video archive feature is particularly strong, scoring 9.1, while Restream's score of 6.8 suggests it may not meet the needs of users looking for robust archiving capabilities.
  • Users on G2 report that StreamYard's quality of support is rated at 9.2, which is notably higher than Restream's 8.6, indicating that StreamYard may provide better assistance when users encounter issues.
  • Reviewers say that StreamYard's branding options are more comprehensive, with a score of 8.8, compared to Restream's 8.1, making it a better choice for users focused on customizing their streaming appearance.
  • Users report that Restream's entry-level price is free, which is appealing, but StreamYard's higher overall ratings in key areas suggest that the investment may be worthwhile for users seeking a more polished experience.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Restream
Basic
Free
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StreamYard
Free
$0
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Free Trial
Restream
Free Trial is available
StreamYard
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
37
9.0
180
Ease of Use
8.7
37
9.7
179
Ease of Setup
8.8
14
9.7
94
Ease of Admin
8.7
14
9.6
90
Quality of Support
8.6
34
9.1
158
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
14
9.4
86
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
36
9.2
150
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
7.7
33
8.8
141
Software Options
8.1
23
8.8
93
8.3
31
9.4
134
8.9
30
9.4
134
7.9
22
9.0
84
Audience Tools
7.1
18
Feature Not Available
8.8
24
9.1
129
8.1
16
7.2
6
Streamer Tools
7.4
15
8.4
76
6.9
24
9.1
115
7.3
28
7.5
77
6.4
14
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Restream
Restream
StreamYard
StreamYard
Restream and StreamYard are categorized as Live Stream
Unique Categories
Restream
Restream has no unique categories
StreamYard
StreamYard is categorized as Webinar
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Restream
Restream
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
79.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.0%
StreamYard
StreamYard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
89.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
5.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Restream
Restream
Religious Institutions
14.3%
Marketing and Advertising
12.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
10.2%
Information Technology and Services
10.2%
Entertainment
8.2%
Other
44.9%
StreamYard
StreamYard
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
Restream
Restream
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Michael W.
MW
Michael W.
Verified User in Consumer Services

1. Easy to set up 2. Easy to connect to channels 3. Lots of platforms you can connect to 4. No bitrate limit 5. Go live without installing any software

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Entertainment

While it's a good software, this isn't perfect. For its features, I find it a bit expensive and that too with limited options. The second best variant only offers 10 custom destinations at a time which honestly isn't a lot, even for a small-medium scale...

StreamYard
StreamYard
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Rianka S.
RS
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
Justin P.
JP
Justin P.
Verified User in Higher Education

Stremyard CANNOT do Live streaming on Tiktok or Instagram, which is a downer because many of my audiences use those channels for content. If there were a way to incorporate those extra feeds into one big, wide-stream broadcast, this would be a slam...

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Discussions
Restream
Restream Discussions
Are there plans to integrate voice chat through the chat service?
2 comments
Neel K.
NK
No voice chat, but since you can reply to chats during live chat that is something like voice reply as well.Read more
I'm lazy!!
1 comment
Victor B.
VB
Hi Enda! You surely can stream to Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram within Restream. At this time, Instagram does not officially support streaming outside...Read more
What platforms does Restream stream to?
1 comment
Dr Aman K.
DK
huge lot of platforms I use fb , fb pages , youtube , linkedin , twitter , rtmp streaaming . it also streams to twitch and many many more platformsRead more
StreamYard
StreamYard Discussions
Is there any way to add a second camera?
3 comments
Alexander P.
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
Does Streamyard every have live tutorials?
2 comments
Escola de C.
EC
I don't know any live tutorial...Read more
Is there a possibly that Streamyard will have a connection option for Instagram or Tik Tok?
2 comments
Greg D.
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