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At a Glance
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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Streamlabs
Streamlabs
Star Rating
(58)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that StreamYard excels in ease of use with a score of 9.7, while Streamlabs has a lower score of 8.3, making StreamYard a more user-friendly option for beginners.
  • Reviewers mention that StreamYard's social media streaming capabilities are superior, scoring 9.4 compared to Streamlabs' 8.6, which allows for a more seamless integration with platforms like Facebook and YouTube.
  • G2 users highlight that StreamYard offers better post-event tools, particularly in attendee reports and analytics, with scores of 9.1 and 9.3 respectively, while Streamlabs falls short in these areas.
  • Users on G2 report that Streamlabs has a more robust video archive feature, scoring 8.1, but StreamYard's overall video management and analytics capabilities are rated higher at 9.1, indicating a more comprehensive approach to content management.
  • Reviewers say that StreamYard's quality of support is significantly better, with a score of 9.2, compared to Streamlabs' 7.5, suggesting that users may find more reliable assistance when using StreamYard.
  • Users report that Streamlabs has a strong offering in highlight clips, scoring 8.5, but StreamYard's overall performance in multi-platform streaming and embeddable features, both rated at 9.0 or higher, makes it a more versatile choice for content creators.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
StreamYard
Free
$0
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Streamlabs
No pricing available
Free Trial
StreamYard
Free Trial is available
Streamlabs
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
180
8.7
46
Ease of Use
9.7
179
8.3
47
Ease of Setup
9.7
94
9.1
9
Ease of Admin
9.6
90
8.9
9
Quality of Support
9.1
158
7.5
36
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
86
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
150
7.7
45
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
8.8
141
8.1
45
Software Options
8.8
93
8.8
25
9.4
134
8.6
33
9.4
134
8.3
25
9.0
84
7.9
26
Audience Tools
Feature Not Available
7.2
21
9.1
129
8.3
36
7.2
6
7.7
25
Streamer Tools
8.4
76
8.5
25
9.1
115
8.1
26
7.5
77
8.0
27
Feature Not Available
8.1
27
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
StreamYard
StreamYard
Streamlabs
Streamlabs
StreamYard and Streamlabs are categorized as Live Stream
Unique Categories
StreamYard
StreamYard is categorized as Webinar
Streamlabs
Streamlabs has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
StreamYard
StreamYard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
89.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
5.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.7%
Streamlabs
Streamlabs
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
91.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
8.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Streamlabs
Streamlabs
Computer Games
30.4%
Entertainment
16.1%
Broadcast Media
7.1%
Marketing and Advertising
5.4%
Religious Institutions
3.6%
Other
37.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
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...

Streamlabs
Streamlabs
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Krystal R.
KR
Krystal R.
Verified User in Computer Games

I love all of the overlay features and features that can be integrated onto this app while live streaming. I can customize any of the templates given or create my own.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Entertainment

From a practical perspective, the software solutions are extremely bloated and unreliable compared to other live-streaming software. These solutions be replaced easily with better tools by those who know how to implement them, and communities exist to help...

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Discussions
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
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
Does Streamyard every have live tutorials?
2 comments
Escola de C.
EC
I don't know any live tutorial...Read more
Streamlabs
Streamlabs Discussions
Is Streamlabs a software?
1 comment
Kennet R.
KR
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like translated into English.Read more
Which is better OBS or Streamlabs?
1 comment
Tainted  L.
TL
Streamlabs is easier to use. Read more
What can you do with Streamlabs?
1 comment
Shounak G.
SG
It's up to us, we can stream or broadcast something happening near us like we can set up a camera and live the show or we can play games and go live on...Read more