StreamYard

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What StreamYard is

StreamYard is a browser-based studio for live streaming and recording across desktop and mobile platforms. It can send broadcasts simultaneously to YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Kick, and other destinations, with custom RTMP support. Users can add logos, colors, overlays, and videos such as intros or outros. Local recordings create separate audio and video files on each participant’s device, while guests can join from a browser or phone without downloading software. StreamYard On-Air supports embeddable webinars with a white-label experience. Other listed capabilities include pre-recorded streams, 24/7 looping, cloud recording, and unified chat. Plans range from a free tier to Core at 44.99 USD monthly and Advanced at 88.99 USD monthly; Business pricing requires contacting sales. A 7-day trial is listed.

Who it suits

It suits creators and organizations producing streams, recordings, podcasts, webinars, or all-hands events from a browser. Its multistreaming and custom RTMP options fit broadcasts aimed at several destinations.

What it does well

Streams to multiple destinations from a browser
Guests join without downloading software
Supports custom RTMP destinations
Provides local and cloud recording
Offers embeddable white-label webinars

What to know first

Free plan limits local recordings to two hours monthly
Free tier includes StreamYard branding
Business pricing requires contacting sales
Advanced plan is listed at 88.99 USD monthly

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	2 hours/mo local recordings · 6 on-screen participants · 1 seat · StreamYard logo · limited storage and streaming · individuals only	Free
Core	Billed monthly; $35.99/mo billed yearly · 3 multistream destinations · 1080p · 10 on-screen participants · 2 hours pre-recorded streams · unlimited streaming and recording · 50 hours permanent storage · individuals only	$44.99 a month
Advanced	Billed monthly; $68.99/mo billed yearly · 8 multistream destinations · 4K local recordings · 15 backstage participants · 4 hours pre-recorded streams · On-Air webinars for 100 viewers · individuals only	$88.99 a month
Business	Contact sales · 10 concurrent streams · 10 multistream destinations · 30+ spaces · 15 backstage participants · recording up to 24 hours per stream	On request

As streamyard.com lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

StreamYard brings streaming, recording, branding, guest access, and distribution into a browser studio. The free tier provides an entry point, while higher plans expand destinations, quality, participants, storage, and webinar capacity.

Facts from StreamYard's own pages

Branding: The studio lets users add their own logos, colors, overlays, and videos such as intros and outros. · streamyard.com, 12 Oct 2026
Business security: StreamYard Business lists a 99.9% uptime SLA, encrypted audio and video streams, and single sign-on. · streamyard.com, 12 Oct 2026
Business use: StreamYard Business is presented for organizations that live stream, record videos and podcasts, and host webinars and all-hands. · streamyard.com, 12 Oct 2026
Destinations: Native streaming destinations include Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Twitch, and Kick; custom RTMP destinations are also supported. · support.streamyard.com, 12 Oct 2026
Encryption: StreamYard says data is encrypted at rest and that services use HTTPS with TLS; studio audio and video streams use DTLS v1.2. · support.streamyard.com, 12 Oct 2026
Guests: Guests can join from a browser or phone without downloading software. · streamyard.com, 12 Oct 2026
Headquarters: New York, New York, United States · streamyard.com, 28 Sept 2026
Local recordings: Local recordings create a separate audio and video file on each participant's device. · streamyard.com, 12 Oct 2026
Multistreaming: It can stream simultaneously to YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other platforms from a browser without a download. · streamyard.com, 12 Oct 2026
Platform requirements: The help center lists recommended browsers for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, and says StreamYard can be used on nearly any device. · support.streamyard.com, 12 Oct 2026
Product: StreamYard is a live streaming and recording studio that runs in a browser. · streamyard.com, 12 Oct 2026
Security certifications: StreamYard states that it is certified under ISO 27001 for information security and ISO 27701 for privacy information management. · support.streamyard.com, 12 Oct 2026
Support: The Business page describes prioritized email support and a hands-on customer support team. · streamyard.com, 12 Oct 2026
Webinars: StreamYard On-Air supports webinars that can be embedded on a website for a white-label experience. · streamyard.com, 12 Oct 2026

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