StreamYard Review 2026

Pricing

Free tier: StreamYard branding, 2 hrs local recordings/mo, 6 on-screen participants

Best For

• Live podcast shows
• Multi-platform streamers
• Video podcasters going live
• Interview shows with visual elements

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Frequently asked questions

How much does StreamYard cost?

StreamYard has four plans: Free ($0), Core at $44.99/month, Advanced at $88.99/month, and Business (custom pricing).

Is StreamYard free?

Yes, up to a point. StreamYard has a free plan, which covers StreamYard branding, 2 hrs local recordings/mo, 6 on-screen participants. Paid plans start at $44.99/month with Core, which includes No branding, 1080p and 3 multistream destinations.

What is StreamYard?

StreamYard is a browser-based live streaming and recording studio that broadcasts to several platforms at once. It provides broadcast-style layouts, on-screen graphics and comments, and guest management with no software to install.

What's the difference between StreamYard's plans?

The free plan carries StreamYard branding and allows 2 hours of local recordings a month with 6 on-screen participants. Core ($44.99/mo) removes branding, streams at 1080p to 3 destinations with 10 on-screen participants, and makes streaming and local recording unlimited. Advanced ($88.99/mo) adds 4K local recordings, 8 destinations, 15 backstage participants, and transcript downloads, and Business is custom-priced for teams.

Is StreamYard good for recording podcasts?

It is strongest for shows that go live, thanks to multi-platform streaming, professional layouts, and easy guest joining. As a pure recording tool it is weaker: there are no separate audio tracks per guest, recording is cloud-based, and post-production features are limited.