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StreamYard vs Zoom
Short answer: Pick StreamYard if you want browser-based multistream live broadcasting; pick Zoom if you want all-in-one UCaaS with AI features. Both have a free plan.
Which to pick
Pick StreamYard if you want…
- Browser-based multistream live broadcasting
- Integrations with Facebook, YouTube or Instagram (on StreamYard's list, not Zoom's)
Pick Zoom if you want…
- All-in-one UCaaS with AI features
- Browser-based live streaming
- Integrations with Microsoft, Google or Salesforce (on Zoom's list, not StreamYard's)
Side by side
- What it is
- StreamYard:StreamYard is a browser-based live streaming and recording studio for creators.
- Zoom:Zoom provides video meetings, chat, phone, webinars and AI tools on a unified collaboration platform.
- Best for
- StreamYard:Browser-based multistream live broadcasting
- Zoom:All-in-one UCaaS with AI features
- Who it’s for
- StreamYard:Content creators, podcasters, marketers and teams needing easy live video.
- Zoom:Businesses and teams needing unified communications and remote collaboration.
- Pricing
- StreamYard:Freemium
- Zoom:Freemium
- Free plan or trial
- StreamYard:Free plan (Free) · Free trial
- Zoom:Free plan (Basic)
- Plans
- StreamYard:Free $0
- Zoom:Basic Free · Pro $14.16 per user per month billed annu · Business $18.33 per user per month billed annu
- Works with
- StreamYard:Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Twitch, Custom RTMP destinations
- Zoom:Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Hubspot
StreamYard features
- Multistream to multiple platforms. Stream simultaneously to Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Twitch and more.
- Local recordings per participant. Each guest’s video and audio are saved locally for high-quality playback.
- Brand customization. Add logos, colors, overlays, intro/outro videos and custom layouts without design skills.
- Remote guest participation. Guests join from a browser or phone with no software download required.
- On-Air webinars. Host stable, white-label webinars that can be embedded on your website.
- AI tools and clips. Generate AI clips, backgrounds and transcripts in higher-tier plans.
Zoom features
- Meetings. Host video meetings with up to 100 participants (free) and larger capacities on paid plans.
- AI Note-taking. My Notes captures AI-generated meeting summaries and notes, with unlimited use on Pro and higher plans.
- Phone & VoIP. Integrated cloud phone service with HD calling and optional outbound calling.
- Chat & Collaboration. Persistent group chat, direct messaging, file sharing and searchable history.
- Webinars & Events. Host webinars for up to 500 attendees on Enterprise and add-on plans.
- Whiteboard & Clips. Editable whiteboards and short video clips for quick visual collaboration.
StreamYard vs Zoom FAQ
What is the difference between StreamYard and Zoom?+
Zoom offers video meetings and webinars with its own client; StreamYard provides browser-based streaming with branding and multistream features.
Should I use StreamYard or Zoom?+
Pick StreamYard if you want browser-based multistream live broadcasting or integrations with Facebook, YouTube or Instagram (on StreamYard's list, not Zoom's). Pick Zoom if you want all-in-one UCaaS with AI features, browser-based live streaming or integrations with Microsoft, Google or Salesforce (on Zoom's list, not StreamYard's).
Is StreamYard or Zoom free?+
StreamYard has a free plan and paid plans. Zoom has a free plan (Basic) and paid plans.
Do StreamYard and Zoom integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: StreamYard lists Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and 3 more; Zoom lists Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, ServiceNow and 1 more.
On DevHunt
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