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StreamYard alternatives

StreamYard compared with 5 alternatives: Riverside, OBS Studio, Zencastr, Descript and Vimeo.

StreamYard has a free plan. Paid plans start at $35.99 per month, billed yearly ($44.99 billed monthly). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
StreamYardThis toolFree plan · from $35.99/moYesWeb
RiversideFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
OBS StudioFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
ZencastrFree planYesWeb, iOS
DescriptFree plan · from $16/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows
VimeoFree plan · from $12/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android

How each one differs from StreamYard

  1. Riverside

    Remote recording studio for podcasts and video interviews

    • Riverside starts at $9.99 per month for Mobile Plus; web plans from $24 per month, billed annually. StreamYard starts at $35.99 per month, billed yearly ($44.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Riverside lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Riverside also covers screen recording.

    Suits: Podcasters and interviewers recording remote guests in high quality

    Riverside vs StreamYardRiverside pricing and details

  2. OBS Studio

    Free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming

    • OBS Studio is free. StreamYard starts at $35.99 per month, billed yearly ($44.99 billed monthly).
    • Only OBS Studio lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only StreamYard lists a web app.
    • OBS Studio is open source, according to its own site.
    • OBS Studio also covers noise cancellation and screen recording.

    Suits: Live streamers who want detailed control of scenes, sources and audio

    OBS Studio vs StreamYardOBS Studio pricing and details

  3. Zencastr

    Free podcast recording, chat-based editing and hosting in one app

    • Only Zencastr lists an iOS app.
    • Zencastr also covers noise cancellation.

    Suits: New podcasters who want recording, editing and hosting at no cost

    Zencastr vs StreamYardZencastr pricing and details

  4. Descript

    Audio and video editor that works by editing the transcript

    • Descript starts at $16 per person / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). StreamYard starts at $35.99 per month, billed yearly ($44.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Descript lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Descript also covers noise cancellation and screen recording.

    Suits: Podcasters and video creators who prefer editing a transcript to a timeline

    Descript vs StreamYardDescript pricing and details

  5. Vimeo

    Ad-free video hosting with a customizable player and review tools

    • Vimeo starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). StreamYard starts at $35.99 per month, billed yearly ($44.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Vimeo lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Vimeo also covers templates and screen recording.

    Suits: Hosting and embedding videos without ads or suggested videos

    Vimeo vs StreamYardVimeo pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in StreamYard

  • The Free plan shows a StreamYard logo, limits monthly streaming hours and storage, and cannot stream live and record at the same time.
  • Core and Advanced are for individual use only; companies are pointed to separate Business plans sold through sales.
  • 4K local recordings, transcript downloads and On-Air webinars need the Advanced plan.
  • StreamYard says plan prices can vary with promotions and renewal terms, and its 7-day money-back guarantee covers only the first charge.
StreamYard pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to StreamYard?

The alternatives to StreamYard in this directory are Riverside, OBS Studio, Zencastr, Descript and Vimeo. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with StreamYard.

Is there a free alternative to StreamYard?

Yes. OBS Studio is free to use. Riverside, Zencastr, Descript and Vimeo have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which StreamYard alternatives work on Windows?

The StreamYard listing does not include a Windows app. OBS Studio and Descript list one.

Which StreamYard alternatives work on macOS?

The StreamYard listing does not include a macOS app. Riverside, OBS Studio, Descript and Vimeo list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to StreamYard?

OBS Studio is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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