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StreamYard alternatives with a Mac app

The StreamYard listing does not include a Mac app. 38 of the 52 other screen recording and video tools in this directory list a Mac app.

StreamYard has a free plan. Paid plans start at $35.99 per month, billed yearly ($44.99 billed monthly). 27 of them are free or have a free plan.

38 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to 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.
    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 vs StreamYardOBS Studio pricing and details

  3. 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.
    Descript vs StreamYardDescript pricing and details

  4. 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.
    Vimeo vs StreamYardVimeo pricing and details

  5. Loom

    Screen and camera recorder for shareable video messages

    • Loom starts at $18 per user / month, billed monthly. StreamYard starts at $35.99 per month, billed yearly ($44.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Loom lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Loom lists a browser extension.
    • Only StreamYard lists a web app.
    Loom pricing and details

  6. Tella

    Screen recorder with a built-in editor, layouts and 4K export

    • Tella starts at $13 per user / month, billed yearly ($26 billed monthly). StreamYard starts at $35.99 per month, billed yearly ($44.99 billed monthly).
    • StreamYard has a free plan. Tella does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tella lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Tella lists a browser extension.
    Tella pricing and details

  7. Camtasia

    Screen recorder and video editor for tutorials and training videos

    • Camtasia starts at $39 per year, billed yearly (Starter; Editor exports stay watermarked). StreamYard starts at $35.99 per month, billed yearly ($44.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Camtasia lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Camtasia also covers noise cancellation, templates and screen recording.
    Camtasia pricing and details

  8. Adobe Premiere

    Professional video editor for desktop, with a free mobile app

    • Adobe Premiere starts at US$22.99 per month, on an annual plan billed monthly. StreamYard starts at $35.99 per month, billed yearly ($44.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Adobe Premiere lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only StreamYard lists a web app.
    • Adobe Premiere also covers noise cancellation and templates.
    Adobe Premiere pricing and details

  9. Final Cut Pro

    Apple's professional video editor for Mac and iPad

    • Final Cut Pro starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio. StreamYard starts at $35.99 per month, billed yearly ($44.99 billed monthly).
    • StreamYard has a free plan. Final Cut Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Final Cut Pro lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only StreamYard lists a web app.
    Final Cut Pro pricing and details

  10. Wondershare Filmora

    Desktop and mobile video editor with AI tools and a stock library

    • Wondershare Filmora starts at $49.99 per year (Basic), or $79.99 one-time for a perpetual license. StreamYard starts at $35.99 per month, billed yearly ($44.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Wondershare Filmora lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only StreamYard lists a web app.
    • Wondershare Filmora can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Wondershare Filmora pricing and details

  11. ScreenPal

    Screen recorder, video editor and video hosting in one low-cost suite

    • ScreenPal starts at $4 per month, paid annually (Solo Deluxe). StreamYard starts at $35.99 per month, billed yearly ($44.99 billed monthly).
    • Only ScreenPal lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only ScreenPal lists a browser extension.
    • ScreenPal also covers templates, screen recording and screenshots.
    ScreenPal pricing and details

  12. Zight

    Screen recordings, screenshots and GIFs shared as instant links

    • Zight starts at $9.95 per user / month, billed annually ($12.95 billed monthly). StreamYard starts at $35.99 per month, billed yearly ($44.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Zight lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Zight lists a browser extension.
    • Zight also covers meeting notes, screen recording, screenshots and file sharing.
    Zight pricing and details

26 more that list a Mac app

All 38 in one table

Common questions

Which StreamYard alternatives have a Mac app?

Riverside, OBS Studio, Descript, Vimeo, Loom, Tella, Camtasia, Adobe Premiere and 30 more list a Mac app.

Does StreamYard have a Mac app?

The StreamYard listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web.

Which of these screen recording and video tools are free?

Riverside, OBS Studio, Descript, Vimeo, Loom, Camtasia, Adobe Premiere, Wondershare Filmora and 19 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to StreamYard: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.