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StreamYard alternatives with a Windows app

The StreamYard listing does not include a Windows app. 32 of the 52 other screen recording and video tools in this directory list a Windows app.

StreamYard has a free plan. Paid plans start at $35.99 per month, billed yearly ($44.99 billed monthly). 25 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to StreamYard

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Clipchamp

    Microsoft's browser-based video editor with a free plan

    • Clipchamp starts at $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal). StreamYard starts at $35.99 per month, billed yearly ($44.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Clipchamp lists a Windows app.
    • Clipchamp also covers noise cancellation, templates and screen recording.
    Clipchamp pricing and details

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Bandicam

    Screen, game and webcam recorder for Windows, with a Mac edition

    • Bandicam starts at $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time. StreamYard starts at $35.99 per month, billed yearly ($44.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Bandicam lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only StreamYard lists a web app.
    • Bandicam can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Bandicam pricing and details

  12. Cap

    Open-source screen recorder with instant share links and an editor

    • Cap starts at $29 per year for a Desktop License; Cap Pro is $8.16 per user / month, billed annually. StreamYard starts at $35.99 per month, billed yearly ($44.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Cap lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Cap lists a browser extension.
    • Only StreamYard lists a web app.
    Cap pricing and details

20 more that list a Windows app

All 32 in one table

Common questions

Which StreamYard alternatives have a Windows app?

OBS Studio, Descript, Loom, Tella, Camtasia, Adobe Premiere, Clipchamp, Wondershare Filmora and 24 more list a Windows app.

Does StreamYard have a Windows app?

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

Which of these screen recording and video tools are free?

OBS Studio, Descript, Loom, Camtasia, Adobe Premiere, Clipchamp, Wondershare Filmora, ScreenPal and 17 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.