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Facebook Live vs. YouTube Live

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Facebook Live
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
Facebook supports livestreaming on its own platform, with Facebook Live. Users can go live on Facebook to broadcast a conversation, performance, Q&A or virtual event.N/A
YouTube Live
Score 8.3 out of 10
N/A
YouTube Live is the platform's livestreaming service.N/A
Pricing
Facebook LiveYouTube Live
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Facebook LiveYouTube Live
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Best Alternatives
Facebook LiveYouTube Live
Small Businesses
OBS Studio
OBS Studio
Score 8.6 out of 10
OBS Studio
OBS Studio
Score 8.6 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Zoom Events & Webinars
Zoom Events & Webinars
Score 8.4 out of 10
Zoom Events & Webinars
Zoom Events & Webinars
Score 8.4 out of 10
Enterprises
Zoom Events & Webinars
Zoom Events & Webinars
Score 8.4 out of 10
Zoom Events & Webinars
Zoom Events & Webinars
Score 8.4 out of 10
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User Ratings
Facebook LiveYouTube Live
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(2 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Facebook LiveYouTube Live
Likelihood to Recommend
Meta Platforms Inc
Facebook live works well if you want to broadcast a meeting, webinar, or event to a lot of people, giving them an opportunity to interact in the comments. If you're looking for something more internal or don't want the information to be public, don't use Facebook live. It's great for broadcasts!
Molly Pelic | TrustRadius Reviewer
Molly Pelic
Google Ad Grant Manager
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Google
It's really a great platform for people that want to go live or stream. There are already so many people using the platform and if you go live on youtube there should be a boost in your viewer count. It's also fun being able to stream/ go live, on your phone, iPad, camera, etc.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Pros
Meta Platforms Inc
  • Global coverage
  • Real time video
  • Increase captive audience size
  • Increase reach of the event
  • Storage of data and video
Dr. ROOPESH RAO | TrustRadius Reviewer
Dr. ROOPESH RAO
Head Industry Institute Initiatives/Training and Placement Officer
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Google
  • video quality
  • fan/viewer interaction
  • Live scheduling
Verified User
Anonymous
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Cons
Meta Platforms Inc
  • Can be glitchy
  • Doesn't integrate well with every software
  • Comments glitch
Molly Pelic | TrustRadius Reviewer
Molly Pelic
Google Ad Grant Manager
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Google
  • user base could have an easy edit page
Verified User
Anonymous
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Alternatives Considered
Meta Platforms Inc
Facebook Live is similar to StreamYard, although it serves a slightly different purpose. We like using both together. StreamYard can allow you to bring multiple people into the Facebook live stream, although offers some new glitches as well. Facebook live is smoother and works better for our advertisement / informational broadcasts.
Molly Pelic | TrustRadius Reviewer
Molly Pelic
Google Ad Grant Manager
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Google
i just clicked the first one i saw, i haven't tried any other live streaming applications / platforms
Verified User
Anonymous
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Return on Investment
Meta Platforms Inc
  • Higher coverage
  • Higher cost for setup of equipment
  • Mobile phone gives limited screen coverage
  • Live streaming has 2 second delay
Dr. ROOPESH RAO | TrustRadius Reviewer
Dr. ROOPESH RAO
Head Industry Institute Initiatives/Training and Placement Officer
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Google
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