LiveCaster vs. StreamYard

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
LiveCaster
Score 0.0 out of 10
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Livecaster can turn any video into a live video. This windows based app is verified by YouTube & Facebook and has API & RTMP support so users can go live with pre-recorded videos on YouTube, Facebook & all other platforms. It uses authorized YouTube & Facebook APIs to do the livecast. It does detailed training and 24/6 live chat support.
$37
per year per user
StreamYard
Score 8.1 out of 10
N/A
StreamYard is a live streaming studio in a browser. Users can interview guests, share a screen, and simulcast to platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsLiveCaster Elite Monthly Payment- $9.95 LiveCaster Elite Yearly Payment- $37
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
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(0 ratings)
8.0
(4 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
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(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
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8.0
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
Teknikforce Ventures LLC
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StreamYard
Because it's browser-based, StreamYard is especially well-suited for a situation like mine, where I'm unlikely to have repeat podcast guests very often. It's great that guests don't have to download special software just for a one-time appearance! I haven't personally used StreamYard for livestreaming, but based on its name and reputation, I imagine it's especially well-suited for that use case
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Pros
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StreamYard
  • It has an easy and comfortable interface for participants and admins.
  • It provides the opportunity to add videos, banners, and slides to your session.
  • It provides the opportunity to show live comments and answer to them right from StreamYard.
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Cons
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StreamYard
  • One big downside is that you can't download separate high quality video and audio files for each person in the stream.
  • The simplicity takes away from the "customization" that you could potentially have in other platforms.
  • A backroom where you could communicate with other people in the stream, without streaming it while live, would be very useful.
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Usability
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StreamYard
You don't need to be an expert and you don't have anything to install.
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Alternatives Considered
Teknikforce Ventures LLC
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StreamYard
I've already covered this in other responses. The key reasons I wound up using Descript for certain elements of my process was the better usability of its transcripts and the more-robust AI capabilities it offers. Its suggestions for strong clips seemed more on-point, and it offered functionality like chapter suggestions
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Return on Investment
Teknikforce Ventures LLC
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StreamYard
  • It has increased the reach rate and the number of followers on social media pages, for example, on our Youtube page, the number of followers increased by 2 times the original amount.
  • It has reduced the amount of time our communications team spends on editing videos.
  • More team members are able to use StreamYard by themselves, which has allowed us to reduce the time our communications team spends on managing live sessions before.
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ScreenShots

LiveCaster Screenshots

Screenshot of Add any video to Livecaster repository by clicking the ‘Add Video’ button.Screenshot of Schedule any video to go live at any time using the smart scheduler that even takes care of time zonesScreenshot of Go live instantly at the press of a button with any video.Screenshot of Works with Facebook Pages, Profiles, YouTube seamlessly. Just connect and go live.Screenshot of Add any Livecasting platform and livecast without a hassleScreenshot of Livecasts smooth videos from your desktop on broadband connections with stream rate adjustment.