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    StreamYard

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AStreamYard 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

    Vimeo Enterprise

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AVimeo Enterprise, based on technology acquired with Livestream in September 2017 is the company's HD livestreaming platform touting auto-archiving, simultaneous live streaming, secure sharing with password and domain-level security, and audience engagement (e.g. chat), with SLA available at the highest tier service level. Vimeo Enterprise streaming solution enables the user to provide secure corporate comms and "no-fail" virtual events. Or, Vimeo OTT enables the user to launch a subscription…N/A
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    StreamYardVimeo Enterprise
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    OBS Studio
    Score9.2 out of 10
    IBM Video Streaming
    Score9 out of 10
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    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    StreamYardVimeo Enterprise
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
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    8.6
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    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
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    Usability
    8.0
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    6.0
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    Support Rating
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    User Testimonials
    StreamYardVimeo Enterprise
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Vimeo
    Vimeo is much better for Live-streaming than other software or hardware based solutions. The Livestream Studio app runs on Macs and PCs with almost any hardware configuration. It allows you to have unlimited hardware HD and 4k inputs. 3 GFX channels and 3 media playback channels along with configurable outputs while streaming. The most unique tool is the remote guest feature which has a type of zoom function built in so you can have remote speakers join a livestream and easily hear, see, and interact with the program. This software can transform an iMac into a video production truck run by one person.
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    Pros
    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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    Vimeo
    • Quality streaming of video - few if any hiccups.
    • Embed options that allow for customization of video.
    • Option to limit viewing to just one domain, so users can't share the video link with others who have not paid for the content.
    • Easy upload process.
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    Cons
    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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    Vimeo
    • The editing features are very basic for an archived event, work for us most of the time but can be clunky.
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    Usability
    StreamYard
    You don't need to be an expert and you don't have anything to install.
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    Vimeo
    The layout is inconsistent for different parts of the platform, it takes a very long time to find specific settings. Labels aren't clear sometimes - not to the first-time/average user. They actually just changed the interface with zero warning or tooltips and had to contact support to get it back to the version our teachers are familiar with.
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    Support Rating
    StreamYard
    No answers on this topic
    Vimeo
    Generally Vimeo is fast to respond to support tickets with more or less the answer to the question/problem with documentation and clarity in the answer. Usually only takes on message to solve the issue.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Vimeo
    Vimeo is awesome because it is a seamless experience that blends software and a cloud platform and end user experience. No other competitor offers a holistic solution the way Vimeo does. With other platforms you have to piece together multiple pieces of hardware and software and even with those pieces you don't get the same ease of use and performance that Vimeo gives you with their software and cloud solution
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Vimeo
    • Positive ROI - the pricing is better than other comparable services with a better end result. So, the return on investment is significant since it is an inexpensive way to deliver what I need to my program users.
    • Positive - their 30 day trial period is so helpful to be able to determine if this is truly a good investment for you/your business. I was able to do all that I needed to within the first 30 days for live video, then continue with keeping the embed links with the continuing monthly subscription.
    • Positive - good analytics within the account (not Google Analytics with my level of subscription) so I can see how many users are viewing my videos, what devices they're on, and where they are in the world. This is all important for my business.
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