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StreamYard Reviews and Ratings

Rating: 8.1 out of 10
Score
8.1 out of 10

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Pros

Easy to use: Many users have praised StreamYard for its incredibly user-friendly interface, which makes it easy to set up live shows quickly. The simplicity and effectiveness of the platform's user interface are particularly valued, as they make it accessible even for those without a technical background.

Ability to stream to multiple platforms simultaneously: Users highly appreciate the ability of StreamYard to stream their live shows on multiple social media platforms at the same time. This feature not only saves them time and effort but also allows them to reach a wider audience across different platforms.

Professional features and functionality: Reviewers have expressed their satisfaction with the professional features and functionality offered by StreamYard. They find it impressive that they can incorporate live comments on screen during their live shows and engage with viewers in real-time. Additionally, the ability to have multiple guests on a show and easily train volunteers to use the platform is highly valued by users.

Reviews

4 Reviews

Easy to get started with for recording podcast episodes

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Within my organization, we use StreamYard for several purposes. Colleagues first began using the platform to record video case studies with customers who use our software solutions. I'm now using it to record episodes of a video podcast we've begun producing this year. I share a link via email with guests, and then we "meet" in the online recording studio (I have a dedicated one set up solely for the podcast).

Pros

  • As someone with no video production experience, I appreciate that StreamYard was easy to get started with.
  • The customizable branding features are useful.
  • It's reassuring to know that recordings are saved locally on each partcipant's device, in case the quality of internet connections wavers occasionally.

Cons

  • It's been a number of months since I tried using the feature, but when I tried using StreamYard's AI clips feature, I didn't love the results. I personally got better suggestions by uploading the recording I made in StreamYard to a more specialized platform. Using the two products in tandem has been a good solution. That said, it's very possible StreamYard's AI features have advanced in the interim.
  • There are a few features that aren't compatible with certain browsers. I believe that's due to limitations of those specific browsers (and not the fault of StreamYard), but it's good to be aware of so you can advise guests in advance, just in case.
  • I can't recall exactly what the issues were now with the transcripts StreamYard produced when I tried downloading the ones they created this spring, but I wound up deciding to use the more AI-focused platform I mentioned above for my transcripts.

Likelihood to Recommend

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.

VU
Verified User
Program Manager in Marketing (501-1000 employees)
Vetted Review
StreamYard
1 year of experience

StreamYard Made Our Social Media Page More Engaging and Attractive!

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Our company actively uses StreamYard for live streaming special events, info sessions, and panel discussions. We use also StreamYard to record interviews and info sessions for our external audience. StreamYard helps us to add visuals, slides, and videos to our live streams, which make our social media appearance more professional and engaging.

Pros

  • 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.

Cons

  • I would like to be able to change default layout via admin in some instances because for example, it’s a cropped layout for 2+ speakers by default.
  • I would like the opportunity to copy comments from the comments section (even if we need to paste it to private chat).
  • I would like the opportunity to share the link to download video with guest speakers.

Likelihood to Recommend

StreamYard is a great tool to create good-looking and engaging live sessions on social media. It allows adding visuals and videos, showing comments, as well as communicating with your audience and speakers in one place. StreamYard is also a great tool to film interviews or info sessions for those who are not familiar with video editing as it allows you to add all the necessary visuals with one click. StreamYard is great for communication with an extended audience.

VU
Verified User
Manager in Social Media (11-50 employees)
Vetted Review
StreamYard
2 years of experience

Go Live Hassle-Free

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Hi, I'm using StreamYard to broadcast my live interview session over my company's LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook social channels. Align events, create them for each account, manage the live session on air, and record everything is usually a pain. With StreamYard, I've solved all of them with one tool. I can program everything in advance and quickly go live.

Pros

  • Broadcasting across channels
  • Scheduling broadcasts
  • Recording broadcasts
  • Managing live comments
  • Personalize the experience with branded skin

Cons

  • Provide with a transcription service
  • Increase the interaction level with polls
  • Allow blurred background

Likelihood to Recommend

StreamYard is easy to use from the beginning. You don't have to be an expert, and you can go live quickly and hassle-free. So great for interviews, round-table, and frontal events. I recommend using something else to manage webinars or where you need an interactive audience, like in a workshop.

EL
Ester Liquori
CEO (Chief Executive Officer) in Corporate at You Are My Guide (1-10 employees)
Vetted Review
StreamYard
2 years of experience

StreamYard, The Right Tool To Build A Consistent Publishing Routine For Your Business!

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We currently use it to stream our podcast LIVE to Facebook, LinkedIn, and Youtube three times per week. It is our main channel for promoting the business and building strategic relationships. The simplicity of the platform has come in handy for the development of the show and the consistency needed to lift the podcast off the ground.

Pros

  • Easy access to stream to multiple locations at the same time
  • Simple and intuitive user interface.
  • Self-explanatory. Small learning curve to be able to master it.

Cons

  • 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.

Likelihood to Recommend

We usually recommend it to those that want to start streaming their podcasts LIVE and don't have much bandwidth for learning new software. Its simplicity is perfect for beginners. That being said, if the person we are talking to wants to be able to download high-quality video and audio files after the stream is over -for post-production reasons- we usually refer them to different software.

LA
Luis Alfonzo Camejo
Founder in Marketing at BIZBROS (1-10 employees)
Vetted Review
StreamYard
2 years of experience
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