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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (89.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
$0
Be.Live
Star Rating
(28)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Browse all 4 pricing plansStreamYard
Star Rating
(294)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Be.Live excels in its "Highlight Clips" feature, allowing for easy creation of shareable content, while StreamYard's similar feature is noted to be less user-friendly, with reviewers mentioning a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that StreamYard offers superior "Live Chat" functionality, with a more intuitive interface and better integration with social media platforms, whereas Be.Live's chat feature is considered basic by some users.
- G2 users highlight that Be.Live provides a more robust "Video Archive" option, allowing for easier access to past streams, while StreamYard's archiving capabilities are seen as slightly less comprehensive, with users noting occasional difficulties in retrieval.
- Users on G2 report that StreamYard shines in "Multi-Platform Streaming," enabling seamless broadcasting to multiple platforms simultaneously, which Be.Live users feel is less efficient and sometimes prone to connectivity issues.
- Reviewers say that Be.Live's "Branding" tools are more customizable, allowing users to create a unique look for their streams, while StreamYard's branding options are perceived as more limited, with users wishing for additional flexibility.
- Users report that StreamYard's "Ease of Setup" is a standout feature, with many praising its straightforward onboarding process, while Be.Live users mention that the setup can be more complex and time-consuming, impacting their initial experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Be.Live
Free 14-Day Trial
Free Trial
The Trial includes the features of the Growth plan so you can experience Be.Live's full potential. It's risk-free, and no credit card is required.
- Growth Plan features
StreamYard
Free
$0
Free forever, unlimited usage
- Screen sharing
- Banners
- On-screen comments
Free Trial
Be.Live
Free Trial is available
StreamYard
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
23
9.0
182
Ease of Use
8.6
23
9.7
182
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.6
98
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.6
90
Quality of Support
8.4
23
9.1
161
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.4
86
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
18
9.1
153
Features by Category
Host Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Attendee Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Post-Event Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Webinar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Software Options
9.0
15
8.8
96
8.8
17
9.4
137
8.0
14
9.4
136
8.7
14
9.0
86
Audience Tools
8.3
10
Feature Not Available
8.8
14
9.1
131
8.1
9
7.1
7
Streamer Tools
9.3
9
8.4
77
9.5
13
9.1
116
8.3
9
7.5
78
8.1
8
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Core Recording & Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Live Collaboration & Direction
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Post & Editing Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI & Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Be.Live and StreamYard are categorized as Live Stream
Unique Categories
Be.Live has no unique categories
StreamYard is categorized as Virtual Recording Studio and Webinar
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Be.Live
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
StreamYard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
18.5%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
14.8%
Broadcast Media
14.8%
Religious Institutions
7.4%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.7%
Other
40.7%
Entertainment
15.6%
Religious Institutions
7.4%
Marketing and Advertising
7.4%
Broadcast Media
6.7%
Professional Training & Coaching
5.0%
Other
57.8%
Discussions
Why if we know loads of folk are watching does Facebook hold back the views.
1 Comment
MB
Please note that the number of views you see while you are LIVE is the number of concurrent viewers, meaning people watching at this very moment. Once the...Read more
How does be live work?
1 Comment
MB
Be.Live is cloud-based, so you don't need to download anything to use it. Once you open the Be.Live studio, you will see the features pannel on the left,...Read more
How many people can be on be live at one time?
1 Comment
MB
If we are speaking about remote guests joining your live stream, then 8 people can be displayed in-stream simultaneously. More people can join but will need...Read more
Is there any way to add a second camera?
3 Comments
AP
you can add as many cams as your device allows and simply select the cams from the audio/video settings and adjust accordingly if you want 2 angles at once.Read more
Is there a possibly that Streamyard will have a connection option for Instagram or Tik Tok?
2 Comments
GD
I so wish they would add both. My understanding is, that it is IG and Tik Tok, who block anyone from adding them. I'm not aware of any 3rd party platform...Read more
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