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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (89.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39/month 1 License
$0
Dacast
Star Rating
(30)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39/month 1 License
Browse all 3 pricing plansStreamYard
Star Rating
(294)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Dacast excels in its "Multi-Platform Streaming" capabilities, allowing seamless broadcasting across various platforms, while StreamYard is noted for its "Social Media Stream" feature, which integrates well with social media channels for live broadcasts.
- Reviewers mention that Dacast's "Video Archive" feature is highly rated for its ease of use, enabling users to easily manage and access past streams, whereas StreamYard's "Highlight Clips" feature is appreciated for its ability to create quick snippets from live streams, although it has a lower rating compared to Dacast's archiving capabilities.
- G2 users highlight Dacast's robust "Content Delivery Network (CDN)" integrations, which enhance streaming quality, while StreamYard's built-in CDN is seen as sufficient but less flexible, leading to mixed reviews on performance during high-traffic events.
- Users on G2 report that Dacast's "Quality of Support" is rated lower than StreamYard's, with reviewers mentioning that StreamYard provides more responsive customer service, which is crucial for users needing immediate assistance during live events.
- Reviewers say that Dacast's "Ease of Setup" is a strong point, making it user-friendly for beginners, while StreamYard is praised for its "Ease of Use," particularly for those who prioritize a straightforward interface for quick live streaming.
- Users report that Dacast offers more comprehensive "Monetization Options," including Subscription Video-On-Demand (SVOD) and Advertising Video-On-Demand (AVOD), which are beneficial for content creators looking to generate revenue, while StreamYard's monetization features are more limited, focusing primarily on social media integrations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Dacast
STARTER
$39/month
1 License
Bandwidth: 1.2 TB / year | Storage: 50GB
- White-label & Branding Control
- Ad-free streaming
- 24/7 Customer Support
StreamYard
Free
$0
Free forever, unlimited usage
- Screen sharing
- Banners
- On-screen comments
Free Trial
Dacast
Free Trial is available
StreamYard
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
20
9.0
182
Ease of Use
8.8
18
9.7
182
Ease of Setup
9.3
12
9.6
98
Ease of Admin
9.2
11
9.6
90
Quality of Support
8.2
18
9.1
161
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
11
9.4
86
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
18
9.1
153
Features by Category
Host Tools
Not enough data
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Attendee Tools
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Post-Event Tools
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Integrations
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Agentic AI - Webinar
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Software Options
8.3
6
8.8
96
Not enough data
9.4
137
8.3
5
9.4
136
8.5
8
9.0
86
Audience Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
131
Not enough data
7.1
7
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
8.4
77
Not enough data
9.1
116
6.0
7
7.5
78
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Live Stream
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Hosting
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Management
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Marketing
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Insights
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Generative AI
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Platform
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Security
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Content Type
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CDN Type
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Monetization
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Content Delivery
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Generative AI
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Agentic AI - OTT Platforms
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Engagement
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Live selling
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Analytics
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Generative AI
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Core Recording & Tracking
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Live Collaboration & Direction
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Post & Editing Support
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AI & Automation
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Dacast and StreamYard are categorized as Live Stream
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dacast
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
Religious Institutions
13.8%
Media Production
10.3%
Entertainment
10.3%
Marketing and Advertising
6.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.9%
Other
51.7%
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
owner
1 Comment
DT
Hi David, Thank you for your message. We would love to help you with your project! I invite you to test for free our platform so you can experiment with how...Read more
What is the function of broadcast software?
1 Comment
SR
User end broadcast software is software that takes a video signal from a camera or other input device and encodes it into a stream sent over the internet to...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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