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# Facebook Live vs StreamYard Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Pricing

**Facebook Live**
No pricing available

**StreamYard**
Free Trial

**$0** · Free

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Facebook Live**
1 month

Based on 30 responses

**StreamYard**
1 month

Based on 22 responses

Return on Investment

**Facebook Live**
7 months10 months sooner

Based on 31 responses

**StreamYard**
17 months

Based on 20 responses

Perceived Cost

**Facebook Live**
$$$$$

**StreamYard**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Facebook Live**
5%

**StreamYard**
Not enough reviews yet

**Pros & Cons**
from reviews

**Facebook Live**
[
Live Streaming (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-live/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2442398&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Reach (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-live/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2442391&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Access Limitations (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-live/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2442384&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Customer Support (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-live/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2442379&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**StreamYard**
[
Ease of Use (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/streamyard/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1221707&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Customization (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/streamyard/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1221439&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Bugs (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/streamyard/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1221590&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/streamyard/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1220652&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Facebook Live**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ed6172922d596ac7a184af1453a8c791/obs-studio.png "Product Avatar Image")

OBS Studio

](https://www.g2.com/products/obs-studio/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-live/integrations)

**StreamYard**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6cb65e4a7f015f223572dd29c3195ad9/facebook-live.png "Product Avatar Image")

Facebook Live

](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-live/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_3ccb825e532e7c58569e071ba0b2673d/youtube-live.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

YouTube Live

](https://www.g2.com/products/youtube-live/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/streamyard/integrations)

Screenshots

**Facebook Live**
No screenshot available

**StreamYard**
 ![StreamYard screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/151743/2020-11-05-09-23-14.png)

**Ratings**
from reviews

Meets Requirements

**Facebook Live**

9.1

9.1200

**StreamYard**

9.0

9.0185

Ease of Use

**Facebook Live**

9.2

9.2200

**StreamYard**

9.7

9.7186

Ease of Setup

**Facebook Live**

8.8

8.854

**StreamYard**

9.6

9.6102

Ease of Admin

**Facebook Live**

8.6

8.649

**StreamYard**

9.6

9.693

Quality of Support

**Facebook Live**

8.2

8.2173

**StreamYard**

9.1

9.1164

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Facebook Live**

8.3

8.347

**StreamYard**

9.3

9.389

Product Direction (% positive)

**Facebook Live**

7.9

7.9193

**StreamYard**

9.0

9.0156

**Features**
ratings from reviews

Live Stream[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

176

8.6

148

Software Options

Hosted Platform

8.5

126

8.8(won by 0.3)

96

Social Media Stream

9.1

154

9.3(won by 0.2)

139

Multi-Platform Streaming

8.2

117

9.3(won by 1.1)

140

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Embeddable

8.2

110

9.0(won by 0.8)

87

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Video Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audience Tools

Live Chat

8.9

153

9.1(won by 0.2)

132

Pause

7.7(won by 0.6)

127

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.1

7

Live Rewind

8.1(won by default)

128

Feature Not Available

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audience Engagement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Streamer Tools

Highlight Clips

8.1

107

8.4(won by 0.3)

78

Video Archive

8.5

134

9.1(won by 0.6)

117

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Analytics

8.2(won by 0.7)

125

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.5

78

Monetization Options

7.9(won by default)

93

Feature Not Available

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Way Audio & Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Live Stream

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Session Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Moderation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multimedia Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Streaming Production

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Call Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

On-Demand Webcasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-time Broadcasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Camera Feeds

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

On-Demand Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Monetization Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Split/Multi-Screen

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Video[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rapid Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Promotion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Privacy Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Screen Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inside the Video Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brand Overlay

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multimedia Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Closed Captions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Archiving

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Format Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Looping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bulk Uploading

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Recording Studio[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Core Recording & Tracking

Multi‑participant Remote Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Separate Track Upload

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pre‑session Testing & Diagnostics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Collaboration & Direction

Real‑time Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Monitoring & Direction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Post & Editing Support

Direct Publishing to Platforms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Syncing & Alignment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Basic Post-Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI & Automation

AI‑powered Audio Cleanup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Speaker Diarization & Transcription

Not enough data

Not enough data

Webinar[Hide 53 FeaturesShow 53 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Host Tools

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-based Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendee Tools

Registration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendee Live Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Polls and Surveys

Not enough data

Not enough data

Post-Event Tools

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendee Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrations

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Webinar

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Electronic Hand Raising

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

On-Demand Webinars

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Promotion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audience Engagement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quizzes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Breakout Rooms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Polls/Voting

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Registration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Q&A Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi hosts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whiteboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Way Audio & Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Facebook Live](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_6cb65e4a7f015f223572dd29c3195ad9/facebook-live.png "Facebook Live")](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-live/reviews)

Facebook Live

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

64.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

23.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

11.6%

[![StreamYard](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fc4067bdd57091c43eadbb90d10d5356/streamyard.svg "StreamYard")](https://www.g2.com/products/streamyard/reviews)

StreamYard

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

89.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

5.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

4.5%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

64.7%

89.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

23.7%

5.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

11.6%

4.5%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Facebook Live](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_6cb65e4a7f015f223572dd29c3195ad9/facebook-live.png "Facebook Live")](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-live/reviews)
Facebook Live

Marketing and Advertising

5.8%

Entertainment

5.8%

Non-Profit Organization Management

5.8%

Education Management

4.5%

Information Technology and Services

4.5%

Other

73.7%

[![StreamYard](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fc4067bdd57091c43eadbb90d10d5356/streamyard.svg "StreamYard")](https://www.g2.com/products/streamyard/reviews)
StreamYard

Entertainment

15.4%

Religious Institutions

7.3%

Marketing and Advertising

7.3%

Broadcast Media

6.6%

Professional Training & Coaching

5.2%

Other

58.0%

FAQs

## Facebook Live vs StreamYard FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Facebook Live vs StreamYard?

StreamYard stands out from Facebook Live with higher reviewer ratings, superior ease of setup, and stronger support scores, while Facebook Live is praised for its broad reach and free access.

| [Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-live/reviews) | [StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/products/streamyard/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.3/5 (236 reviews) | 4.8/5 (299 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.8 | 9.6 |
| 8.2 | 9.1 |
| Reach | Ease of Use |

### How do the pricing models of Facebook Live and StreamYard compare?

StreamYard is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Facebook Live.

- **Facebook Live:** Reviewers consistently highlight that Facebook Live is totally free of cost and accessible to anyone with a Facebook account.
- **StreamYard:** Recent reviews describe StreamYard as cost effective and affordable, especially for nonprofits and small businesses, though some mention it can be expensive for advanced features.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers move to StreamYard for its professional features and multi-platform streaming capabilities, while Facebook Live is chosen for its zero cost and broad audience reach.

### What are the best alternatives to Facebook Live and StreamYard?

Riverside, YouTube Live, and Restream are the top three alternatives to Facebook Live and StreamYard.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-live/reviews) | 4.3/5 (236 reviews) | Small-Business | Free to use | Reach |
| [StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/products/streamyard/reviews) | 4.8/5 (299 reviews) | Small-Business | Affordable for small teams, but can be expensive for advanced features | Ease of Use |
| [Riverside](https://www.g2.com/products/riverside/reviews) | 4.8/5 (1753 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [YouTube Live](https://www.g2.com/products/youtube-live/reviews) | 4.4/5 (219 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Restream](https://www.g2.com/products/restream/reviews) | 4.5/5 (82 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Live Stream features should I prioritize when comparing Facebook Live and StreamYard?

Buyers comparing Facebook Live and StreamYard should prioritize ease of use, ease of setup, quality of support, customization, and reach.

- **Ease of Use:** Facebook Live scores 9.2, StreamYard scores 9.7.
- **Ease of Setup:** Facebook Live scores 8.8, StreamYard scores 9.6.
- **Quality of Support:** Facebook Live scores 8.2, StreamYard scores 9.1.
- **Customization:** StreamYard is frequently praised for customization and professional branding options (2 all-time mentions), while Facebook Live does not have notable customization mentions.
- **Reach:** Facebook Live is cited for its broad audience reach (1 all-time mention), a key differentiator for those seeking maximum visibility.

### What are the pros and cons of Facebook Live vs StreamYard?

StreamYard's headline strength is ease of use, while Facebook Live's is broad reach and accessibility.

- **Facebook Live strengths:** Reviewers highlight its broad reach, free access, and ability to engage large audiences (1 all-time mention for reach, 1 for live streaming).
- **Facebook Live trade-offs:** Reviewers note access limitations (1 all-time mention) and poor customer support (1 all-time mention).
- **StreamYard strengths:** Reviewers consistently cite ease of use (3 all-time mentions), customization (2), professionalism (2), and affordability (1).
- **StreamYard trade-offs:** Reviewers mention bugs (3 all-time mentions), higher cost for advanced features (3), poor customer support (3), lack of live support (2), and some missing features (2).

### Is Facebook Live or StreamYard better for small businesses?

StreamYard is the better fit for small businesses, with higher satisfaction scores and strong small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **Facebook Live:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers appreciate its free access and broad audience reach, but note limitations in features and support.
- **StreamYard:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers praise its ease of use, professional features, and value for small teams, with high satisfaction on ease of setup and support.

### Which Live Stream platform has better integrations?

Reviewer sentiment does not favor either Facebook Live or StreamYard for integrations, as no recent reviews cite specific integration strengths for either product.

- **Facebook Live:** No reviewer-cited integrations in recent reviews.
- **StreamYard:** No reviewer-cited integrations in recent reviews.

### How do Facebook Live and StreamYard compare on customer support?

StreamYard leads Facebook Live on Quality of Support by 0.9 points, a material difference in reviewer satisfaction.

- **Facebook Live:** Reviewers mention poor customer support (1 all-time mention), with several noting difficulty reaching support or resolving issues.
- **StreamYard:** Reviewers cite both strong support experiences and trade-offs, with 3 all-time mentions of poor customer support and 2 for lack of live support, but also multiple recent reviews praising helpfulness and responsiveness.

### Which is easier to implement, Facebook Live or StreamYard?

StreamYard outperforms Facebook Live on Ease of Setup by 0.8 points, with reviewers consistently describing it as straightforward and user-friendly.

- **Facebook Live:** Reviewers describe setup as easy for those already using Facebook, but note occasional glitches and less intuitive advanced settings.
- **StreamYard:** Reviewers consistently praise its intuitive setup, browser-based access, and minimal technical barriers, with many citing a quick learning curve and ease for non-technical users.

### Which product has better Live Chat?

StreamYard is favored for Live Chat, with reviewers highlighting its live commenting and chat functionality.

- **Facebook Live:** Live Chat is frequently mentioned as a benefit in recent reviews, with features like real-time commenting and audience interaction, but lacks a specific all-time mention count for chat functionality.
- **StreamYard:** Chat functionality is cited in 1 all-time mention, with reviewers noting the ability to display live comments on screen and merge chats from multiple platforms.

Alternatives

**Facebook Live Alternatives**

 ![YouTube Live](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3ccb825e532e7c58569e071ba0b2673d/youtube-live.jpg "YouTube Live")

[
YouTube Live
](/products/youtube-live/reviews)

 ![Vimeo](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8372839a7dacdf33b29a35ba100d6dcb/vimeo.svg "Vimeo")

[
Vimeo
](/products/vimeo/reviews)

 ![Restream](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6bdcaf68b375801e148833f728e06e24/restream.svg "Restream")

[
Restream
](/products/restream/reviews)

 ![Riverside](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8c7b45d31f77f2f09a5639be35722dc6/riverside.png "Riverside")

[
Riverside
](/products/riverside/reviews)

**StreamYard Alternatives**

 ![Riverside](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8c7b45d31f77f2f09a5639be35722dc6/riverside.png "Riverside")

[
Riverside
](/products/riverside/reviews)

 ![Restream](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6bdcaf68b375801e148833f728e06e24/restream.svg "Restream")

[
Restream
](/products/restream/reviews)

 ![Streamlabs](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d464fef140a516dddc0695acb7fdb11f/streamlabs.svg "Streamlabs")

[
Streamlabs
](/products/streamlabs/reviews)

 ![BigMarker](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/790c45311be254fcad2fda8b55950182/bigmarker.svg "BigMarker")

[
BigMarker
](/products/bigmarker/reviews)

## Facebook Live vs StreamYard

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found StreamYard easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with StreamYard overall.

- Reviewers felt that Facebook Live meets the needs of their business better than StreamYard.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that StreamYard is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of StreamYard over Facebook Live.