Compare Facebook Live and StreamYard 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (89.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0
Facebook Live
Star Rating
(236)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Facebook LiveStreamYard
Star Rating
(298)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0
Browse all 4 pricing plansFacebook 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.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Facebook Live
No pricing availableStreamYard
Free
$0
Free forever, unlimited usage
- Screen sharing
- Banners
- On-screen comments
Free Trial
Facebook Live
No trial information availableStreamYard
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
200
9.0
185
Ease of Use
9.2
200
9.7
186
Ease of Setup
8.8
54
9.6
102
Ease of Admin
8.6
49
9.6
93
Quality of Support
8.2
173
9.1
164
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
47
9.3
89
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
193
9.0
156
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
8.5
126
8.8
96
9.1
154
9.3
139
8.2
117
9.3
140
8.2
110
9.0
87
Audience Tools
8.1
128
Feature Not Available
8.9
153
9.1
132
7.7
127
7.1
7
Streamer Tools
8.1
107
8.4
78
8.5
134
9.1
117
8.2
125
7.5
78
7.9
93
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
Facebook Live and StreamYard are categorized as Live Stream
Unique Categories
Facebook Live has no unique categories
StreamYard is categorized as Virtual Recording Studio and Webinar
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Facebook 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
5.8%
Entertainment
5.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.8%
Education Management
4.5%
Information Technology and Services
4.5%
Other
73.7%
Entertainment
15.4%
Religious Institutions
7.3%
Marketing and Advertising
7.3%
Broadcast Media
6.6%
Professional Training & Coaching
5.2%
Other
58.0%
Discussions
how to make visual effect in facebook live?
2 Comments
MG
If I study, I'll study with you in mind. 🖤🥀Read more
Can Facebook live see your face?
1 Comment
MK
Yes, Facebook Live can access the camera on your device and broadcast a live video feed, including your face, to your friends or followers. The video feed is...Read more
Which streaming software is best for Facebook live?
1 Comment
KA
You can use something like OBS but you will need to learn how to use it but if you do then the quality and every would be great also options like streamyard...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
How do I upload small video in the backstage and trailers
2 Comments
DB
Hey Kidist, once you create a broadcast you can enter that studio. To upload a small video (under 10 mins) click on the Brand tab inside the studio on the...Read more
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