# Riverside, StreamYard vs BigMarker Comparison

| | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,729 | 299 | 444 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (88.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (89.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (84.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $29.00 1 studios Per Month | $0 | Contact Us | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Riverside

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1086 reviews)
- Quality (782 reviews)

Cons:
- Recording Issues (248 reviews)
- Missing Features (218 reviews)

### StreamYard

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Affordable (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Bugs (3 reviews)
- Expensive (3 reviews)

### BigMarker

Pros:
- Customer Support (16 reviews)
- Ease of Use (16 reviews)

Cons:
- Integration Issues (5 reviews)
- Missing Features (5 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (1594 reviews) | 9.0 (185 reviews) | 9.4 (340 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (1642 reviews) | 9.7 (186 reviews) | 9.3 (342 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.5 (1125 reviews) | 9.6 (102 reviews) | 9.2 (204 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.5 (303 reviews) | 9.6 (93 reviews) | 9.4 (198 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.4 (1369 reviews) | 9.1 (164 reviews) | 9.4 (329 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.5 (290 reviews) | 9.3 (89 reviews) | 9.6 (192 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.7 (1616 reviews) | 9.0 (156 reviews) | 9.4 (311 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Riverside

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Pro

Price: $29.00 1 studios Per Month

Description: Create polished, high-quality content - 15 hrs of separate track downloads



Key Features:
- Studio-quality video & sound
- Up to 4K video
- 48kHz audio

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/riverside/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### StreamYard

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: $0

Description: Free forever, unlimited usage


Key Features:
- Screen sharing 
- Banners 
- On-screen comments

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/streamyard/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### BigMarker

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic 

Price: Contact Us

Description: For small- and medium-sized businesses starting to host webinars & virtual events.

Key Features:
- Up to 1,000 Live Attendees
- 1 Host License
-  Share up to 9 Webcams

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/bigmarker/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Event Registration & Ticketing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Riverside** | N/A | N/A |
| **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A |
| **BigMarker** | 9.7/10 | 49 |

#### Registration

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Event creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.9 (46 reviews) | 
| **User registration process** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.9 (46 reviews) | 
| **Payment processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (37 reviews) | 
| **Mobile check-in** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (34 reviews) | 
| **On-site tickets and registration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (31 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Marketing and Communications

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Event website creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (42 reviews) | 
| **Email automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (42 reviews) | 
| **Email customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (42 reviews) | 
| **Contact list management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (39 reviews) | 
| **Social media promotion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (33 reviews) | 
| **Lead generation and retrieval** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (36 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Event Registration & Ticketing

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Event Management Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Riverside** | N/A | N/A |
| **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A |
| **BigMarker** | 9.8/10 | 50 |

#### Registration

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Event creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.9 (46 reviews) | 
| **User registration process** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.9 (46 reviews) | 
| **Payment processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (37 reviews) | 
| **Mobile check-in** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (34 reviews) | 
| **On-site tickets and registration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (31 reviews) | 

#### Marketing and Communications

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Event website creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (42 reviews) | 
| **Email automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (42 reviews) | 
| **Email customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (42 reviews) | 
| **Contact list management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (39 reviews) | 
| **Social media promotion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (33 reviews) | 
| **Lead generation and retrieval** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (36 reviews) | 

#### Event Operations

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Site selection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.9 (22 reviews) | 
| **Supplier procurement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (17 reviews) | 
| **Hotel and transportation planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (17 reviews) | 
| **Staff management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.9 (18 reviews) | 
| **Budget management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (19 reviews) | 
| **Session scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (29 reviews) | 
| **Speaker submissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **Exhibition management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (21 reviews) | 

#### Attendee Engagement

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Event agendas and schedules** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (29 reviews) | 
| **Floor plans / maps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (19 reviews) | 
| **Social media integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (27 reviews) | 
| **Attendee networking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (23 reviews) | 
| **Attendee surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (27 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance and reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.9 (34 reviews) | 
| **Reporting and dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (34 reviews) | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (25 reviews) | 
| **Multiple event management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.9 (29 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Event Management Platforms

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Content Marketing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Riverside** | N/A | N/A |
| **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A |
| **BigMarker** | N/A | N/A |

#### Content Creation

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Creation Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Curation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Buyer Personas** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Optimization

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SEO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **A/B Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audience Targeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ROI Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customizable Templated Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internal Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing and Approval Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Distribution Features** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations & APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Lead Retrieval

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Riverside** | N/A | N/A |
| **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A |
| **BigMarker** | 9.1/10 | 31 |

#### At-Event Tools

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Business Card Scanner** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **Notetaking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Device Rental** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 

#### Post-Event Tools

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Lead Follow-Up** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (22 reviews) | 
| **Lead Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (22 reviews) | 
| **Interaction History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (22 reviews) | 

#### Software Offerings

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (25 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **Integrations & APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (21 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Lead Retrieval

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Webinar

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Riverside** | 8.4/10 | 104 |
| **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A |
| **BigMarker** | 9.0/10 | 238 |

#### Host Tools

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Branding** | 9.0 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (220 reviews) | 
| **Role-based Access** | 8.8 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (196 reviews) | 
| **Recording** | 9.6 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (224 reviews) | 

#### Attendee Tools

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Registration** | 8.3 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (222 reviews) | 
| **Attendee Live Chat** | 8.2 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (214 reviews) | 
| **Polls and Surveys** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 9.4 (207 reviews) | 

#### Post-Event Tools

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Event Analytics** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 9.3 (213 reviews) | 
| **Attendee Reports** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 9.4 (209 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Social Media Integration** | 8.4 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (162 reviews) | 
| **Software Integrations** | 8.6 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (183 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Webinar

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.4 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 7.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 7.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 8.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 8.3 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 

### Event Marketing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Riverside** | N/A | N/A |
| **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A |
| **BigMarker** | 9.7/10 | 40 |

#### Marketing and Communications

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Lead generation and retrieval** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (33 reviews) | 
| **Social media promotion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (30 reviews) | 
| **Event website creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (32 reviews) | 
| **Email customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (34 reviews) | 
| **Contact list management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (34 reviews) | 

#### Attendee Engagement

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Social media integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (29 reviews) | 
| **Attendee networking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (28 reviews) | 
| **Attendee surveys-attendee engagement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (31 reviews) | 

#### Registration

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Event creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (36 reviews) | 
| **User registration process** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (37 reviews) | 
| **Mobile check-in** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (29 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Event Marketing

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Live Stream

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Riverside** | 9.1/10 | 134 |
| **StreamYard** | 8.6/10 | 148 |
| **BigMarker** | 9.8/10 | 49 |

#### Software Options

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hosted Platform** | 9.2 (116 reviews) | 8.8 (96 reviews) | 9.8 (38 reviews) | 
| **Social Media Stream** | 9.2 (115 reviews) | 9.3 (139 reviews) | 9.8 (29 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Platform Streaming** | 9.0 (109 reviews) | 9.3 (140 reviews) | 9.6 (26 reviews) | 
| **Embeddable** | 8.8 (98 reviews) | 9.0 (87 reviews) | 9.7 (33 reviews) | 

#### Audience Tools

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Live Rewind** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 9.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Live Chat** | 8.9 (107 reviews) | 9.1 (132 reviews) | 9.8 (43 reviews) | 
| **Pause** | 8.8 (97 reviews) | 7.1 (7 reviews) | 9.8 (24 reviews) | 

#### Streamer Tools

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Highlight Clips** | 9.5 (113 reviews) | 8.4 (78 reviews) | 9.7 (17 reviews) | 
| **Video Archive** | 9.3 (103 reviews) | 9.1 (117 reviews) | 9.9 (32 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | Feature Not Available | 7.5 (78 reviews) | 9.7 (38 reviews) | 
| **Monetization Options** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 9.9 (26 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Live Stream

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.5 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 8.3 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Screen and Video Capture

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Riverside** | 8.9/10 | 771 |
| **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A |
| **BigMarker** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screen Capture** | 9.2 (579 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Capture** | 9.5 (712 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Editor** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scrolling Capture** | 8.5 (458 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Extraction** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Record** | 9.2 (620 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | 8.7 (527 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Search** | 8.4 (447 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.4 (141 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Podcast Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Riverside** | N/A | N/A |
| **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A |
| **BigMarker** | N/A | N/A |

#### Internet

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Unlimited Uploads** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unlimited Downloads** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unlimited Bandwidth** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Podcast Tools

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tags** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calls to Action** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Website** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calls to Action** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Voicemail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audio editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Hosts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Smart editing for audio** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audio library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monetization

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Advertising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Subscriptions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Storage

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Local recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Other Functionality

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Unlimited Downloads** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unlimited Bandwidth** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tags** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Private Podcast** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Podcast** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Embed on websites** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Podcast Hosting

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Transcription

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Riverside** | 8.6/10 | 370 |
| **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A |
| **BigMarker** | N/A | N/A |

#### Voice

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dictation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accuracy** | 9.0 (322 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Transcription

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Speaker Identification** | 9.3 (329 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Timecode Management** | 9.2 (313 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Closed Captioning** | 9.1 (312 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Dictionary** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Editing

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration** | 8.6 (301 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Spell Check and Punctuation** | 8.3 (288 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Editing** | 8.8 (319 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Translation** | 7.7 (260 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | 8.5 (256 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | 7.9 (238 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Voice Files** | 9.1 (286 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live Captioning** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrates With Existing Applications** | 8.5 (255 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Transcription

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.2 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.2 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 8.2 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Video Conferencing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Riverside** | N/A | N/A |
| **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A |
| **BigMarker** | 9.3/10 | 171 |

#### Collaboration Tools

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (159 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Presentations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (98 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Whiteboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (81 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (97 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Hand Raising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (88 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Meeting Coordination

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (140 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (156 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Participant Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (149 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **One-Click Join** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (83 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Software Type

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (117 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Browser Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (94 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Desktop Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (55 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Conferencing

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Virtual Event Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Riverside** | N/A | N/A |
| **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A |
| **BigMarker** | 9.6/10 | 91 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Event Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (77 reviews) | 
| **Event Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (69 reviews) | 
| **Speaker Access and Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (77 reviews) | 
| **Advanced Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (70 reviews) | 

#### Virtual Experience

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Lobby** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (65 reviews) | 
| **Built-In Webcasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (67 reviews) | 
| **Webcasting Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (56 reviews) | 
| **Cross-Device Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (70 reviews) | 
| **Session / Agenda Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live Streaming & Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Registration & Attendee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Setup & Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Branding & Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Interactive Speaker / Moderator Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Engagement

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Online Event Agenda** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (63 reviews) | 
| **Interactive Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (73 reviews) | 
| **1:1 Networking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (55 reviews) | 
| **Exhibitors/Sponsorships** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (50 reviews) | 
| **Gamification & Incentives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real‑Time Interaction Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Networking / Matchmaking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Virtual Event Platforms

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 

#### Administration / Support - Virtual Event Platforms

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Role‑Based Access & Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security & Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Insights & Scale - Virtual Event Platforms

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User Capacity & Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Event Networking and Matchmaking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Riverside** | N/A | N/A |
| **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A |
| **BigMarker** | 9.5/10 | 21 |

#### Event Networking

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Meeting Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (17 reviews) | 
| **Integration / APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (17 reviews) | 
| **Virtual Networking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Communication Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (17 reviews) | 
| **Attendee Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 

#### Event Intelligence

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Meeting Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (16 reviews) | 
| **Prospect Intelligence ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (12 reviews) | 
| **Lead Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (18 reviews) | 
| **AI-Powered Matchmaking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Event Networking and Matchmaking

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Video Communications

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Riverside** | 8.8/10 | 137 |
| **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A |
| **BigMarker** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Features

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Video Capture** | 9.4 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Editor** | 8.5 (106 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Capture** | 8.9 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scrolling Capture** | 8.5 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Record** | 9.1 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Extraction** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Organization

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Search** | 8.6 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Permissions** | 8.7 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Organization** | 9.0 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customizable Thumbnails** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Annotations** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Frames & Background** | 8.5 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Viewer Reactions** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Engagement Insights** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Viewer Insights** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Video Editing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Riverside** | 8.6/10 | 594 |
| **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A |
| **BigMarker** | N/A | N/A |

#### Editing

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audio Mixing** | 9.0 (474 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transcription** | 9.3 (505 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Animation** | 8.6 (430 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time Mapping** | 8.2 (403 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Overlays and Watermarks** | 8.6 (438 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Clip Editing** | 9.1 (526 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Titles and Captions** | 9.1 (485 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Operating System** | 8.9 (447 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Format Compatibility** | 9.1 (441 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Review** | 8.4 (413 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.1 (313 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | 8.0 (323 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Editing

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.6 (197 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 8.2 (191 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.5 (192 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 8.6 (191 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Content Creation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Riverside** | 7.9/10 | 782 |
| **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A |
| **BigMarker** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling Integration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Publishing

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Execute Content Publication** | 8.7 (686 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Social Media

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Social Media Integration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Planning

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaborative Editorial Calendars / Scheduling Content** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.4 (534 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.2 (499 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 8.4 (508 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 7.3 (463 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | 7.4 (463 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Content Creation

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.0 (188 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 7.6 (184 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 7.9 (185 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 7.6 (184 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 7.9 (187 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 7.8 (185 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 7.7 (193 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Video Translation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Riverside** | N/A | N/A |
| **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A |
| **BigMarker** | N/A | N/A |

#### Voice cloning - Voice Dubbing

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Natural Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Voice Modification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Translation

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Real-time preview - Voice Dubbing

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Modified Voice Preview** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security and Privacy - Voice Dubbing

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Output - Voice Dubbing

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Language Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mobile Event Apps

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Riverside** | N/A | N/A |
| **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A |
| **BigMarker** | 9.1/10 | 38 |

#### Agentic AI - Mobile Event Apps

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Attendee Engagement

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Event agendas and schedules** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (29 reviews) | 
| **Floor plans / maps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (19 reviews) | 
| **Social media integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (27 reviews) | 
| **Attendee networking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (23 reviews) | 
| **Attendee surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (27 reviews) | 

### Virtual Recording Studio

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Riverside** | N/A | N/A |
| **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A |
| **BigMarker** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core Recording & Tracking

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi‑participant Remote Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Separate Track Upload** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pre‑session Testing & Diagnostics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Live Collaboration & Direction

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real‑time Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live Monitoring & Direction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Post & Editing Support

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automatic Syncing & Alignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Direct Publishing to Platforms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Basic Post-Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI & Automation

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Speaker Diarization & Transcription** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI‑powered Audio Cleanup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Online Community Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Riverside** | N/A | N/A |
| **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A |
| **BigMarker** | 9.8/10 | 14 |

#### Community Building

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Member Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Email & Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Member Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Member Referrals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Community Spaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Paid Memberships** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multimedia Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Courses** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Community Improvement

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Polls & Questions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation Rules** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customer Analytics

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Community Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 
| **Community Engagement Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Downloadable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **ROI Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (9 reviews) | 

#### Community Management

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Community Feeds & Discussions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Live Streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chat & Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Events Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Admin Roles & Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Community Management

| Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Webinar Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/webinar), [Live Stream Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software)

**Unique to Riverside (10):** [Audio Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/audio-editing), [Video Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-editing), [Screen and Video Capture Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/screen-and-video-capture), [Transcription Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/transcription), [Content Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-creation), [Video Communications Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-communications), [Podcast Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/podcast-hosting), [Video Conferencing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-conferencing), [Video Translation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-translation-software), [Virtual Event Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-event-platforms)

**Unique to StreamYard (1):** [Virtual Recording Studio Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-recording-studio)

**Unique to BigMarker (9):** [Mobile Event Apps](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-event-apps), [Event Marketing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-marketing), [Lead Retrieval Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lead-retrieval), [Event Networking and Matchmaking](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-networking-and-matchmaking), [Event Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-management-platforms), [Event Registration and Ticketing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-registration-ticketing), [Online Community Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-community-management), [Video Conferencing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-conferencing), [Virtual Event Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-event-platforms)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Riverside | StreamYard | BigMarker | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 88.0% | 89.9% | 84.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 9.5% | 5.6% | 11.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 2.4% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Riverside

- **Entertainment:** 9.2%
- **Media Production:** 8.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.6%
- **Broadcast Media:** 6.7%
- **Online Media:** 5.3%
- **Consulting:** 5.2%
- **Computer Software:** 5.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.4%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 4.1%
- **Other:** 37.8%

#### StreamYard

- **Entertainment:** 15.4%
- **Religious Institutions:** 7.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.3%
- **Broadcast Media:** 6.6%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 5.2%
- **E-Learning:** 3.8%
- **Higher Education:** 3.8%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.5%
- **Sports:** 3.1%
- **Events Services:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 40.6%

#### BigMarker

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 16.9%
- **E-Learning:** 9.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.1%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 6.0%
- **Education Management:** 5.1%
- **Computer Software:** 4.2%
- **Management Consulting:** 3.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.2%
- **Events Services:** 2.8%
- **Financial Services:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 38.7%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Riverside

- [Descript](https://www.g2.com/products/descript/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (900 reviews)
- [Camtasia](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1714 reviews)
- [VEED](https://www.g2.com/products/veed/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2137 reviews)
- [HeyGen](https://www.g2.com/products/heygen/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1857 reviews)
- [Async Creator](https://www.g2.com/products/async-creator/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (186 reviews)
- [Murf.ai](https://www.g2.com/products/murf-ai/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1413 reviews)
- [Synthesia](https://www.g2.com/products/synthesia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2760 reviews)
- [Wistia](https://www.g2.com/products/wistia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1111 reviews)
- [Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (722 reviews)
- [Loom](https://www.g2.com/products/atlassian-loom/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2409 reviews)

### Alternatives to StreamYard

- [Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (722 reviews)
- [Wistia](https://www.g2.com/products/wistia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1111 reviews)
- [Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-live/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (236 reviews)
- [YouTube Live](https://www.g2.com/products/youtube-live/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (219 reviews)
- [Streamlabs Talk Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/streamlabs-talk-studio/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (85 reviews)
- [Descript](https://www.g2.com/products/descript/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (900 reviews)
- [Streamlabs](https://www.g2.com/products/streamlabs/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (59 reviews)
- [Restream](https://www.g2.com/products/restream/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (59 reviews)
- [Resi](https://www.g2.com/products/resi/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (48 reviews)
- [vMix](https://www.g2.com/products/vmix/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (31 reviews)

### Alternatives to BigMarker

- [RingCentral Events](https://www.g2.com/products/ringcentral-events/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (948 reviews)
- [Zoom Events and Webinars](https://www.g2.com/products/zoom-events-and-webinars/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (413 reviews)
- [GoTo Webinar](https://www.g2.com/products/goto-webinar/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (803 reviews)
- [Webex Events & Webinars](https://www.g2.com/products/webex-events-webinars/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1078 reviews)
- [Airmeet - Virtual Events & Webinar Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/airmeet-virtual-events-webinar-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (756 reviews)
- [Livestorm](https://www.g2.com/products/livestorm/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1729 reviews)
- [Whova](https://www.g2.com/products/whova/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1903 reviews)
- [vFairs](https://www.g2.com/products/vfairs/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1778 reviews)
- [Zoho Meeting](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-meeting/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1239 reviews)
- [ON24](https://www.g2.com/products/on24/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1214 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Riverside

- Title: [Can you screen share on Riverside FM?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-screen-share-on-riverside-fm) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes and it will record the screen share in a separate file"
- Title: [What is Riverside FM?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-riverside-fm) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "One of the best options if you need to do a Video Podcast.
You can invite guests, record the video and audio, edit and download the result as video(with..."
- Title: [How does Riverside FM work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-riverside-fm-work) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Think of ZOOM, but better, with better audio and video quality, its one of the best tools to not only create Podcast, Videocast, but also video SOPs."

### StreamYard

- Title: [Is there any way to add a second camera?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/51212-is-there-any-way-to-add-a-second-camera) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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."
- Title: [How do I upload small video in the backstage and trailers](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-upload-small-video-in-the-backstage-and-trailers) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [Does Streamyard every have live tutorials?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/52092-does-streamyard-every-have-live-tutorials) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I don't know any live tutorial..."
- Title: [Can I use Streamyard to host workshops or mini-conferences?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/51244-can-i-use-streamyard-to-host-workshops-or-mini-conferences) — 2 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes you can! You can provide them with a link to join you in the studio"
- Title: [Is there a possibly that Streamyard will have a connection option for Instagram or Tik Tok?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50943-is-there-a-possibly-that-streamyard-will-have-a-connection-option-for-instagram-or-tik-tok) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

### BigMarker

- Title: [Are there any plans to Integrations with webhook](https://www.g2.com/discussions/are-there-any-plans-to-integrations-with-webhook) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Webhooks are already available both inbound and outbound"
- Title: [What is BigMarker used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-bigmarker-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "BigMarker is a versatile platform predominantly used for hosting webinars, virtual events, and hybrid gatherings, providing interactive tools for engagement...."

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