# Riverside, StreamYard vs Restream Comparison | | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 1,729 | 299 | 59 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (88.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (89.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (82.1% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $29.00 1 studios Per Month | $0 | $19.00 Per Month | --- ## 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) ### Restream Pros: - Setup Ease (2 reviews) - Content Management (1 reviews) Cons: - Access Limitations (1 reviews) - Expensive (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (1594 reviews) | 9.0 (185 reviews) | 8.9 (42 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (1642 reviews) | 9.7 (186 reviews) | 8.8 (42 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.5 (1125 reviews) | 9.6 (102 reviews) | 8.9 (19 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.5 (303 reviews) | 9.6 (93 reviews) | 8.7 (14 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.4 (1369 reviews) | 9.1 (164 reviews) | 8.7 (38 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.5 (290 reviews) | 9.3 (89 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.7 (1616 reviews) | 9.0 (156 reviews) | 7.7 (41 reviews) | --- ## 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 ### Restream #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Standard Price: $19.00 Per Month Key Features: - Stream on 3 channels at once - No Restream branding - 9 on-screen guests [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/restream/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Content Marketing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Riverside** | N/A | N/A | | **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A | | **Restream** | N/A | N/A | #### Content Creation | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | ### Webinar | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Riverside** | 8.4/10 | 104 | | **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A | | **Restream** | N/A | N/A | #### Host Tools | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Branding** | 9.0 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Role-based Access** | 8.8 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Recording** | 9.6 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Attendee Tools | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Registration** | 8.3 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Attendee Live Chat** | 8.2 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Polls and Surveys** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Post-Event Tools | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Event Analytics** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Attendee Reports** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integrations | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Social Media Integration** | 8.4 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Software Integrations** | 8.6 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Webinar | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.4 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | 7.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | 7.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | 8.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | 8.3 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Live Stream | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Riverside** | 9.1/10 | 134 | | **StreamYard** | 8.6/10 | 148 | | **Restream** | 7.8/10 | 38 | #### Software Options | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Hosted Platform** | 9.2 (116 reviews) | 8.8 (96 reviews) | 8.4 (27 reviews) | | **Social Media Stream** | 9.2 (115 reviews) | 9.3 (139 reviews) | 8.5 (35 reviews) | | **Multi-Platform Streaming** | 9.0 (109 reviews) | 9.3 (140 reviews) | 9.1 (34 reviews) | | **Embeddable** | 8.8 (98 reviews) | 9.0 (87 reviews) | 7.9 (23 reviews) | #### Audience Tools | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Live Rewind** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 7.1 (18 reviews) | | **Live Chat** | 8.9 (107 reviews) | 9.1 (132 reviews) | 8.9 (28 reviews) | | **Pause** | 8.8 (97 reviews) | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Feature Not Available | #### Streamer Tools | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Highlight Clips** | 9.5 (113 reviews) | 8.4 (78 reviews) | 7.6 (16 reviews) | | **Video Archive** | 9.3 (103 reviews) | 9.1 (117 reviews) | 7.1 (25 reviews) | | **Analytics** | Feature Not Available | 7.5 (78 reviews) | 7.4 (30 reviews) | | **Monetization Options** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 6.4 (14 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Live Stream | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | | **Restream** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Basics | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | | **Restream** | N/A | N/A | #### Internet | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Advertising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Subscriptions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Storage | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | | **Restream** | N/A | N/A | #### Voice | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | | **Restream** | N/A | N/A | #### Collaboration Tools | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Presentations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Whiteboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Hand Raising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Meeting Coordination | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Participant Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **One-Click Join** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Software Type | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Browser Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Desktop Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Video Conferencing | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | | **Restream** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Event Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Event Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Speaker Access and Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Advanced Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Virtual Experience | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Virtual Lobby** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Built-In Webcasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Webcasting Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-Device Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **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 | Not enough data | | **Interactive Speaker / Moderator Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Engagement | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Online Event Agenda** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Interactive Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **1:1 Networking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Exhibitors/Sponsorships** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Virtual Event Platforms | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | #### Administration / Support - Virtual Event Platforms | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **User Capacity & Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Video Communications | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Riverside** | 8.8/10 | 137 | | **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A | | **Restream** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Features | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | | **Restream** | N/A | N/A | #### Editing | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | | **Restream** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Scheduling Integration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Publishing | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Execute Content Publication** | 8.7 (686 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Social Media | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Social Media Integration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Planning | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Collaborative Editorial Calendars / Scheduling Content** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | | **Restream** | N/A | N/A | #### Voice cloning - Voice Dubbing | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Modified Voice Preview** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security and Privacy - Voice Dubbing | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | ### Virtual Recording Studio | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Riverside** | N/A | N/A | | **StreamYard** | N/A | N/A | | **Restream** | N/A | N/A | #### Core Recording & Tracking | Feature | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Live Stream Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Unique to Riverside (11):** [Audio Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/audio-editing), [Video Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-editing), [Webinar Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/webinar), [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 (2):** [Virtual Recording Studio Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-recording-studio), [Webinar Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/webinar) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Riverside | StreamYard | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 88.0% | 89.9% | 82.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 9.5% | 5.6% | 16.1% | | **Enterprise** | 2.4% | 4.5% | 1.8% | ### 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% #### Restream - **Marketing and Advertising:** 18.5% - **Religious Institutions:** 13.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 11.1% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 9.3% - **Computer Games:** 7.4% - **Entertainment:** 7.4% - **Online Media:** 5.6% - **Computer Software:** 3.7% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.7% - **Financial Services:** 3.7% - **Other:** 16.7% --- ## 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) - [BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/products/bigmarker/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (444 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) - [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 Restream - [Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (722 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) - [Streamlabs](https://www.g2.com/products/streamlabs/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (59 reviews) - [Resi](https://www.g2.com/products/resi/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (48 reviews) - [Dacast](https://www.g2.com/products/dacast/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (30 reviews) - [Be.Live](https://www.g2.com/products/be-live/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (28 reviews) - [Castr](https://www.g2.com/products/castr/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (243 reviews) - [Twitch](https://www.g2.com/products/twitch/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (59 reviews) - [Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-live/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (236 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..." ### Restream - Title: [Are there plans to integrate voice chat through the chat service?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/are-there-plans-to-integrate-voice-chat-through-the-chat-service) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Of that I'm not sure, honestly I use Discord on the side and find it to be the perfect companion. Because Discord at this stage is so rich in features and..." - Title: [What platforms does Restream stream to?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-platforms-does-restream-stream-to) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "huge lot of platforms I use fb , fb pages , youtube , linkedin , twitter , rtmp streaaming . it also streams to twitch and many many more platforms" - Title: [I'm lazy!!](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27298-i-m-lazy) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi Enda! You surely can stream to Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram within Restream. At this time, Instagram does not officially support streaming outside..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/riverside-vs-streamyard-vs-restream)