Compare StreamYard and Wowza Streaming 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (50.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0
Starting at $0.00
StreamYard
Star Rating
(296)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0
Browse all 4 pricing plansWowza Streaming
Star Rating
(117)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $0.00
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Wowza Streaming excels in flexibility and reliability, with users appreciating its support for a wide range of streaming protocols like HLS, RTMP, and WebRTC, making it a robust choice for diverse streaming needs.
- Users say StreamYard stands out for its user-friendly interface, with many finding it easy to navigate and set up. Reviewers highlight its effectiveness for live broadcasting, noting that it allows for seamless customization and branding of shows.
- According to verified reviews, Wowza Streaming has a higher overall satisfaction score, indicating that users feel more positively about their experience with the platform compared to StreamYard, which may reflect its more complex feature set.
- Reviewers mention that while StreamYard is praised for its ease of use, Wowza Streaming's implementation process is also noted as straightforward, particularly for users who require advanced streaming capabilities for events and real-time feeds.
- Users highlight that StreamYard's live chat and social media streaming features are particularly strong, making it a favorite for those focused on interactive and engaging live sessions, while Wowza Streaming is often used for more technical streaming setups.
- G2 reviewers indicate that Wowza Streaming's support is reliable, with users appreciating the ease of upgrades and maintenance, whereas StreamYard users have noted a slightly higher satisfaction with customer support, reflecting its focus on user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
StreamYard
Free
$0
Free forever, unlimited usage
- Screen sharing
- Banners
- On-screen comments
Wowza Streaming
Cloud Pay As You Go
Starting at $0.00
Best for ongoing streaming needs and fluctuating usage.
- Usage billed separately
Free Trial
StreamYard
Free Trial is available
Wowza Streaming
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
184
8.9
109
Ease of Use
9.7
184
8.4
109
Ease of Setup
9.6
100
8.1
102
Ease of Admin
9.6
92
8.4
78
Quality of Support
9.0
163
8.3
97
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
88
8.5
78
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
155
8.7
111
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
8.8
96
8.2
82
9.3
139
7.3
80
9.3
138
8.6
82
9.0
87
8.8
84
Audience Tools
Feature Not Available
6.7
33
9.1
132
6.2
78
7.1
7
7.8
82
Streamer Tools
8.4
77
6.1
30
9.1
117
7.7
79
7.5
78
7.2
81
Feature Not Available
5.7
73
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
7.8
15
API Features
Not enough data
6.2
27
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.8
28
Not enough data
7.7
28
Not enough data
7.5
27
Security and Compliance
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
7.4
28
Not enough data
7.6
27
Not enough data
7.7
28
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
StreamYard and Wowza Streaming are categorized as Live Stream
Unique Categories
StreamYard is categorized as Virtual Recording Studio and Webinar
Wowza Streaming is categorized as Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
StreamYard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Wowza Streaming
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
Entertainment
15.5%
Religious Institutions
7.4%
Marketing and Advertising
7.4%
Broadcast Media
6.7%
Professional Training & Coaching
4.9%
Other
58.1%
Broadcast Media
11.5%
Information Technology and Services
10.6%
Higher Education
9.7%
Computer Software
7.1%
Events Services
5.3%
Other
55.8%
Discussions
Is there any way to add a second camera?
3 Comments
AP
you can add as many cams as your device allows and simply select the cams from the audio/video settings and adjust accordingly if you want 2 angles at once.Read more
Is there a possibly that Streamyard will have a connection option for Instagram or Tik Tok?
2 Comments
GD
I so wish they would add both. My understanding is, that it is IG and Tik Tok, who block anyone from adding them. I'm not aware of any 3rd party platform...Read more
What is Wowza Video used for?
2 Comments
ZH
Wowza Video is used for live and on-demand video streaming.Read more
Wowza Streaming has no more discussions with answers
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