# Top 10 LiveStream Pro Alternatives & Competitors **Average Rating:** 3.7/5 **Total Number of Reviews:** 3 Research alternative solutions to LiveStream Pro on G2, with real user reviews on competing tools. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to LiveStream Pro include ease of use and reliability. The best overall LiveStream Pro alternative is Riverside. Other similar apps like LiveStream Pro are Wistia, Vimeo, BigMarker, and StreamYard. LiveStream Pro alternatives can be found in [Live Stream Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) but may also be in [Video Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-hosting-platforms) or [Video Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-editing). ## Best Paid & Free Alternatives to LiveStream Pro - [Riverside](https://www.g2.com/products/riverside/reviews) - [Wistia](https://www.g2.com/products/wistia/reviews) - [Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) - [BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/products/bigmarker/reviews) - [StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/products/streamyard/reviews) - [Castr](https://www.g2.com/products/castr/reviews) - [Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-live/reviews) - [Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/products/dolby-optiview/reviews) - [BlueJeans Virtual Events](https://www.g2.com/products/bluejeans-virtual-events/reviews) - [YouTube Live](https://www.g2.com/products/youtube-live/reviews) ## Top 10 Alternatives to LiveStream Pro Recently Reviewed By G2 Community Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how LiveStream Pro stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Information Technology and Services, Marketing and Advertising, and Real Estate, and find the best product for your business. ### 1. [Riverside](https://www.g2.com/products/riverside/reviews) By Riverside **Average Rating:** 4.8/5 **Total Reviews:** 1,735 Riverside is an audio-video recording platform for broadcast media and podcasts. Categories in common with LiveStream Pro: [Live Stream](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Compare:** [LiveStream Pro vs Riverside](https://www.g2.com/compare/livestream-pro-vs-riverside) **Compare Riverside with other alternatives:** - [Riverside vs Wistia](https://www.g2.com/compare/riverside-vs-wistia) - [Riverside vs Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/riverside-vs-vimeo) - [Riverside vs BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-riverside) - [Riverside vs StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/compare/riverside-vs-streamyard) - [Riverside vs Castr](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-riverside) - [Riverside vs Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-riverside) - [Riverside vs Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-riverside) - [Riverside vs BlueJeans Virtual Events](https://www.g2.com/compare/bluejeans-virtual-events-vs-riverside) - [Riverside vs YouTube Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/riverside-vs-youtube-live) ### 2. [Wistia](https://www.g2.com/products/wistia/reviews) By Wistia **Average Rating:** 4.6/5 **Total Reviews:** 1,139 Wistia provides video hosting for business. Categories in common with LiveStream Pro: [Live Stream](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Compare:** [LiveStream Pro vs Wistia](https://www.g2.com/compare/livestream-pro-vs-wistia) **Compare Wistia with other alternatives:** - [Wistia vs Riverside](https://www.g2.com/compare/riverside-vs-wistia) - [Wistia vs Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/vimeo-vs-wistia) - [Wistia vs BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-wistia) - [Wistia vs StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/compare/streamyard-vs-wistia) - [Wistia vs Castr](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-wistia) - [Wistia vs Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-wistia) - [Wistia vs Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-wistia) - [Wistia vs BlueJeans Virtual Events](https://www.g2.com/compare/bluejeans-virtual-events-vs-wistia) - [Wistia vs YouTube Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/wistia-vs-youtube-live) ### 3. [Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) By Vimeo **Average Rating:** 4.3/5 **Total Reviews:** 722 Vimeo makes creating video easy and attainable, regardless of budget, time or expertise. With Vimeo you can fully customize and control how your content is shared, viewed and managed to maximize the impact of every video. Categories in common with LiveStream Pro: [Live Stream](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Compare:** [LiveStream Pro vs Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/livestream-pro-vs-vimeo) **Compare Vimeo with other alternatives:** - [Vimeo vs Riverside](https://www.g2.com/compare/riverside-vs-vimeo) - [Vimeo vs Wistia](https://www.g2.com/compare/vimeo-vs-wistia) - [Vimeo vs BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-vimeo) - [Vimeo vs StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/compare/streamyard-vs-vimeo) - [Vimeo vs Castr](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-vimeo) - [Vimeo vs Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-vimeo) - [Vimeo vs Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-vimeo) - [Vimeo vs BlueJeans Virtual Events](https://www.g2.com/compare/bluejeans-virtual-events-vs-vimeo) - [Vimeo vs YouTube Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/vimeo-vs-youtube-live) ### 4. [BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/products/bigmarker/reviews) By BigMarker **Average Rating:** 4.7/5 **Total Reviews:** 444 Live, on-demand, and automated webinar software - Customizable, interactive webinars and online events for marketing, sales, training, and onboarding. Categories in common with LiveStream Pro: [Live Stream](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Compare:** [LiveStream Pro vs BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-livestream-pro) **Compare BigMarker with other alternatives:** - [BigMarker vs Riverside](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-riverside) - [BigMarker vs Wistia](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-wistia) - [BigMarker vs Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-vimeo) - [BigMarker vs StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-streamyard) - [BigMarker vs Castr](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-castr) - [BigMarker vs Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-facebook-live) - [BigMarker vs Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-dolby-optiview) - [BigMarker vs BlueJeans Virtual Events](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-bluejeans-virtual-events) - [BigMarker vs YouTube Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-youtube-live) ### 5. [StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/products/streamyard/reviews) By Hopin **Average Rating:** 4.8/5 **Total Reviews:** 299 StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Categories in common with LiveStream Pro: [Live Stream](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Compare:** [LiveStream Pro vs StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/compare/livestream-pro-vs-streamyard) **Compare StreamYard with other alternatives:** - [StreamYard vs Riverside](https://www.g2.com/compare/riverside-vs-streamyard) - [StreamYard vs Wistia](https://www.g2.com/compare/streamyard-vs-wistia) - [StreamYard vs Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/streamyard-vs-vimeo) - [StreamYard vs BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-streamyard) - [StreamYard vs Castr](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-streamyard) - [StreamYard vs Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-streamyard) - [StreamYard vs Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-streamyard) - [StreamYard vs BlueJeans Virtual Events](https://www.g2.com/compare/bluejeans-virtual-events-vs-streamyard) - [StreamYard vs YouTube Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/streamyard-vs-youtube-live) ### 6. [Castr](https://www.g2.com/products/castr/reviews) By Castr **Average Rating:** 4.8/5 **Total Reviews:** 243 Castr is a live streaming platform that makes it easy for small to enterprise businesses to deliver high-quality videos using Akamai CDN. Categories in common with LiveStream Pro: [Live Stream](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Compare:** [LiveStream Pro vs Castr](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-livestream-pro) **Compare Castr with other alternatives:** - [Castr vs Riverside](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-riverside) - [Castr vs Wistia](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-wistia) - [Castr vs Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-vimeo) - [Castr vs BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-castr) - [Castr vs StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-streamyard) - [Castr vs Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-facebook-live) - [Castr vs Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-dolby-optiview) - [Castr vs BlueJeans Virtual Events](https://www.g2.com/compare/bluejeans-virtual-events-vs-castr) - [Castr vs YouTube Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-youtube-live) ### 7. [Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-live/reviews) By Meta Platforms, Inc **Average Rating:** 4.3/5 **Total Reviews:** 236 Broadcast to the largest audience in the world with the camera in your pocket. Live lets people, public figures and Pages share live video with their followers and friends on Facebook. Categories in common with LiveStream Pro: [Live Stream](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Compare:** [LiveStream Pro vs Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-livestream-pro) **Compare Facebook Live with other alternatives:** - [Facebook Live vs Riverside](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-riverside) - [Facebook Live vs Wistia](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-wistia) - [Facebook Live vs Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-vimeo) - [Facebook Live vs BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-facebook-live) - [Facebook Live vs StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-streamyard) - [Facebook Live vs Castr](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-facebook-live) - [Facebook Live vs Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-facebook-live) - [Facebook Live vs BlueJeans Virtual Events](https://www.g2.com/compare/bluejeans-virtual-events-vs-facebook-live) - [Facebook Live vs YouTube Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-youtube-live) ### 8. [Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/products/dolby-optiview/reviews) By Dolby Laboratories, Inc. **Average Rating:** 4.4/5 **Total Reviews:** 233 Group conferencing, redefined Categories in common with LiveStream Pro: [Live Stream](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Compare:** [LiveStream Pro vs Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-livestream-pro) **Compare Dolby OptiView with other alternatives:** - [Dolby OptiView vs Riverside](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-riverside) - [Dolby OptiView vs Wistia](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-wistia) - [Dolby OptiView vs Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-vimeo) - [Dolby OptiView vs BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-dolby-optiview) - [Dolby OptiView vs StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-streamyard) - [Dolby OptiView vs Castr](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-dolby-optiview) - [Dolby OptiView vs Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-facebook-live) - [Dolby OptiView vs BlueJeans Virtual Events](https://www.g2.com/compare/bluejeans-virtual-events-vs-dolby-optiview) - [Dolby OptiView vs YouTube Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-youtube-live) ### 9. [BlueJeans Virtual Events](https://www.g2.com/products/bluejeans-virtual-events/reviews) By Verizon **Average Rating:** 4.4/5 **Total Reviews:** 227 Host and manage live interactive events, town halls and webcasts for large audiences around the world. Categories in common with LiveStream Pro: [Live Stream](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Compare:** [LiveStream Pro vs BlueJeans Virtual Events](https://www.g2.com/compare/bluejeans-virtual-events-vs-livestream-pro) **Compare BlueJeans Virtual Events with other alternatives:** - [BlueJeans Virtual Events vs Riverside](https://www.g2.com/compare/bluejeans-virtual-events-vs-riverside) - [BlueJeans Virtual Events vs Wistia](https://www.g2.com/compare/bluejeans-virtual-events-vs-wistia) - [BlueJeans Virtual Events vs Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/bluejeans-virtual-events-vs-vimeo) - [BlueJeans Virtual Events vs BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-bluejeans-virtual-events) - [BlueJeans Virtual Events vs StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/compare/bluejeans-virtual-events-vs-streamyard) - [BlueJeans Virtual Events vs Castr](https://www.g2.com/compare/bluejeans-virtual-events-vs-castr) - [BlueJeans Virtual Events vs Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/bluejeans-virtual-events-vs-facebook-live) - [BlueJeans Virtual Events vs Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/compare/bluejeans-virtual-events-vs-dolby-optiview) - [BlueJeans Virtual Events vs YouTube Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/bluejeans-virtual-events-vs-youtube-live) ### 10. [YouTube Live](https://www.g2.com/products/youtube-live/reviews) By Google **Average Rating:** 4.4/5 **Total Reviews:** 219 YouTube Live is a dynamic platform that enables creators to broadcast live content directly to their audience, fostering real-time interaction and engagement. Whether it's hosting live events, conducting workshops, or sharing spontaneous moments, YouTube Live offers a versatile solution for connecting with viewers worldwide. Key Features and Functionality: - Multiple Streaming Options: Creators can choose from various streaming methods, including mobile devices, webcams, and encoders, to suit their specific needs. - Monetization Tools: YouTube Live supports monetization through features like Super Chat, Super Stickers, and channel memberships, allowing creators to generate revenue during live broadcasts. - Live Shopping Integration: The platform offers live shopping capabilities, enabling creators to tag products in their live streams. This feature displays a "Shopping" button, providing viewers with a seamless shopping experience directly within the live session. - Collaboration Features: Tools such as "Go Live Together" allow creators to invite guests to join their live streams, facilitating collaborative content creation. Primary Value and User Solutions: YouTube Live empowers creators to engage with their audience in real-time, building a sense of community and immediacy. The platform's monetization and shopping features offer additional revenue streams, while its versatile streaming options and collaboration tools enhance content delivery and audience reach. Categories in common with LiveStream Pro: [Live Stream](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Compare:** [LiveStream Pro vs YouTube Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/livestream-pro-vs-youtube-live) **Compare YouTube Live with other alternatives:** - [YouTube Live vs Riverside](https://www.g2.com/compare/riverside-vs-youtube-live) - [YouTube Live vs Wistia](https://www.g2.com/compare/wistia-vs-youtube-live) - [YouTube Live vs Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/compare/vimeo-vs-youtube-live) - [YouTube Live vs BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/compare/bigmarker-vs-youtube-live) - [YouTube Live vs StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/compare/streamyard-vs-youtube-live) - [YouTube Live vs Castr](https://www.g2.com/compare/castr-vs-youtube-live) - [YouTube Live vs Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/compare/facebook-live-vs-youtube-live) - [YouTube Live vs Dolby OptiView](https://www.g2.com/compare/dolby-optiview-vs-youtube-live) - [YouTube Live vs BlueJeans Virtual Events](https://www.g2.com/compare/bluejeans-virtual-events-vs-youtube-live) --- ## LiveStream Pro Alternatives FAQs ### Which Live Stream tools do reviewers recommend instead of LiveStream Pro? Reviewers strongly recommend [Riverside](https://www.g2.com/products/riverside/reviews) for its superior video and audio quality, ease of use, local recording capabilities, and AI-powered editing tools, supported by 1726 reviews with a 4.8-star rating. [Wistia](https://www.g2.com/products/wistia/reviews) is favored for its professional video hosting, marketing integrations, and detailed analytics across 1084 reviews at 4.6 stars. [BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/products/bigmarker/reviews) is praised for its customizable webinar features, engagement tools, and strong customer support with 444 reviews at 4.7 stars. [Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) is noted for high-quality, ad-free video hosting and privacy controls, with 723 reviews at 4.3 stars. These alternatives provide comprehensive solutions that address LiveStream Pro's limitations in customization, technical reliability, and feature depth. ### How does LiveStream Pro compare to Riverside? According to G2 data, [LiveStream Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/livestream-pro/reviews) has an average rating of 3.7/5 based on 3 reviews, whereas [Riverside](https://www.g2.com/products/riverside/reviews) holds a significantly higher average rating of 4.8/5 from 1,726 reviews. Riverside leads by 0.1 to 0.2 points across multiple key dimensions including Ease of Setup (9.5 vs no data for LiveStream Pro), Ease of Admin (9.5), Usability (9.4), Support (9.4), and Ease of Doing Business (9.5). User sentiment for Riverside is overwhelmingly positive with over 1,000 mentions praising its ease of use, high-quality audio and video recording, and powerful editing features. Riverside’s local recording technology ensures consistent high-quality audio and video even with imperfect internet connections, a feature not highlighted for LiveStream Pro. Overall, Riverside offers a more robust, user-friendly, and feature-rich platform with superior customer satisfaction and reliability. ### Why do users choose Riverside over LiveStream Pro? Users choose [Riverside](https://www.g2.com/products/riverside/reviews) over LiveStream Pro primarily due to its superior recording quality and reliability, as evidenced by over 1,700 reviews averaging 4.8 stars. Riverside’s local recording feature guarantees studio-quality audio and video by recording on each participant’s device, preventing quality loss from internet issues, a critical advantage cited in numerous reviews. Additionally, Riverside provides an all-in-one solution with integrated recording, editing, hosting, and distribution tools, simplifying workflows and saving significant time, as reflected in 494 mentions of easy editing and 271 mentions of excellent customer support. Its AI-powered features such as Magic Clips and transcript-based editing enhance productivity and content repurposing, which users find invaluable. The platform’s intuitive interface and ease of use, praised in over 1,000 reviews, lower the learning curve for new podcasters and content creators. In contrast, LiveStream Pro’s higher cost, occasional technical issues, and limited monetization controls contribute to users preferring Riverside’s more comprehensive and reliable offering. ### What are the best alternatives to LiveStream Pro? The best alternatives to LiveStream Pro are [Riverside](https://www.g2.com/products/riverside/reviews) (4.8/5 with 1726 reviews), [Wistia](https://www.g2.com/products/wistia/reviews) (4.6/5 with 1084 reviews), [BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/products/bigmarker/reviews) (4.7/5 with 444 reviews), and [Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) (4.3/5 with 723 reviews). 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