StreamYard Pricing Overview

StreamYard does not offer a permanent free plan, but it does provide a free trial that lets users to test the product before committing to a paid plan. Trial availability and duration may vary, so users should review the seller's official pricing page for the most current details.

According to G2 reviews, StreamYard's pricing is best suited for small businesses, independent content creators, nonprofits, and religious organizations operating on limited budgets. The overwhelming majority of G2 reviewers come from small businesses with 50 or fewer employees across industries including entertainment, broadcast media, marketing, events services, and nonprofit management. The Basic plan at $20 per month suits solo streamers and small teams needing professional branding without high costs. StreamYard's Professional tier appeals to podcasters and media producers requiring HD quality and multi-destination streaming. The Business tier targets larger organizations needing team collaboration, concurrent streams, and centralized billing, though mid-market and enterprise adoption appears less common based on G2 review data.

StreamYard's free tier offers core streaming capabilities including screen sharing, banners, on-screen comments, up to 6 participants, and streaming to multiple destinations, but includes StreamYard branding and caps usage at 20 hours per month. G2 reviewers note the free version is genuinely useful for beginners and hobbyists. StreamYard's paid plans starting at $20 per month remove branding, unlock unlimited streaming, add logos, overlays, custom RTMP destinations, and expand participants to 10. StreamYard's Professional tier at $39 per month adds Full HD 1080p and individual audio recordings, while the Business tier introduces roles, permissions, concurrent streams, and priority support for larger operations.

StreamYard is broadly considered good value, particularly among small businesses and nonprofits. G2 reviewers frequently praise its affordability relative to competitors, with multiple users highlighting that it replaces expensive production setups. One G2 reviewer noted StreamYard's paid plans surpassed a competitor's $6,000 annual fee. However, some G2 users flag pricing concerns, particularly around recent price increases and the cost of HD streaming being locked to higher tiers. Reviewers comparing StreamYard to OBS, Melon, and Restream suggest those alternatives offer competitive features at lower costs. Overall, high ratings paired with occasional cost complaints position StreamYard as a premium-leaning but generally justified investment for regular streamers.