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Riverside vs StreamYard
Our Verdict
Based on ratings, features, pricing, and capabilities, Riverside edges ahead in this comparison. Riverside scores higher on user ratings and overall feature set.
Feature
Riverside
StreamYard
Rating
⭐ 4.8/5
⭐ 4.8/5
Free Plan
Starting Price
$15/mo
$20/mo
Monthly Visits
19.0M
22.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
4 apps
5 apps
Team Size
SMB
ENTERPRISE
Riverside Pros & Cons
Pros
- Flawless 4K footage even if guest's internet drops during interview
- Separate audio stems make professional mixing in DAW effortless
- Used by Spotify, Marvel, The New York Times, and TED
Cons
- Requires high-speed browser uploads from guests after recording finishes
- Free tier limits uncompressed audio downloads
StreamYard Pros & Cons
Pros
- Zero software installation for guests (they just click a link in Chrome)
- Rock-solid reliability for corporate webinars and live interviews
- Effortlessly streams to YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitch at the same time
Cons
- Free version displays a StreamYard duck watermark on the stream
- 1080p full HD streaming requires paid Pro plan
Riverside Key Features
- Local 4K Video & Lossless WAV Recording
- Separate Tracks for Every Guest
- Magic Clips AI Short Video Creator
- Text-Based Video Editor & Teleprompter
StreamYard Key Features
- Multistream to 8+ Destinations Simultaneously
- Invite up to 10 On-Screen Guests via Web Link
- Display On-Screen Live Comments from Viewers
- Custom Overlays, Banners & Logo Branding