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StreamYard vs Riverside
Our Verdict
Based on ratings, features, pricing, and capabilities, Riverside edges ahead in this comparison. Riverside offers better value and broader platform support.
Feature
StreamYard
Riverside
Rating
⭐ 4.8/5
⭐ 4.8/5
Free Plan
Starting Price
$20/mo
$15/mo
Monthly Visits
22.0M
19.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
5 apps
4 apps
Team Size
ENTERPRISE
SMB
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 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 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
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