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| Your shortlist | Remote recordingStreamYard |
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| General starting cost | Free, then $431.88/yr |
| Billing and eligibility | View recorded plans (2)
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| Workflow | Not verified in this comparison |
| Platform | Not verified in this comparison |
| Track export | Not verified in this comparison |
| The verdict | The easiest browser desk to go live to YouTube and social, with a local take for the later edit. |
| Free tier | Available. Check the plan limits below. |
| Best for | Live interview and talk shows that want a guest link, overlays, and a stream to more than one place. |
| Not the best fit | Audio-only interviews, anyone who wants scenes and cameras on the computer instead of a browser tab, or anyone who will not pay to drop the logo. |
| The gotcha | Free stamps their logo and caps local recording at 2 hours a month. |
| Public plans | Read public plan notes
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| Pricing notes | Dollars from streamyard.com/pricing on 2026-08-26 (individuals view). Cards show Core $44.99/mo with $35.99/mo annual, Advanced $88.99/mo with $68.99/mo annual. 7-day free trial. 7-day money-back on the first charge only. Core and Advanced are for individual use. Business and Enterprise dollars were not on the public individuals page. The site says prices can vary with promotions. |
| Category | Remote recording |
| Tool type | Live video production |
| Also listed in | No secondary categories |
| Price checked | 2026-08-26 |
| Next step | Visit StreamYard |