BrightTALK vs. StreamYard

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BrightTALK
Score 6.1 out of 10
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BrightTALK Central is a B2B marketing platform to create content, engage an audience, and reach new prospects to deliver revenue growth. BrightTALK is a subsidiary of TechTarget.N/A
StreamYard
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
StreamYard is a live streaming studio in a browser. Users can interview guests, share a screen, and simulcast to platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
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Features
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Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
BrightTALK
8.2
Ratings
9% above category average
StreamYard
-
Ratings
Dashboards8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Data exportability8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Product A and Product B
BrightTALK
8.7
Ratings
8% above category average
StreamYard
-
Ratings
High quality audio9.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile support8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Meetings / Events
Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Product A and Product B
BrightTALK
9.1
Ratings
12% above category average
StreamYard
-
Ratings
Calendar integration10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Record meetings / events8.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Slideshows10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Event registration8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Collaboration
Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Product A and Product B
BrightTALK
7.5
Ratings
10% below category average
StreamYard
-
Ratings
Audience polling7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Q&A8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Security
Comparison of Online Events Security features of Product A and Product B
BrightTALK
7.8
Ratings
5% below category average
StreamYard
-
Ratings
Participant roles & permissions7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Confidential attendee list8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Marketing
Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Product A and Product B
BrightTALK
9.0
Ratings
15% above category average
StreamYard
-
Ratings
Branding options8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration to Marketing Automation10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
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ClickMeeting
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Score 7.9 out of 10
Zoom Events & Webinars
Zoom Events & Webinars
Score 8.5 out of 10
Enterprises
ON24
ON24
Score 8.8 out of 10
Zoom Events & Webinars
Zoom Events & Webinars
Score 8.5 out of 10
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User Ratings
BrightTALKStreamYard
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
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9.4
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Likelihood to Renew
-
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10.0
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Usability
9.0
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10.0
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Support Rating
3.1
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-
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User Testimonials
BrightTALKStreamYard
Likelihood to Recommend
We've found the suggested training to be pretty spot on, and the speakers have been good so far. The pacing is usually good to slightly fast. Most professionals don't have time to take a couple of hours a week on training or learning about new products, so we've also found the length of the meetings to be very good. The suggested classes/webinars have been good so far-- too many companies ask you to fill out a questionnaire about what you use or what you're interested in and then pigeonhole in those couple of suggestions forever. So far, we have not seen that with BrightTALK.
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We usually recommend it to those that want to start streaming their podcasts LIVE and don't have much bandwidth for learning new software. Its simplicity is perfect for beginners. That being said, if the person we are talking to wants to be able to download high-quality video and audio files after the stream is over -for post-production reasons- we usually refer them to different software.
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Pros
  • It expands our audience by allowing us to tap into their database of users.
  • It is easy to use and is reliable. We don't have any technical issues.
  • It has robust reporting that provides a lot of data on attendees.
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  • Easy access to stream to multiple locations at the same time
  • Simple and intuitive user interface.
  • Self-explanatory. Small learning curve to be able to master it.
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Cons
  • The user interface can be a bit tricky at times, as you have to dig down to find certain information. However, it is a robust interface and the information is there.
  • Some features, like adding questions or resources, have cut-off windows, so you cannot make last-minute additions or changes.
  • The bridge occasionally drops speakers, and this can be disconcerting to presenters. However, it does not happen too often.
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  • I would like to be able to change default layout via admin in some instances because for example, it’s a cropped layout for 2+ speakers by default.
  • I would like the opportunity to copy comments from the comments section (even if we need to paste it to private chat).
  • I would like the opportunity to share the link to download video with guest speakers.
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Usability
BrightTalk has an excellent usability and is intuitive with its design. The registration of events is secure, and the connectivity to webinars is seamless
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You don't need to be an expert and you don't have anything to install.
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Support Rating
We have not had to contact support.
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Alternatives Considered
BrightTalk has an improved webinar repository and has an excellent use of registration for live events that allows for strict moderation of who may be joining the events. I selected BrightTalk because it seems more secure and provides an ease of use when utilizing it for registration and webinar purposes.
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The StreamYard interface is more functional and easy to understand for participants, speakers, and team members. StreamYard also allows managing live streams in the app without the need to go to social media for checking comments, replying to them, etc. Simultaneously, StreamYard has many more options compared to other similar tools. For example, it allows sharing slides from different PowerPoints and screens, adding videos, visuals, and live comments with one click. Due to these options, we save time on managing live sessions and our broadcasts look much more professional and engaging.
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Return on Investment
  • Because of its utility and onboarding new talent, our HR costs of talent acquisition and retention are reduced.
  • The live networking events have been useful in producing new leads
  • More targeted use of our funds for security and Cloud because of the knowledge we've gained, so reduced costs in those areas.
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  • It has increased the reach rate and the number of followers on social media pages, for example, on our Youtube page, the number of followers increased by 2 times the original amount.
  • It has reduced the amount of time our communications team spends on editing videos.
  • More team members are able to use StreamYard by themselves, which has allowed us to reduce the time our communications team spends on managing live sessions before.
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