StreamYard vs. vMix Live Streaming Software

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
StreamYard
Score 8.2 out of 10
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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
vMix
Score 9.1 out of 10
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The vMix Software Video Mixer and Switcher is presented as a complete live video production software solution by StudioCoast Pty Ltd in Robina.N/A
Pricing
StreamYardvMix Live Streaming Software
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Offerings
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Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Small Businesses
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Score 8.9 out of 10
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Medium-sized Companies
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Score 8.5 out of 10
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Score 8.5 out of 10
Enterprises
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Score 8.5 out of 10
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User Ratings
StreamYardvMix Live Streaming Software
Likelihood to Recommend
9.4
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8.0
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Likelihood to Renew
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Usability
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User Testimonials
StreamYardvMix Live Streaming Software
Likelihood to Recommend
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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For churches looking to use a fully digital video switcher in their livestreaming setup, vMix Live Streaming Software is a great option in the list of possible solutions. If a church is already using Vimeo or YouTube for their streaming, and they are a PC environment, then vMix Live Streaming Software can plug right in and give some robust editing and video options to the volunteers making the Livestream happen.
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Pros
  • 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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  • Livestreaming
  • Video recording
  • Input management
  • Easy user interface
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Cons
  • 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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  • Some unclear technical terms for volunteers
  • Some elements of user interface are clunky in design
  • PC-specific, no macOS version available
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Usability
You don't need to be an expert and you don't have anything to install.
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Alternatives Considered
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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Ultimately, we chose to use vMix Live Streaming Software on TOP of Vimeo, as vMix Live Streaming Software gives full video-switching capability and allows us to pipe a finished product into Vimeo instead of trying to mix our video in Vimeo's native web-based app or their Livestream Studio app. vMix Live Streaming Software stands out in their market as setting a high bar for digital video switching and managing multiple inputs well.
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Return on Investment
  • 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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  • vMix Live Streaming Software has made our livestream reliable and consistent
  • vMix Live Streaming Software has made volunteers more comfortable in making some production decisions
  • vMix Live Streaming Software has been stable with very few lockups or crashes
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