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Streamyard

Live streaming and recording platform built for professional broadcasts.

The Desk’s Verdict
8.0/10

The reliable choice for live broadcasts you intend to clip later.

What is Streamyard?

Streamyard is a browser-based live streaming and recording studio that lets you broadcast to multiple platforms simultaneously — YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitch, and more — while recording a high-quality local copy. It's widely used by B2B companies, agencies, and content teams for live shows, webinars, and panel recordings.

The Review

Streamyard's role in the clipping economy is as a source generator — it's where you record the long-form content that eventually becomes clips. Its key advantage over Zoom or Teams for this purpose is that it streams and records simultaneously, producing a clean local recording with branded lower thirds, logo overlays, and multi-guest layouts already baked in. This means less post-production before clipping.

The platform is browser-based with no software install required, which reduces friction for guests and panelists. For B2B companies running regular live shows or webinars, Streamyard produces more clip-ready source material than most alternatives. It does not include clipping features itself, so it needs to be paired with a dedicated clipping tool downstream.

Key features

  • 01Multi-platform simultaneous streaming
  • 02Browser-based — no software install
  • 03Branded overlays, lower thirds, and logos
  • 04Multi-guest support (up to 10 on screen)
  • 05Local HD recording
  • 06Screen sharing
  • 07Pre-recorded video injection

Pros & cons

What we liked

  • +No software install — great for guests
  • +Branded overlays make source footage more clip-ready
  • +Simultaneous multi-platform streaming
  • +Reliable and widely used by B2B teams

Worth weighing

  • Not a clipping tool — recording only
  • Limited post-production features
  • Video quality lower than Riverside for close-up recording

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