Skip to content
SeoToolShelf
Submit a tool

Updated November 6, 2026

StreamYard alternatives in 2026: 8 tools compared

StreamYard: Browser-based live streaming studio for YouTube, LinkedIn and more. People look for alternatives when they need a lower price, a free plan or a better fit for a specific job.

These 8 tools cover similar ground. Each entry explains who it suits, how pricing works and what to watch out for.

Key takeaways

  • Airmeet: community events and virtual conferences.
  • Demio: marketers running lead-gen webinars.
  • Goldcast: b2B marketers running webinars and virtual events.
  • GoTo Webinar: businesses running regular training and marketing webinars.
  • Livestorm: marketing and customer teams running webinars.
  • ON24: large B2B marketing teams.
  • Restream: creators and brands reaching audiences on several platforms.
  • RingCentral Events: organisations running virtual conferences.

Quick comparison

ToolBest forPricingFree plan
Airmeet Community events and virtual conferences Freemium Yes
Demio Marketers running lead-gen webinars Free trial No
Goldcast B2B marketers running webinars and virtual events Paid No
GoTo Webinar Businesses running regular training and marketing webinars Free trial No
Livestorm Marketing and customer teams running webinars Freemium Yes
ON24 Large B2B marketing teams Paid No
Restream Creators and brands reaching audiences on several platforms Freemium Yes
RingCentral Events Organisations running virtual conferences Paid No

The best StreamYard alternatives

1.

Airmeet

Best for: Community events and virtual conferences

Virtual and hybrid event platform with social lounges.

Freemium

Free plan available. Paid plans add more features and limits.

Who it suits: Community events and virtual conferences.

What we like

  • Great networking feel
  • Free plan
  • Engaging formats

Watch out for

  • Free plan limits
  • Fewer enterprise features
Full Airmeet review

2.

Demio

Best for: Marketers running lead-gen webinars

Webinar platform for marketers, with live and automated webinars.

Free trial

Paid plans with a free trial.

Who it suits: Marketers running lead-gen webinars.

What we like

  • Easy to use
  • Good for marketing
  • Automated webinars

Watch out for

  • Attendee limits by plan
  • No free plan
Full Demio review

3.

Goldcast

Best for: B2B marketers running webinars and virtual events

B2B event platform that turns events into content.

Paid

Paid plans. Check the vendor for current pricing.

Who it suits: B2B marketers running webinars and virtual events.

What we like

  • Polished production
  • Turns events into clips
  • Strong for B2B

Watch out for

  • Paid only
  • Aimed at mid-market and enterprise
Full Goldcast review

4.

GoTo Webinar

Best for: Businesses running regular training and marketing webinars

Established webinar platform from GoTo.

Free trial

Paid plans with a free trial.

Who it suits: Businesses running regular training and marketing webinars.

What we like

  • Reliable
  • Mature
  • Good reporting

Watch out for

  • Interface feels dated
  • Pricier than newer tools
Full GoTo Webinar review

5.

Livestorm

Best for: Marketing and customer teams running webinars

Browser-based webinar and video engagement platform.

Freemium

Free plan available. Paid plans add more features and limits.

Who it suits: Marketing and customer teams running webinars.

What we like

  • Nothing to download
  • Easy to use
  • Good integrations

Watch out for

  • Free plan limits
  • Price rises with attendees
Full Livestorm review

6.

ON24

Best for: Large B2B marketing teams

Enterprise webinar and digital event platform for lead generation.

Paid

Paid plans. Check the vendor for current pricing.

Who it suits: Large B2B marketing teams.

What we like

  • Deep engagement data
  • Enterprise grade
  • Strong integrations

Watch out for

  • Expensive
  • Complex
Full ON24 review

7.

Restream

Best for: Creators and brands reaching audiences on several platforms

Stream to many platforms at once.

Freemium

Free plan available. Paid plans add more features and limits.

Who it suits: Creators and brands reaching audiences on several platforms.

What we like

  • Stream everywhere at once
  • Unified chat
  • Free plan

Watch out for

  • Advanced features paid
  • Watermark on free plan
Full Restream review

8.

RingCentral Events

Best for: Organisations running virtual conferences

Virtual and hybrid event platform (formerly Hopin Events).

Paid

Paid plans. Check the vendor for current pricing.

Who it suits: Organisations running virtual conferences.

What we like

  • Built for virtual conferences
  • Networking features
  • Part of RingCentral suite

Watch out for

  • Pricing on request
  • Platform changed hands
Full RingCentral Events review

How we chose

  • Every tool on this list does the core job of webinar & virtual event platforms, so it can replace StreamYard for most people.
  • We weighed pricing and free plans, ease of use, and the trade-offs you take on when switching.
  • Pricing comes from each vendor’s public pricing page and changes often, so confirm before you buy.

Buying guide: what to check before you switch

Webinar and virtual event platforms run online presentations and live streams with registration, polls, Q&A, recordings and follow-up. Some are built for marketing teams generating leads; others for streaming to social platforms.

  • Attendee limits per plan
  • Registration pages and email reminders
  • Engagement tools (polls, Q&A, chat)
  • Recordings, on-demand replays and CRM sync

Prices and features change often. Check each vendor’s website for current plans before you buy.