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At a Glance
Ant Media Server
Ant Media Server
Star Rating
(159)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 1 License Per Month
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StreamYard
StreamYard
Star Rating
(290)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviews say that Ant Media Server excels in its multi-platform streaming capabilities, with a score of 9.2, while StreamYard also performs well with a score of 9.4, indicating that both platforms are strong in this area but StreamYard has a slight edge.
  • Users report that Ant Media Server's ease of setup is rated at 8.8, which is lower than StreamYard's impressive 9.7, suggesting that StreamYard is more user-friendly for new users looking to get started quickly.
  • Reviewers mention that Ant Media Server offers robust analytics features with a score of 8.4, but StreamYard falls short with a score of 7.5, indicating that users may find more comprehensive insights with Ant Media Server.
  • G2 users highlight that StreamYard shines in social media integration, scoring 9.4, compared to Ant Media Server's 8.7, making StreamYard a better choice for those focused on social media streaming.
  • Users on G2 note that Ant Media Server provides a strong quality of support with a score of 9.4, while StreamYard's support is rated slightly lower at 9.2, suggesting that users may have a better experience with Ant Media Server's customer service.
  • Reviewers mention that while both platforms offer recording features, Ant Media Server's video archive score of 8.9 is slightly lower than StreamYard's 9.1, indicating that StreamYard may provide a more reliable solution for users needing to access past streams.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ant Media Server
Monthly License
$99.00
1 License Per Month
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StreamYard
Free
$0
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Free Trial
Ant Media Server
Free Trial is available
StreamYard
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
120
9.0
178
Ease of Use
9.1
125
9.7
177
Ease of Setup
8.8
87
9.7
92
Ease of Admin
9.2
86
9.6
90
Quality of Support
9.4
121
9.2
156
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
81
9.4
86
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
110
9.3
148
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Host Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Attendee Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Post-Event Tools
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
693
8.8
826
Software Options
9.0
82
8.8
91
8.8
64
9.4
132
9.3
72
9.4
132
9.2
78
9.0
82
Audience Tools
8.5
53
Feature Not Available
8.2
55
9.1
127
8.7
57
Not enough data
Streamer Tools
8.0
50
8.4
74
8.9
74
9.1
113
8.4
61
7.5
75
7.7
47
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ant Media Server
Ant Media Server
StreamYard
StreamYard
Ant Media Server and StreamYard are categorized as Live Stream
Unique Categories
Ant Media Server
Ant Media Server has no unique categories
StreamYard
StreamYard is categorized as Webinar
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ant Media Server
Ant Media Server
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
81.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
13.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.1%
StreamYard
StreamYard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
89.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
5.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Ant Media Server
Ant Media Server
Computer Software
14.0%
Broadcast Media
12.1%
Entertainment
7.6%
Information Technology and Services
7.0%
Online Media
6.4%
Other
52.9%
StreamYard
StreamYard
Entertainment
15.8%
Religious Institutions
7.6%
Marketing and Advertising
7.6%
Broadcast Media
6.8%
Professional Training & Coaching
5.0%
Other
57.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Ant Media Server
Ant Media Server
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Pedro L.
PL
Pedro L.
Verified User in Computer Software

Ant Media Server allowed me to implement reliable streaming capabilities on my Unity applications with ease and very low latency. Testing those capabilities on a browser also proved to be quite simple and advantageous. Moreover, the support team was...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Peter G.
PG
Peter G.
Verified User in Education Management

The gui can be a bit annoying at times and setting up webrtc can be a bit annoying

StreamYard
StreamYard
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Rianka S.
RS
Rianka S.
Verified User in E-Learning

Very easy to connect, ideal for non-tech friendly people. Has option of being in the backstage. Best for live presentations, events and podcasts. Doesn't need any app installation Has options of moderation, screen recording, event scheduling,...

Most Helpful Critical Review
CA
Cross A.
Verified User in Performing Arts

Videos delete after 15 days with no way of recovering them. One of the worst cloud storage services I've ever come across, even if you pay the most expensive plan, it doesn't make a difference.

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Discussions
Ant Media Server
Ant Media Server Discussions
What is the use of Ant Media Server?
2 comments
Hamit D.
HD
Ant Media Server can be used in almost any streaming scenario. Let me share some use cases. Meeting software Live event...Read more
How does ant Media work?
1 comment
Erdal B.
EB
Ant Media works very well for our needs. Buffering, streaming, monitoring is convinient and scaling is very easy -at least on Aws. Using Ant Media reduced...Read more
What is a Media Server WebRTC?
1 comment
Hamit D.
HD
A server that provides the functionality required for the proper connection of WebRTC sessions in the cloud or self-hosting in order to make your WebRTC...Read more
StreamYard
StreamYard Discussions
Is there any way to add a second camera?
3 comments
Alexander P.
AP
you can add as many cams as your device allows and simply select the cams from the audio/video settings and adjust accordingly if you want 2 angles at once.Read more
Is there a possibly that Streamyard will have a connection option for Instagram or Tik Tok?
2 comments
Greg D.
GD
I so wish they would add both. My understanding is, that it is IG and Tik Tok, who block anyone from adding them. I'm not aware of any 3rd party platform...Read more
Does Streamyard every have live tutorials?
2 comments
Escola de C.
EC
I don't know any live tutorial...Read more