Compare Riverside.fm and StreamYard 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (92.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (89.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Users Per Month
$0
Riverside.fm
Star Rating
(961)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (92.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Users Per Month
Learn more about Riverside.fmStreamYard
Star Rating
(290)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
Recording Quality
- Riverside.fm: G2 reviewers say Riverside.fm offers up to 720p video and 44.1 kHz audio quality, making it robust for high-fidelity audio needs.
- StreamYard: Reviewers mention StreamYard provides up to 1080p (Full HD) video quality in its Professional plans, which is ideal for users prioritizing high-definition video content.
Participant Limits
- Riverside.fm: Users note that Riverside.fm does not specify the maximum participant limit, which may be a drawback for those needing certainty in hosting large panels.
- StreamYard: Reviewers claim StreamYard has clear participant limits: up to 10 on-screen participants in Basic and Professional plans, and up to 15 backstage participants in the Business plan, making it suitable for large live streams.
Integration and Streaming
- Riverside.fm: G2 reviewers say Riverside.fm enables livestreaming to various social media platforms, providing flexibility.
- StreamYard: Users appreciate that StreamYard specializes in live streaming with direct integrations to major platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn, and supports seamless multistreaming to multiple destinations.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Riverside.fm
Free
Free
1 Users Per Month
- Unlimited recording & editing
- Separate tracks for the first 2 hours of recording*
- Up to 720p recording
StreamYard
Free
$0
Free forever, unlimited usage
- Screen sharing
- Banners
- On-screen comments
Free Trial
Riverside.fm
Free Trial is available
StreamYard
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
851
9.0
178
Ease of Use
9.4
883
9.7
177
Ease of Setup
9.5
360
9.7
92
Ease of Admin
9.5
168
9.6
90
Quality of Support
9.4
715
9.2
156
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
159
9.4
86
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
889
9.3
148
Features by Category
Content Creation
Not enough data
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Optimization
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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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
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Software Options
Not enough data
8.8
91
Not enough data
9.4
132
Not enough data
9.4
132
Not enough data
9.0
82
Audience Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
127
Not enough data
Not enough data
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
8.4
74
Not enough data
9.1
113
Not enough data
7.5
75
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Basics
9.2
348
Not enough data
9.5
458
Not enough data
8.0
266
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.3
247
Not enough data
8.3
287
Not enough data
9.2
374
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
305
Not enough data
8.2
244
Not enough data
Voice
8.2
125
Not enough data
8.8
130
Not enough data
Transcription
9.3
133
Not enough data
8.9
131
Not enough data
8.9
131
Not enough data
7.1
117
Not enough data
Editing
8.5
128
Not enough data
7.8
121
Not enough data
8.3
124
Not enough data
7.1
112
Not enough data
Integration
8.1
112
Not enough data
7.4
107
Not enough data
9.0
125
Not enough data
8.3
115
Not enough data
8.2
112
Not enough data
Platform Features
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Organization
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Customization
Not enough data
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Analytics
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Editing
8.7
155
Not enough data
9.0
160
Not enough data
8.1
145
Not enough data
7.9
142
Not enough data
8.4
147
Not enough data
9.1
159
Not enough data
9.0
154
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
151
Not enough data
8.8
151
Not enough data
7.9
143
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Planning
8.0
331
Not enough data
Publishing
8.3
339
Not enough data
Social Media
8.3
347
Not enough data
Planning
7.6
345
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Riverside.fm and StreamYard are categorized as Live Stream and Webinar
Unique Categories
Riverside.fm is categorized as Transcription, Content Creation, Audio Editing, Video Editing, Screen and Video Capture, Hosting, and Video Communications
StreamYard has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Riverside.fm
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
StreamYard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Media Production
10.5%
Entertainment
8.6%
Marketing and Advertising
8.1%
Broadcast Media
6.9%
Online Media
6.8%
Other
59.2%
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
Riverside.fm
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Janine R.
Verified User in Human Resources
I like how the quality is always stellar as it's saved on each guest's device first then uploaded. That way, even with a bad WIFI connection, the end result is still professional. I'm also really loving the Magic Clips feature they're not testing. It's SO...
Most Helpful Critical Review
John f.
Verified User in Broadcast Media
I'm all for using innovative platforms, especially when running a podcast. On paper, Riverside.fm promises a lot, but in practicality, it's riddled with reliability issues that make it impossible for professional use. Firstly, there's an alarming 30%...
StreamYard
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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
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.
Janine R.
Verified User in Human Resources
I like how the quality is always stellar as it's saved on each guest's device first then uploaded. That way, even with a bad WIFI connection, the end result is still professional. I'm also really loving the Magic Clips feature they're not testing. It's SO...
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,...
John f.
Verified User in Broadcast Media
I'm all for using innovative platforms, especially when running a podcast. On paper, Riverside.fm promises a lot, but in practicality, it's riddled with reliability issues that make it impossible for professional use. Firstly, there's an alarming 30%...
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.
Discussions
Can you screen share on Riverside FM?
2 comments
RB
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like me to translate into English.Read more
How does Riverside FM work?
1 comment
JC
Think of ZOOM, but better, with better audio and video quality, its one of the best tools to not only create Podcast, Videocast, but also video SOPs.Read more
What is Riverside FM?
1 comment
F
One of the best options if you need to do a Video Podcast.
You can invite guests, record the video and audio, edit and download the result as video(with...Read more
Is there any way to add a second camera?
3 comments
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
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
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