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Compare Wistia and YouTube Live 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (76.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Wistia
Star Rating
(980)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansYouTube Live
Star Rating
(211)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about YouTube LiveSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Wistia excels in user experience, particularly with its intuitive interface that makes video editing a breeze. Users appreciate features like adding chapters and detailed analytics, which enhance their ability to engage with their audience effectively.
- Users say that YouTube Live shines in real-time interaction, allowing creators to engage directly with their audience through live chat. This feature fosters a sense of community, making the streaming experience feel more personal and interactive.
- According to verified reviews, Wistia's support quality stands out, with many users highlighting the responsive customer service and helpful resources available for troubleshooting. This level of support can be crucial for businesses relying on live streaming for their operations.
- Reviewers mention that YouTube Live offers a straightforward setup process, making it easy for users to start streaming quickly. The integration with third-party tools like OBS is also a significant advantage, allowing for enhanced production quality.
- G2 reviewers highlight Wistia's strong analytics capabilities, which provide valuable insights into viewer engagement and performance metrics. This feature is particularly beneficial for businesses looking to refine their content strategy based on audience behavior.
- Users report that while Wistia is tailored more towards mid-market businesses, YouTube Live is favored by small businesses due to its accessibility and cost-effectiveness, making it a popular choice for those just starting with live streaming.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Wistia
Free
$0.00
Per Month
Just getting started? Make your videos look more professional--for free.
- 10 videos max
- 1 user (that's you!)
- Customizable player
YouTube Live
No pricing availableFree Trial
Wistia
Free Trial is available
YouTube Live
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
834
8.8
185
Ease of Use
9.3
843
9.1
186
Ease of Setup
9.3
560
8.8
42
Ease of Admin
9.3
399
9.1
36
Quality of Support
9.1
654
8.0
163
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
375
8.5
33
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
807
8.5
184
Features by Category
Host Tools
8.9
105
Not enough data
9.0
105
Not enough data
9.2
101
Not enough data
Attendee Tools
8.8
97
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
8.3
90
Not enough data
Post-Event Tools
8.9
95
Not enough data
8.8
93
Not enough data
Integrations
8.3
94
Not enough data
8.5
95
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Webinar
8.1
30
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
8.2
30
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
8.0
29
Not enough data
Software Options
8.8
43
8.6
148
8.2
39
8.8
155
8.4
39
8.0
145
9.2
41
8.6
144
Audience Tools
Feature Not Available
8.4
141
8.5
41
8.7
149
8.9
37
8.3
145
Streamer Tools
8.6
40
8.3
137
9.1
42
8.7
151
8.5
43
8.9
150
Feature Not Available
8.1
137
Agentic AI - Live Stream
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
76
Not enough data
8.6
76
Not enough data
7.6
70
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.2
69
Not enough data
7.7
70
Not enough data
8.6
74
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
76
Not enough data
8.2
69
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
6.8
21
Not enough data
Hosting
9.4
522
Not enough data
8.6
464
Not enough data
7.5
363
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Verified
Not enough data
Management
9.3
520
Not enough data
9.3
498
Not enough data
9.2
479
Not enough data
8.7
470
Not enough data
Marketing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
457
Not enough data
8.1
259
Not enough data
8.5
261
Not enough data
Insights
8.8
502
Not enough data
8.4
456
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
8.9
252
Not enough data
7.8
251
Not enough data
8.8
258
Not enough data
8.4
250
Not enough data
8.2
247
Not enough data
7.7
239
Not enough data
Security
8.7
243
Not enough data
8.8
239
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Hosting
7.2
118
Not enough data
7.2
116
Not enough data
7.5
117
Not enough data
7.3
116
Not enough data
7.2
117
Not enough data
Customization
8.9
164
Not enough data
9.3
166
Not enough data
8.7
157
Not enough data
8.5
155
Not enough data
Organization
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
152
Not enough data
7.7
142
Not enough data
8.7
163
Not enough data
8.6
158
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video CMS
7.0
30
Not enough data
7.0
29
Not enough data
7.0
30
Not enough data
6.8
28
Not enough data
API Features
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
56
Not enough data
8.8
57
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Security and Compliance
8.7
47
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.6
41
Not enough data
Editing
8.1
117
Not enough data
8.7
132
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
139
Not enough data
8.8
140
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
124
Not enough data
8.9
128
Not enough data
8.9
123
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
7.9
49
Not enough data
7.9
47
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
8.0
49
Not enough data
Core Recording & Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Live Collaboration & Direction
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Post & Editing Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI & Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Wistia and YouTube Live are categorized as Live Stream
Unique Categories
Wistia is categorized as Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS), Video CMS, Webinar, Video Hosting, Video Editing, Screen and Video Capture, and Virtual Recording Studio
YouTube Live has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Wistia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
YouTube Live
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
Computer Software
26.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.8%
Information Technology and Services
10.1%
E-Learning
3.1%
Financial Services
2.9%
Other
47.0%
Entertainment
8.7%
Computer Games
5.8%
Higher Education
5.3%
Education Management
4.8%
Computer Software
4.8%
Other
70.7%
Discussions
How do I embed a video, so it is the same size as a YouTube embed?
1 Comment
JM
In Wistia, click 'Embed and Share' > Select Inline Embedded > then look at Options and there you can select and enter the size you want your video to...Read more
Is there such a way for more visual personalization for the streaming channel ?
2 Comments
OT
I guess if you are doing live streaming and you are interested to make your show with different layout. You can check out https://streamlabs.comRead more
Do I need streaming software for YouTube live?
2 Comments
DA
You can use the built-in functions on YouTube.
But I wouldn't say they're convenient. There are much more convenient platforms for streaming...Read more
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