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Indie alternatives to StreamYard
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what StreamYard does, 2 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBS Studio | Free | Yes | – | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| Restream | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| Ecamm Live | Paid | – | – | Mac |
The alternatives
1. OBS Studio
Free, open-source video recording and live streaming
Open-source software for screen recording and live streaming with scenes, sources and audio mixing.
Free · Mac, Windows, Linux · Website ↗
3. Ecamm Live
Live streaming and video production for Mac
Mac app for live streaming and recording with scenes, overlays, guests and screen sharing.
Paid · Mac · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to StreamYard?
Yes. 2 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: OBS Studio and Restream.
Is there an open-source alternative to StreamYard?
OBS Studio is open source.
Which StreamYard alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: OBS Studio and Ecamm Live. On Windows: OBS Studio. On Linux: OBS Studio. On the web: Restream.
What makes these alternatives to StreamYard “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as StreamYard.
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