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StreamYard vs Crowdcast: catalog facts
StreamYard	Crowdcast
Freemium Free to start, with usage governed by plan limits.	Paid Paid plans with a free trial; live captions need a Pro plan or higher.
Web	Web
Runs entirely in the browser Multistreaming to several platforms	Restreams to Facebook Live, YouTube Live and Twitch Attendees can be brought on stage
Requires an account and an internet connection Features depend on the chosen plan	Live captions only on higher plans Captions limited to English
Web application, Hosted service	Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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