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PodScene vs StreamYard
StreamYard is a browser studio built for going live, with recording on the side. PodScene is built for recording a podcast and getting the finished video, and goes live through OBS. Here's how they compare.
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At a glance
| PodScene | StreamYard | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | $0: 2 recorded hours a month, watermark | $0: 2 hours of local recording a month, StreamYard logo on streams |
| Entry paid plan | Creator: $12/month, or $10/month billed annually | Core: $44.99/month, or $35.99/month billed annually |
| Seats on the entry paid plan | 2 | 1 |
| People on screen | Host + up to 3 guests | Up to 10 on Core |
| Guests need an account | No | No |
| Separate track per person | Yes, MP4 per person | Yes, with local recordings |
| Finished video in your layout | Rendered from each person's own recording after every take | Recording of the stream |
| Livestreaming | Through OBS: your scene is an OBS browser source | Built in, to 3 destinations at once on Core |
| Maximum resolution | 1080p finished video | 4K local recordings on Advanced ($88.99/month) |
Where PodScene is different
- A much lower price for recording. Creator is $12 a month with 2 seats. StreamYard's Core plan is $44.99 a month for one seat.
- Recording comes first. Every person is recorded on their own device and uploaded as you go, and the finished video is rendered from those recordings, so a shaky connection doesn't show up in the episode.
- Built for OBS. If you already produce in OBS, your PodScene scene is just another source, with every guest's audio, and you keep full control of your stream.
- Seats for the team. Creator includes 2 seats, so a co-host or producer has their own login.
Where StreamYard is stronger
- Livestreaming without OBS. StreamYard streams straight from the browser, to several platforms at once.
- Bigger panels. StreamYard shows up to 10 people on Core. PodScene records a host and up to three guests.
- More live features. StreamYard has extras built for live shows, such as webinars on Advanced.
- Availability. StreamYard is open to everyone today. PodScene is opening in batches from a waitlist.
Which should you choose?
Choose PodScene if your show is mainly recorded rather than live, has up to three guests, and you want a finished video at a lower price, or you already stream with OBS.
Choose StreamYard if your show is mainly live, you want to stream without OBS or to several platforms at once, or you need more than four people on screen.
StreamYard details are from streamyard.com/pricing and StreamYard's own guides, checked October 5, 2026. Prices and plans change, so check their site for current details. PodScene details are on our pricing page.
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