Boomcaster vs StreamYard On-Air
Boomcaster
boomcaster.com
StreamYard On-Air
streamyard.comSide by side
| Figure | Boomcaster | StreamYard On-Air |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $23/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 9 | 6 |
| Spec score · Multistreaming Software | 8.2 (#14) | 8.4 (#9) |
| Spec score · Video Podcast Software | 8.2 (#14) | 8.6 (#8) |
| Spec score · Virtual Recording Studio Software | 8.1 (#9) | 8.5 (#8) |
Plans
Boomcaster
- Creator$29 a month
- Pro$79 a month
- Team$249 a month
- Creator$276 a year
- Business$499 a month
- Pro$756 a year
- Team$2,388 a year
- Business$4,788 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
StreamYard On-Air
- FreeFree
- CorePrice not published
- AdvancedPrice not published
- FreeFree
- Core$35.99 a month
- Advanced$68.99 a month
In their own words
Boomcaster
Boomcaster is a browser-based platform for recording, livestreaming, and post-production for podcasts, video podcasts, and livestreams. Each participant is recorded locally, with separate audio and video tracks uploaded in the background. Listed capture options include 48 kHz lossless audio, video up to 4K, screen recording, and ISO or mixed tracks. Plans include automated transcription, transcript-based editing, automatic post-production, and LiveEdit. Livestream destinations include YouTube, LinkedIn Live, Facebook, Twitch, and custom RTMP endpoints. Guests join through a browser link without downloads, plugins, or registration. Integrations include AWS S3, Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple Calendar, and export workflows for Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Descript, and Audition. Individual plans provide five, 15, or 30 recording and livestreaming hours, with extra-hour charges. Starter costs $20 a month, Indie $45 a month, and Pro $75 a month. API access is Enterprise-only.
StreamYard On-Air
StreamYard On-Air has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.