Is OneStream Better Than StreamYard?

Short answer?
For me — right now — yes.

But this isn’t about trashing StreamYard.
I’ve paid for it for two years, recommended it loads, and it served me well.

This is about growing out of a tool — and knowing when to move on.

Let’s break it down...

Why I Switched From StreamYard to OneStream

I recently ran a full review of the main livestream platforms:
🟡 StreamYard
🔵 Restream
🟢 OneStream

After testing them properly (not just scanning feature pages), I landed on OneStream — and hit record while logging into my new account for the first time.

Here’s what tipped it for me 👇

1. Hosted Live Pages = Game Changer

StreamYard can stream to socials, sure.
So can OneStream.

But OneStream lets you spin up a hosted web page — with your livestream and live chat — in minutes.

No extra site. No messing!

Just:

“Hey, here's your live event page. Customise it. Go live. Done.”

Bonus? You can password-protect it, charge for access, and even embed it on your course platform or blog.

StreamYard? Doesn’t offer this at all.

2. More Streaming Flexibility

StreamYard is mostly about going live with guests.
Polished UI, decent branding, simple to use. Still love it for that.

But OneStream gives you way more control:

✅ Stream live OR pre-recorded
✅ Upload playlists that stream like a live show
✅ Even go 24/7 if you want to set up a loop

You can stream from OBS, upload direct from cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, Zoom, etc.), and more.

It’s built for people who want more than “just press record and hope.”

3. Better Value for the Features

Let’s be blunt — StreamYard’s prices have crept up.
And while they’ve added bits here and there… it didn’t feel like a huge leap.

Meanwhile, OneStream’s free plan alone gives you:

• 1GB of storage

• One pre-recorded stream

• Access to most key features to test before you pay

That’s generous.
And it made it easy for me to dive in and see if it was worth the upgrade.

(Spoiler: it was.)

But Is OneStream Better?

Here’s the thing: it depends what you need.

🟨 If you mostly go live with guests and want a “Zoom-meets-broadcast” feel?
StreamYard might still be the one.

🟩 If you want more flexibility, more control, and your own live event pages?
OneStream pulls ahead.

And that’s the core of the K2R process:

Strategy first. Tech second.
Don’t buy a tool because someone on YouTube said it’s the best.
Pick the one that supports how you actually work.

What I Tell My Clients

Don’t assume you’re stuck with the tech you started with.

Your tools should evolve as your business grows.
Not just because they’re cheaper or newer — but because they better match what you need now.

The goal isn’t to be a tech collector.
It’s to build a lean, focused setup that helps you get sh*t done — without drowning in options.

Is OneStream better than StreamYard?

👉 For what I need right now: 100% yes.

It gives me more options.
It fits my workflow.
And it saves me time and money in the long run.

Still love StreamYard — it’s just not the right tool for this phase of my business.

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