TL;DRFast summary
StreamYard nails browser studios; Castream nails IRL + desktop
Keep StreamYard scenes if you want, but route everything through Castream for mobile fallback and unified chat.
- 1StreamYard = great browser studio, limited mobile ingest.
- 2Castream = mobile + desktop ingest, unified chat replies, and Creator upgrades.
- 3Both multistream, but Castream keeps IRL workflows inside one app.
When Castream wins
IRL creators: native mobile ingest with overlays + unified chat.
Redundancy: go live from phone when the laptop or guest feed dies.
Unified replies: answer YouTube, Facebook, Twitch from a single composer.
When StreamYard fits
- Browser studio layouts on a static desk.
- Built-in guest call-ins via browser only.
- Need custom lower-thirds without leaving Chrome.
Feature checklist
| Capability | Castream | StreamYard |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile ingest | Native iOS/Android + OBS | Requires RTMP app |
| Unified chat replies | Included | Limited tiers |
| Paid upgrades | Creator and Pro | Available |
| IRL stability | Adaptive ingest + mobile fallback | Desktop-only |
Migration recipe
- 01Link the same destinations (Facebook Page, YouTube, Twitch, RTMP).
- 02Copy overlays to OBS or Castream's overlay slot.
- 03Use the unified chat dock to keep StreamYard-level Q&A while walking IRL.
FAQ
- Can I still invite guests?
- Yes—use your existing conferencing setup (Zoom, Discord, Riverside), capture in OBS, and send to Castream.
- Does Castream replace the browser studio?
- No, it complements it by handling ingest + distribution from mobile or OBS. Keep StreamYard scenes if you prefer; just feed them into Castream.
- Why upgrade to Creator?
- Creator unlocks higher bitrates and unlimited sessions for regular streaming workflows.
Disclaimer
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