StreamYard
Core
Flat price, whole team$35.99
× 12 months$431.88
Per year
$3.60 per person / mo
$432
StreamYard vs Async (formerly Podcastle)
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StreamYard
67%
match · $432/yr
Async (formerly Podcastle)
84%
match · $144/yr
Async (formerly Podcastle) is the better fit.
It costs $288 less a year for 10 people.
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Async (formerly Podcastle)
Essentials
Flat price, whole team$11.99
× 12 months$143.88
Per year
$1.20 per person / mo
$144
StreamYard
From $35.99Free plan
G2 4.8 · 299 reviewsVideo podcasts and talk shows that stream live and care about on-screen branding.
vs
Async (formerly Podcastle)
From $11.99Free plan
G2 4.7 · 186 reviewsSolo creators and small teams who want recording, AI cleanup and short-form content tools in one subscription.
Side by side
| StreamYard | Async (formerly Podcastle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free; Core from $35.99/month (billed yearly) | Free; Essentials from $11.99/month (billed yearly) |
| G2 Rating | 4.8 (299 reviews) | 4.7 (186 reviews) |
| Best For | Video podcasts and talk shows that stream live and care about on-screen branding. | Solo creators and small teams who want recording, AI cleanup and short-form content tools in one subscription. |
Pros and cons
StreamYard
Pros
- Easiest way to go live while recording
- Per-guest local recordings with WAV audio
- Strong branding tools
Cons
- Most expensive entry paid plan here
- Local recording must be enabled before each session
- Limited editing tools
Async (formerly Podcastle)
Pros
- Recording, cleanup and AI video tools together
- 4K and 48 kHz on Pro
- 10 participants on every plan
- About 40% off with yearly billing
Cons
- Free and Essentials record at only 720p
- Focus has shifted toward AI video generation
- Credit-based limits are hard to compare
Emily Rodriguez