The number of people who can join a StreamYard meeting varies depending on your StreamYard plan, distinguishing between participants in your private studio (backstage) and those live on-screen.
Understanding StreamYard Participant Limits
When you host a StreamYard broadcast, there are two key types of participants to consider: those who enter your private studio (often called the 'backstage' or 'greenroom') and those who are actively displayed on the live stream (on-screen).
- Backstage Participants: This refers to the total number of people, including hosts and guests, who can be present in your private StreamYard studio. This area allows for pre-show discussions, technical checks, and managing guests before they go live.
- On-Screen Participants: This indicates the maximum number of people who can be simultaneously displayed to your audience during your live broadcast.
StreamYard Participant Capacity by Plan
StreamYard's capacity for participants is directly tied to your subscription level. Here's a breakdown of the maximum participants you can have based on your plan:
| Plan | Max Backstage Participants | Max On-Screen Participants |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 6 | 6 |
| Core | 10 | 10 |
| Advanced | 15 | 10 |
| Teams | 15 | 10 |
Detailed Breakdown of Participant Limits
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Free Plan: With the Free plan, you can have up to 6 participants in your backstage studio. All 6 of these participants can simultaneously be displayed on screen during your broadcast. This is suitable for small panels or interviews.
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Core Plan: The Core plan extends your capacity, allowing up to 10 participants in the backstage studio. Similar to the Free plan, all 10 participants can also appear on screen at the same time. This is ideal for slightly larger discussions or podcasts.
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Advanced Plan: This plan offers significant flexibility for more complex productions. You can host up to 15 participants in your backstage studio, providing ample space for guests to wait or be rotated. However, a maximum of 10 participants can be live on screen at any given time. This allows you to cycle guests on and off the screen without them having to leave the studio, ensuring a smooth transition for your audience.
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Teams Plan: Designed for collaborative efforts, the Teams plan matches the Advanced plan's capacity. It supports up to 15 participants in the backstage area, with a limit of 10 participants appearing on screen simultaneously. This is particularly useful for multiple hosts, co-producers, and various guests, offering robust management capabilities for larger events.
Practical Insights and Management Tips
Understanding these limits is crucial for planning your live streams and virtual meetings effectively. For events with a large number of speakers or segments, utilizing the backstage area to manage guests before they go live can significantly streamline your production workflow. Even if you have many people backstage, only a select few will be visible to your audience, which helps in maintaining a focused and professional presentation.
