Xoompa vs StreamYard (2026) - Honest Pricing & Feature Comparison
TL;DR
Xoompa Pro is 9x cheaper than StreamYard Core ($4.99 vs $44.99/mo), and Xoompa adds chat-driven gameplay that StreamYard doesn't have.
StreamYard at a glance
- StreamYard is the premium browser-based streaming studio ($44.99/mo Core, recently doubled from $25).
- Focused on interviews, panels, and branded broadcasts — not chat-driven gameplay.
- Multi-streaming to multiple platforms simultaneously.
Xoompa at a glance
- Xoompa Pro $4.99/month — multi-platform simulcast + 77K retro games + TTS Premium.
- Xoompa Premium (overlays) — overlay tiers (Animal Kingdom, Data Collector, Premium Likes Leaderboard).
- Xoompa Platinum (AI Avatar + AI Host) — AI Avatar Widget + AI Host FBX.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | StreamYard | Xoompa |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-platform simulcast | 8 platforms (Advanced tier) | 4 platforms (Twitch + YouTube + TikTok + Kick) |
| Chat-driven gameplay | Not available | 77K+ retro games + interactive games |
| Interviews / panels | Mature, polished | Not the focus (chat-driven, not interview) |
| AI voice / avatar | Not available | AI Avatar Widget + AI Host FBX |
| Pricing | $44.99/mo Core (doubled from $25) | $4.99/mo (Pro) |
Pricing comparison
| Tier | StreamYard | Xoompa |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 (Free tier) |
| Entry | $44.99/mo (Core) | $4.99/mo (Pro) |
| Mid | $88.99/mo (Advanced) | Premium (overlays) — tier name only |
| Top | $298.99/mo (Teams) | Platinum (AI Avatar + AI Host) — tier name only |
Xoompa Premium and Platinum tier names are public; USD figures are not yet published on xoompa.com and are intentionally omitted here to avoid fabrication.
Where Xoompa wins
- 9x cheaper Pro tier ($4.99 vs $44.99/mo Core).
- Chat-driven gameplay (77K+ retro games + interactive games) — StreamYard has no games.
- AI Avatar Widget + AI Host FBX — StreamYard has neither.
- TTS Premium built into Pro tier — StreamYard has no native TTS.
Where StreamYard wins
- StreamYard's interview/panel format is genuinely more mature than Xoompa's chat-driven focus.
- StreamYard's branded broadcast customization (logos, colors, banners) is more polished for corporate use.
- StreamYard has 8 multi-streaming platforms on its Advanced tier vs Xoompa's 4.
Frequently asked questions
Is Xoompa cheaper than StreamYard?
Yes. Xoompa Pro is $4.99/month vs StreamYard Core $44.99/month — about 9x cheaper. StreamYard recently doubled its Core tier from $25 to $44.99.
Does StreamYard have games or TTS?
No. StreamYard is an interview/panel streaming studio. Xoompa adds 77K+ retro games, interactive games, TTS Premium, and AI Avatar.
Can StreamYard multi-stream to Twitch and YouTube?
Yes, on Advanced and above. StreamYard supports 8 platforms; Xoompa supports 4 (Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Kick).
Is StreamYard good for interviews?
Yes — StreamYard is the most mature interview/panel format available. Xoompa is chat-driven, not interview-driven.
Why did StreamYard double its prices?
StreamYard doubled Core from $25 to $44.99/mo in 2026, generating significant user backlash on Reddit. Xoompa's Pro tier is $4.99/mo and has not raised prices.