Choosing the Right Streaming Platform for Your Corporate Event

With dozens of streaming platforms available, choosing the right one for your corporate event can feel overwhelming. The right choice depends on your audience size, security needs, and interaction requirements.

The Key Factors

Before comparing platforms, establish your priorities. Consider audience size limits, security requirements (do attendees need to log in?), interaction features (Q&A, polling, chat), recording capabilities, and your budget.

YouTube Live

Best for: Large, public-facing events with no attendance cap.

YouTube offers unlimited viewers, excellent video quality, and built-in live chat. It's ideal for product launches, public webinars, and events where maximum reach is the priority. However, it lacks built-in attendee tracking and security features needed for confidential corporate meetings.

Microsoft Teams

Best for: Internal corporate events where attendees already use Microsoft 365.

Teams Live Events support up to 20,000 attendees with built-in security, attendee tracking, and Q&A moderation. It integrates naturally with corporate workflows, making it popular for AGMs, town halls, and training sessions.

Zoom

Best for: Interactive events with small-to-medium audiences.

Zoom Webinars offer excellent two-way interaction with breakout rooms, polls, and hand-raising. The familiar interface reduces friction for attendees. However, larger events may require additional licensing.

Custom RTMP Destinations

Best for: Organisations needing full control over the viewing experience.

Sending your stream to a custom RTMP endpoint allows you to embed it on your own website, behind a login wall, with completely branded surroundings. This offers maximum flexibility but requires more technical setup.

Multi-Platform Simulcasting

Can't decide? Simulcasting to multiple platforms simultaneously gives you the best of all worlds. Stream to YouTube for public reach whilst simultaneously feeding a secure Teams event for internal stakeholders. Professional streaming providers can manage this complexity for you.