Resources to help you deliver virtually
Recommended tools for delivering via a live stream
Below is a list of some of the tools available for delivering via live stream. We’ve included our thoughts on their advantages and disadvantages.
A Facebook feature that uses the camera on a computer or mobile device to broadcast real-time video to a personal or business page.
Advantages
It’s free!
Use your Company and/or Personal Profile
You already have a following
Sessions can be recorded and re-watched
Up to 4 hours of live capacity on a mobile
Disadvantages
Anyone that is part of your Page can view
No direct link to join a class, participants will need to navigate to your page to watch
Pricing
It’s free!
Zoom
An easy-to-use platform commonly used for conferencing, collaboration, and webinars but would be suitable for virtual classes
Advantages
Start for free!
No trial period
Can record classes
Direct links to join classes
No account needed by attendees
Disadvantages
Limited to 40-minute classes if there are 3 or more attendees, so you’ll need to subscribe
Pricing
Starts free but likley to need to pay £11.99 per host per month. Larger packages are available.
Find out more here
Instagram Live
A Instagram feature that can be used on a computer or mobile to broadcast live video to a personal or business page
Advantages
It’s free!
Interactive for participants
Use your Company or Personal profile
Already engaged following
Live session can be saved and re-posted
Disadvantages
Limited to 60 minutes per live session
No direct link to join classes, participants will need to navigate to your page to watch
Pricing
It’s free!
Skype
A easy to use platform that enables you to make free video and one-on-one calls online via a computer or mobile device.
Advantages
Starts for free!
Useful features like subtitles
Free for up to 50 participants
Schedule your calls
Interact with you participants
Disadvantages
Your participants will need to create an account
No direct links to classes
Pricing
Starts for free but if you need more than 50 participants you may need to upgrade
Find out more here.
Hangouts
An app to keep in touch. Message contacts, start free video or voice calls, and hop on a conversation with one-on-one or a group.
Advantages
It’s free!
No trial period
Can record classes
Direct links to join classes
Disadvantages
Your participants will need to create an account
Pricing
It’s free!
Youtube
A video content platform with the capabilities of streaming content live from a webcam or mobile device.
Advantages
All live streams will be added to your channel
Direct links to join classes
Notify your followers of a live session
No account needed by attendees
Disadvantages
You can only stream live from a mobile device if you have over 1,000 subscribers to your channel
Pricing
Premium starts with a 1-month free trial and then increases to instalments of £11.99 per month.
Find out more here.
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Ready to get started?
Two simple steps to begin delivering activities via a live stream
1
Select a tool to deliver your live streams
2
Create and promote your activities online
