Design, Video & Audio·Standings
Video Hosting Platforms
Video hosting platforms store, deliver, and play video; the choice turns on supported platforms, pricing, storage, bandwidth, and control features.
Use the comparison fields to check free plans, paid starting prices, included storage and bandwidth, privacy controls, custom players, analytics, monetization, and maximum upload size. Platform marks show web, API, iOS, Android, macOS, or self-hosted support.
- 114 platforms
- 2 with a public API on this page
- 24 with a free tier
- Checked 23 Sept 2026
- 1 O
Opencastopencast.orgOpencast is an open-source video management system for academic institutions covering capture, processing, management and distribution.
- 2 HV
Hippo Videohippovideo.ioVideo software available across mobile, desktop, web, and browser extension, with an API.
- 3 V
Vimeovimeo.comVimeo provides cloud video hosting, sharing, live streaming, collaboration, monetization and secure distribution for creators and organizations.
- 4 C
Cinema8cinema8.comA business video host with interactive features, analytics, CRM connections, screen recording, and editing.
- 5 VVidyardvidyard.com
- 6 Y
YouTubeyoutube.comYouTube lets people discover, watch, and share videos and other content, and provides a platform for creators and advertisers.
- 7 VVEEDveed.io
VEED describes itself as an AI video creation platform for generating, editing, branding, and exporting videos.
- 8 P
PeerTubejoinpeertube.orgPeerTube is software you install on a web server to create a video hosting website.
- 9 D
Dailymotiondailymotion.comA video platform for watching and sharing, with Pro hosting and broadcasting for professionals.
- 10 MMediaZillamediazilla.com
MediaZilla is a professional platform for delivering, streaming, and selling video content to clients and audiences.
- 11 VVevovevo.com
- 12 VVideoNestvideonest.co
VideoNest provides video hosting, distribution, and monetization for publishers, media companies, and independent creators.
- 13 BTBrid.TVbrid.tv
A business video platform with hosting, library management, player setup, playlists, and analytics.
- 14 FFlowplayerflowplayer.com
A video player and hosting platform for recorded, live, and simulated-live streams.
- 15 S
Screencasttechsmith.comScreencast is a cloud-based service for sharing content and collaborating on feedback.
- 16 C
ClipBucketclipbucket.comOpen-source video software for cloud or self-hosted sharing, VOD, and OTT services.
- 17 C
Coubcoub.comA free platform for making and sharing video loops up to 10 seconds long.
- 18 K
Kinescopekinescope.comVideo hosting, live streaming, analytics, and an ad-free embeddable player up to 4K.
- 19 TTubitubitv.com
- 20 VVidFlowvidflow.co
VidFlow is a delivery platform for wedding filmmakers and hybrid teams to provide clients branded galleries for films and photos.
- 21 LLividlivid.com
Livid provides ad-free video hosting for individuals and small businesses.
- 22 BCBamboo Cloudbamboo-cloud.com
A video platform for hosting, live streams, branded apps, FAST channels, and monetization.
- 23 Nniconiconicovideo.jp
- 24 OOdyseeodysee.com
Odysee describes itself as a video sharing platform.
- 25 MO
Muvi Onemuvi.comMuvi One is a no-code platform for launching and managing branded video and audio streaming services across on-demand and live content.
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How to choose
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Choose a service that supports the places you need: web, API, iOS, Android, macOS, or self-hosted deployment.
An API lets another app connect to the video service. Self-hosted means the service can run on infrastructure you control.
Does it offer a free plan or trial?
Check whether the listing has a free plan, a free trial, or a paid plan without free access.
Examples include a free plan from BBC iPlayer, a 7-day trial from 3Q Video Platform, and a 30-day trial from Boomstream. api.video lists a free plan with paid pricing from $0.00.
How should you compare price, storage, and bandwidth?
Compare the paid starting price with the storage and bandwidth included in that plan. These figures show how much video you can keep and how much viewing or delivery the plan covers.
Published prices use different currencies and formats. alugha lists paid plans from €10 per month, while Boomstream lists plans from $35 per month.
Which video controls and business features matter?
Match the service to the controls you need: privacy settings, a custom video player, video analytics, monetization options, and a maximum upload size.
Privacy controls govern who can access videos. A custom player changes how playback appears, analytics report viewing activity, and monetization options support paid or ad-supported video.
Questions
What do video hosting platforms do?
They store, deliver, and play video through supported platforms such as the web, mobile apps, APIs, desktop systems, or self-hosted setups.
Which video hosting platforms have a free plan?
The board marks free plans directly. Examples include alugha Video Platform, Amazon MX Player, api.video, BBC iPlayer, BitChute, and Bamboo Cloud.
Can I get a video hosting platform free trial?
Trial terms vary. 3Q Video Platform lists 7 days, Bamboo Cloud lists 7 days, and Blue Billywig and Boomstream list 30 days.
What should I compare besides price?
Compare included storage, included bandwidth, privacy controls, custom player support, video analytics, monetization options, and maximum upload size.
Do video hosting platforms provide an API?
API support is shown as a platform mark. An API is a connection that lets another app work with the video service.
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