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Compare Video-Sharing Platforms

Video-sharing platforms let people post, watch, discover and share videos. Choose by the video formats and creator features you need, plus the devices and services you already use.

Compare video length limits, livestreaming, monetization, memberships, discovery and short-form video. Platform listings show a signal score out of 10 and marks for a public API, open-source code and a free tier.

  • 35 platforms
  • 2 with a public API on this page
  • 25 with a free tier
  • Checked 9 Oct 2026
  1. 1
    V
    Vimeovimeo.com

    Video service for web, phones, Mac, and Windows with a free plan.

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $12/mo
  2. 2
    Y
    YouTubeyoutube.com

    Video service for finding and watching content, with channels for uploads, Shorts, and playlists.

    6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $9.99/mo
  3. 3
    P
    PeerTubejoinpeertube.org

    Open-source server software for a video site that can link with other platforms and share delivery.

    6.5 APIOpenFree Free tier
  4. 4
    D
    Dailymotiondailymotion.com
    6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier
  5. 5
    RS
    Rumble Studiostudio.rumble.com

    Online streaming studio with free Direct RTMP and broadcasts to several video and social services.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
  6. 6
    IL
    Instagram Liveinstagram.com
    6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier
  7. 7
    O
    Odyseeodysee.com

    A free video-sharing service for mobile and web that also accepts text posts and other files.

    6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $11.89/yr
  8. 8
    B
    BitChutebitchute.com

    A free video-sharing service with a human-curated Suggested Feed and a section for recent videos.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
  9. 9
    B
    Bilibilibilibili.com

    A free video service for Android, iOS, web and Windows, with livestreaming and creator tips.

    5.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
  10. 10
    D
    Douyindouyin.com

    A free short-video app with livestreams and creator tips.

    5.2 APIOpenFree Free tier
  11. 11
    M
    Mojmojapp.in

    A short-video app for Android, iOS and web, with livestreaming and creator tips.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
  12. 12
    R
    RUTUBErutube.ru

    Video platform with livestreaming, ad monetization, and free access.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
  13. 13
    S
    SOOPsooplive.com
    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
  14. 14
    FR
    Facebook Reelsfacebook.com

    A free video service available on Android, iOS and the web.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
  15. 15
    L
    Loopsjoinloops.org

    A free video service with short clips up to three minutes and livestreaming on mobile and web.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
  16. 16
    P
    Parlerparler.com

    A video service for Android, iOS and web with a free plan and paid option from $9.99 a month.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
  17. 17
    S
    Soraivysoraivy.com

    Video platform offering livestreams, channel memberships, and short-form clips.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
  18. 18
    TV
    TikTok Video Editortiktok.com

    Free video service available on Android, iOS, and the web.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
  19. 19
    V
    Vidiyovidiyo.com

    Video platform with livestreaming and short-form clips on mobile and web.

    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
  20. 20
    C
    Chingarichingari.io

    A free Android and iOS app for short videos, livestreams and creator tips.

    5.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
  21. 21
    J
    Joshmyjosh.in

    A free short-video service for Android and web, with tips for creators.

    5.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
  22. 22
    M
    MeTubezmetubez.com

    A free Android and iOS video app with algorithmic discovery and ad-based creator earnings.

    5.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
  23. 23
    K
    Kwaikwai.com

    A free video service for Android and iOS.

    4.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
  24. 24
    L
    Likeelikee.video

    A free Android and iOS app for sharing and watching videos.

    4.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
  25. 25
    S
    SeleVistaselevista.app

    Video app with short clips, channel discovery, and tips for creators.

    4.9 APIOpenFree Free tier

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How to choose

Which devices and platforms do I need?

Start with where viewers and creators will use the service: web, Android, iOS, Windows or macOS. Check the platform details before choosing so it fits the devices you rely on.

For example, Febspot lists web access, while Kuaishou lists Android and iOS.

What video formats and limits should I compare?

Check the video length limit and whether the platform supports livestreaming and short-form video. These details help you match the service to the videos you plan to publish.

How can creators earn and build a channel?

Compare creator monetization and channel memberships. The listings track these as separate features, so check both if earning from videos or offering memberships matters to you.

Can I use a video-sharing platform for free?

Check the free-plan and paid-from details. A free plan can help you evaluate a service before deciding whether a paid option fits your needs.

Dailymotion lists a free plan and a 14-day trial; the pricing details may differ across platforms.

How should I compare video discovery?

Look at video discovery alongside short-form video and the kinds of content you plan to share. The listings identify these features, but the right fit depends on what you want viewers to find.

Questions

What should I look for in a video-sharing platform?

Compare device support, video length limits, livestreaming, monetization, channel memberships, discovery and short-form video. Check pricing and API availability if they matter to your setup.

Do video-sharing platforms have free plans?

Free-plan availability varies. Check the pricing details for the platform you are considering; a free plan is distinct from a free trial.

What does the API mark mean on a video-sharing platform?

It indicates whether a platform has a public API, a way for other software to connect with it. Check the platform's details to see whether that connection fits your needs.

Are video-sharing platforms open source?

The board marks whether a platform's code is open source. Check that mark and the platform details if access to or changes to the code matter to you.

Can I livestream on a video-sharing platform?

Livestreaming is one of the features compared. Check the platform's listing to see whether it supports livestreaming.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure