YouTube alternatives: an overview of the 10 best platforms and portals

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YouTube

YouTube is the undisputed leader among video portals and can confidently be described as top dog in the industry. More than two billion Internet users surf YouTube and there’s little question that the platform is recognized as an effective marketing tool. Videos can be uploaded with just a few clicks and can easily be embedded on any external website using automatically generated HTML codes. Its range of features and ease of use make it difficult for competing portals to get their foot in the door, but what actually are the alternatives to YouTube?

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Dailymotion

Dailymotion is a video portal from France and is currently one of the best YouTube alternatives, especially in its home country where user numbers are high. It’s the same situation in many other countries, where Dailymotion finds itself in second place, just behind YouTube. The company estimates its worldwide number of users to be over 250 million, with 3.5 billion videos played on Dailymotion each month.

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DTube

Dailymotion has a well-organized website as well as a section for videos trending right now. / Source: http://www.dailymotion.com/ Advantages Disadvantages ✔ Widest-reaching YouTube alternative ✘ Video thumbnails can only be posted by users with verified affiliate account ✔ Extensive upload functions ✔ Clean layout ✔ Video files up to 2GB and 60 minutes long possible for all users ✔ Optional monetization of videos ✔ Apps for numerous devices DTube DTube is a good YouTube alternative and stands out for its data security features. The design is similar to YouTube. Source: https://d.tube/ Advantages Disadvantages ✔ Decentralized storage of content ✘ Lower user numbers ✔ No ads ✘ Less content available ✔ Censorship protection Vimeo

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Vimeo

Vimeo claims to be an exchange platform for creative minds, which is reflected on the website: here you can see top stories and curated videos, presented like an interactive gallery. Accordingly, the service offers its users a generous framework for video uploads, which are top-quality. The basic version is free and allows 500 MB to be uploaded per week. With “Vimeo Plus” the amount increases to 5 GB per week, and 20 GB per week with “Vimeo Pro”, where you can also publish short films in 4K ultra-HD resolution. When it comes to uploading, there are hardly any limitations, at least not with professional accounts. Only the image data is automatically reduced if a video exceeds 60 FPS during uploading.

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Twitch

A YouTube alternative that is especially popular with gamers is Twitch, a live streaming portal that originally concentrated on video games and e-sports. Twitch.tv went online as a beta version on June 6, 2011 and had already attracted 45 million viewers per month on approximately 6 million channels. In 2014, Amazon acquired the company for USD 970 million, and since 2016, Amazon Prime customers can make the most of “Twitch Prime”. This service offers free games and subscriptions, game loots, and ad-free streaming. Since 2015, the video portal has organized an annual convention called TwitchCon, which takes place in select US and European cities. San Diego and Amsterdam have been designated for 2022.

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VEVO

Sony and Universal Music, the brands behind Vevo have labeled the video platform the largest music platform worldwide. However, this distinction isn’t technically correct as of 2018. Streaming of music videos via the website or the native Vevo app is no longer supported. Around 26 million monthly Vevo content requests are being made via third-party services such as YouTube, Apple TV, LG Channels or Roku for which Vevo functions as a content distributor. Artists such as Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Taylor Swift or Camila Cabello are using the service.

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VidLii

Traveling back in time to 2008 is impossible? With VidLii, you’ll instantly feel like you've stepped back in time. The video portal is reminiscent of the early days of YouTube, both in terms of functionality and appearance. Visiting VidLii it becomes clear why the site was created: to feature amateur clips and recordings. One won’t find professionally edited videos here. VidLii evokes the playful and experimental spirit of Web 2.0 that made YouTube popular. Almost every conceivable category is represented – from cars to technology, from news to entertainment. There is also a category for music, but it doesn’t feature any current music clips.

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Odysee

Much like other blockchain alternatives to YouTube, Odysee is independent from a central unit and users have complete control over the content. Of course, odyssey users need to adhere to certain guidelines: trademarked or copyrighted content may not be distributed, nor content that glorifies violence. However, Odysee does not have censorship authority like Google. The platform is ad-free, as the channels are monetized exclusively on the basis of the cryptocurrency. On the one hand, content creators receive LBRY credits for views, on the other hand, viewers can make donations (similar to Twitch).

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One feature that makes Instagram Video stand out from other YouTube alternatives is the option to design or decorate video content with filters and emojis. Furthermore, featured locations and Instagram users can be tagged in a video. Cell phones rejoice: thanks to mobile optimization, Instagram Video enables clip views on cell phones in portrait and full-screen mode.

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Wistia

Wistia has a total of three pricing plans users can choose from. The free option offers general functionalities like a customizable video player and interactive video tools. Up to 250 people can subscribe to a channel and three videos can be embedded elsewhere. The Pro version, on the other hand, costs $87 per month and adds to the range of options including email notifications for subscribers and a watermark for video players. If you need even more features and no restrictions like a 250-subscriber limit, contact Wistia for an Advanced account.

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Brightcove

US-based software company Brightcove helps organizations publish and optimize broadcast-quality video content. Brightcove’s video communications platform is called Video Cloud. Here users can upload their videos and access API and SDK tools and real-time video analytics. Other offerings, such as the Video Marketing Suite, are designed specifically for customers who wish to use their video content for marketing purposes. Their services range from search engine optimization to interactive video content.

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