18.4
Vimeo is a platform for making, managing, and sharing video, available on the web, Android, iOS, and through an API.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Video Hosting Platforms in 2026
Video hosting platforms help you store, publish and deliver video. This chart compares free plans, starting paid prices, included storage and bandwidth, upload limits, privacy controls, players, analytics and monetization options. If you manage videos from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone, check for Android support before choosing. Platforms may also run on the web, iOS, macOS, through an API or on a self-hosted setup.
28.3
Hippo Video provides personalized video tools for businesses engaging and collaborating with customers, employees, and stakeholders.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
38.1
Cinema8 is a business video platform for hosting, creating, and measuring interactive video.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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YouTube
YouTube is a service for discovering, watching, and sharing videos and other content, as well as a platform for creators and advertisers.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.8From $9.99 a month - 5
Opencast
Opencast is a free, open-source video management system for academic institutions, focused on recording and distributing video at scale.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinuxmacOS7.6Free plan - 6
VEED
VEED is an AI video creation platform for generating, editing, branding, and exporting videos.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension7.5Free plan - 7
MediaZilla
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.4From $21 a month - 8
Mux Video
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.4From $20 a month - 9
Bamboo Cloud
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.3From $25 a month - 10
Castr
Castr is paid live-streaming software with a browser-based studio, web playback, and Android and iOS support.
AndroidiOSWeb7.3From $199.99 a year - 11
Gumlet Video
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.3From $6 a month - 12
Muvi One
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.3From $299 a month - 13
3Q Video Platform
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.2From €65 a month - 14
Dacast
Dacast provides live-streaming and on-demand video hosting with monetization options.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.2From $468 a year - 15
Kinescope
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.2From €10 a month - 16
niconico
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.2From ¥9,900 a year - 17
Vidyard
Free planWebmacOSWindows7.2Free plan - 18
Uscreen
Uscreen is a video monetization platform for building branded video businesses and communities.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.1From $49 a month - 19
Flowplayer
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.0$99 one-time - 20
Livid
Free planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS7.0From $10 a year - 21
SproutVideo
SproutVideo is a business video hosting platform for live and on-demand video, with privacy, marketing, and analytics tools.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.0From $12 a month - 22
Wistia
Wistia is a video marketing platform for creating, hosting, promoting, and measuring videos and webinars.
Free planWebAPI7.0From $79 a month - 23
Wowza Video
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.0$99 one-time - 24
Zight
Free planiOSmacOSWindows7.0From $119.40 a year - 25
Boomstream
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.9From $35 a month
Choosing well
Compare plans and trials
Check whether a free plan meets your needs, then review the starting paid price. A free trial can help you assess a paid service before committing.
Pricing may be listed as a fixed amount, a starting rate or by request, so confirm the plan details with the provider.
Check storage, bandwidth and uploads
Storage included and bandwidth included affect how much video you can keep and deliver. Compare these fields with your expected library and viewing demand.
Review the maximum upload size before choosing a service, especially for long or high-resolution files.
Review privacy and playback controls
Privacy controls can determine who can view hosted video. Check the available settings for your intended audience.
A custom video player may help you present video in a consistent experience across your site or service.
Look at analytics and monetization
Video analytics show how viewers interact with hosted content. Compare the analytics options provided by platforms you are considering.
If you plan to earn from video, review the monetization options before selecting a plan.
Match access to your setup
Confirm the platforms you need, such as Android, iOS, web, macOS, an API or self-hosting. Android access matters for managing video from a Xiaomi phone or tablet.
If you need to inspect or change the code, check the licence and whether the platform is open source.
Questions people ask
Do video hosting platforms have Android support?
Android is one of the listed platform options, but support varies by service. Check the individual platform before relying on an Android app.
Can I start with a free plan?
A free plan is available from platforms in this category. Review included storage, bandwidth, upload limits and feature restrictions before choosing.
Are free trials available?
A free trial is offered by platforms in this category. Trial length and terms differ, so check the provider's pricing details.
What should I compare besides price?
Compare storage, bandwidth, maximum upload size, privacy controls, custom players, analytics, monetization and the platforms you need.
Can I use an open-source video platform?
Open-source code is available from platforms in this category. Check the licence and whether self-hosting fits your setup.