Livid
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VisitLivid vs YouTube
What both publish
| Fact | Livid | YouTube |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Livid says it launched in January 2026 and is run by industry veterans from StreamYard. | YouTube’s Terms identify Google LLC as the entity providing the service, located in Mountain View, California. |
| Privacy controls | Pro includes passworded and unlisted sharing, and the site says users can restrict embeds to specific domains and disable the public watch page. | Users can pause, edit, or delete their YouTube search and watch history. |
| Security | The privacy policy says Livid uses HTTPS/TLS encryption in transit and security measures for data at rest. | Google says it uses encryption for data in transit and offers security tools including Safe Browsing, Security Checkup, and 2-Step Verification. |
| Support | Livid says every customer receives human support by email and that calls are available if an issue cannot be resolved by email. | YouTube directs users to its Help Center, Help Community, and TeamYouTube for troubleshooting and updates. |
Livid plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$10 a year
- Premium$24 a year
YouTube plans
- Sports + News Plan$49.99 a month
- YouTube TV$59.99 a month
- Sports Plan$64.99 a month
- 4K Plus$9.99 a month
- More premium TV add-ons$1.99 a month
Pick Livid if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick YouTube if…
YouTube may suit viewers looking to discover and watch videos, as well as creators who want to upload content and manage a channel. Developers can use its APIs for video playback, content management, analytics, and live streams.