SproutVideo
7.0#21 in video hosting platformsFrom $12 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitSproutVideo vs YouTube
What both publish
| Fact | SproutVideo | YouTube |
|---|---|---|
| API | The REST API supports video management, privacy settings, playlists, analytics, and engagement data. | YouTube lists developer resources and APIs for developers interested in building with the service. |
| Company | SproutVideo says it was founded in summer 2010 and is based in Brooklyn, New York City, with team members across the United States. | YouTube’s Terms identify Google LLC as the entity providing the service, located in Mountain View, California. |
| Privacy controls | Video access can be restricted with passwords, viewer logins, domain or IP allowlists, geographic restrictions, signed embeds, and SSO. | Users can pause, edit, or delete their YouTube search and watch history. |
| Support | Customer Success is available by email and live chat during US East Coast business hours; Forest includes a dedicated representative and phone support by request. | YouTube directs users to its Help Center, Help Community, and TeamYouTube for troubleshooting and updates. |
SproutVideo plans
- Seed$12 a month
- Sprout$35 a month
- Tree$72 a month
- Forest$195 a month
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 SproutVideo if…
It suits businesses hosting live or on-demand video that need privacy controls, marketing tools, and analytics. Teams using iOS or Android can use its supported mobile playback.
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.