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Best OTT Platform in 2026

OTT platforms help you publish live streams or video on demand through services that run on the web, Android, iOS, APIs, Windows, or macOS. This list is for readers comparing video delivery tools on a budget.

  1. 1

    Vimeo

    by Vimeo
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Choose Vimeo for video creation, hosting, and team review, with paid tiers adding an ad-free player and advanced production tools. Advanced is suited to teams that need the listed live event features.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
  2. 2

    9Now

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.7 Free plan Visit site
  3. 3

    Brightcove

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Brightcove if your organization needs video hosting and streaming alongside library management, analytics, monetization, or OTT app tools.

    6.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  4. 4

    Contly

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.4 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    Dacast

    by Dacast
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Dacast combines live streaming, video hosting, player tools, and monetization options, with plan details that specify storage, bandwidth, and team allowances.

    6.4 From $29/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  6. 6

    Muvi One

    by Muvi One
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Muvi One brings content management, monetization, delivery, protection, and app publishing into one platform.

    6.2 From $399/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  7. 7

    OTTEngine

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    OTTEngine combines app creation, multi-platform content management, monetization, live video, and analytics in one service.

    6.0 From $79/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
  8. 8

    +SBT

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.0 Free plan Visit site
  9. 9

    Uscreen

    by Uscreen
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Uscreen combines subscription video operations, community functions, storefront customization, and native app distribution.

    6.0 From $49/mo Visit site
  10. 10

    Castr

    by Castr
    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Castr combines browser production, broad encoder compatibility, multistreaming, and enterprise-oriented controls.

    5.8 From $16.67/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
  11. 11

    YouWaves

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2
    5.8 14-day trial Visit site
  12. 12

    AlphaOTT

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    5.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  13. 13

    ViewLift

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1
    5.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  14. 14

    Alphaware OTT Platform

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  15. 15

    Lightcast

    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  16. 16

    Gotipath Enterprise OTT Platform

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  17. 17

    Simplestream

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  18. 18

    Frequency Studio

    Paid Web
    4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  19. 19

    Orbitv

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  20. 20

    Paramount+

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.4 From $8.99/mo Visit site
  21. 21

    Vesper Platform

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.2 Pricing on request Visit site
  22. 22

    SoFast Cloud Playout

    Paid
    4.0 Pricing on request Visit site

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Questions

What is an OTT platform?

It is a service for delivering live streams or video on demand through supported websites, apps, or APIs.

Do OTT platforms offer free plans?

A free plan is offered by items on this list. Check the listing and its terms before signing up.

Are free trials available?

A free trial is offered by items on this list. Confirm the trial terms before committing.

Which platforms can OTT tools run on?

Listed platform support includes web, Android, iOS, APIs, Windows, and macOS.

What features should I compare?

Compare free plan, paid-from price, live streaming, video on demand, monetization, branding, DRM, and viewer analytics.

How are paid prices shown?

A provider may list pricing on request. Contact it for a current quote and check what the plan includes.

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