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Best Video CMS Software in 2026

This list covers video CMS software for projects that need to manage and deliver video. Services and applications in this list run across combinations of web, API, iOS, Android, self-hosted, and Windows environments.

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    Opencast

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2

    Opencast brings recording, processing, access controls, and LMS delivery into an academic video workflow.

    9.0 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    Dailymotion

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
    7.6 14-day trial Visit site
  3. 3

    MediaCMS

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    MediaCMS combines media publishing, access controls, and video delivery in a self-hosted system. Its free software plan and paid service options offer different ways to deploy and operate it.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
  4. 4

    PeerTube

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
    7.3 Open source Visit site
  5. 5

    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.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
  6. 6

    Brightcove

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

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

    6.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  7. 7

    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.

    6.6 From $29/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  8. 8

    Wistia

    by Wistia
    Free plan APIWeb

    Wistia combines video creation and hosting with analytics and lead-generation tools. Compare the free plan’s user and storage limits with the paid Business plan’s annual billing and included capacity.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $79/mo (annual) Visit site
  9. 9

    Muvi One

    by Muvi One
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2

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

    6.3 From $399/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  10. 10

    SproutVideo

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    SproutVideo combines business video hosting with access controls, marketing features, and analytics. Consider plan allowances and per-GB overage charges when estimating usage.

    6.1 From $12/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
  11. 11

    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
  12. 12

    Wowza Video

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Wowza Video combines streaming delivery, content management, analytics, player tools, and stream protection.

    5.8 From $2,000/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
  13. 13

    MediaPlatform

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2
    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  14. 14

    StreamShark

    by StreamShark
    Free trial Web

    StreamShark combines live delivery, VOD, multistreaming, engagement tools, and enterprise controls in a web platform.

    5.6 14-day trial Visit site
  15. 15

    Vbrick Enterprise Video Platform

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Vbrick combines video library management, live delivery, search, and listed AI functions for organizational use.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  16. 16

    VPlayed

    by VPlayed
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    VPlayed provides a broad OTT stack covering streaming, monetization, devices, integrations, and content protection.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  17. 17

    Microsoft Stream

    Paid Web
    4.8 Visit site
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    Spotlightr

    Paid Web

    Spotlightr combines video hosting with creation templates, interactive video, analytics, and multiple publishing destinations.

    4.5 From $13/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Use the comparison fields to review free access, entry-level paid pricing, trial length, and open-source licensing. Compare storage, bandwidth, live streaming, viewer analytics, access controls, and video API availability alongside the other fields before choosing.

Questions

Which video CMS tools have a free plan?

Dailymotion, MediaCMS, Opencast, and PeerTube show a free-plan option. Check the terms for the plan before committing.

Which options are open source?

PeerTube lists open-source code. Review its licence if you plan to inspect or modify the code.

Are free trials available?

Brightcove lists a trial. Dailymotion and Spotlightr each list 14-day trials, while SproutVideo lists a 30-day trial.

What platforms do these video CMS products support?

Across these entries, supported environments include web, API, iOS, Android, self-hosted systems, and Windows. Check the platform details for the product you are considering.

What features should I compare?

Compare each product's free-plan terms, starting paid price, storage, bandwidth, live streaming, viewer analytics, access controls, and video API support.

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