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Best Video Hosting Platforms in 2026

Video hosting platforms store, deliver and manage video for websites, apps and audiences. This list is for people choosing a service or a self-hosted option on a budget.

114 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Opencast

Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2

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

8.9 Free plan Visit site
2

api.video

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

7.7 Free plan · paid from $0.00 Visit site
3

Chevereto

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

7.6 Free plan · paid from $10/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
4

Cinema8

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

Cinema8 combines video creation and hosting with interactive features, analytics, and integrations. Check the plan limits and required export options before choosing a tier.

7.6 Free plan · paid from $12/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
5

ClipBucket

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

7.6 Free plan Visit site
6

Dailymotion

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

7.6 14-day trial Visit site
7

Amazon MX Player

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

7.5 Free plan Visit site
8

Bamboo Cloud

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

7.5 Free plan · paid from $25/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
9

BBC iPlayer

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

7.5 Free plan Visit site
10

Flowplayer

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

Flowplayer combines hosting, delivery, live programming, player APIs, monetization, and analytics in one video platform.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $99 Visit site
11

GNU MediaGoblin

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

7.5 Open source Visit site
12

Gumlet Video

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

7.5 Free plan · paid from $6/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
13

Hippo Video
by Hippo Video
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

Hippo Video combines video creation and editing with interactive campaign and sales features. Review the plan-specific allowances and bandwidth notice when choosing a fit.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $20/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
14

alugha Video Platform

Free plan APIWeb

7.4 Free plan · paid from €10/mo Visit site
15

BitChute

Free plan iPhoneWeb

7.4 Free plan Visit site
16

Coub

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

7.4 Free plan Visit site
17

Kinescope

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

7.4 Free plan · paid from €10/mo Visit site
18

Livid

Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+2

7.4 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
19

MediaZilla

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

7.4 Free plan · paid from $21/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
20

Mux Video

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

7.4 Free plan · paid from $20/mo Visit site
21

Brid.TV

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

7.3 Pricing on request Visit site
22

Mave

Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

7.3 From €19/mo (annual) Visit site
23

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.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
24

PeerTube

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

7.3 Open source Visit site
25

niconico

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

7.2 Free plan 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

Compare free plans, paid starting prices and trial terms. Check whether a tool runs on web, API, iOS, Android, macOS or self-hosted setups, and review its licence if you need to read or change the code. Compare storage, bandwidth, privacy controls, player options, analytics, monetization and upload limits.

Questions

Do video hosting platforms offer free plans?

A free plan is available on listed tools. Check the pricing note for limits, upgrades and whether the free option fits your use.

Are free trials available for video hosting?

Trial terms vary. Listed examples include 7-day and 30-day trials, while other tools have no trial note. Check the pricing details before starting.

Can I self-host a video platform?

Self-hosted is one of the platform options represented in this category. Check the tool's deployment details and licence before choosing it.

What should I compare beyond price?

Compare storage, bandwidth, privacy controls, custom player support, video analytics, monetization options and maximum upload size.

Can these platforms be used with apps?

Listed platform options include web, API, iOS, Android and macOS. Match the available platform to the app or device you plan to use.

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