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Best Video-Sharing Platforms in 2026

Video-sharing platforms give creators places to upload and share videos. Options in this category can include livestreaming, short-form video, video discovery, channel memberships and creator monetization.

35 apps
Research read 9 Oct 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Dailymotion

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

7.6 14-day trial Visit site
2

BitChute

Free plan iPhoneWeb

7.3 Free plan Visit site
3

Instagram Live
by Instagram Live
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Instagram Live provides free broadcasting with guest rooms, audience notifications, creator support tools, and moderation controls. Its reach is tied to Instagram accounts and participation rules.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
4

PeerTube

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

7.2 Open source Visit site
5

Odysee

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

7.1 Free plan Visit site
6

Rumble Studio

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Rumble Studio combines streaming, guest participation, chat, and basic production tools with premiere scheduling and clip creation.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
7

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
8

YouTube

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Pick YouTube for free video discovery, channel publishing, and a large set of creator and developer tools. It is also suitable for eligible creators seeking several monetization options.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
9

Bilibili

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

6.8 Free plan Visit site
10

Douyin

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

6.5 Free plan Visit site
11

Chingari

Free plan AndroidiPhone

6.3 Free plan Visit site
12

Facebook Reels

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.3 Free plan Visit site
13

3Speak

Free plan Web

6.2 Free plan Visit site
14

Josh

Free plan AndroidWeb

6.2 Free plan Visit site
15

Moj

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.2 Free plan Visit site
16

Bideo

Free plan Android

6.1 Free plan Visit site
17

Loops

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.1 Free plan Visit site
18

Kwai

Free plan AndroidiPhone

6.0 Free plan Visit site
19

Likee

Free plan AndroidiPhone

6.0 Free plan Visit site
20

MeTubez

Free plan AndroidiPhone

6.0 Free plan Visit site
21

Parler

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.0 Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo Visit site
22

RUTUBE

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.0 Free plan Visit site
23

SOOP

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.0 Free plan Visit site
24

Soraivy

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

5.9 Free plan Visit site
25

Media.com

Free plan Web

5.8 Free plan · paid from $695/yr 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-plan access, paid starting points, video length limits and the features you need. Check whether a free trial has an expiry, which devices or services are supported, and review licence terms if reading or changing code matters.

Questions

Do video-sharing platforms have free plans?

Yes. Items on this list include free, freemium and paid pricing models, and a free plan is offered by platforms on the list.

Is a free trial available?

A free trial is offered by items on the list. Dailymotion lists a 14-day trial.

Which platforms support livestreaming?

Livestreaming is a comparison point. Kuaishou lists livestreaming support; check the feature details for a platform you are considering.

What devices can these platforms run on?

The listed platform types include Android, web, iOS, API, Windows and macOS. Support varies by platform.

Can creators earn money from these platforms?

Creator monetization is one of the comparison points for this category. Check the earning features and terms for the platform you choose.

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