{"id":3942,"date":"2022-11-30T09:58:45","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T09:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/?p=3942"},"modified":"2023-01-17T07:03:46","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T07:03:46","slug":"android-rtmp-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/android-rtmp-server\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best OTT Streaming Services (+10 OTT Platforms for Building Your Own)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3942\" class=\"elementor elementor-3942\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-89c647e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"89c647e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3e8bac6\" data-id=\"3e8bac6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d086dcc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d086dcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The way we consume entertainment content, particularly video, has changed drastically over the last decade.\u00a0The number of people turning to the internet for news, entertainment, education, and more has skyrocketed. The online streaming market is powered by\u00a0Over-the-top (OTT) video\u00a0technology.\u00a0The\u00a0OTT\u00a0video services market is consistently rising,\u00a0predicted\u00a0to\u00a0be\u00a0worth $247 billion\u00a0by 2027.<\/p><p>Businesses are hopping on this trend to build brand awareness and provide value to their audience.\u00a0That, in turn, fuels the growing demand for\u00a0OTT channels\u00a0that can reliably and securely host\u00a0OTT streams.\u00a0<\/p><p>Many companies seize this opportunity to monetize their video content and build\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mslivecdn.com\/\" hreflang=\"en\">OTT broadcasting services<\/a>\u00a0and platforms.<\/p><p>Picking the right\u00a0OTT channel\u00a0for your organization\u2019s needs from all the choices available today is quite a task.\u00a0Today, we\u2019re going to discuss precisely what\u00a0an OTT platform\u00a0and\u00a0OTT streaming are before we compare 10 of the best\u00a0OTT streaming platform services\u00a0that viewers use to access their favorite video content.\u00a0<\/p><p>Then, we will compare the 10\u00a0best\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mslivecdn.com\/\" hreflang=\"en\">OTT platforms<\/a>\u00a0broadcasters use to host, manage, and monetize their online video libraries. We\u2019ll cover\u00a0some of the\u00a0best OTT video platforms,\u00a0including\u00a0Dacast, IBM Cloud Video, JW Player, Vimeo OTT, Wowza, and more.<\/p><h3><b>What is an OTT Streaming Service?<\/b><\/h3><p>OTT is short for \u201cover-the-top,.\u201d\u00a0This\u00a0method of media distribution serves as an alternative to traditional satellite or cable television.<\/p><p>OTT technology is distributing more and more media each day. In fact,\u00a0it has redefined our media distribution channels to the extent that most media is not delivered to consumers via the internet. Some industry leaders\u00a0even\u00a0advocate that we stop differentiating between\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mslivecdn.com\/\" hreflang=\"en\">OTT and broadcast TV<\/a>\u00a0entirely.<\/p><p>OTT streaming services\u00a0are\u00a0apps\u00a0or websites\u00a0viewers\u00a0use\u00a0to access their favorite programs and movies. These services are accessible on all internet-enabled devices, including smart TVs, gaming consoles, computers, laptops, smartphones, and tablets.<\/p><p>Typically,\u00a0OTT\u00a0video\u00a0streaming services\u00a0limit access to paying viewers\u00a0using one of these methods:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">TVOD: Viewers pay for access on a pay-per-view basis.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">SVOD: Viewers are granted unlimited on-demand access to the platform on a subscription basis.\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">AVOD: Broadcasters monetize their content with sponsored advertisements, making the content free.<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>The OTT Streaming Industry at a Glance<\/b><\/h3><p>OTT streaming platforms\u00a0are more popular than ever since it puts more control in the hands of both viewers and broadcasters. Thanks to\u00a0OTT platform\u00a0technology, both the creators and consumers are free from the regulations and restrictions of television networks.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s a snapshot of some of the top trends in\u00a0OTT streaming:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Streaming on smart TVs and CTVs is on the rise as more viewers cut the cable cord<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">The OTT marketing is forecasted to be worth\u00a0$1.039 trillion\u00a0by 2027<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">As more\u00a0OTT platforms enter the market, UX is more important than ever<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Over\u00a0half of OTT revenue\u00a0comes from advertisements<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Nearly a\u00a0third of OTT subscriptions\u00a0in the United States go to Netflix<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Live streaming only accounts for\u00a024% of OTT streaming\u00a0around the world<\/li><\/ul><p>Check out our dedicated\u00a0OTT trends post\u00a0to learn more about this industry\u2019s direction.<\/p><h3><b>The 10 Best OTT Streaming Services of 2022<\/b><\/h3><p>There are many\u00a0OTT\u00a0video\u00a0streaming services\u00a0on the market. Some of these are niche-specific\u00a0services, and others have broader offerings and are geared toward\u00a0a more general audience. Some focus on OTT\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dacast.com\/stream-live-video-on-your-website\/\" hreflang=\"en\">live streaming<\/a>, and others only offer on-demand content. Most offer free content, premium content, or a mix of both.<\/p><p>What all\u00a0OTT streaming services\u00a0have in common is that they all use the internet to deliver video content.<\/p><p>With that in mind, let\u2019s look at some of the most popular\u00a0OTT streaming services.\u00a0<\/p><h3><b>1. Netflix<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Netflix<\/a>\u00a0is one of the original\u00a0OTT streaming services.\u00a0It started as an online DVD rental shop.\u00a0Its quick adaptation as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dacast.com\/blog\/what-is-live-streaming\/\" hreflang=\"en\">live streaming technology<\/a>\u00a0began to surface is part of its success.<\/p><p>Today,\u00a0Netflix is one of the largest\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dacast.com\/blog\/vod-streaming\/\" hreflang=\"en\">on-demand streaming platforms<\/a>\u00a0on the internet, featuring over 15,000 titles. Netflix features titles from other production companies and original content that is only available on its platform.<\/p><p>Another attribute that makes the\u00a0OTT video platform\u00a0popular among people who enjoy \u201cbinge-watching\u201d is that\u00a0it uploads entire seasons of television shows at a time.<\/p><p>Netflix offers three different monthly pricing plans that include unlimited, ad-free streaming.\u00a0Plans range from US$6.99 to US$19.99 a month.\u00a0<\/p><h3><b>2. Disney+<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/home\" hreflang=\"en\">Disney+<\/a>\u00a0is an\u00a0OTT streaming service\u00a0that offers access to films and TV series that The Walt Disney Company owns. These include programs by Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star, National Geographic, and Star Wars.\u00a0<\/p><p>Disney+ costs $7.99\/month or $79.99\/year for unlimited, ad-free streaming access.<\/p><p>Disney+ can be bundled with other streaming services, including Hulu.<\/p><h3><b>3. Hulu<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/welcome\" hreflang=\"en\">Hulu<\/a>\u00a0is another popular\u00a0OTT\u00a0video\u00a0service. Hulu is a bit different from Netflix, as new episodes are typically uploaded the day after they air.<\/p><p>Hulu offers four pricing plans, including<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Hulu:\u00a07.99\/month<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Hulu (No-Ads):\u00a0$14.99\/month<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Hulu + Live TV:\u00a0$69.99\/month<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Hulu (No-Ads) + Live TV:\u00a0$75.99\/month<\/li><\/ul><p>In addition to these plans, Hulu offers\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/help.hulu.com\/s\/article\/how-much-does-hulu-cost\" hreflang=\"en\">add-ons and bundled packages<\/a>\u00a0that give viewers access to other collections of content, as well.<\/p><h3><b>4. ESPN+<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.espn.com\/\" hreflang=\"en\">ESPN+<\/a>\u00a0is an\u00a0OTT streaming service\u00a0dedicated to sports streaming. This service is a little bit different from the others we\u2019ve covered because it focuses on live\u00a0video\u00a0OTT\u00a0streaming.<\/p><p>ESPN+\u00a0offers the following plans:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">$10\/month<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">$100\/year<\/li><\/ul><p>It can be purchased as part of a bundle with Disney+ for $13.99\/month.<\/p><h3><b>5. Prime Video<\/b><\/h3><p>Amazon\u2019s own\u00a0\u00a0OTT streaming\u00a0service, Prime Video, offers unlimited access to a library of video content with a subscription, and it also has additional content available for rent or purchase.<\/p><p>One unique feature of this\u00a0OTT video\u00a0platform\u00a0is that users can purchase access to films that are still in theaters. Prime Video also has access to live programming, like sporting events.<\/p><p>Prime Video is included in the Amazon Prime membership.<\/p><h3><b>6. HBO Max<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hbomax.com\/\" hreflang=\"en\">HBO Max<\/a>\u00a0is an\u00a0OTT video streaming service\u00a0that mainly offers content from\u00a0HBO\u2019s parent company,\u00a0WarnerMedia.<\/p><p>An exciting aspect of HBO Max\u2019s\u00a0OTT service\u00a0is that it offers access to movies that are still in theaters at no additional cost.<\/p><p>HBO Max comes in two pricing tiers:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Streaming with ads costs $9.99\/month<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Ad-free streaming is $14.99\/month<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>7. YouTube TV<\/b><\/h3><p>You\u2019re likely familiar with YouTube as a free online streaming platform, but did you know that YouTube has a premium offering, too?<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/tv.youtube.com\/welcome\/try\/?utm_servlet=exp&amp;zipcode=33316\" hreflang=\"en\">YouTube TV<\/a>\u00a0offers both subscriptions for unlimited streaming and pay-per-view for accessing individual pieces of content. YouTube TV offers live streaming access from over 85 television channels and is popular with video gamers, similar to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dacast.com\/blog\/how-to-stream-on-twitch\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Twitch streaming platform<\/a>.<\/p><p>This\u00a0OTT service\u00a0costs $64.99\/month or $500\/year.<\/p><h3><b>8. Starz<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.starz.com\/us\/en\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Starz<\/a>\u00a0was originally a television network, but the content available from the network is now available on a dedicated\u00a0OTT service.<\/p><p>Users can log into Starz with the credentials to their account with their television providers. Users without a television or cable subscription can get an online subscription for $8.99\/month\u00a0or save about $32 by paying $74.99 per year.\u00a0<\/p><h3><b>9. Sling TV<\/b><\/h3><p>Sling TV is another\u00a0OTT streaming\u00a0service that originated as a television network. It combines the traditional live television experience with the more modern internet-based on-demand streaming experience.<\/p><p>One unique aspect of SlingTV is that it provides access to local stations.<\/p><p>Sling TV\u00a0has raised its prices and will start charging $40\/month for its Sling Blue, or Orange plans individually or $55\/month if you purchase both. The new prices will go into effect from 3rd Dec 2022.<\/p><h3><b>10. Peacock<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peacocktv.com\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Peacock<\/a>\u00a0a rising star among\u00a0newer\u00a0OTT streaming services, is\u00a0owned by NBCUniversal, which is a subsidiary of Comcast. Peacock features many different types of movies and television series, including titles owned by NBC and some Peacock originals.<\/p><p>Users can start streaming on Peacock for free. Upgrading to Peacock Premium for $4.99\/month\u00a0or $49.99\/ year\u00a0opens access to a larger content library. $7.99\/month gives access to the same content library with ad-free streaming.<\/p><h3><b>What is an OTT Platform?<\/b><\/h3><p>An\u00a0OTT platform\u00a0is the software broadcasters use to host their online video content. Most\u00a0professional\u00a0OTT platforms\u00a0are equipped with tools for storing, managing, and delivering content to viewers over the internet.<\/p><p>Professional\u00a0OTT platforms\u00a0range from $10\/month to over $1000\/month. To create an\u00a0OTT streaming\u00a0site like Netflix and the other sites we mentioned, you\u2019ll need the support of a well-equipped\u00a0OTT platform.<\/p><h3><b>How to Choose an\u00a0<\/b><b>OTT Platform<\/b><\/h3><p>There are dozens of\u00a0OTT platforms on the market, so you\u2019ll have to do some research to find the one that will help you reach your\u00a0OTT streaming\u00a0goals.<\/p><h3><b>Features of the Best OTT Platforms: What to Look For<\/b><\/h3><p>Wondering what are the\u00a0best OTT platforms\u00a0out there among all the\u00a0OTT service\u00a0options? Here are\u00a0a few specific\u00a0OTT features\u00a0to look out for as you compare options, including content delivery, monetization, API access, and pricing.<\/p><ol><li aria-level=\"1\">Content delivery<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Live streaming features<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">VOD hosting capabilities<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Video monetization<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Video API<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Reliable security tools<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">White-label streaming<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Global content delivery via a\u00a0Video CDN<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Data analytics<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">User-friendliness<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">User support\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Video library management\u00a0<\/li><\/ol><p>Content delivery is important to consider as it\u00a0impacts your video quality and the audience you can reach.\u00a0You\u2019ll want to choose\u00a0the best\u00a0OTT platform\u00a0that works with a reliable, global\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mslivecdn.com\/\" hreflang=\"en\">content delivery network (CDN)<\/a>.<\/p><p>Ideally,\u00a0OTT platforms for businesses should include features such as live streaming functions, video on demand, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mslivecdn.com\/\" hreflang=\"en\">professional video hostin<\/a>g.\u00a0<\/p><p>If your goal is to live stream, you\u2019ll need to select an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mslivecdn.com\/\" hreflang=\"en\">OTT video hosting platform<\/a>\u00a0that supports live streaming.<\/p><p>Next on our key features list is API access.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mslivecdn.com\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Video API<\/a>\u00a0provides programmatic access to video platform functionality. Broadcasters use video APIs in many different ways. You should choose an\u00a0OTT platform\u00a0with the video API you need to customize your video content management system (CMS) to your liking.<\/p><p>Player API access is another valuable tool. It works similarly to video API, but involves customizing the video player instead of the video CMS.<\/p><p>Monetization is another major feature of broadcasters. There are three main ways to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mslivecdn.com\/\" hreflang=\"en\">monetize content<\/a>:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Ads (AVOD),<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">P<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mslivecdn.com\/\" hreflang=\"en\">ay-per-view<\/a>\u00a0(TVOD)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Subscriptions (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mslivecdn.com\/\" hreflang=\"en\">SVOD<\/a>).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p>One-time events like sports are perfect for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mslivecdn.com\/\" hreflang=\"en\">pay-per-view monetization<\/a>, and subscriptions are perfect for recurring content. Ads are a great option for content designed to build brand awareness.<\/p><p>Lastly,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dacast.com\/blog\/live-streaming-pricing\/\" hreflang=\"en\">live streaming pricing<\/a>\u00a0should come into play. Your budget should be determined by your available resources\u00a0and\u00a0your\u00a0expected\u00a0return on investment. There are\u00a0OTT platforms\u00a0and services\u00a0with a wide range of price points, but you want to look for one with consistent pricing and low bandwidth costs instead of a pay-as-you-go model.<\/p><h3><b>Comparison of the 10 Best OTT Platforms for 2022<\/b><\/h3><p>Before we look at some of the best\u00a0OTT\u00a0platforms and\u00a0streaming services\u00a0available to professional broadcasters, it is important to note that different features are required to reach different\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mslivecdn.com\/\" hreflang=\"en\">broadcasting goals<\/a>.<\/p><p>For example, monetization tools are a must if you are building a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mslivecdn.com\/\" hreflang=\"en\">live streaming software service<\/a>\u00a0to generate revenue. However, monetization tools aren\u2019t a deal-breaker if you\u2019re using your\u00a0OTT platform\u00a0to host and deliver internal content.<\/p><p>With that in mind, let\u2019s look at the top 10\u00a0OTT Platforms in the world for video streaming.<\/p><h3><strong>1. IBM Cloud Video<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6267151 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6267151\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6b0da3b\" data-id=\"6b0da3b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63fb26d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"63fb26d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ibm_cloud_video_ott.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ibm_cloud_video_ott.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ibm_cloud_video_ott-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ibm_cloud_video_ott-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c208bfe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c208bfe\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79d6ccb\" data-id=\"79d6ccb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bfa354 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1bfa354\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/video.ibm.com\/\" hreflang=\"en\">IBM Cloud Video<\/a>\u00a0is another competitor worth mentioning in our\u00a0best\u00a0OTT platforms comparison. This platform is part of IBM, which is a leader in the technological world. IBM Cloud Video offers video hosting for both live and on-demand content.\u00a0<\/p><p>One previous setback of IBM Cloud Video was that the\u00a0OTT platform\u00a0did not offer monetization options. However, they have recently added these tools, making it an acceptable solution for broadcasters who aim to generate revenue with their content.<\/p><h3><b>Key Features<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Powerful video analytics<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Tools for boosting user engagement (including polling)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Auto-archiving\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Powerful content delivery\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Tools for video monetization<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Pros<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Tools suited for business use<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Customer support<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Hong Kong video hosting<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Cons<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Extra fees for streaming at high resolution\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Limited tools for accessibility (minimal closed captioning support)<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Upload Guidelines and Specs<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Minimum dimension<\/strong>: 480p (480 x 270)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Maximum dimension<\/strong>:\u00a0 4K (3840 x 2160)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Aspect ratio<\/strong>: No published aspect ratio<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Max file size<\/strong>: 4 GB<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Max video length<\/strong>: No published limits<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Total file storage<\/strong>: 1TB \u2013 5TB (depends on plan)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Compatible video formats<\/strong>: MKV, MP4, MOV, FLV, AVI, WMV, MPEG2, H264, H263, MPEG4, VP6, VP8, THEORA, WMV, MP3, AAC-LC, NELLYMOSER, PCM, SPEEX, VORBIS, WMA<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>3. JW Player<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c55b8f4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c55b8f4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-58bea30\" data-id=\"58bea30\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4522e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d4522e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1023\" height=\"536\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/video-ott-platform-jwplayer-1024x536-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/video-ott-platform-jwplayer-1024x536-1.jpg 1023w, http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/video-ott-platform-jwplayer-1024x536-1-300x157.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/video-ott-platform-jwplayer-1024x536-1-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d2fb3a2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d2fb3a2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4ad9f7b\" data-id=\"4ad9f7b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a49c8c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a49c8c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a class=\"dacast-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jwplayer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" hreflang=\"en\">JW Player<\/a>\u00a0is most well-known for its popular video player. The code for this video player was used as part of the first YouTube video player code. However, they recently launched a live streaming service as well.\u00a0\u00a0JW Player includes a full suite of powerful tools, including an HTML5 video player that supports the latest technologies such as the MPEG-DASH protocol, multi-bitrate streaming, simulcast to Facebook Live, DRM, and more.<\/p><h3><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Global content delivery<\/li><li>Video API access with all plans<\/li><li>Ad-based monetization<\/li><li>Multi-bitrate and adaptive streaming<\/li><li>Some technical support is available\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>High-quality video player<\/li><li>Clean user-interface\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Limited monetization options (Only supports AVOD)<\/li><li>Limited tech support<\/li><li>No China delivery<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Upload Guidelines and Specs<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><b>Minimum dimension<\/b>: 360p (640 x 360)<\/li><li><b>Maximum dimension<\/b>: 1080p (1920 x 1080)<\/li><li><b>Aspect ratio<\/b>: 16:9, 4:3, 2.39:1<\/li><li><b>Max file size<\/b>:\u00a025GB<\/li><li><b>Max video length<\/b>: Not available<\/li><li><b>Total file storage<\/b>: 25GB to 500GB (depending on the plan)<\/li><li><b>Compatible video formats<\/b>: MP4, WMV, AVI, MOV,\u00a03GP, FLV<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>4. Vimeo Livestream<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-de2b746 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"de2b746\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9ebf43c\" data-id=\"9ebf43c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39b5f0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"39b5f0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/vimeo-ott-video-platform-1024x576-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/vimeo-ott-video-platform-1024x576-1.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/vimeo-ott-video-platform-1024x576-1-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/vimeo-ott-video-platform-1024x576-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6e2a9b6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6e2a9b6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1f8c56a\" data-id=\"1f8c56a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca71317 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca71317\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After many years as a streaming service, Livestream was acquired by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/features\/livestreaming?vcid=33532&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI74K5spHs5AIVgsJkCh2pjAXgEAAYASAAEgJrqfD_BwE\" hreflang=\"en\">Vimeo<\/a>\u00a0in late 2017. Today, both businesses operate\u00a0OTT video\u00a0streaming services\u00a0under Vimeo\u2019s name.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dacast.com\/blog\/vimeo-live-streaming-video-provider\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Vimeo<\/a>\u00a0has integrated an OTT solution into its services. Let\u2019s take a closer look at Vimeo\u2019s\u00a0OTT services.<\/p><h3><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Simulcasting and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dacast.com\/blog\/multistream-platforms\/\" hreflang=\"en\">multistreaming<\/a>\u00a0support<\/li><li>Viewer engagement tools (polling and chat options)<\/li><li>Powerful security tools<\/li><li>Custom video gallery pages<\/li><li>In-house content delivery<\/li><li>White-label video player<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Global content delivery<\/li><li>Customization for on-brand streaming<\/li><li>Tools for promoting interaction and engagement<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Support required to access some features<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Upload Guidelines and Specs<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><b>Recommended dimension<\/b>: 720p (1280 x 720)<\/li><li><b>Aspect ratio<\/b>: 16:9, 4:3<\/li><li><b>Max file size<\/b>: 3GB<\/li><li><b>Max video length<\/b>: Information not available\u00a0<\/li><li><b>Total file storage<\/b>: Information not available<\/li><li><b>Compatible video formats<\/b>: MP4 (recommended)<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>5. Wowza<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fcbbecf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fcbbecf\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c24c12d\" data-id=\"c24c12d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e2a806 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0e2a806\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1023\" height=\"466\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wowza-ott-broadcasting-1024x466-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wowza-ott-broadcasting-1024x466-1.jpg 1023w, http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wowza-ott-broadcasting-1024x466-1-300x137.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wowza-ott-broadcasting-1024x466-1-768x350.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1e7cb39 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1e7cb39\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d53a3c0\" data-id=\"d53a3c0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-541a073 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"541a073\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wowza is another fully capable\u00a0OTT platform\u00a0geared toward professional broadcasting. Wowza allows broadcasters to build highly customized streaming workflows using third-party integrations, APIs, and other advanced features.\u00a0<\/p><p>The major downfall of this\u00a0OTT service\u00a0is that it does not support video monetization, which makes it\u00a0an unsuitable\u00a0OTT platform for businesses.\u00a0However, Wowza is ideal\u00a0for internal business use but makes it an ineligible candidate for streaming as a service.<\/p><h3><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Cloud transcoding<\/li><li>Support for live streaming and VOD<\/li><li>White-label video player<\/li><li>All-device streaming with an HTML5 video player<\/li><li>API access available<\/li><li>Reliable customer support<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Brand customization tools<\/li><li>Auto-archiving<\/li><li>Powerful video CMS<\/li><li>Ultra HD streaming (4K)<\/li><li>Wide range of security options<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>No simulcasting tools<\/li><li>No support for video monetization\u00a0<\/li><li>No reliable video analytics tools<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Upload Guidelines and Specs<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><b>Minimum dimension<\/b>: 240p (320 x 240)<\/li><li><b>Maximum dimension<\/b>: 4K (3840 x 2160)\u00a0<\/li><li><b>Aspect ratio<\/b>: 16:9, 4:3<\/li><li><b>Max file size<\/b>: Not available<\/li><li><b>Max video length<\/b>: Not available<\/li><li><b>Total file storage<\/b>: 250 GB (depends on the plan)<\/li><li><b>Compatible video formats<\/b>: MP4, FLV, MP3, SMIL, AMLST, ID3, NGRP<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>6. Kaltura<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-88bd381 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"88bd381\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8f686dc\" data-id=\"8f686dc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0317500 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0317500\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"960\" height=\"623\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/kaltura_business_video_hosting.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/kaltura_business_video_hosting.png 960w, http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/kaltura_business_video_hosting-300x195.png 300w, http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/kaltura_business_video_hosting-768x498.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ee29d6f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ee29d6f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-583a52d\" data-id=\"583a52d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5861c3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5861c3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/corp.kaltura.com\/video-paas\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Kaltura<\/a>\u00a0is open-source software that offers a unique\u00a0OTT streaming platform\u00a0that focuses on educational institutions. It is perfect for hosting large content libraries and delivering it with a branded video player. What makes Kaltura\u2019s\u00a0OTT service\u00a0unique is that it is customizable thanks to various integrations. Kaltura also provides cloud-based hosting and streaming services as a base for these customizations. With its open-source foundation, Kaltura is highly customizable and extensible. Companies can build their own integrations and add-ons to meet specific needs.<\/p><h3><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Multi-bitrate and adaptive video streaming<\/li><li>Monetization options (SVOD, AVOD, and TVOD) via integrations<\/li><li>Powerful security features<\/li><li>Total video and player API access<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Completely customizable\u00a0<\/li><li>Very few limits on features thanks to integrations<\/li><li>Well-suited for advanced broadcasters<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>The \u201cpay-as-you-go\u201d structure often makes it more expensive to use<\/li><li>Complicated platform\u00a0<\/li><li>Not cut out for beginner broadcasters<\/li><li>Slow-to-respond tech support<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Upload Guidelines and Specs<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><b>Minimum dimension<\/b>: 180p (320 x 180)<\/li><li><b>Maximum dimension<\/b>: 1080p (1920x 1080)<\/li><li><b>Aspect ratio<\/b>: 16:9, 4:3<\/li><li><b>Max file size<\/b>: 2GB<\/li><li><b>Max video length<\/b>: Not available<\/li><li><b>Total file storage<\/b>: 10GB to Unlimited (depends on the plan)<\/li><li><b>Compatible video formats<\/b>: MOV, MP4<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>7. Vidyard<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d88685b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d88685b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e00cd4c\" data-id=\"e00cd4c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e1612a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6e1612a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1024\" height=\"772\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ott-platform-vidyard-1024x772-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ott-platform-vidyard-1024x772-1.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ott-platform-vidyard-1024x772-1-300x226.png 300w, http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ott-platform-vidyard-1024x772-1-768x579.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-89ddfc4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"89ddfc4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-564d153\" data-id=\"564d153\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a96b76e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a96b76e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vidyard.com\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Vidyard<\/a>\u00a0is a reliable\u00a0OTT platform\u00a0for businesses\u00a0that provides users with\u00a0many\u00a0unique tools\u00a0and features. This\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vidyard.com\/blog\/video-hosting\/\" hreflang=\"en\">video streaming platform<\/a>\u00a0is geared towards marketing and sales since its features are designed to turn viewers into customers. The Vidyard platform includes tools to improve audience reach and viewer engagement so broadcasters can use it to generate qualified leads.<\/p><h3><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Marketing tools (SEO, lead generation, email capture)<\/li><li>Tools that promote viewer engagement<\/li><li>Advanced video content management<\/li><li>Gold-standard security<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Tools for an advanced broadcasting experience<\/li><li>Powerful video analytics<\/li><li>Reliable technical support<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Inconsistent positive user reviews\u00a0<\/li><li>No support for China video delivery<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Upload Guidelines and Specs<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><b>Minimum dimension<\/b>: 360p (480 x 360)<\/li><li><b>Maximum dimension<\/b>: 4K (3840 x 2160)<\/li><li><b>Aspect ratio<\/b>:\u00a016:9, 4:3<\/li><li><b>Max file size<\/b>: 5GB to 16GB (depending on the plan)<\/li><li><b>Max video length<\/b>: 1 hour (live stream)<\/li><li><b>Total file storage<\/b>: Not available<\/li><li><b>Compatible video formats<\/b>: WEBM, MP4, MKV, MOV<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>8. Wistia<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0d2f61e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0d2f61e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dd506ef\" data-id=\"dd506ef\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40c83b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"40c83b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wistia-ott-hosting.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wistia-ott-hosting.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wistia-ott-hosting-300x171.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wistia-ott-hosting-768x438.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bf94f13 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bf94f13\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6cc4d3f\" data-id=\"6cc4d3f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86cb88a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86cb88a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wistia is a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dacast.com\/blog\/top-5-streaming-solutions-for-video-hosting\/\" hreflang=\"en\">video hosting solution<\/a>\u00a0and excellent\u00a0OTT platform for businesses\u00a0serving the video hosting and media distribution industry for over a decade. Students created it to primarily serve educational institutions and businesses.\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Support for marketing (SEO and engagement stimulators)<\/li><li>Top-tier customer service<\/li><li>CRM integrations for a streamlined broadcasting experience\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Insightful video analytics<\/li><li>Marketing team collaboration is possible thanks to CRM integrations<\/li><li>Professional-looking video player<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Limitations on brand customization<\/li><li>No China delivery\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Upload Guidelines and Specs<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><b>Minimum dimensions<\/b>: None<\/li><li><b>Maximum dimensions<\/b>: Maximum of 4K (3840 x 2160)<\/li><li><b>Supported aspect ratios<\/b>: Any<\/li><li><b>Maximum file size<\/b>: 8 GB<\/li><li><b>Maximum video length<\/b>: 2 hours<\/li><li><b>Total file storage<\/b>: Up to 10 videos with the pro plan ($99 per month), $0.25 per month for every extra video<\/li><li><b>Accepted video formats<\/b>: MP4 (recommended format), .MOV, .AVI, .WMV, .FLV, .MKV, 3GPP<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>9. SproutVideo<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e64a121 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e64a121\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a012258\" data-id=\"a012258\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7203846 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7203846\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"991\" height=\"573\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sprout-video-hosting-platform.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sprout-video-hosting-platform.jpg 991w, http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sprout-video-hosting-platform-300x173.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sprout-video-hosting-platform-768x444.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 991px) 100vw, 991px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ab87a0a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ab87a0a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5eff4a6\" data-id=\"5eff4a6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-882c50f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"882c50f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/\" hreflang=\"en\">SproutVideo<\/a>\u00a0is a Brooklyn-based\u00a0business\u00a0OTT platform\u00a0equipped with top-tier marketing tools. It\u00a0supports both OTT live streaming and on-demand video hosting.\u00a0 This\u00a0OTT service\u00a0is designed primarily for business broadcasting.<\/p><h3><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Total API access<\/li><li>White-label HTML5 video player<\/li><li>Support for both VOD and live stream hosting<\/li><li>A full suite of marketing tools\u00a0<\/li><li>Custom video portals for an on-brand viewing experience<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Wide range of pricing options<\/li><li>Customizable video player<\/li><li>Video analytics<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Premium support on expensive plans only<\/li><li>Effective security only available with top-tier plans<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Upload Guidelines and Specs<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><b>Minimum dimension<\/b>: None<\/li><li><b>Maximum dimension<\/b>: None<\/li><li><b>Supported aspect ratios<\/b>: Any<\/li><li><b>Maximum file size<\/b>: Up to 100 GB<\/li><li><b>Maximum video length<\/b>: Unlimited<\/li><li><b>Total file storage:<\/b>\u00a0500 GB\u00a0<\/li><li><b>Accepted video formats<\/b>: MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, FLV, MKV, 3GPP<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>10. Brightcove<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cd51da3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cd51da3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7eeb287\" data-id=\"7eeb287\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-447245e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"447245e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"688\" height=\"580\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/brightcove_cloud_video_platform.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/brightcove_cloud_video_platform.jpg 688w, http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/brightcove_cloud_video_platform-300x253.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9e14a6f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9e14a6f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bfd3bc0\" data-id=\"bfd3bc0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-731a12a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"731a12a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightcove.com\/en\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Brightcove<\/a>\u00a0is another trusted solution in the OTT\u00a0video platform. Its cloud video hosting suite is equipped with everything broadcasters need to succeed in online video hosting. Brightcove is primarily geared towards\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dacast.com\/blog\/best-5-video-hosting-solutions-for-ott-service-providers\/\" hreflang=\"en\">business video hosting<\/a>\u00a0use, but you can build custom packages to include all of the tools broadcasters need to create a streaming platform.<\/p><h3><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Access to top-tier CDNs for global content delivery\u00a0<\/li><li>Multi-bitrate and adaptive bitrate streaming<\/li><li>Video API access\u00a0<\/li><li>Basic tech support<\/li><li>Advanced security features<\/li><li>Monetization tools<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Custom video player landing pages<\/li><li>CRM integration available<\/li><li>Wide range of professional broadcasting features<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>High pricing<\/li><li>No China video delivery<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Upload Guidelines and Specs<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><b>Minimum dimension<\/b>: Determined by user<\/li><li><b>Maximum dimension<\/b>: Determined by user\u00a0<\/li><li><b>Aspect ratio<\/b>: No restrictions (since Brightcove uses a responsive player)<\/li><li><b>Max file size<\/b>: No limits on files size<\/li><li><b>Max video length<\/b>: No published limits<\/li><li><b>Total file storage<\/b>: Varies by plan<\/li><li><b>Compatible video formats<\/b>: MP4, MOV, FLV, AVI, WMV, MKV, 3GPP<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The way we consume entertainment content, particularly video, has changed drastically over the last decade.&nbsp;The number of people turning to the internet for news, entertainment, education, and more has skyrocketed. The online streaming market is powered by&nbsp;Over-the-top (OTT) video&nbsp;technology.&nbsp;The&nbsp;OTT&nbsp;video services market is consistently rising,&nbsp;predicted&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;worth $247 billion&nbsp;by 2027. Businesses are hopping [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[233],"tags":[77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,86,85,87,88,89,90,92,91,93,94,95,96,99,98,97,100,101,102,103,104,105,107,106,108,109,111,112,110,113,114,115,116,118,117,119,120,70,121,122,124,125,74,123,72,126,71,127,76,128,131,129,73,130,132,133,134,135,136,138,137,140,139,141,142,143,144,146,145,148,147,149,150,151,152,153,154,155,156,157,158,159,160,161,162,163,164,165,166,169,167,168,170,171,172,173,175,174,176,177,179,180,181,182,178,183,184,188,185,187,186,189,190,192,193,194,191,195,196,198,197,199,75,200,201,202,203,204,205,207,206,208,209,210,211,212,213,214,215,217,216,218,219,220,221,222,223,224,225,228],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3942"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3942"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3942\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3956,"href":"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3942\/revisions\/3956"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3942"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3942"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3942"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}