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Cinema8
Cambridge, United Kingdom
What it is
Cinema8 is a video hosting platform for businesses that combines video creation, interactive elements and performance analytics. It includes screen recording and editing, and videos can feature lead-generation forms, clickable calls to action and hotspots. AI workflows can produce subtitles, chapters, keyword tags and SEO-compatible summaries. To review how videos perform, Cinema8 offers A/B testing, dashboards, heatmaps and interaction reports. It connects with CRM, e-commerce, LMS and analytics tools, with custom APIs and webhooks also supported. Interactive videos can be exported in SCORM format; the pricing page lists SCORM and xAPI export with Pro Plus. Cinema8 states that its video technology platform is ISO 27001-certified and lists encryption, in-video SSO, password protection, domain restrictions and role-based permissions. A Chrome extension supports screen and camera recording. The free plan lists one seat, 10 videos, 2 GB storage and 500 GB bandwidth. Paid access is listed from $12/mo billed annually, and a 14-day trial is available.
For and against
For
- Videos can include forms, calls to action and hotspots.
- AI workflows generate subtitles, chapters and keyword tags.
- Analytics include A/B testing and heatmaps.
- Supports CRM, e-commerce, LMS and analytics integrations.
- Security controls include SSO and role-based permissions.
Against
- Free plan is limited to 10 videos.
- Free plan includes one seat and 2 GB storage.
- The listed $12/mo starting price is billed annually.
The verdict
Cinema8 brings hosting, interactive video creation and analytics into one business platform. Its free tier has a defined seat, storage and video allowance; paid access is listed from $12/mo billed annually.
Who it suits
Cinema8 may suit sales teams, video marketers, e-commerce teams, educators and enterprises that need interactive business video. Its LMS exports and integrations may also suit organizations working with learning platforms or CRM systems.
Plans and prices
Free
1 seat · 2GB storage · 500GB bandwidth · up to 10 videos
Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Starter
1 seat · 100GB storage · 1TB bandwidth · up to 60 videos
Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Pro
1 seat · 500GB storage · 2TB bandwidth · up to 150 videos
Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Pro Plus
Unlimited seats · 2TB storage · 2TB bandwidth · up to 600 videos
Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Interaction Designer Pro add-on
100+ widgets · branching · gamification · 360° scenes
Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Business
Unlimited seats · 5TB storage · 15TB bandwidth · unlimited videos
Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Enterprise
Tailored storage/bandwidth · custom integrations · SAML/SCIM/IP security · custom domain
Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
On the record
- 360 video
- Cinema8 detects 360-degree uploads and supports hotspots, navigation menus, CTAs, camera angles and gyroscope control.help.cinema8.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- AI tools
- Paid plans provide AI subtitles, chapterisation, speech search and AI-token allowances.cinema8.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Analytics
- The platform offers engagement analytics, interaction reports, heatmaps, A/B testing and CSV exports.cinema8.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- App-store confusion
- An Apple App Store listing named Cinema8 is a separate German cinema-ticketing app from Die Cinema 8 AG, not Cinema8 Limited's video platform; it shows 4.6 from 499 ratings.apps.apple.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Branching
- The branching editor links viewer choices to different scenes and supports conditional logic for adaptive stories.help.cinema8.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Browser extension
- Cinema8 provides a Chrome extension for screen and camera recording, with sharing, calls to action, forms, and analytics.chromewebstore.google.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Chrome extension capability
- The extension captures screen and camera video, adds CTAs and forms, provides analytics and generates subtitles and chapters with AI.chromewebstore.google.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Chrome extension rating
- Cinema8's official screen-recording extension is rated 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings.chromewebstore.google.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company and location
- The about page identifies Cinema8 Ltd. and gives its Cambridge office as St John's Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge CB4 0WS.cinema8.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Company clients
- Cinema8 says it serves more than 100 enterprise clients across 22 countries.cinema8.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- LinkedIn lists headquarters at St John's Innovation Centre in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.uk.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company incorporation
- UK Companies House records Cinema8 Limited as incorporated on 6 August 2021.find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists Cinema8 as a privately held company with 2–10 employees.uk.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- The help center covers creation, hosting, interactivity, live streaming, analytics, integrations, billing and developer APIs, with many pages updated October 3, 2025.help.cinema8.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Embedding and standards
- Documented publishing methods include iframe, JavaScript embed, SCORM 1.2/2004, dynamic parameters, CMI5 and xAPI.help.cinema8.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Google Play confusion
- A Google Play listing named Cinema 8 is a separate cinema assistant from planetmutlu solutions GmbH, showing 5K+ downloads and no displayed user rating.play.google.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Listed integrations and compatibility include CRM and email systems, Google Tag Manager, Google Fonts, Iframely, Embedly, oEmbed, Player.js, After Effects and SCORM/xAPI.cinema8.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Cinema8 describes the platform for businesses and highlights sales teams, video marketers, e-commerce teams, educators, and enterprises.cinema8.com · read 29 Sep 2026
