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Best Video CMS Software 2026
Facts read 29 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Video CMS tools help organize video delivery, storage, streaming and viewer permissions. This list helps buyers compare plans, platform support and controls for video services and self-hosted tools.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Vimeo | 6.4 | $12 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 | |
| 02 Dacast | Dacast may suit organizations streaming events or delivering video for enterprise and government communications, education, or houses of worship. | 5.4 | $468 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 03 Opencast | Opencast is suited to academic institutions that need to record, manage, and distribute video, including through learning management systems. | 5.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Mac, Linux, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Uscreen | Uscreen suits experts, coaches, creators, and entertainers building video businesses and communities. | 5.4 | $49 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Wistia | Wistia suits businesses and marketing teams using video for lead generation and measurement. | 5.4 | $79 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 06 Muvi One | 5.3 | $299 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 2 Oct 2026 | |
| 07 PeerTube | 5.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Linux | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 SproutVideo | It suits businesses that need controlled video hosting, marketing functions, analytics, and live or on-demand delivery. | 5.1 | $12 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Dailymotion | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 8 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 MediaCMS | 5.0 | $2,000 a month | Free plan | Web, API, Self-hosted | 11 Oct 2026 |
The finder is ordered by newest releases first. It uses figures that makers publish and does not score the tools.
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Dacast
Dacast may suit organizations streaming events or delivering video for enterprise and government communications, education, or houses of worship.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.4 Visit
03
Opencast
Opencast is suited to academic institutions that need to record, manage, and distribute video, including through learning management systems.
WebMacLinux+2 Record5.4 Visit
04
Uscreen
Uscreen suits experts, coaches, creators, and entertainers building video businesses and communities.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.4 Visit
05
Wistia
Wistia suits businesses and marketing teams using video for lead generation and measurement.
WebAPI Record5.4 Visit
8
SproutVideo
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $12 a month, billed yearly Record5.1 Visit It suits businesses that need controlled video hosting, marketing functions, analytics, and live or on-demand delivery.
13
Brightcove
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.5 Visit Brightcove may suit organizations that need to host, distribute, analyze or monetize live and on-demand video.
15
Vbrick Enterprise Video Platform
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 — Record4.2 Visit Vbrick identifies internal communications, learning and development, IT and security, and marketing and sales teams as intended users.
Before you choose
Review free plans and paid options
Check whether a tool lists a free plan, a free trial or paid access. MediaCMS, Dailymotion, Opencast and PeerTube show free-plan options.
Paid details vary. Brightcove and MediaPlatform list pricing on request, while Spotlightr and SproutVideo publish annual starting prices with trials.
Choose platforms that fit your workflow
Review support for web, API, iOS, Android, self-hosted and Windows environments. MediaPlatform supports Android, API, iOS, self-hosted and web use.
Microsoft Stream supports web use. Check the platform you need before choosing a service.
Check storage and bandwidth
When estimating how much video you will host and deliver, review each plan's included storage and bandwidth allowance. These fields show how a plan handles files and viewing traffic.
Review streaming and viewer data
Look for live streaming if you need real-time video. Compare viewer analytics to see what information a service provides about viewing activity.
Match access controls and API needs
Before sharing video with a defined audience, examine the access control model. Check the video API field if your site or application needs programmatic video access.
Check code and hosting terms
If you need open-source code or self-hosting, verify those terms before choosing. PeerTube lists open source, and MediaPlatform lists self-hosted support.
Questions
Which tools list a free plan?
MediaCMS, Dailymotion, Opencast and PeerTube show free-plan options.
Which tools list a free trial?
Brightcove offers a free-trial option. Dailymotion and Spotlightr offer 14-day trials, while SproutVideo offers a 30-day trial.
Which tool lists open-source code?
PeerTube lists open source in its pricing note.
Which platforms can these tools use?
Across the category, listed platforms include web, API, iOS, Android, self-hosted and Windows. MediaPlatform supports Android, API, iOS, self-hosted and web use.
Which tools show pricing on request?
Brightcove and MediaPlatform list pricing on request.
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