# Brightcove Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Brightcove Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Publishing and Subscriptions products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/182078/Video-Marketing-Suite/alternatives --- # Brightcove Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Brightcove ## What is Brightcove? Brightcove creates the world's most reliable, scalable, and secure streaming technology solutions to build a greater connection between companies and their audiences, no matter where they are or on which devices they consume content. Publishers, broadcasters, and others routinely turn to Brightcove for its best-in-class streaming platform to attract new audiences, enable greater reach, increase engagement and monetize at scale. ## What is Brightcove used for? [Video Hosting](https://www.capterra.com/video-hosting-software/)[Video Management](https://www.capterra.com/video-management-software/)[Publishing and Subscriptions](https://www.capterra.com/publishing-and-subscriptions-software/) Overall rating Based on 17 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive \- Neutral \- Negative \- Contact vendor for pricing Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... 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[4.7 (172)](https://www.capterra.com/p/82313/Wistia/reviews/) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price $19 Flat Rate, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.0 (17) Ease Of Use 4.7 (15) Value For Money 3.8 (13) Value For Money 4.3 (12) Customer Service 3.9 (15) Customer Service 4.6 (15) ## Brightcove alternatives [Enterprise Video Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/183378/Enterprise-Video-Platform/) [4.6 (15)](https://www.capterra.com/p/183378/Enterprise-Video-Platform/#reviews) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/183378/Enterprise-Video-Platform/) [Vimeo](https://www.capterra.com/p/122348/Vimeo-Pro/) [4.6 (1,045)](https://www.capterra.com/p/122348/Vimeo-Pro/reviews/) Starting price $9.00 Per User, Per Month [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/122348/Vimeo-Pro/) [Watchity](https://www.capterra.com/p/236568/Watchity/) [4.6 (8)](https://www.capterra.com/p/236568/Watchity/reviews/) Starting price $230.00 Per User, Per Month [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/236568/Watchity/) [Dailymotion](https://www.capterra.com/p/191462/Dailymotion-Video-Solution/) [4.4 (40)](https://www.capterra.com/p/191462/Dailymotion-Video-Solution/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/191462/Dailymotion-Video-Solution/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Video Streaming 4.3 (4) 100.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Allows users to view videos without downloading media files Content Management 4.0 (3) 66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving Audio/video file upload 4.0 (2) 100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Upload audio and video files Customizable Branding 4.5 (2) 100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding Real-time Broadcasting 4.5 (2) 100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Broadcast live video streams Reporting/Analytics 2.5 (2) 100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Brightcove 66 features Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Track and analyze various metrics such as demographics, psychographics, behavior and other insights Use tools to engage with viewers (e.g., commenting, chat room, polling, and Q&A) Identify a particular segment of population based on specific criteria and customize your efforts to attract their attention Upload audio and video files Branding videos with company logo Upload multiple documents at once Create and manage digital catalog of products/services with their details, specifications, and price Organize and group data or items based on various criteria Process of displaying text on a television, video screen, or other visual display Centralized repository to store content and assets Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding Alter the layout and content of reports Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements Import and export data to and from software applications Graphical representation of data Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components Tracks metrics that provide insight into how a user interacts with any interface or product Create, save, and store files Find & retrieve relevant data or documents Allow the audience to interact or engage with the content Automatically identify and save contact information of potential customers Live stream to multiple devices simultaneously Producing & broadcasting a variety of live video content over the internet, spanning live events, presentations, webinars & interviews Collection of images, videos and other digital content that can be used Collect and maintain structured information that describes data or content Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user Multiple channels (email, web link, or social media) to distribute products, services, or surveys to customers Manage and support multiple languages Includes a variety of messaging formats including industry-specific (EDIFACT, HL7, X12) Stream to multiple platforms simultaneously A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc. Monitoring and measurement of relevant metrics to assess the performance of IT resources Allows users to secure content and data for any use. Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time Broadcast live video streams Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Monitor conversion rates and analyze effectiveness and profitability of marketing efforts Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Optimize and manage the search engine optimization efforts for a website or digital content Integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Track activity on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Stream directly to social media channels Allows businesses to share their videos on social media. Split the screen or display multiple presenters Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc. Sample files or documents that could be customized as needed or used as is Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Monitor user activity through engagement methods Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions Create original videos from scratch Create professional looking videos by manipulating video footage with filters, special effects, trimming, filters and transitions Store, stream and distribute video content across various online platforms. Store and manage online video content Allow users to live stream from your platform for a fee Allows users to view videos without downloading media files Supports various video file formats Allows videos to be tagged with an identifier to enable easier search Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.2 (17) 4.2 Based on 17 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 3.8 (13) ### Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Free trial available Value for money 3.8 (13) 3.8 Based on 13 reviews ## Integrations [ WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/)[ Microsoft Teams](https://www.capterra.com/p/168668/Microsoft-Teams/)[ Google Analytics 360](https://www.capterra.com/p/177042/Google-Analytics/)[ Webex Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/237272/Webex/)[ HubSpot CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/152373/HubSpot-CRM/)[ Twitter/X](https://www.capterra.com/p/214056/Twitter/)[ YouTube](https://www.capterra.com/p/237905/YouTube/)[ Marketo Engage](https://www.capterra.com/p/75130/Marketo-Lead-Management/) Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 3.9 (15) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 3.9 (15) 3.9 Based on 15 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.2 Based on 17 reviews Filter by rating 5(8) 4(5) 3(4) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent JC Jared C. Sr Director, Ad Operations and Analytics Sports ### "Acquistion to Unbeatable Platform" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 12, 2024 We used Ooyala, then it was bought out by Brightcove. They initially wanted us to jump from Ooyala to the Brightcove platform, but didn't have all the feature we needed. Instead of just telling us, "this is how it's going to be" Brightcove connected me with their engineering team so that they could build what we needed in fuctionality so that we would be able to move off of Ooyala to Brightcove instead of moving to a different company. This has been the case ever since. If another company can offer something Brightcove can't they just build it for us, and usually build it better. And if a company comes in cheaper, Bightcove has always beat their competition's pricing. So while I have had moments of frustration with Brightcove, they always make it right and do it quickly. Pros Brightcove is the only platform that we have found that checks all of our livestreaming and video needs in a single platform. And the needs they didn't meet in the beginning they quickly developed to beat out the competition. Cons Everything I didn't like about Brightcove, they have made a conscious effort to develop, fix, or improve. I wish it was a little cheaper, but it's still a great price and cheaper than their competitors for what we get. Reasons for choosing Brightcove Cost was lower than the competitors for what we need, and not all competitors were able to do everything Brightcove does in one platform. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JR Jason R. Sr Director of IT and Digital Operations Online Media ### "Excellent platform and support" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 November 17, 2023 Very happy. Great support, excellent platform and features. Pros Ease of deployment and strong stability of the platform. This is key when doing a large amount of consumer facing video. Cons Would like to see better QoE analytics from the platform. Helps know how the user experience is. Reasons for choosing Brightcove Better ROI based on stability metrics, features available and worked with us for getting onto the platform quickly. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MM Michael M. Sr. Manager Digital Marketing Biotechnology ### "Good except for the reporting functionality" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 6/10 November 13, 2023 I'd give it a 3 out of 5. The basic functionality of video hosting is acceptable but the reporting is poor. I was hired into this organization and Brightcove was the video hosting platform in use. I have previously used Wistia and had a reasonably good experience with it. Pros For the most part, it allows me to host & edit the videos that I embed on the web pages that I create. Cons I find your reporting interface to be pretty horrible for my use case. If given the opportunity, I would ask Brightcove or one of your UX people, who your intended customer base is and how you expect a customer with many videos to navigate through your reporting functionality? Being able to visualize the most popular videos is helpful but not the only question I'm trying to answer. Also, there doesn't seem to be a way for me to customize my interface. Again, for instances with many users and videos, what is your expectation of how these disparate users will engage with the platform? Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. PL Phillip L. Digital Content Manager Sports ### "Livestreams and video hosting" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 June 27, 2022 Outages have become more rare, but when they happen, yowzers. All videos die for all users. Not a pretty picture. Pros Over the years, the uploading and editing features have become easier to use. Generally, a user is one or two clicks away from accomplishing tasks. Cons Player selections generally feel like they lag behind what is needed for modern websites. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SG Stella G. Scientist Higher Education ### "A very suitable solution for video streaming for businesses" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 May 21, 2022 A very suitable solution for video streaming for businesses Pros With this software, the company is able to manage the live streams on our platform. The customer service is very helpful. You will have a great experience while uploading videos, sharing, and embedding them on your web page. Cons The analytics especially those features used for live streaming metrics are very rude. The developers should invest more in this field. Switched from [Wistia](https://www.capterra.com/p/82313/Wistia/) Alternatives considered [Vimeo Livestream](https://www.capterra.com/p/175546/https-livestream-com/) [Vimeo](https://www.capterra.com/p/122348/Vimeo-Pro/) Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User marketing automation specialist Information Services ### "Amazing solution to upload and track video marketing metrics" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 January 13, 2021 Overall I have had a very positive experience and Brightcove as a product has really exceeded my expectations as far as user interface, video uploading process, reporting by individual video content and metrics sharing and exporting. Pros The ability to quickly and efficiently upload larger video files and mp4 files, create a video library and copy video embed code that content can be leveraged and published across other platforms. It is a very modernized and robust solution that stands out from similar tools in the market. Cons The ability to customize user permission and settings is something that I would like to see improved. I would like to have the ability to create customized permissions based on roles like marketing, content creator and admin roles. Alternatives considered [Vidyard](https://www.capterra.com/p/125653/Vidyard/) Reasons for choosing Brightcove The full suite of solutions that Brightcove and its product reputation outweighed the total offering of competing solutions. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Sr. Data Analyst Religious Institutions ### "It's no YouTube" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 2.0 2.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 5/10 September 30, 2019 I would much rather convince our organization to swap over to exclusively use YouTube for all of our video needs, but there is still some value to be had from using Brightcove if you aren't ready/willing to go all in on YouTube. Pros It does a decent job at getting the analytics you need, if you're patient enough to wait for who knows how long to get the information back. You're not going to forget about YouTube, but there is still some value to be had from Brightcove. Cons The reporting isn't super flexible, robust, or timely. It could definitely be because of the way our organization has implemented Brightcove, but it's not uncommon to wait 10+ minutes for a simple report to see how many views a couple videos have received. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Social Media Manager Professional Training & Coaching ### "It handles the traffic and looks great" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 July 17, 2019 Pros I love how easy it is to embed video hosted on Brightcove in our website or resource center. We pull video directly from brightcove into streams in uberflip, and it requires no work beyond the initial setup. I really appreciate all of the options in players as well, from adding logos, skins, playback options, etc., it's easy to customize. Video is such an important part of our business, Brightcove is also by extension! Cons This is totally on my organization and not on Brightcove, but we have a lot of users in our instance. These users have caused issues by changing things in Brightcove, which cause issues on our website or on our resource center. I have not figured out how to, or if it is possible to, approve/deny changes made to videos before they are published. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Digital Production Manager Events Services ### "Easiest video platform ever" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 December 20, 2018 Pros I use Brightcove daily as a Digital Production Manager. The entire interface is intuitive and user-friendly, from uploading videos to creating playlists to manipulating players. Their gallery players are my favorite aspect because it layouts playlists in a clean, modern player and easy to integrate into landing pages. Also their customer support is top-notch. When I have trouble with customizing a player or troubleshooting why a set of them weren't working on my webpages, their engineers provided quick, thorough support. Cons What I like least is the limited analytics available. Most often than not, our clients want to know how many unique views they received or how many people viewed the video at specific time markers. Brightcove, unfortunately, doesn't supply this data. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Customer Success Manager ### "Great video hosting platform " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 June 1, 2018 Pros We really liked having a secure place to store video files. It's a nice professional way to share videos. Cons Embedding on third party sites an be a drag. It also doesn't have native integrations with other big platforms like HubSpot. Wistia which is another great platform does. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. 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