Due to the pandemic, most physical events have been converted to virtual events. This saw a rise in the usage of live streaming platforms for most virtual events. Live streaming platforms allow users to upload and broadcast video content to their audience. Businesses are also able to use the various platforms to generate leads, increase brand awareness and for advertising purposes. These platforms can also be used in the education sector due to the ease of communicating with large groups of students with features to support their lessons. Here are the Top 10 Live Streaming Platforms to consider for your event!
1. Dacast
Dacast provides complex live streaming and secure video hosting services. Furthermore, it distinguishes itself by providing highly competitive pricing plans which makes it more affordable for your event or business. Some of the pros of using Dacast includes unlimited viewers and live channels, TVOD pay per view monetization options and white label and branding control. This makes it an easy to use and affordable platform!
2. Brightcove
Brightcove’s video marketing tools are quite valuable for businesses that aim to record leads and understand their audience. Some of the advantages of using this platform are the presence of good analytics and CRM integration. It is less complex than Dacast due to the fact that tech support is available, however only at the basic level with slow responses unless upgraded to a better plan. Furthermore, to access various features such as security, monetization and video API, there is a need to subscribe to custom-priced plans. Hence, the high price point is one of the cons of Brightcove.
3. Vimeo
Vimeo distinguishes itself from the other platforms by offering a complex range of hardware and software for live streaming. This makes the live streaming process smooth with minimal hiccups, offering the best for your event! Pros of using Vimeo include the absence of ads, sleek and professional appearance, pay per view option and unlimited events and viewers. However, it does not generate as much traffic as other sites and the absence of china video delivery.
4. Muvi
Muvi offers fully managed, end-to-end solutions, controlled by single streaming video CMS, without any IT Team and coding required, making it easier to use for entry-level use. Some of the detailed features of Muvi includes custom branding, HTML5 video player, DRM and security features. However, due to the simplicity of this platform, it is hard to integrate or connect and there is no China video delivery.
5. Panopto
Panopto mainly focuses on serving the education sector due to its integration with the Learning Management Systems, which schools use for the ease of communication and record. Some of the pros of using Panopto include document indexing, customizable branding and China video hosting. It is free to use and it is fairly affordable to upgrade to the pro plans as well.
6. Wowza
Wowza has on-demand live streaming capabilities to phones, tablets, consoles, focusing on accessibility, flexibility and cost-effectiveness to keep the service affordable for businesses to use! It is able to live streams to views or customers through third party integration, API and more. Pros of using Wowza include video streaming, video looping, robust security, performance monitoring and China video delivery. However, the downside of using Wowza includes the absence of features such as video monetization tools, event scheduling, audience analytics, session recording and multi-streaming.
7. Zoom
Zoom is able to integrate an array of tools such as Google Drive, Facebook and more, making it very useful for businesses. Furthermore, Zoom has built-in an app store that allows users to integrate various apps with just a few clicks. Additionally, its basic video conferencing features are free to use, making it an affordable option to use for events! Zoom is easy to use, has admin controls, group chat capabilities as well as screen share options for a seamless experience. However, there is a min cap on the number of participants unless upgraded to a better plan. Furthermore, it has internet speed limitations which can worsen the user experience.
8. Youtube
Youtube is one of the more popular live streaming platforms for social use! It is free, which attracts even more people to use this platform to advertise, and even monetize this platform. Some of its features include the ability to moderate the chat, set the privacy of the live stream and earn revenue! Users are able to enable ads, use Super Chat or receive sponsorships on their channels. Furthermore, Youtube also offers online help and resources to help beginners get started.
9. Stream Shark
Stream Shark specializes in fast and innovative content delivery and has expertise in video stream delivery for global reach. It is able to live stream large scale, high profile events with viewers having an exceptional viewing experience. With these functions, Streamshark is one of the better options for businesses that plan to connect with international viewers without many hiccups. Some of the advantages include video encoding, localized media ingestion and redistribution. However, it has nearly no video analytics and no channel support.
10. Facebook Live
Facebook Live provides people the opportunity to broadcast live to their friends, making it easier to forge the connection. Even after some have missed the live streaming, the live videos remain on the account after the event has ended. This gives people the flexibility to rewatch the whole live streaming, allowing a larger outreach of the audience. It is free to live stream on Facebook and with the Facebook Live API, you can stream from high quality compatible cameras to ensure the quality of the live streaming.
In conclusion, these are some of the live streaming platforms that can be considered for businesses, schools and even for personal reasons. Need any live streaming services for your next event, feel free to contact us at enquiry@jnrentertainment.com.sg to find out what we can offer.
