Best Vimeo OTT Competitor with No Per User Fee
Vimeo takes $1 per subscriber — Muvi lets you grow without hidden costs.
- No Rev. Share vs $1 /user/month
- 16 Native Apps vs 8 Apps
- Multiple Payment Gateways vs Single Gateway
Why Muvi One is the best Vimeo OTT Alternative
Revenue Share & Platform FeesMuvi One: Keep 100% of your revenue. No per-subscriber charges.
Vimeo: $1 per subscriber/month for SVOD plus 2.5% + $0.30 merchant fee on every payment. For TVOD, Vimeo takes 10% + $0.50 per transaction.
Multilingual SupportMuvi One: Native multilingual websites & apps (including RTL) — no extra charges..
Vimeo: Limited language options. Translation (like French) requires additional cost.
Mobile & TV AppsMuvi One: 16+ native apps for TV, mobile, desktop, casting & gaming.
Vimeo: 8 apps for mobile & TV - available only in enterprise plan.
DRM & Pricing TransparencyMuvi One: DRM is included across all platforms and apps. Charges apply only per DRM view
Vimeo: DRM is a paid add-on (Enterprise plan required). Pricing depends on your usage and account tier.
Offline ViewingMuvi One: Enable secure offline downloads in iOS & Android apps with built-in DRM protection.
Vimeo: No offline download support, meaning viewers must stay connected to watch content.
Multiple Gateway SupportMuvi One: 10+ global payment gateways with customizable checkout.
Vimeo: Fixed checkout tied to a single gateway.
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'Zero' can cost you more: Compare your expenses
| Muvi | Vimeo OTT | |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription Fees | $399 | 0 |
| Usage Fees | $2,050.31
| $2946.25 |
| Total Monthly Cost | $2449.31 | $3,145.25 |
Flexible Pricing and Seamless App & Website Experience
- Zero Revenue Share: Keep 100% of what you earn. Vimeo charges per subscriber and takes transaction fees.
- Offline Viewing: Allow users to download and watch content offline on mobile apps. Vimeo doesn’t support this.
- Multi-Language Support: Launch websites and apps in multiple languages, including RTL. Vimeo doesn’t offer native translation.
- Full Customization: Bring your own design, request custom templates, or use the visual builder. Vimeo doesn’t offer these options.
| Categories | Muvi | Vimeo |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Sharing | No sharing. You keep 100% of the revenue | Revenue share, you pay on each transaction and subscriptions |
| Who Collects the Money | All the money goes to your bank account instantly | Vimeo OTT collects it, releases your share after 30 days |
| Offline Viewing | Yes, users can download and watch offline on apps | Not available |
| Multi-Language Support | Yes, native multilingual websites & apps (incl. RTL) | Not available |
| Bring Your Own Design for your platform | Yes, available | Not available |
| Request Custom Templates | Yes, available | Not available |
| Visual Designer | Yes, available | Not available |
Content Management System & Live Streaming Options
- All Content Types: Manage videos, audio, and eLearning — Vimeo supports video only.
- Unlimited Uploads: No caps on uploads. Vimeo charges extra after 1 hour.
- Flexible Upload Options: Upload via browser, FTP, or server-to-server. Vimeo allows browser-only.
- No Storage Caps: Store unlimited content with Muvi. Vimeo imposes limits based on plan tiers.
- Partner-Friendly CMS: Content partners can upload & track via separate logins. Not available in Vimeo.
- Unrestricted Live Streaming: Unlimited duration & streams. Vimeo limits both.
| Categories | Muvi | Vimeo |
|---|---|---|
| Content types | Video, Audio, eLearning | Primarily Video-only |
| Uploads | Unlimited uploads in every plan | 1 free hour included, extra uploads cost $99 for each 10-hour set |
| Upload Methods | Browser, FTP, and server-to-server supported | Browser-only, no FTP option |
| Content Storing Limit | Unlimited storage with no caps | Limited by plan and purchased upload hours |
| Content Partner Login | Yes, content partners can upload & view reports via separate login | Not available |
Enterprise-Grade Features with Built-in DRM
- Advanced Controls: Parental control & device restrictions included to safeguard your platform. Vimeo lacks both.
- Offline Viewing: Enable secure offline downloads with DRM — letting viewers watch content without internet while keeping files fully protected. Not supported by Vimeo.
- Content Protection: Watermarking plus screenshot & screen-recording prevention for anti-piracy protection. Not available with Vimeo.
- DRM Pricing Transparency: DRM is included across all platforms in Muvi — Vimeo charges extra for DRM.
| Categories | Muvi | Vimeo |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Platform DRM | Yes, available | Yes, available |
| DRM Pricing Transparency | DRM included across all platforms | DRM is a paid add-on |
| Access Controls | Parental controls + device restrictions supported | Not available |
| Content Protection | Watermarking + screenshot & screen recording prevention | Not available |
| Offline Viewing | Yes, secure offline downloads with DRM | Not available |
| Global CDN / Multi-CDN Support | Yes, included with global delivery | Not available |
Global Payment Gateways, Unlimited Monetization
- 10+ Global Payment Gateways: Accept payments worldwide with a fully customizable checkout. Vimeo restricts you to a single gateway.
- More Ways to Monetize: Subscriptions, TVOD, PPV, ads — plus built-in coupons, vouchers, credits, and donations that Vimeo does not support.
- Zero Extra Charges: No per-subscriber or per-coupon fees. Vimeo’s additional transaction-based pricing increases costs as your platform scales.
| Categories | Muvi | Vimeo |
|---|---|---|
| Country Support | Yes, worldwide support | Restricted in some countries like China & Indonesia |
| Payment Gateway | Supports 10+ global payment gateways with customizable checkout | Tied to a single payment gateway with limited flexibility |
| Subscription Model (SVOD) | You keep all the money | You have to pay $1/sub/month + 2.5% + $0.30 in transaction fees |
| Pay-Per-View Model (PPV) | You keep all the money | You have to pay 10% revenue share + $0.50 per transaction for each video you sell |
| Coupons | Unlimited usage | Pay extra at $100/month + $1/coupon |
| Vouchers | Yes, available | Not available |
Playout & EPG Management
- Launch Your Own TV Channel: Go beyond VOD with Muvi Playout — create 24/7 live TV & audio channels with pre-scheduled content. Vimeo offers no such feature.
- Advanced Scheduling: Seamlessly mix live feeds and on-demand content across multiple linear channels. Vimeo lacks any scheduling tools.
- End-to-End EPG Management: Manage program guides and ensure frame-perfect delivery across web, mobile, and Smart TVs. Vimeo does not provide EPG management.
| Categories | Muvi | Vimeo |
|---|---|---|
| EPG Management | Yes, available | Not available |
| Program Management | Yes, available | Not available |
| Ads | Not available | Yes, available |
| EPG Feed Management | Not available | Not available |
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What makes Muvi unique?
- Launch your very own OTT Website and Apps with zero coding
- Get access to 16+ devices.
- ISO Certified
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DRM & Security
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Multiple Monetization methods
Website & Apps for 16+ platforms
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Muvi is the best recommended OTT solution amongst all competitors in the market we have tried. Offering a lot of features, it is a very robust platform with a highly professional & cooperative team. It’s been easy to work with & has been the all-rounder solution to all our OTT needs for website, mobile & TV apps.
Founder, Chairman & CEO, IROKO Partners Limited
Muvi offers a solid platform. Great customer service and has one of the most competitive costs offerings in the market. Highly recommend Muvi!
Co-Founder Managing Director, FamilyPlayland
We joined Muvi One recently & the experience has been great. The platform offers a wide range of options & customizations. The customer support is quick, helpful & effective.
Founder, EEE
President, Fort Smith International Film Festival
We wanted a platform that is reliable. Muvi was the best solution that met our requirements. The fact is that it is DRM Enabled, it protects content from getting downloaded, screen scraped or even screen sharing is not allowed.
Festival Director, Indica Film Utsav
