The number of active users.
In which countries is video hosting popular, its language.
Site theme.
Paid / free access.
Number of ads.
The presence of monetization (in its absence, the channel is suitable only for attracting target audience to a personal page on social networks).
Additional features, for example, launching live broadcasts, discussions, polls and stories.
Limitations on the length and size of files.
Integration with social networks to increase the popularity of content.
Access to comprehensive statistics.

Choosing a hosting at the start of the blog

In some cases, the author can upload videos to his own site.

But this is a bad idea: storing a media file takes up a lot of space, which you don't have to worry about when using video hosting. If two dozen viewers try to watch a video on the author's site at the same time, it may be above the site's bandwidth limits. As a result, the video is loading slowly or freezing. In order for viewers to watch the movie without slowing down the picture, leave the hosting to professionals.

Bloggers have a dozen options, from the top video hosting sites in terms of traffic to more business-friendly. The best choice depends on what the blogger wants to achieve through the video.

For example, social videos will work better on sites with a large audience. If the author is shooting business videos, you should look for a site with a dashboard. Here is a list of the most popular video hosting sites for making money and personal vlog:

YouTube.
Vimeo.
Wistia.
Cincopa.
Vidyard.
Brightcove.
Dailymotion.
TwentyThree.
SproutVideo.
JWPlayer.
Dacast – Vzaar.
Wave.video.

TOP-8 on the planet

1 YouTube

According to Google statistics, about 6,000,000,000 hours of video is viewed on YouTube every month! This staggering figure speaks volumes about the popularity of this service. Basically, this is the best free video hosting service.

There are specific reasons for this:

He's reliable. YouTube is vigilant about the observance of copyrights. If there is a suspicion of violating them, the authors are given 3 comments, and then the offender's account is deleted along with all the videos on it. This often happens with channels that host content taken from well-known news sites.
It's functional. Here you can watch videos in Full HD quality, and more recently – in 4K, if your computer and monitor can handle it. Implemented support for 3D video using NVIDIA 3D Vision. You can upload videos up to 12 hours long and weighing more than 20 GB.
Advertising. Video hosting is powerfully promoting itself by embedding Google ads in the player.

2 Vine

This service is popular in the world, but not so much in the CIS countries.

→ Its main feature is the ability to publish videos up to 6 seconds long. So hosting gave birth to a new genre that got its name from it – vines.

Vines are scrolled on repeat so that the viewer can understand their content. The format is interesting in that it offers to fit any idea into such a short timing.

Videos for Vine are suitable for Instagram and Coub, they are actively posted on VK and Facebook.

By the end of 2015, the service gained 200 million users. The ⅔ audience is from the millennial generation.

3 Twitch.tv

Initially, this service was intended for live broadcasts (streams) and was called Justin.tv. They broadcast games and interesting things to no one. Subsequently, Twitch grew out of him, and Justin was closed.

Twitch's feature is a concentrated audience of players. There are more than 100 million of them per month.

Therefore, if you are promoting a game or want to stream, then doing it here is the best idea. You can't just upload videos, like on YouTube, here, since the emphasis is on live broadcasts.

4 Vimeo

This hosting was the first to support HD format. The portal has a huge number of videos of different genres, but most of all it is known for music videos.

→ 100 million unique users visit it every month.

Vimeo currently supports Full HD as well.

Owners of Pro status profiles are offered 50 GB video storage, as well as the ability to download commercial videos.
Owners of regular accounts can upload one HD video and 500 MB of video per week.

Vimeo has a beautiful interface and stable performance.
The exterior of the player is elaborate and pleasing to the eye.
A nice highlight is quick registration.

The hosting monitors the observance of copyright and deletes the accounts of violators without warning.

5 MetaCafe

This is one of the oldest video hosting sites. It is visited by up to 40 million unique users per month.

→ Its difference is that it is tailored for commercial videos. Therefore, a mandatory requirement is for the video to be exclusive.

Registered users can upload videos in HD format weighing up to 2 GB.

6 Dailymotion

This hosting is rightfully ranked among the best services for online video streaming. It is visited by 116 million unique users.

The video library contains a huge number of files divided into groups, categories and channels.

You can upload up to 4 GB of videos up to 1 hour in length. The service allows you to download multiple files at the same time. Official account holders do not have these restrictions.

7 Vevo

On this video hosting, two major record labels – UMG and SME – are uploading new music videos.

The service itself is not available all over the world, however, it has its own YouTube channel, which can be watched in many countries.

8 HowCast

• The trick of this video hosting is that it is a convenient platform for novice animators and filmmakers.

The service library contains over 100 thousand videos, divided into 25 categories. Such famous names as Nestle, US Deparment of State, JetBlue and others are associated with it.

As soon as videos get 40,000 views, budding filmmakers are rewarded with $ 50 and 50% of ad revenue.

TOP-10 in Russia

If in the previous TOP we looked at the most popular video hosting sites in the world, now we will list those that are especially loved in Russia.

1 Youtube

And here again in the first place YouTube. The Russian-language interface plays an important role in this.

2 Rutube

The best video hosting among domestic. It is an analogue of YouTube, focused on residents of the CIS countries. Although it is used in Europe as well.

→ Here you can upload up to 300 MB of video (for FLV format – 150 MB). There is no duration limit.

Among the minuses, it should be noted:

heavy player
and the inability to turn off the display of related videos

Among the pluses: ↓

stable work
files are loaded and processed quickly
Are preserved in strong compression
Copyright strictly and promptly removes suspicious content.
An abundance of ads from Google.

3 IVI.ru

Hosting of films and broadcasts. Positioned as an online cinema.

4 Video @ Mail.Ru

Video hosting from Mail.ru. Users of the My World social network can upload videos. The videos are publicly available for viewing.

There is a limitation – you can upload videos with a maximum size of 1 GB. The duration is not limited.

Pros – stable work. Videos that get deleted on other hosts for copyright infringement feel great here.

There are more disadvantages – low output video quality due to the fact that it is highly compressed. The player is heavy and not very good-looking. Loading crashes are frequent. Cannot select image for preview. The HD option for 720px videos does not work, although it is promised.

Before showing the video, it demonstrates short ad units.

4 Yandex.Video

Hosting on the Yandex platform. Popular thanks to the search engine. Supports HD function.

Pros :

fast filling and processing of videos
Files are saved in good quality
You can choose a picture for the preview from three options
Video size limits – 750 MB maximum, 1.5 GB for HTML version
Seriously monitors copyright compliance.

6 Smotri.com

Large Russian video portal. It works stably. Fast and lightweight player. You can install the player on a third-party site and choose its size.

Videos can be uploaded with a maximum size of 200 MB. The duration is not limited.

Pros – the video is quickly loaded and processed, it is saved in high quality. Installation of a preview picture is possible.

Cons – in the player on the bottom panel, it shows ads from Google.

7 Myvi.ru

This hosting features fast video loading.

The service traffic is quite good – 500 thousand people per day.

Here you can create groups and upload amateur videos.

8 ZoomBy.Ru

There are many movies, online broadcasts, humorous videos, etc.

9 Vimeo.com

This western portal is one of the ten popular video hosting sites in our country.

10 Channel One

The TV channel has created its own video hosting site, where TV shows, news and weather broadcasts are posted.

Results with Russian-language sites

This is how the list of the best video hosting sites in Russia looks like. Of course, you can include services such as:

video.google.com – a portal from Google with a single base from Youtube
sites of TV channels – for example, MuzTV, MTV, TNT
other; social networks – VK, LiveJournal, etc.

YouTube is the most popular and largest video hosting in the world

The leader among similar sites on the Internet. You can add videos of various formats (here the choice is not limited), there is no time limit either. In addition, YouTube is heard by many users, which means it inspires trust. Here you can upload tutorials or videos with presentations and, if necessary, restrict access to them with a password. And if you're lucky, you can even make money on YouTube.

Yandex Video— search and view videos posted on various video resources

It is in demand due to its convenience and practicality. There is confidence in the well-known search engine, and therefore this service is also in demand. Add videos and they will become known to a huge number of users on the network. If you do not restrict access to videos, then they will be available through the search. But you can restrict access to individual videos, then they can be viewed after entering the password.

RuTube – Russian video hosting and licensed video content aggregator

Another notable site with similar features. The picture and sound quality will be no worse than on YouTube. And the possibilities are the same. You can upload videos of various formats, create playlists, distribute them by headings and attract viewers by specifying hash tags on the topic. It is also a good idea to specify a thematic description for the video, so it will be easier for your potential client to navigate the video content.

Dailymotion

The service is popular in the western market, its attendance is 116 million users per month. Now developers are introducing it into the Russian-speaking segment.

Videos are displayed here in the form of a convenient news feed. The service covers a variety of topics: from political news to music trends. You can change the content of your feed by marking interests in the settings. Content creators are allowed to upload up to 4GB of videos up to an hour in length.

Benefits:

various topics;
you can upload multiple files at the same time;
users form a feed according to their interests.

Disadvantages:

few Russian-language videos;
the process and conditions of monetization are at the testing stage.

Vimeo – video hosting with the ability to post videos, incl. in high definition

Popular video hosting will help you reach your target audience and attract new visitors through video. Video hosting allows you to edit the finished video in the editor, improving its style or background. You can also add music. This greatly simplifies the work on videos and helps to create high-quality videos. The sound and picture quality remain at a high level.

Vzaar

This video hosting specializes in educational content with lectures from specialists from different industries. It is a professional video platform, reminiscent of TEDx, but on a larger scale.

Vzaar is a paid service (from $ 19 per month). Tariffs differ in bandwidth, traffic and disk space.

Video hosting allows you to edit borders and colors, add subtitles and a watermark. The content creator can allow impressions on specific domains and generate rss feeds.

Benefits:

many discussions and lectures on various topics;
there is no advertising annoying to viewers;
videos can be downloaded from PC and mobile device.

Disadvantages:

no monetization;
paid access.

Toxicbun

Toxicbun is exactly the resource that will help you create your own unique video and upload it to the network in just a couple of minutes.

Ease of registration. To register, you do not have to fill in unnecessary fields. This can be done using an email address or social media account in just a couple of minutes.
Easy to download videos. Once you have registered, you can immediately upload a video on any topic. The site will quickly process it and make it public.
Flexible service algorithms. If what you filmed is really interesting, the site's algorithms will not allow the video to be left unattended and many other people will watch it.

Intv is a convenient and powerful tool for video content copyright holders

It can also be a great option for building a loyal audience. It is convenient to upload videos on this service and work with it, you can make thematic selections with similar videos, this will attract new users. Make sure that your material is exclusively copyrighted. The site is suitable for demonstrating your knowledge on the topic, trainings, training courses.

Myvi.ru

Video hosting traffic is 300 thousand people a day. The service allows you to upload amateur videos and create groups. Users can view the last uploaded video, the most discussed and popular.

The system provides widgets for Yandex and Google, and has a mobile version. There is a video rating system, users can leave comments on videos.

Benefits:

short videos on different topics;
availability of widgets and a mobile version;
integration with social networks.

Disadvantages:

advertising before the video;
degradation of quality after compression.

Metacafe

Foreign video hosting, created for the quick exchange of gifs and videos, download content and communicate through comments. The service attendance is up to 40 million unique users per month.

The video you uploaded must be exclusive – vines, humor and life hacks are common. Registered users can add HD videos up to 2GB.

To monetize a video, you need to get 20 thousand views, after which the system will pay you $ 5 per thousand views.

Advantages:

with no restrictions;
variety of content;
availability of clear monetization conditions.

Disadvantages:

the video must be exclusive;
a lot of advertising.

Mail Video is a service that combines video hosting and a search engine for them

The service allows you to place videos by category, which makes it easier for the user to find them. You can split your channel into separate categories by creating multiple albums. All you need to get started is to log in via your mail to mail and download the desired video. All popular video formats are supported. The maximum file size is 5 GB, keep this in mind when adding videos. You can add a video manually or just specify the address of its location on the Internet.

For business: the best options

1 Vimplecom

Simple hosting with a useful set of business features:

unlimited number of videos to download
the player code can be inserted into the site pages
generation of direct links for watching videos
forms of collecting contact information of viewers
the ability to add text to the video
setting a password for videos

Some functions work only in paid plans. But their cost is noticeably lower than that of other services.

2 Wistia

A great option for most companies. Its difference is that it is not focused on promoting its own brand, like, for example, Youtube. Instead, he serves others.

Hosting has a well-developed analytical component:

collecting viewers' addresses
adding a call-to-action with a link to the end of the video. Thanks to this, a popular video can become a catalyst for the growth of traffic to your site, redirecting users to it.

This service is paid. You can choose the tariff that suits your needs.

3 Vimeo Pro

Vimeo is known as a massive video hosting site like YouTube.

A paid option geared towards running a business is Vimeo Pro. It is similar to Youtube and Wistia at the same time.

4 Vzaar

Another video service for business. Here you can upload content through the site or through a mobile and desktop application.

How to sell your videos on stocks

If you follow all the technical nuances, it becomes easier to sell videos on stocks. But when uploading to the platform, a number of questions immediately arise.

You have to choose a topic.
Come up with a title.
Make a description.
Choose the right keywords.

Some of the work needs to be done before turning on the camera. We select a topic based on trends in modern advertising or using standard directions: family, travel, sports. More often people buy high-quality videos that are easy to find. You need to try very hard with the description in order to enter all the words that a potential customer can use. Paid videos must be copyrighted. It is necessary to sign the corresponding agreement, choose the right license.

The most famous free YouTube video hosting

It is worth starting with the most popular service, it takes first place in almost all indicators among online video hosting sites. Launched in February 2005, it quickly gained popularity for its simple interface and interesting idea. Over time, it has grown so much that it took the third place in the world in terms of attendance:

The name YouTube has already become a household name. He has enough analogs, but so far none of them has come close to the leader in terms of indicators. Over time, the project has changed a lot, many options have been added, including all the functions inherent in social networks. This platform is used by every author of video content, because YouTube has many advantages:

integration with social networks;
many additional functions;
built-in video editor;
completely free service;
the ability to connect monetization;
conducting live broadcasts;
installation of paid access to content;
high resolution supported;
something is constantly being updated and added;
personal messages, comments, discussions;
promotion of videos through recommendations;
detailed channel analytics.

Share videos in any social networks, embed them on your sites, create playlists, comment, edit, advertise. The functionality is constantly expanding, and to add your video, you just need to go through the usual registration.

In addition to advantages, a leader also has disadvantages. The main one is high competition. It is extremely difficult for beginners to break through, the promoted video bloggers take all views. The second point is the moderation of videos. Even for one “wrong” word or any frame, they can fill up with strikes. And how many cases were there when entire channels with thousands of subscribers were blocked.

Where else can I post my videos?

The modern trend with video content is gaining momentum, along with this, more and more platforms for posting videos are being launched. Above are the best options for Runet users, where there are most viewers and simple conditions. Now let's take a look at less interesting, but high-quality resources:

Dailymotion is popular in the USA and several other countries. Over 100 million users come here every month. In Russia, this site is in the registry, but the developers are already working on adding the Russian language. You can add videos up to an hour in length and up to 4 GB.
Vimple is a paid video hosting service that will cost at least 410 rubles per month. They give 15 days of free testing. Usually used by businessmen, because there is paid access, adding text, creating direct links, you can even install a feedback form.
Howcast is a playground for aspiring animators and cameramen. All uploaded videos are in “How it's done” format. Large brands, a foreign project, add videos here. If you manage to get 40,000 views, monetization becomes available (50% of advertisers' fees).
VideoJug is a foreign video hosting service for creative people. Here the authors upload videos with recipes, life hacks, beauty and health, holidays and many other topics. Tens of millions of viewers come every month. Monetization is not connected, but the resource helps to collect subscribers on social networks.

Over time, even the best online video hosting services are closing down. So, the Clipics and Look services are no longer available. Many users who developed their channels on them lost their platforms and audience. Therefore, it is important to place videos not on one platform, but to use all available services.

Conclusion

Upload your videos to all popular video hosting sites, collect as many views as possible. Even if you fail to connect monetization, it will help in promotion and absolutely free, you will get disk space to store your videos.

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