# AWS Elemental MediaConnect, Mux vs Gumlet Comparison

| | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.9 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 24 | 20 | 356 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (70.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (55.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (96.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Pay As You Go | Free 1 Seat | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AWS Elemental MediaConnect

**Not enough data**

### Mux

**Not enough data**

### Gumlet

Pros:
- Ease of Use (93 reviews)
- Video Quality (92 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (29 reviews)
- Missing Features (27 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 9.1 (152 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 9.0 (217 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 9.1 (155 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 9.2 (72 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 9.0 (132 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 7.1 (8 reviews) | 9.5 (66 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.1 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 9.6 (144 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AWS Elemental MediaConnect

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Mux

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Pay as you go

Price: Pay As You Go

Description: Pay only for what you use. Volume discounts automatically applied as you scale.

Key Features:
- $0 / month to start
- Mux Data Startup included

[Browse all 6 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/mux/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Gumlet

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free 

Price: Free 1 Seat

Description: Take Gumlet for a spin for free. 

Key Features:
- 100 storage minutes
- 250 GB bandwidth / month
- 250 mins live streaming / mo

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/gumlet/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Digital Asset Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Elemental MediaConnect** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mux** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gumlet** | 8.8/10 | 14 |

#### Interface and Performance

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Organizational Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **File Preview** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 

#### Asset Management

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 
| **Metadata** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **File Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Expiration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 
| **Watermark** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 
| **Digital Rights Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 
| **Brand Guidelines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 

#### Media Types

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Audio** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 
| **Images** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Brand Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 
| **Integration with Creative Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Integration with Marketing Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Digital Asset Management

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Content Delivery Network (CDN)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Elemental MediaConnect** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mux** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gumlet** | 8.8/10 | 78 |

#### Content

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Static Content Caching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (61 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Content Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Cache purging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (51 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Content Delivery Network (CDN)

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSL** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (51 reviews) | 
| **Custom SSL** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (34 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (66 reviews) | 
| **Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (55 reviews) | 
| **Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (42 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (39 reviews) | 
| **CMS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (54 reviews) | 

### Video Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Elemental MediaConnect** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mux** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gumlet** | 8.4/10 | 88 |

#### Hosting

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Video player** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (86 reviews) | 
| **Profile channel** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (73 reviews) | 
| **Live streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (57 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Video management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (85 reviews) | 
| **Distribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (77 reviews) | 
| **Private upload** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (75 reviews) | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (62 reviews) | 

#### Marketing

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Monetization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (50 reviews) | 
| **Engagement tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (60 reviews) | 
| **SEO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (29 reviews) | 
| **Social sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (26 reviews) | 

#### Insights

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (75 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (62 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (23 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (22 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (22 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content organization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (29 reviews) | 
| **Video editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (23 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 
| **User engagement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (24 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (27 reviews) | 
| **Live streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (26 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encoding and transcoding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (28 reviews) | 
| **Security and privacy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (32 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Hosting

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 

### Video CMS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Elemental MediaConnect** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mux** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gumlet** | 8.2/10 | 15 |

#### Customization

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (14 reviews) | 
| **Customizable Thumbnails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Custom Metadata** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Annotations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 

#### Organization

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Availability Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (14 reviews) | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Playlists** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **Deep Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Video CMS

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Digital Rights Management (DRM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Elemental MediaConnect** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mux** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gumlet** | 8.4/10 | 17 |

#### Content Protection

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Watermarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (17 reviews) | 
| **Location Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 
| **Expiration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **License Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 
| **Subscription Managenent** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Usage Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 
| **Password Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 

#### Content Type

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (12 reviews) | 
| **Media Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 

### Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Elemental MediaConnect** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mux** | 7.7/10 | 14 |
| **Gumlet** | 8.4/10 | 26 |

#### API Features

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (18 reviews) | 
| **Subtitles and Closed Captions** | Not enough data | 6.4 (6 reviews) | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 
| **Custom Video Player** | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 9.1 (24 reviews) | 
| **Live Simulcasting** | Not enough data | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 

#### Security and Compliance

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 9.1 (23 reviews) | 
| **Watermarking** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 9.3 (22 reviews) | 
| **HIPAA Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 
| **GDPR Compliance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 

### Image Optimization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Elemental MediaConnect** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mux** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gumlet** | 9.2/10 | 23 |

#### Technical Features

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **No-Code Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (17 reviews) | 

#### Optimization Features

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **GIF Compression** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 
| **Lazy Loading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 

#### Content Delivery Network (CDN) Type

| Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CDN Agnostic** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 
| **CDN Provider** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (20 reviews) | 
| **Third Party CDN** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-platform-as-a-service-vpaas)


**Unique to Mux (1):** [Stream Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/stream-analytics)

**Unique to Gumlet (6):** [Image Optimization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/image-optimization), [Video Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-hosting-platforms), [Digital Rights Management (DRM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-rights-management-drm), [Video CMS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-cms), [Content Delivery Network (CDN) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-delivery-network-cdn), [Digital Asset Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-asset-management)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AWS Elemental MediaConnect | Mux | Gumlet | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 70.0% | 55.0% | 96.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 15.0% | 35.0% | 2.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 15.0% | 10.0% | 1.2% | 

### By Industry

#### AWS Elemental MediaConnect

- **Accounting:** 10.0%
- **Banking:** 10.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.0%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 5.0%
- **Automotive:** 5.0%
- **Broadcast Media:** 5.0%
- **Computer Software:** 5.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 5.0%
- **E-Learning:** 5.0%
- **Environmental Services:** 5.0%
- **Other:** 35.0%

#### Mux

- **Computer Software:** 40.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.0%
- **Internet:** 10.0%
- **Retail:** 5.0%
- **Publishing:** 5.0%
- **Media Production:** 5.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.0%
- **Education Management:** 5.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.0%

#### Gumlet

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 17.3%
- **E-Learning:** 8.8%
- **Computer Software:** 6.5%
- **Education Management:** 6.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.9%
- **Design:** 3.8%
- **Media Production:** 3.5%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 3.2%
- **Consulting:** 2.9%
- **Internet:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 39.0%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AWS Elemental MediaConnect

- [Azure Media Services](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-media-services/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Twilio](https://www.g2.com/products/twilio/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (518 reviews)
- [Wistia](https://www.g2.com/products/wistia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews)
- [Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (723 reviews)
- [Vonage Communications APIs](https://www.g2.com/products/vonage-communications-apis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (404 reviews)
- [ImageKit](https://www.g2.com/products/imagekit/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (300 reviews)
- [Dolby.io](https://www.g2.com/products/dolby-io/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (233 reviews)
- [Cloudinary](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudinary/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (173 reviews)
- [EnableX Programmable Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/enablex-programmable-cloud/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [Hinterview](https://www.g2.com/products/hinterview/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (141 reviews)

### Alternatives to Mux

- [Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (723 reviews)
- [Cloudinary](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudinary/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (173 reviews)
- [Twilio](https://www.g2.com/products/twilio/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (518 reviews)
- [Wistia](https://www.g2.com/products/wistia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews)
- [Vonage Communications APIs](https://www.g2.com/products/vonage-communications-apis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (404 reviews)
- [HubSpot Data Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-data-hub/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (576 reviews)
- [Tealium Customer Data Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/tealium-customer-data-hub/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (474 reviews)
- [Spotfire Analytics](https://www.g2.com/products/spotfire-analytics/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (362 reviews)
- [ImageKit](https://www.g2.com/products/imagekit/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (300 reviews)
- [Dolby.io](https://www.g2.com/products/dolby-io/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (233 reviews)

### Alternatives to Gumlet

- [ImageKit](https://www.g2.com/products/imagekit/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (300 reviews)
- [Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (723 reviews)
- [Wistia](https://www.g2.com/products/wistia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews)
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- [Loom](https://www.g2.com/products/atlassian-loom/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2402 reviews)
- [Bynder](https://www.g2.com/products/bynder/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1130 reviews)
- [Acquia DAM (Widen)](https://www.g2.com/products/acquia-dam-widen/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (627 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### AWS Elemental MediaConnect

No discussions available for this product.

### Mux

No discussions available for this product.

### Gumlet

- Title: [How do you get the most out of using Gumlet as a CDN and image optimization software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36076-how-do-you-get-the-most-out-of-using-gumlet-as-a-cdn-and-image-optimization-software) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Rhodesia,

Kindly reach out to us at support chat or email and we will make sure you will get the most out of Gumlet optimization. 

Thanks"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-elemental-mediaconnect-vs-mux-vs-gumlet)