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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39/month 1 License
No pricing available
Dacast
Star Rating
(30)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39/month 1 License
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Star Rating
(14)3.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about JW PlayerSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that JW Player excels in video management with a score of 9.3, making it a strong choice for those needing robust video organization features. In contrast, Dacast also offers solid video management but does not match JW Player's high score in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Dacast shines in ease of setup, scoring 9.2, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses looking for a quick deployment. JW Player, however, does not provide a specific score for ease of setup, indicating it may require more time to get started.
- G2 users highlight Dacast's superior quality of support with a score of 8.5, suggesting that users feel more supported when issues arise. JW Player's support quality is rated lower at 7.7, which may lead to longer resolution times for users.
- Users on G2 appreciate Dacast's monetization options, particularly its support for Subscription Video-On-Demand (SVOD) and Advertising Video-On-Demand (AVOD), which are essential for businesses looking to generate revenue from their content. JW Player, while offering monetization features, does not receive the same level of praise in this area.
- Reviewers say that JW Player's embeddable video player is highly customizable, allowing for tailored branding and user experience. Dacast also offers customization but does not have the same level of user satisfaction regarding branding flexibility.
- Users report that Dacast's analytics tools are more comprehensive, scoring 8.1, which helps businesses track performance effectively. JW Player's analytics score is lower, indicating that users may find it less effective for detailed insights into their content's performance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Dacast
STARTER
$39/month
1 License
Bandwidth: 1.2 TB / year | Storage: 50GB
- White-label & Branding Control
- Ad-free streaming
- 24/7 Customer Support
JW Player
No pricing availableFree Trial
Dacast
Free Trial is available
JW Player
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
20
7.8
12
Ease of Use
8.8
18
8.1
12
Ease of Setup
9.3
12
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.2
11
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
18
6.9
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
11
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
18
8.9
11
Features by Category
Software Options
8.3
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Audience Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.3
6
Management
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Marketing
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Insights
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Security
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Video Hosting
Not enough data
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Customization
Not enough data
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Organization
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Video CMS
Not enough data
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Content Type
Not enough data
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CDN Type
Not enough data
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Monetization
Not enough data
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Content Delivery
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Agentic AI - OTT Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Engagement
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Integration
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Live selling
Not enough data
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Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Dacast and JW Player are categorized as Video Hosting and Live Stream
Unique Categories
Dacast is categorized as OTT Platforms and Live Commerce
JW Player is categorized as Video CMS
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dacast
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
JW Player
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Religious Institutions
13.8%
Media Production
10.3%
Entertainment
10.3%
Marketing and Advertising
6.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.9%
Other
51.7%
Marketing and Advertising
21.4%
Religious Institutions
7.1%
Online Media
7.1%
Oil & Energy
7.1%
Newspapers
7.1%
Other
50.0%
Discussions
owner
1 Comment
DT
Hi David, Thank you for your message. We would love to help you with your project! I invite you to test for free our platform so you can experiment with how...Read more
What is the function of broadcast software?
1 Comment
SR
User end broadcast software is software that takes a video signal from a camera or other input device and encodes it into a stream sent over the internet to...Read more
JW Player has no discussions with answers
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