# EX.CO vs JW Player Comparison | | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 3.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 25 | 14 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (47.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### EX.CO Pros: - Customer Support (9 reviews) - Customer Satisfaction (7 reviews) Cons: - Dashboard Issues (2 reviews) - Analytics Limitations (1 reviews) ### JW Player Pros: - Experience (1 reviews) - Platform Reliability (1 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (1 reviews) - Feature Deficiency (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 7.8 (12 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (21 reviews) | 8.1 (12 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (18 reviews) | 6.9 (9 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### EX.CO #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### JW Player #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Live Stream | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EX.CO** | N/A | N/A | | **JW Player** | N/A | N/A | #### Software Options | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Hosted Platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Social Media Stream** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Platform Streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Embeddable** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Audience Tools | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Live Rewind** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Pause** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Streamer Tools | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Highlight Clips** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Video Archive** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Monetization Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Live Stream | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Video Hosting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EX.CO** | 10.0/10 | 5 | | **JW Player** | 8.0/10 | 8 | #### Hosting | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Video player** | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) | | **Profile channel** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | | **Live streaming** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Video management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | | **Distribution** | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) | | **Private upload** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **Collaboration** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | #### Marketing | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Monetization** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | | **Engagement tools** | Not enough data | 7.4 (7 reviews) | | **SEO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Social sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Insights | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Analytics** | Not enough data | 7.5 (8 reviews) | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Content organization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Video editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User engagement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Live streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Encoding and transcoding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security and privacy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Video Hosting | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Video CMS | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EX.CO** | N/A | N/A | | **JW Player** | N/A | N/A | #### Customization | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Thumbnails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Metadata** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Annotations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Organization | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Availability Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Playlists** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deep Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Video CMS | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Video Advertising | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EX.CO** | N/A | N/A | | **JW Player** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Interoperability | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Close Ecosystem API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Video Functionality | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Video Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Video Advertising | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Campaign Management | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Campaign Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Campaign Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reach** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Bulk Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Batch Uploading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Brand Safety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Fraud Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Frequency Capping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Budget Pacing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Creative Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Rich Media Capabilties** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **In-App Ads** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Rich Media Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Targeting | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Targeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Retargeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Geo-Targeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Contextual Targeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Enterprise Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow Capability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Digital Advertising Intelligence | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EX.CO** | N/A | N/A | | **JW Player** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Insights | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Ad Creatives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Buying Strategies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Publisher Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Advertising Spend** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Websites and Social Channels** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Device Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ad Intelligence Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Digital Advertising Intelligence | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Ad Competitive Benchmarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EX.CO** | N/A | N/A | | **JW Player** | N/A | N/A | #### API Features | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Subtitles and Closed Captions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Video Player** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Live Simulcasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security and Compliance | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Watermarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **HIPAA Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **GDPR Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Connected TV (CTV) Advertising Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EX.CO** | N/A | N/A | | **JW Player** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform - Connected TV (CTV) Advertising Platforms | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Personalized Segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ad Serving ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Streaming Capabilites** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Campaign Management - Connected TV (CTV) Advertising Platforms | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Creative Assets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Campaign Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Connected TV (CTV) Advertising Platforms | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Publisher Ad Server | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EX.CO** | N/A | N/A | | **JW Player** | N/A | N/A | #### Ad Serving & Management - Publisher Ad Server | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Real-Time Bidding (RTB) Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ad Delivery Optimization & Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ad Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dynamic Ad Placement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ad Tag Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Targeting & Personalization - Publisher Ad Server | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Geo-Targeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **A/B Testing for Ads** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Device & Cross-Platform Delivery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audience Targeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Frequency Capping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Contextual Targeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Monetization & Reporting - Publisher Ad Server | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Header Bidding Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ad Revenue Share & Payout Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Revenue Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance & Engagement Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Publisher Ad Server | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Ad Networks | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EX.CO** | N/A | N/A | | **JW Player** | N/A | N/A | #### Campaign Management - Ad Networks | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Video Advertising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ad Inventory Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Advanced Targeting Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Ad Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Diverse Ad Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI-Driven Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Bidding (RTB)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting & Analytics - Ad Networks | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Performance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Fraud Detection & Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Budget & Revenue Optimization Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Ad Networks | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Supply Side Platform (SSP) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EX.CO** | N/A | N/A | | **JW Player** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Supply Side Platform (SSP) | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### SSP Functionality | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **SSP Functionality ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### SSP | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Ad Unit Availability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Impression Targeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Floor Price** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Advertiser Restrictions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Bid Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Native Advertising | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **EX.CO** | N/A | N/A | | **JW Player** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Native Advertising | Feature | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Video Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-hosting-platforms) **Unique to EX.CO (8):** [Connected TV (CTV) Advertising Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/connected-tv-ctv-advertising-platforms), [Digital Advertising Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-advertising-intelligence), [Native Advertising Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/native-advertising), [Ad Networks Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ad-networks), [Video Advertising Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-advertising), [Publisher Ad Server Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/publisher-ad-server), [Supply Side Platforms (SSP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/supply-side-platform-ssp), [Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-platform-as-a-service-vpaas) **Unique to JW Player (2):** [Live Stream Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software), [Video CMS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-cms) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | EX.CO | JW Player | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 33.3% | 42.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 47.6% | 50.0% | | **Enterprise** | 19.0% | 7.1% | ### By Industry #### EX.CO - **Publishing:** 19.0% - **Newspapers:** 14.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.5% - **Consumer Goods:** 9.5% - **Sports:** 4.8% - **Retail:** 4.8% - **Public Safety:** 4.8% - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 4.8% - **Online Media:** 4.8% - **Internet:** 4.8% - **Other:** 19.0% #### JW Player - **Marketing and Advertising:** 21.4% - **Religious Institutions:** 7.1% - **Online Media:** 7.1% - **Oil & Energy:** 7.1% - **Newspapers:** 7.1% - **Internet:** 7.1% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 7.1% - **Government Administration:** 7.1% - **Financial Services:** 7.1% - **Entertainment:** 7.1% - **Other:** 14.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to EX.CO - [StackAdapt](https://www.g2.com/products/stackadapt/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (868 reviews) - [AdRoll](https://www.g2.com/products/adroll/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (775 reviews) - [AdRoll ABM (Formerly RollWorks)](https://www.g2.com/products/adroll-abm-formerly-rollworks/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (649 reviews) - [Facebook for Business](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-for-business/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1453 reviews) - 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