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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
JW Player
Star Rating
(14)3.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(52)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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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 preferred choice for those who prioritize organizing and distributing their video content effectively. In contrast, Restream, while offering solid features, does not match this level of performance in video management.
- Reviewers mention that Restream shines in live streaming capabilities, scoring 9.0, which is particularly beneficial for users looking to engage audiences in real-time across multiple platforms. JW Player, while competent, does not provide the same breadth of live streaming options.
- G2 users highlight that JW Player's customization options, particularly in branding and customizable thumbnails, are robust, allowing for a more tailored viewer experience. Restream, however, lacks in this area, with users noting limited customization features.
- Users on G2 indicate that Restream offers superior ease of setup with a score of 8.7, making it an attractive option for small businesses looking for a quick and straightforward implementation. JW Player does not provide a comparable setup experience, which may deter some users.
- Reviewers mention that JW Player's quality of support is rated at 7.7, which some users find lacking compared to Restream's higher score of 8.6. This difference suggests that users may have a better support experience with Restream when issues arise.
- Users say that Restream's monetization options are rated at 9.0, which is a significant advantage for those looking to generate revenue from their streams. JW Player, on the other hand, has a lower score of 6.3 in this area, indicating fewer monetization features available to users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
JW Player
No pricing availableRestream
Basic
Free
- Stream to multiple channels with OBS, Restream Studio, vMix and more.
- 2 channels for multistreaming
- 30+ supported platforms
Free Trial
JW Player
No trial information availableRestream
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.8
12
8.8
37
Ease of Use
8.1
12
8.7
37
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.8
14
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.7
14
Quality of Support
6.9
9
8.6
34
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.3
14
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
11
7.7
36
Features by Category
Software Options
Not enough data
8.1
23
Not enough data
8.3
31
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
7.9
22
Audience Tools
Not enough data
7.1
18
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.1
16
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
7.4
15
Not enough data
6.9
24
Not enough data
7.3
28
Not enough data
6.4
14
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Management
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Marketing
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Insights
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Organization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video CMS
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
JW Player and Restream are categorized as Live Stream
Unique Categories
JW Player is categorized as Video Hosting and Video CMS
Restream has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
JW Player
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Restream
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
Marketing and Advertising
21.4%
Religious Institutions
7.1%
Online Media
7.1%
Oil & Energy
7.1%
Newspapers
7.1%
Other
50.0%
Religious Institutions
14.3%
Marketing and Advertising
12.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
10.2%
Information Technology and Services
10.2%
Entertainment
8.2%
Other
44.9%
Discussions
JW Player has no discussions with answers
Are there plans to integrate voice chat through the chat service?
2 Comments
NK
No voice chat, but since you can reply to chats during live chat that is something like voice reply as well.Read more
I'm lazy!!
1 Comment
VB
Hi Enda!
You surely can stream to Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram within Restream.
At this time, Instagram does not officially support streaming outside...Read more
What platforms does Restream stream to?
1 Comment
DK
huge lot of platforms I use fb , fb pages , youtube , linkedin , twitter , rtmp streaaming . it also streams to twitch and many many more platformsRead more
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