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At a Glance
JW Player
JW Player
Star Rating
(14)3.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Uscreen
Uscreen
Star Rating
(93)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (97.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $149.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Uscreen excels in Quality of Support with a score of 9.7, while JW Player falls short with a score of 7.7. Reviewers mention that Uscreen's support team is responsive and helpful, making it easier for users to resolve issues quickly.
  • Reviewers mention that Uscreen offers superior Customization options, particularly with Customizable Thumbnails (9.4) and Custom Metadata (9.1), compared to JW Player, which lacks the same level of flexibility in these areas.
  • G2 users highlight Uscreen's strong performance in Video Management with a score of 9.3, while JW Player's score of 8.6 indicates it may not be as robust in managing video content effectively.
  • Users on G2 report that Uscreen's Monetization Options are more comprehensive, particularly with Subscription Video-On-Demand (SVOD) scoring 9.8, whereas JW Player's Advertising Video-On-Demand (AVOD) is rated lower at 7.8, indicating a less favorable experience for users looking to monetize their content.
  • Reviewers mention that Uscreen's Live Streaming capabilities are rated highly at 9.0, while JW Player's features in this area do not match the same level of user satisfaction, suggesting that Uscreen may provide a more reliable live streaming experience.
  • Users say that Uscreen's Multi-Device Delivery is rated at 9.5, ensuring a seamless experience across various platforms, while JW Player's performance in this area is not as strong, which could impact user engagement and accessibility.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
JW Player
No pricing available
Uscreen
Growth
Starting at $149.00
Per Month
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Free Trial
JW Player
No trial information available
Uscreen
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.8
12
9.0
76
Ease of Use
8.1
12
9.4
78
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.0
66
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.0
56
Quality of Support
6.9
9
9.6
76
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.4
55
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
11
9.3
71
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.3
28
Software Options
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
7.5
23
Not enough data
7.2
23
Not enough data
7.6
23
Audience Tools
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.9
27
Not enough data
9.1
25
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
7.2
22
Not enough data
9.3
26
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.4
27
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
8
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
Not enough data
8.7
42
Customization
Not enough data
8.7
39
Not enough data
9.4
41
Not enough data
9.1
34
Not enough data
8.1
34
Organization
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
9.1
40
Not enough data
8.3
38
Not enough data
8.9
39
Not enough data
8.8
38
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
Not enough data
8.6
45
Content Type
Not enough data
9.5
44
Not enough data
8.5
34
CDN Type
Not enough data
9.1
35
Not enough data
9.1
35
Monetization
Not enough data
9.7
44
Not enough data
8.0
34
Not enough data
9.2
37
Content Delivery
Not enough data
9.5
41
Not enough data
7.6
32
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
9.5
37
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.0
15
Not enough data
7.4
16
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
7.0
15
Agentic AI - OTT Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
JW Player
JW Player
Uscreen
Uscreen
JW Player and Uscreen are categorized as Live Stream and Video CMS
Unique Categories
JW Player
JW Player is categorized as Video Hosting
Uscreen
Uscreen is categorized as OTT Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
JW Player
JW Player
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
42.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
50.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.1%
Uscreen
Uscreen
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
97.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
2.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
JW Player
JW Player
Marketing and Advertising
21.4%
Religious Institutions
7.1%
Online Media
7.1%
Oil & Energy
7.1%
Newspapers
7.1%
Other
50.0%
Uscreen
Uscreen
Health, Wellness and Fitness
44.9%
E-Learning
12.4%
Sports
7.9%
Entertainment
7.9%
Online Media
4.5%
Other
22.5%
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Discussions
JW Player
JW Player Discussions
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JW Player has no discussions with answers
Uscreen
Uscreen Discussions
Do you schedule and unschedule videos to reduce the number of published videos in your library?
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Diego Q.
DQ
Question: Do you schedule and unschedule videos to reduce the number of published videos in your library? Answer: Yes, we have a feature that allows...Read more
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