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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (76.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
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
Learn more about JW PlayerYouTube Live
Star Rating
(211)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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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, allowing for efficient organization and distribution of content, while YouTube Live, although strong, scores slightly lower at 8.6 in this area.
- Reviewers mention that YouTube Live offers superior ease of use with a score of 9.1 compared to JW Player's 8.6, making it a more user-friendly option for those new to live streaming.
- G2 users highlight JW Player's robust private upload feature, scoring a perfect 10.0, which is particularly beneficial for businesses needing secure content management, whereas YouTube Live does not offer the same level of privacy in uploads.
- Users on G2 indicate that YouTube Live shines in live chat functionality, scoring 8.7, which enhances viewer engagement during live streams, while JW Player's live chat feature is less emphasized in user reviews.
- Reviewers say that JW Player's customization options, particularly in branding and customizable thumbnails, are highly rated, allowing businesses to maintain a consistent brand image, while YouTube Live's customization features are more limited.
- Users report that YouTube Live's analytics tools, scoring 8.1, provide valuable insights into viewer behavior, although JW Player's analytics are also strong at 8.9, offering detailed performance metrics that help in content strategy.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
JW Player
No pricing availableYouTube Live
No pricing availableFree Trial
JW Player
No trial information availableYouTube Live
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.8
12
8.8
185
Ease of Use
8.1
12
9.1
186
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.8
42
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.1
36
Quality of Support
6.9
9
8.0
163
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.5
33
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
11
8.5
184
Features by Category
Software Options
Not enough data
8.6
148
Not enough data
8.8
155
Not enough data
8.0
145
Not enough data
8.6
144
Audience Tools
Not enough data
8.4
141
Not enough data
8.7
149
Not enough data
8.3
145
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
8.3
137
Not enough data
8.7
151
Not enough data
8.9
150
Not enough data
8.1
137
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
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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 YouTube Live are categorized as Live Stream
Unique Categories
JW Player is categorized as Video Hosting and Video CMS
YouTube Live has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
JW Player
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
YouTube Live
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%
Entertainment
8.7%
Computer Games
5.8%
Higher Education
5.3%
Education Management
4.8%
Computer Software
4.8%
Other
70.7%
Discussions
JW Player has no discussions with answers
What is YouTube Live used for?
3 Comments
SS
For Live streaming Read more
Is there such a way for more visual personalization for the streaming channel ?
2 Comments
OT
I guess if you are doing live streaming and you are interested to make your show with different layout. You can check out https://streamlabs.comRead more
Do I need streaming software for YouTube live?
2 Comments
DA
You can use the built-in functions on YouTube.
But I wouldn't say they're convenient. There are much more convenient platforms for streaming...Read more
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