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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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JW Player
Star Rating
(14)3.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(38)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Zype excels in video management with a score of 9.3, highlighting its robust features for organizing and distributing video content, while JW Player, with a score of 8.6, is noted for its ease of use but lacks some advanced management capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Zype's private upload feature scores a perfect 10.0, making it a preferred choice for users who prioritize security and control over their content, whereas JW Player does not offer the same level of customization in this area.
- G2 users indicate that Zype's live streaming capabilities are rated at 9.0, with users appreciating the seamless integration and reliability, while JW Player, although competitive, does not match the same level of user satisfaction in live streaming experiences.
- Users on G2 highlight Zype's strong analytics features, scoring 8.1, which provide detailed insights into viewer engagement and content performance, whereas JW Player's analytics, while functional, are perceived as less comprehensive by reviewers.
- Reviewers say that Zype's monetization options, particularly for Subscription Video-On-Demand (SVOD) and Advertising Video-On-Demand (AVOD), are robust and user-friendly, giving it an edge over JW Player, which has received mixed feedback on its monetization capabilities.
- Users report that Zype's integration capabilities are highly rated at 8.8, allowing for a wide range of third-party applications, while JW Player, although it offers integrations, does not provide the same breadth of options, leading to some user frustration.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
JW Player
No pricing availableFree Trial
JW Player
No trial information availableZype
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.8
12
8.4
29
Ease of Use
8.1
12
8.4
30
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.2
23
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.9
15
Quality of Support
6.9
9
8.9
29
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.4
15
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
11
9.2
30
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Media Delivery
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Security and Performance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Delivery Network (eCDN)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Software Options
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
6.5
9
Audience Tools
Not enough data
4.8
8
Not enough data
4.4
8
Not enough data
7.4
9
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
4.4
8
Not enough data
5.6
9
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
6.9
9
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting
7.7
8
7.9
8
7.9
7
8.1
7
8.3
6
8.3
8
Management
8.5
8
8.1
9
7.7
8
7.3
8
8.6
6
7.4
9
8.1
6
7.2
9
Marketing
8.3
6
7.9
8
7.4
7
7.7
8
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
6.3
8
Insights
7.5
8
6.7
9
7.9
8
6.3
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
7.8
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
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
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
6.3
10
Organization
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
7.6
13
Not enough data
8.2
10
Agentic AI - Video CMS
Not enough data
5.2
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
4.2
6
Not enough data
3.6
6
Content Type
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
5.0
6
CDN Type
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.9
7
Monetization
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Delivery
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.1
6
Generative AI
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 - OTT Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
JW Player and Zype are categorized as Live Stream, Video Hosting, and Video CMS
Unique Categories
JW Player has no unique categories
Zype is categorized as Enterprise Content Delivery Network (eCDN) and OTT Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
JW Player
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zype
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%
Broadcast Media
36.1%
Entertainment
25.0%
Media Production
8.3%
Computer Software
8.3%
Telecommunications
5.6%
Other
16.7%
Discussions
JW Player has no discussions with answers
Zype has no discussions with answers
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