

Dailymotion stands as a popular video sharing platform across the globe. Users can watch, upload, and distribute videos through its network. With file size capped at 2GB and video duration at 60 minutes per upload, Dailymotion reigns as a widely-used video sharing service on the web. Moreover, utilizing Dailymotion's Partner Program, content creators can earn a portion of revenue from their monetized videos. Through in-video advertising, paid content, and revenue generation via their own websites, Dailymotion offers flexible revenue-sharing models for content creators.
DailyMotion allows users to explore content by category, group, keywords, or channel. Its content mainly comprises news, music videos, and television programs. DailyMotion recommends videos to users based on their recent viewing history. While anyone can upload videos for free, files must not exceed 2GB or extend beyond 60 minutes. Content creators can earn revenue through paid content and advertising via the platform's Partner Program.
Furthermore, if targeting audiences in specific regions, Dailymotion enjoys popularity in Europe and France, where it is headquartered. It curates the best video groups based on the videos users have recently watched from their service. In essence, it's the type of platform that video content creators must leverage to the fullest for advertising and marketing their videos.
Website: https://www.dailymotion.com/


3. Vimeo.com
While YouTube undoubtedly reigns as the most popular video sharing platform, Vimeo arguably stands as the best alternative to Google's product. Unlike YouTube, Vimeo lacks ads at the beginning or during videos, which is fantastic from an audience perspective. Additionally, it allows creators to upload HD videos with a maximum upload limit of 500 MB per week for the Basic Free package. With the removal of the 'Tip Jar' feature, Vimeo uploaders now primarily focus on monetizing their videos through the 'Video on Demand' model.
Supporting uploads in various file formats, Vimeo offers premium content creators 90% revenue through their videos. Uploading videos across multiple platforms is an excellent marketing and advertising strategy, and Vimeo is one such service that content creators should prioritize uploading to. Providing audiences with the best video quality with minimal interference is Vimeo's goal.
Vimeo is a popular video sharing site similar to YouTube but without pre-roll or in-video ads. Users enjoy watching videos on this platform because they aren't distracted by ads and pop-ups. Content creators can open a free basic account allowing only 500MB uploads per week. They can pay for premium accounts to increase upload limits to 5 or 25 GB per week.
Website: https://vimeo.com/


4. Facebook Watch
Facebook, the largest social media platform, also hosts one of the most diverse arrays of user-generated, brand, and creator-driven video content. To compete with offerings from YouTube, Facebook Watch comes with several notable features, including the ability to watch any video with friends. Here, you can discover the latest videos uploaded by creators and your favorite Facebook pages with highly personalized data sourcing.
Facebook's video sharing page is an on-demand service. It streams various types of content, including TV shows, music videos, inspirational stories, and DIY videos. The website includes many features akin to Facebook, including personalized recommendations and the ability to comment on videos as well as interact with other users. Content creators can earn revenue through advertising-generated revenue.
Creators on Facebook Watch have access to a dedicated platform called the Facebook Creator Studio to aid them in publishing and curating original video content alongside managing subscriptions. They can also insert pre-roll and mid-roll ads into videos, and while on-demand content may be restricted in certain countries, Watch is available in several countries. Moreover, this social media app is also at the forefront in supporting 360-degree videos.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/watch/


5. TikTok.com
TikTok is a popular platform for sharing short videos. Its content ranges from music videos to sports content to instructional videos. TikTok provides content creators access to special effects, sounds, and filters that can enhance their videos. Popular content creators may receive sponsorships or earn money through brand endorsements and marketing opportunities.
TikTok may no longer be available in India, but its worldwide popularity is at an all-time high. Lip-sync videos have become a craze today, and you must acknowledge TikTok for playing a significant role. This video-sharing platform has become an ideal destination for those who enjoy watching various short videos, including gaming, DIY, sports, comedy, etc. So whether you're a fan of funny videos or like creating eye-catching clips, you shouldn't overlook this app.
One of the highlights of TikTok is its rapidly growing creator community, constantly producing engaging videos that you can watch endlessly. And with a plethora of free music and sounds available, you also have the freedom to create clips according to your preferences. Not to mention, all the attractive filters, real-time effects, and various AR objects add an extra dimension to the videos. Everything is considered hard to ignore TikTok as a popular video-sharing platform.
Website: https://www.tiktok.com/


6. Periscope
Periscope is an app that allows you to share and experience live video streams from your smartphone or tablet. It can be used to capture the atmosphere among fans at a crucial match, to broadcast a breaking news story, or to experience what it's like walking down the streets of New York or Dubai.
The immediacy of Periscope encourages viewers to engage with what's happening in the video. Viewers do this by sending comments that the video sharer can respond to in real time. This feature of Periscope provides a much more interactive viewing experience than more traditional video experiences.
- Live broadcasting: The app's premise is that it allows you to livestream video directly from your phone or tablet.
- Interactive viewing experience: In addition to just watching video streams, Periscope allows real-time interaction. Viewers can 'heart' streams they like and can interact with the video streamer through commenting/chatting functionality.
- Map view mode: You can explore videos being broadcasted in different areas of the world through Periscope's interactive map feature. This allows you to search for videos by location and find specific event streams currently happening.
- Replay: Videos broadcasted on Periscope are automatically saved and can be replayed for up to 24 hours after the initial broadcast.
- Download video streams: After ending your Periscope broadcast, you can save your video stream to your photo library so you have a video recording after it expires.
- Twitter integration: Since Periscope is now owned by Twitter, it's no surprise that this app integrates well with Twitter. It allows you to easily connect with your Twitter followers and notify them about your Periscope broadcasts.
Similar to Snapchat, content posted on Periscope is only available for a limited time before disappearing. Unless you change settings, streams will be available for a maximum of 24 hours before they vanish.
Website: https://www.pscp.tv/


7. Ted.com
TED is a non-profit organization dedicated to spreading ideas, often in the form of short, persuasive talks, known as 'TED Talks'. TED Talks are provided on TED's website under a Creative Commons license for free. Users can obtain a TEDx license to upload their Talks to the website's video sharing platform. Viewers often trust TED Talks content creators and company representatives as reputable experts. They also frequently appear on social media and multimedia platforms such as YouTube, Netflix, Facebook, and LinkedIn. TEDx provides local speakers with a platform to share their ideas with their community and, through TED's online presence, with the wider world.
TED Talks are limited to a maximum duration of 18 minutes and can cover any topic. TED has broadened its focus in recent years to include big ideas on more diverse topics such as global issues, business, education, and health.
TED Talks have been delivered by numerous experts from various fields of research, including actors, scientists, healthcare professionals, and influencers. Over the years, presenters for TED speakers have included celebrities such as Al Gore, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Bono, Jane Goodall, Malcolm Gladwell, Gordon Brown, Richard Dawkins, Mike Rowe, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, and Vint Cerf, among many others.
Website: https://www.ted.com/


8. Twitch
If you're a gaming enthusiast who enjoys streaming their gameplay videos online, then Twitch is a fantastic platform to do just that. Twitch is a web-based live streaming service for electronic games. This network allows users to stream their games with a maximum bitrate of 3500. For high-level gamers looking to monetize through Twitch's revenue-sharing model, this is one of the best networks to stream your games. Although Twitch hasn't publicly disclosed any specific details about the revenue share that their content partners will receive, Twitch boasts over 11,000 content creators as partners on the network.
Twitch Turbo, a premium account on the network, allows users to watch all streams and videos without ads. While becoming a Partner at Twitch isn't easy, it's very much worth it for gamers because the network is a niche market entirely targeted.
To become Twitch content partners, newcomers will need over 100,000 subscribers and an average of over 15,000 views per video. Twitch is an unmissable video-sharing platform for gamers. If you're interested in streaming games online, read the guide on how to stream on Twitch.
Website: https://www.twitch.tv/


9. Playeur
Playeur is a user-friendly video sharing service that stores a variety of content. It entices content creators by offering them advanced features and tools to develop and monetize their businesses. For instance, viewers can subscribe to support their favorite video creators. It also encourages community engagement through video sharing, posing questions to creators, and posting memes.
Playeur is a fantastic website for video creators, allowing their most passionate fans to support their creative work through monthly memberships. Utreon makes it easy for fans to support you. With just a few clicks, fans can start and receive instant notifications about all the latest updates from your channel. Grow your community by sharing exclusive content, early access to videos, Discord roles, blog updates, and live streaming with Ultra Chat.
Unlike traditional membership platforms like Patreon that don't provide discovery capabilities and rely entirely on the creator to do all the heavy lifting. Playeur is here to help you build your fan base and is built with the mindset of open and fair exploration! That means all Utreon creators benefit from more exposure to over 1 million unique visitors on the Utreon homepage, which is over 1 million potential new fans!
Website: https://playeur.com/


10. Instagram Reels
Instagram Reels is a feature of Instagram that allows users to create and share their videos. This feature boasts various creative tools to make it easier for users to shoot and create short, engaging videos on Instagram.
Instagram Reels first appeared in Brazil at the end of 2019. As of now, this platform has been available in over 50 countries such as the US, UK, Japan, Vietnam, etc. This feature can be used on all Android or iPhone devices. Similar to TikTok, Instagram Reels offers many tools such as adding text, stickers, effects, and background music. Particularly, users can shoot Reels videos directly using filters on Instagram. After completion, users can easily share them with followers.
Previously, when it started, Instagram Reels only allowed creating videos up to 30 seconds. However, over time, seeing the increasing demand of users, the company has upgraded the maximum duration of Instagram Reels to 90 seconds. With Instagram Reels, you can freely edit, create to bring your own unique footage.
Website: https://www.instagram.com/reels/

