IBM Video Streaming
IBM Video Streaming: A feature-rich choice for enterprise broadcasts, with a high starting price. Ranked #10 of 114 in Video Hosting Platforms by our editors (8.5/10); pricing: 30-day trial; best for enterprise live broadcasting and events.
At a glance
- Editor score8.5 / 10
- Pricing30-day trial
- Best forEnterprise live broadcasting and events
- Free planNo
- Paid from$154/mo
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Live multichannel streaming with adaptive bitrate playback
- Analytics, APIs, captions, chat and Q&A in one platform
- Branding, passwords and registration gates for controlled viewing
Where it doesn't
- Silver starts at $154 per month
- No free plan is offered
- Standard tiers cap viewer hours, channels and storage
Our verdict on IBM Video Streaming
IBM Video Streaming is a SaaS platform for live broadcasts and on-demand video. It is designed for organizations running public-facing events, product launches, recurring broadcasts and other large-audience communications. Teams can manage multiple channels from a browser-based dashboard, embed streams on external websites, publish video on demand and choose between open or password-protected viewing. The service supports web, iOS, Android and API access.
Its strongest area is broadcast depth. The platform supports simultaneous streaming to multiple channels, HD transcoding, adaptive bitrate playback, embeddable players and playlists, channel and player branding, registration gates, automated closed captioning, live chat and Q&A. Its analytics console covers viewer, device, location and traffic metrics, while developer APIs support channels, player customization, viewer authentication and analytics. These capabilities suit organizations that need more control than a basic video embed or single-channel streaming tool.
Pricing is the main consideration. The published plans show Silver at $154 per month for 100 viewer hours, 5 channels and 1 TB of storage; Gold at $773 per month for 2,000 viewer hours, 10 channels and 2 TB; and Platinum at $1,550 per month for 5,000 viewer hours, 20 channels and 5 TB. All three include HD transcoding, embed control, API access, branding, passwords and registration gates. A 30-day trial provides the full Silver, Gold and Platinum feature set, with one administrator and viewer seat. Custom plans add tailored viewer hours and channels plus Watson Live Captioning. IBM Video Streaming fits enterprises with recurring, controlled broadcasts; smaller teams with modest budgets should look for a lower-cost option.
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IBM Video Streaming fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $154/mo |
| Storage included | Not verified |
| Bandwidth included | Not verified |
| Privacy controls | Advanced |
| Custom video player | Yes |
| Video analytics | Yes |
| Monetization options | Not verified |
| Max upload size | 10 GB |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SSO/SAML |
| Support | Live chat, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Corporate directory systems, SSO providers, Viewer authentication systems |
| Pricing | 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | ibm.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
IBM Video Streaming integrations
IBM Video Streaming lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Corporate directory systems
- SSO providers
- Viewer authentication systems
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