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Odysee

Freemium#103 of 114 in Video Hosting PlatformsVideo-Sharing Platforms

Odysee: A public-first creator platform with broad monetization tools and basic hosting controls. Ranked #103 of 114 in Video Hosting Platforms by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for creator monetization with public distribution.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    3.0 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Creator monetization with public distribution
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Founded
    2020 · 171 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016-5110, United States
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Supports uploads, livestreams, scheduled publishing, and unlisted visibility
    • Offers paywalls, memberships, tips, hyperchat, and content purchases
    • Synchronizes YouTube channel libraries and supports web, iOS, and Android

  • Where it doesn't

    • Privacy controls are basic for creators needing advanced access management
    • Integration coverage is centered on YouTube
    • The 16 GB upload limit may constrain larger media files

Our verdict on Odysee

Odysee is a video-sharing platform for creators and viewers who want public distribution alongside direct monetization. It supports MP4 H.264/AAC video uploads, livestream publishing, and uploads for images, audio, PDFs, CAD files, and other file types. Creators can set public, unlisted, or scheduled visibility; manage thumbnails, tags, language, and licensing; and publish through the web, iOS, and Android apps. Its strongest fit is for creators building an audience around open discovery, viewer payments, and a broader media library rather than for teams seeking a highly controlled private video portal.

Monetization is the platform's clearest focus. Creators can use viewer-paid content and paywalls, subscription-based memberships with tiers, tips, hyperchat, and content purchases. YouTube synchronization can mirror channel libraries, giving creators a way to connect an existing YouTube presence with Odysee distribution. The Premium memberships are oriented toward viewer support and include recommended content, homepage customization, Odysee links and images in comments, account verification eligibility, and a Premium badge on one channel. The listed Standard Premium and Premium+ benefits are the same, while Premium refunds are not available.

For hosting decisions, Odysee offers useful publishing controls but a narrower ecosystem fit. The documented upload limit is 16 GB, and privacy controls are basic. The platform's published positioning does not include a custom player or verified analytics, which limits its appeal for organizations that need detailed hosting measurement, branded playback, or advanced privacy administration. Choose Odysee for creator-led public publishing, YouTube synchronization, livestreaming, and built-in audience payments. Consider another video hosting platform when private delivery, deeper integrations, custom playback, or more comprehensive analytics are central requirements.

Odysee pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.
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Odysee fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromNot verified
Storage includedNot verified
Bandwidth includedNot verified
Privacy controlsBasic
Custom video playerNot verified
Video analyticsNot verified
Monetization optionsPaywall
Max upload size16 GB
DeploymentCloud, Mobile
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android
Compliance & security2FA
SupportEmail, Community, Docs
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations1 integrations: YouTube
PricingFree plan (source)
Websiteodysee.com
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

Odysee integrations

Odysee lists 1 integrations on its own site.

  • YouTube

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