Brightcove vs Dacast
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Video Hosting Platforms for Business. Last verified June 11, 2026.
The short answer
Brightcove ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #10) for Business teams hosting embeddable video. The enterprise standard for security, scale, and broadcast-grade video.
At a glance
| Brightcove | Dacast | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Video Hosting Platforms for Business | #10 / The 11 Best Video Hosting Platforms for Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.5 | 7.4 |
| Best for | Enterprise and media companies | Live streaming and VOD |
| Pricing | $$$$ (Custom pricing) | $$ ($39 to $188/mo) |
| HQ | Boston, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2004 | 2010 |
Brightcove
The enterprise standard for security, scale, and broadcast-grade video.
www.brightcove.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Video Hosting Platforms for Business
Dacast
A live-streaming-first platform with capable VOD features.
www.dacast.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Video Hosting Platforms for Business
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