Brightcove vs Kaltura
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 #5) for Business teams hosting embeddable video. The enterprise standard for security, scale, and broadcast-grade video.
At a glance
| Brightcove | Kaltura | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Video Hosting Platforms for Business | #5 / The 11 Best Video Hosting Platforms for Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Best for | Enterprise and media companies | Education and large enterprises |
| Pricing | $$$$ (Custom pricing) | $$$$ (Custom pricing) |
| HQ | Boston, USA | New York, USA |
| Founded | 2004 | 2006 |
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
Kaltura
The most customizable platform, ideal for education and training.
corp.kaltura.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Video Hosting Platforms for Business
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.