Brightcove vs SproutVideo
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 #6) for Business teams hosting embeddable video. The enterprise standard for security, scale, and broadcast-grade video.
At a glance
| Brightcove | SproutVideo | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Video Hosting Platforms for Business | #6 / The 11 Best Video Hosting Platforms for Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Best for | Enterprise and media companies | Balanced features for SMBs |
| Pricing | $$$$ (Custom pricing) | $ ($25 to $499/mo) |
| HQ | Boston, USA | Brooklyn, 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
SproutVideo
Strong security and marketing tools at an affordable price for SMBs.
sproutvideo.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Video Hosting Platforms for Business
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