SproutVideo vs JW Player
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
SproutVideo ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #7) for Business teams hosting embeddable video. Strong security and marketing tools at an affordable price for SMBs.
At a glance
| SproutVideo | JW Player | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Video Hosting Platforms for Business | #7 / The 11 Best Video Hosting Platforms for Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Best for | Balanced features for SMBs | Digital publishers and monetization |
| Pricing | $ ($25 to $499/mo) | $$$ (Custom pricing) |
| HQ | Brooklyn, USA | New York, USA |
| Founded | 2010 | 2008 |
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
JW Player
A reliable choice for publishers focused on ad-based monetization.
www.jwplayer.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Video Hosting Platforms for Business
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