The Leading HTML5 Video Player In The Industry
Our HTML5 video player library offers an advanced mobile delivery technology stack that delivers the right player, stream & advertising to the right device using a single embed code.
HTML5 with Flash Fallback
The Virtuvent player leads with HTML5 for fast player load times & cross device compatibility. Flash fallback is available for older devices
Custom Player UI
Skin your player once with HTML, CSS & Javascript for a completely unique look & feel – across both HTML5 & Flash
Advertising
The Virtuvent Player integrates with all major VAST compliant ad networks – DoubleClick, FreeWheel, Tremor Video or your own ad server
508 Compliance
Full Accessibility support with a high-contrast UI skin & options for closed captions, audio descriptions & keyboard shortcuts
Live & VOD Support
A single player that supports adaptive-bitrate live streaming & on-demand video across devices
Playlists
Create your own manual or automated playlist of video content that can be shared outside of Virtuvent Platform
Social Sharing
Let viewers post video to social networks like Facebook, Google+ & Twitter, share a direct link, or even grab an embed code
Call-To-Action
Generate leads or drive web traffic by prompting viewers to take action – fill out a form, visit a URL for more info or even enter a promotion
Chapters
Add chapter markers to longer form video – making sections of content easier to find. Chapters also contribute to search & SEO since all chapter metadata is indexed
Virtuvent
55
Features
MediaSite
32.5
Features
Brightcove
32.5
Features
BlueSky
22.5
Features
How Do We Compare?
Full-Functionality
Part-Functionality
No-Functionality
Core
Features | Virtuvent | MediaSite | Brightcove | BlueSky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redundant High-Speed Storage | ||||
| Browser-Based Upload | ||||
| Bulk Upload (CSV / XML / FTP) | ||||
| High Speed Upload | ||||
| Multi-Bitrate Transcoding Engine | ||||
| Akamai HD CDN Delivery | ||||
| Standard & Custom Metadata Schemas | ||||
| Live Streaming Out-The-Box | ||||
| Integrated SEO MicroData |
Access Control
Features | Virtuvent | MediaSite | Brightcove | BlueSky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Configuration | ||||
| Closed Configuration | ||||
| Hybrid Configuration | ||||
| User Permissions | ||||
| SSO, LDAP, Shibboleth | ||||
| netForum Integration | ||||
| Registration Toolset | ||||
| Geographic, Domain, IP Address & Server-Side Secret Restrictions | ||||
| DRM (Widevine, PlayReady) |
Authoring Tools
Features | Virtuvent | MediaSite | Brightcove | BlueSky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desktop Upload | ||||
| Webcam Recording | ||||
| Screen Recording | ||||
| Presentation Sync | ||||
| Clipping & Trimming | ||||
| Live Streaming | ||||
| Moderation & Approval | ||||
| YouTube Ingest | ||||
| Webcasting |
User Experience
Features | Virtuvent | MediaSite | Brightcove | BlueSky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Branding | ||||
| Responsive Design | ||||
| Multi-Tiered Navigation | ||||
| Search & Discovery | ||||
| Closed Captions / Transcriptions | ||||
| Social Features | ||||
| Recommended Content | ||||
| Email Notifications |
Player
Features | Virtuvent | MediaSite | Brightcove | BlueSky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTML5 with Flash Fallback | ||||
| Custom Player UI | ||||
| Advertising | ||||
| 508 Compliance | ||||
| Live and VOD Support | ||||
| Playlists | ||||
| Social Sharing | ||||
| Call-To-Action | ||||
| Chapters |
Monetization
Features | Virtuvent | MediaSite | Brightcove | BlueSky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ad Network Integrations | ||||
| Subscription Payments | ||||
| Once-Off Payments | ||||
| Custom VAST Ad-Network Integration | ||||
| Direct Deal Sponsorships | ||||
| Channels |
Analytics
Features | Virtuvent | MediaSite | Brightcove | BlueSky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content Reports | ||||
| User Reports | ||||
| System Reports | ||||
| 3rd Party Integrations | ||||
| Syndication Reports |