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What it is

Cinema8 is a business video platform for hosting, creating, and measuring interactive video. It includes screen recording and editing tools, and videos can contain lead forms, clickable calls to action, hotspots, branching paths, quizzes, and annotations. AI workflows generate subtitles, chapters, keyword tags, and SEO-compatible summaries. Analytics include A/B testing, dashboards, heatmaps, and interaction reports. Cinema8 connects with CRM, e-commerce, LMS, and analytics tools, and supports custom APIs and webhooks. Interactive videos can be exported for LMS use; SCORM and xAPI export are listed with Pro Plus. Cinema8 states that its technology is ISO 27001-certified and describes encryption, SSO, domain restrictions, password protection, and role-based permissions. Its Chrome extension records screens and cameras and supports sharing, calls to action, forms, and analytics. The Free plan includes one seat, 10 videos, 2 GB storage, and 500 GB bandwidth. Pricing notes a free plan, paid access from $12/mo (annual), and a 14-day trial. Platforms are API, extension, and web.

Spec sheet

What it does
Cinema8 is a secure business video-hosting platform combining hosting, interactive video, analytics, CRM workflows and AI automation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Product
Cinema8 describes itself as a secure video hosting platform for businesses with interactivity, analytics, and CRM integrations.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cinema8.com
Intended users
Cinema8 describes the platform for businesses and highlights sales teams, video marketers, e-commerce teams, educators, and enterprises.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cinema8.com
Integrations
Listed integrations and compatibility include CRM and email systems, Google Tag Manager, Google Fonts, Iframely, Embedly, oEmbed, Player.js, After Effects and SCORM/xAPI.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Security
Cinema8 states that its video technology platform is ISO 27001-certified and offers encryption, in-video SSO, and domain-restricted access.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cinema8.com
Support
The Free plan includes docs and community support; paid plans list email support with response SLAs from 72 hours to 8 hours.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cinema8.com
Headquarters
Cambridge, United KingdomRead 23 Sep 2026 · cinema8.com
360 video
Cinema8 detects 360-degree uploads and supports hotspots, navigation menus, CTAs, camera angles and gyroscope control.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.cinema8.com
AI tools
Paid plans provide AI subtitles, chapterisation, speech search and AI-token allowances.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Analytics
The platform offers engagement analytics, interaction reports, heatmaps, A/B testing and CSV exports.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
App-store confusion
An Apple App Store listing named Cinema8 is a separate German cinema-ticketing app from Die Cinema 8 AG, not Cinema8 Limited's video platform; it shows 4.6 from 499 ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Branching
The branching editor links viewer choices to different scenes and supports conditional logic for adaptive stories.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.cinema8.com
Browser extension
Cinema8 provides a Chrome extension for screen and camera recording, with sharing, calls to action, forms, and analytics.Read 29 Sep 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Chrome extension capability
The extension captures screen and camera video, adds CTAs and forms, provides analytics and generates subtitles and chapters with AI.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Chrome extension rating
Cinema8's official screen-recording extension is rated 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Company and location
The about page identifies Cinema8 Ltd. and gives its Cambridge office as St John's Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge CB4 0WS.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cinema8.com
Company clients
Cinema8 says it serves more than 100 enterprise clients across 22 countries.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Company headquarters
LinkedIn lists headquarters at St John's Innovation Centre in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.Read 15 Oct 2026 · uk.linkedin.com
Company incorporation
UK Companies House records Cinema8 Limited as incorporated on 6 August 2021.Read 15 Oct 2026 · find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk
Company size
LinkedIn lists Cinema8 as a privately held company with 2–10 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · uk.linkedin.com
Documentation
The help center covers creation, hosting, interactivity, live streaming, analytics, integrations, billing and developer APIs, with many pages updated October 3, 2025.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.cinema8.com
Embedding and standards
Documented publishing methods include iframe, JavaScript embed, SCORM 1.2/2004, dynamic parameters, CMI5 and xAPI.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.cinema8.com
Google Play confusion
A Google Play listing named Cinema 8 is a separate cinema assistant from planetmutlu solutions GmbH, showing 5K+ downloads and no displayed user rating.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Interactive authoring
Its Creative Studio supports clickable CTAs, hotspots, forms, quizzes, animations and drag-and-drop timeline placement.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.cinema8.com
Interactive video
Videos can include lead generation forms, clickable calls to action, and hotspots.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cinema8.com
JavaScript and widgets
The JavaScript API controls playback, variables and events, while the Widget API permits custom widgets, data capture and event sending.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.cinema8.com
Legal company
The contracting entity is Cinema8 Limited, company number 13552595, registered in England and Wales.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Limit: availability warranty
Terms provide the service as-is and disclaim guarantees that it will be uninterrupted, error-free or free of security vulnerabilities.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Limit: editor workflow
G2 reviewers mention missing editor shortcuts or undo controls and say the interface could be improved.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: learning curve
G2 reviewers repeatedly mention that advanced features and branching take time to learn and need clearer setup guidance.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: status visibility
Cinema8 publishes a UptimeRobot status page, but the page displayed an error while fetching service data during this research.Read 15 Oct 2026 · stats.uptimerobot.com
LMS export
Interactive videos can be exported in SCORM format for LMS integration, and the pricing page lists SCORM and xAPI export with Pro Plus.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cinema8.com
OAuth
Cinema8 documents OAuth 2.0 flows for web, single-page, native/mobile and limited-input applications.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.cinema8.com
Praise: interactive video
G2 reviewers repeatedly praise branching, hotspots, CTAs, quizzes, lead forms and analytics for improving engagement and lead generation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: Trustpilot usability
Trustpilot reviewers praise Cinema8 for easy interactive-video creation, creative flexibility and suitability for private project sharing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Privacy compliance
Its privacy policy says processing is designed to comply with UK GDPR and describes encryption, firewalls, SSL and vulnerability monitoring.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Privacy controls
The security page lists password protection, SSO, domain-restricted embedding, and role-based permissions as access controls.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cinema8.com
Proprietary service
Terms retain all rights in Cinema8 services and grant customers only limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable access; no open-source licence is provided.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Rating on Capterra
0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
0 out of 5 from 0 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Trustpilot
4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
REST API
The REST API uses endpoints under cinema8.com/api/v1 and exposes scenes, folders, users, media and analytics with API-key bearer authentication.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.cinema8.com
Security certification
Cinema8 states that its infrastructure is ISO 27001-certified and uses encryption, SSO, domain restrictions and role-based permissions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Support tiers
Paid plans advertise email support SLAs of 72 hours for Starter, 48 hours for Pro, 24 hours for Pro Plus and 8 hours for Business.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Video creation
The platform includes screen recording and video editing tools.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cinema8.com
Webhooks
Server-side webhooks and client-side callbacks are supported for backend synchronization and frontend integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.cinema8.com

Plans and prices

Free Free billed yearly 1 seat · 2GB storage · 500GB bandwidth · up to 10 videos · 100 one-time AI tokens Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Starter $15 a month billed monthly 60 videos · 100 GB storage · 1 TB bandwidth Read 20 Sep 2026 · help.cinema8.com
Pro $30 a month billed monthly 150 videos · 500 GB storage · 2 TB bandwidth Read 20 Sep 2026 · help.cinema8.com
Pro Plus $105 a month billed monthly 600 videos · 2 TB storage · 3 TB bandwidth Read 20 Sep 2026 · help.cinema8.com
Starter $12 a month billed yearly 1 seat · 100GB storage · 1TB bandwidth · up to 60 videos · 300 AI tokens/month Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Pro $24 a month billed yearly 1 seat · 500GB storage · 2TB bandwidth · up to 150 videos · 600 AI tokens/month Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Pro Plus $84 a month billed yearly Unlimited seats · 2TB storage · 2TB bandwidth · up to 600 videos · 2,000 AI tokens/month Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Interaction Designer Pro add-on $249 a month Save 20% annually 100+ widgets · branching · gamification · 360° scenes · scoring and certification Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Business $639 a month billed yearly Unlimited seats · 5TB storage · 15TB bandwidth · unlimited videos · 15,000 AI tokens/month Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com
Enterprise Priced on request Tailored storage/bandwidth · custom integrations · SAML/SCIM/IP security · custom domain · dedicated success manager Read 15 Oct 2026 · cinema8.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Interactive videos support forms, hotspots, quizzes, and branching.
  • Analytics include A/B testing and interaction reports.
  • AI workflows generate subtitles, chapters, and keyword tags.
  • Free plan includes 10 videos and 2 GB storage.
  • SCORM and xAPI export listed with Pro Plus.

Limits

  • Free plan is limited to 10 videos.
  • Free plan has 2 GB storage and 500 GB bandwidth.
  • Paid access is listed from $12/mo (annual).

Who it suits

Cinema8 suits businesses that need interactive video for sales, marketing, e-commerce, education, or enterprise use. Its integrations and LMS exports may also fit teams connecting video with existing business systems.

Cinema8 in depth

Read the full write-up

Overview

Cinema8 is a secure business video platform that combines creation and hosting with interactive viewing, analytics and integrations. It is best suited to sales, marketing, e-commerce and education teams that want videos to prompt action or support structured learning. Its broad toolkit can consolidate several parts of a video workflow, but the sharp increases in storage and bandwidth across plans make matching a tier to actual demand important.

Key features

Screen recording and video editing sit alongside hosting, while interactive videos can use branching paths, hotspots, annotations, quizzes, assessments, lead forms and clickable calls to action. That range makes Cinema8 a stronger fit for guided sales, lead capture and learning experiences than for teams that just need a place to store and play video.

AI workflows can generate subtitles, chapters, keyword tags and SEO-compatible summaries. A/B testing, dashboards, heatmaps and interaction reports help teams compare content and see how viewers respond. Integrations with CRMs, e-commerce platforms, LMS systems and analytics tools, plus custom APIs and webhooks, give it a role in wider business workflows rather than leaving video activity isolated.

Interactive videos can be exported in SCORM format for LMS use, and Pro Plus lists both SCORM and xAPI export. That distinction matters to training teams comparing tiers. Cinema8 states that its video technology is ISO 27001-certified and offers encryption, in-video SSO and domain-restricted access. Password protection, SSO, domain-restricted embedding and role-based permissions add controls for managing access. Its Chrome extension records screen and camera video and supports sharing, calls to action, forms and analytics.

Pricing

Cinema8 has a free plan, paid plans and a 14-day trial. The pricing note says paid service starts at $12/mo (annual), while the plan prices below show monthly billing for Starter, Pro and Pro Plus, and yearly billing for Business. Compare the stated terms carefully before budgeting.

Free: free (billed yearly), with 1 seat, 2 GB storage, 500 GB bandwidth and 10 videos. It is a way for a single user to try the core service within modest storage and video limits, not a team plan.

Starter: $15 a month (billed monthly), with 60 videos, 100 GB storage and 1 TB bandwidth. It raises the content and capacity ceilings for a small workflow, but no seat count is given.

Pro: $30 a month (billed monthly), with 150 videos, 500 GB storage and 2 TB bandwidth. The larger allowances suit teams with a growing library, though no specific feature additions over Starter are stated.

Pro Plus: $105 a month (billed monthly), with 600 videos, 2 TB storage, 3 TB bandwidth, and SCORM and xAPI export. It is the clearest fit for substantial libraries or LMS workflows needing those export formats; the price increase is considerable if those capacities or exports are unnecessary.

Business: $639 a month (billed yearly), with unlimited seats, 5TB storage, 15TB bandwidth, unlimited videos within the storage allowance and 15,000 AI tokens/month. The seat and video allowances suit larger teams, but video volume remains bounded by storage, and the annual billing term is a meaningful commitment.

Enterprise: custom pricing, with tailored storage and bandwidth, custom integrations, enhanced security and governance, and a dedicated customer success manager. It is aimed at organizations whose requirements exceed standard plan allowances or need that level of support.

Free includes docs and community support; paid plans list email support with response SLAs ranging from 72 hours to 8 hours. For a free or lower-priced tier, that support model may be less suitable when a fast response is operationally important.

Platforms

Cinema8 runs on the web and offers an API and browser extension. The Chrome extension supports screen and camera recording, so teams can capture material from the browser as well as work through the platform.

Who it's for

Sales teams can use calls to action and lead forms; video marketers can combine interactive content with testing and engagement reports; e-commerce teams can connect video workflows to their platforms; and educators can use quizzes, assessments and LMS exports. Businesses that prioritize secure access also have stated controls such as SSO and role-based permissions. For basic hosting without interactive or analytics needs, Cinema8's breadth may be more than necessary.

Pros and cons

Pro: Creation, hosting, interactive elements and measurement share one platform, which suits teams building videos around viewer actions.

Pro: CRM, e-commerce and LMS connections, with APIs and webhooks, support use alongside broader business systems.

Pro: Business includes unlimited seats and videos within its storage allowance, while Enterprise offers tailored capacity and governance.

Con: Free is limited to one seat, 10 videos and 2 GB storage, so it is a constrained starting point for a team or growing library.

Con: The tiers impose distinct video, storage and bandwidth limits; larger allowances can require a steep jump in monthly cost.

Con: SCORM and xAPI export are called out on Pro Plus, making that tier's $105.00 monthly price relevant for teams that need those formats.

Alternatives

Near-Life is worth considering when a project-based entry point is preferable: its free plan allows 1 project, 2D media, 5GB storage and up to 100 plays, while its Starter plan is $54.50 a month.

Edpuzzle may suit educators focused on assigning interactive activities: its Basic plan allows 20 activities to assign without limits and 10 supported assignments, and it supports Android, iOS, web and browser extension platforms.

H5P is a fit for teams that prefer free, open-source, self-hosted technology under an MIT license rather than Cinema8's business video platform.

Show by Animaker is an option when a low-cost email-oriented video workflow is the priority: its free plan includes 100 emails and contacts per month, 5GB monthly video bandwidth and basic analytics.

Stornaway is another freemium option for teams comparing interactive-video authoring and hosting plans.

TouchPoint Studio is worth a look for a one-time purchase option: its Wall plan costs $5 as a one-time purchase and includes 1 hotspot and unlimited videos.

Mindstamp is a paid alternative with a free trial; its Basic plan costs $990 a year and includes 5 active videos, 1 admin seat and 10,000 streaming minutes per month.

Clixie is a paid alternative with a free trial; its Lite plan costs $19 a month and includes one editor, 3 interactive videos and AI-generated subtitles, but no analytics.

Browse more options in Interactive Video Software and Video Marketing.

Verdict

Choose Cinema8 if your business needs interactive video tied to marketing, sales or learning workflows, especially when analytics and integrations matter alongside creation and hosting. Its strongest case is the breadth of those capabilities in one platform; the main reason to look elsewhere is the cost of scaling storage, bandwidth and video limits, or paying for Pro Plus when LMS export is essential.

Verdict

Cinema8 combines video creation, interactive elements, analytics, and business integrations in one platform. Check plan limits and which export features are included before choosing a tier.

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