Boomstream vs Flowplayer
Boomstream
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| Figure | Boomstream | Flowplayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.55/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Video Hosting Platforms | 8.6 (#7) | 8.6 (#8) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Rostov-on-Don, Russia | Flowplayer lists its Stockholm address as Sveavägen 34, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden. |
| Integrations | The maker lists a REST API, iOS and Android SDKs, Player JS API and MCP server; Meet can connect to an LMS through iframe, SDK or API. | Listed integrations include Google Analytics, Google Ad Manager, comScore, WordPress, Drupal, and EZDRM. |
| Live streaming | The platform supports public, private and paid broadcasts, scheduled IP camera streams, automated webinars, chat and restreaming. | The platform supports live streams, scheduled streams, 24/7 streams, and simulated-live playlists. |
| Player | The adaptive player supports branding, playlists, subtitles, timecodes, quality levels, speed control and attachments. | Flowplayer Native is an HTML5 video player with an open, extensible architecture and plugins for accessibility, events, casting, and analytics. |
| Product | Boomstream provides cloud tools for video hosting, live streaming, content protection, publishing, monetization and viewing analytics. | Flowplayer offers an online video player and platform for hosting and delivering on-demand, live, and simulated-live video. |
| Support | The contact page lists support by email and phone, with support hours of 09:00–19:00 UTC+3. | The pricing page lists a self-service knowledge base, email support, dedicated SLA and support plans, and a customer success manager among support options. |
| Trial | The pricing FAQ says registration grants account credit enough for a two-hour live stream for 15 viewers or a two-hour video for 15 viewers. | The platform page invites visitors to contact Flowplayer to begin an enterprise trial, but does not state its duration. |
Plans
Boomstream
- Pay as you go$0.55 a month
- Basic$35 a month
- Advanced$65 a month
- Profi$160 a month
Flowplayer
- Video Platform Growth Plan$99, paid once
- Player Only PlanPriced on request
- Video Platform EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Boomstream
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Flowplayer
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