Flowplayer vs SproutVideo
Flowplayer
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| Figure | Flowplayer | SproutVideo |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $12/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 | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Video Hosting Platforms | 8.6 (#8) | 7.8 (#65) |
| Headquarters | Flowplayer lists its Stockholm address as Sveavägen 34, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden. | New York City, United States |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Google Analytics, Google Ad Manager, comScore, WordPress, Drupal, and EZDRM. | Marketing integrations include HubSpot, Mailchimp, Drip, Keap, and others, while Zapier and Make support workflow automation. |
| Support | The pricing page lists a self-service knowledge base, email support, dedicated SLA and support plans, and a customer success manager among support options. | Customer Success is available by email and live chat during US East Coast business hours; Forest includes a dedicated representative and phone support by request. |
Plans
Flowplayer
- Video Platform Growth Plan$99, paid once
- Player Only PlanPriced on request
- Video Platform EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Flowplayer
Flowplayer has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
SproutVideo
SproutVideo is a business video-hosting platform for live and on-demand video, with privacy, marketing, and analytics tools. Its player uses adaptive bitrate streaming through a global CDN and supports playback up to 8K and 60 FPS. Marketing tools include lead capture, in-player calls to action, post-play screens, video SEO, and customizable landing pages. Access can be controlled with passwords, viewer logins, domain or IP allowlists, geographic restrictions, signed embeds, and SSO. The REST API handles video management, privacy settings, playlists, analytics, and engagement data. Integrations include HubSpot, Mailchimp, Drip, Keap, Zapier, and Make. Annual-billed plans begin with Seed at $12 a month, including 150 GB storage, 1,800 GB bandwidth, one concurrent encoding, and two team seats. Sprout costs 35.00 USD, Tree 72.00 USD, and Forest $195 a month, billed annually. Storage and bandwidth beyond allowances are billed per GB; a 30-day trial is available, with no free plan.