Brid.TV — The Best JW Player Alternative
JW Player is great, but that doesn’t stop publishers from switching to Brid.TV. Here’s why.
Brid.TV vs. JW Player — Why Publishers Switch to Brid.TV
We’ve got to give credit where credit is due — JW Player is great. And we’re not afraid to admit that. However, it does have a few flaws that are deal breakers for some publishers. Here’s what publishers who switched from JW Player to Brid.TV told us they couldn’t get over:
Limited Support
If something goes wrong, help should be available immediately. With a company as big as JW Player, that’s the case only for the largest publishers.
Complicated Pricing Scheme
JW Player’s pricing scheme is complex since they charge for dozens of different parameters, which can make tracking your limits and forecasting expenses quite a pain.
Lack of Flexibility
Large companies like JW Player rarely diverge from their roadmap and are slow to act on publisher feedback.
If you too are bothered by these downsides, it might be time to find a new video platform.
Brid.TV: A High-End Video Platform and Monetization Solution
Moving from a high-end video platform such as JW Player would be foolish if you had to settle for less. That is definitely not the case. Brid.TV offers all the video management and monetization tools publishers may need and more.
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HTML5 Video Player |
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HLS Adaptive Streaming |
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HD Encoding |
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Real-Time Video & Engagement Analytics |
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Social Syndication |
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Android & iOS SDKs |
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Self-Hosted Player |
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Floating Player |
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360 Video Support |
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Live Streaming |
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Audio Support |
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Player API |
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BRID.TV Advertising Features |
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Google IMA SDK Integration |
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VAST & VPAID Advertising |
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Outstream Ads |
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Header Bidding |
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Ad Waterfalling |
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Ad Pods |
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Contextual Ad Targeting |
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Sticky Ad Units |
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Dynamic Ad Insertion |
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Intelligent Banner Fallback |
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Extensive Macro Support |
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VAST Audio Ads |
And since we’re talking about monetization, let’s talk ad demand. At Brid.TV, you can get a powerful video platform and programmatic ad demand in one place.
That’s right — Brid.TV’s ad program gives publishers access to premium Google ADX inventory with industry-high CPMs. How convenient is that?
Lightning-Fast HTML5 Player
Brid.TV’s lightweight and fully customizable HTML5 player can directly compete with (and beat) JW Player’s in terms of speed, reducing the strain on your video-rich website.
See the results of the speed tests versus JW Player yourselves:
Engage Viewers With Unique Video Experiences
JW Player’s dynamic playlists and article matching are excellent tools to boost viewer engagement. However, Brid.TV offers even more unique engagement tools and features.
Content Units
Create unique viewing experiences with customizable playlist designs through one of four different content units.
Video Carousel
Make short, animated videos in a few clicks from articles or videos hosted on your website or the Brid.TV CMS to boost content visibility.
Contextual Matching
Make contextually targeted dynamic playlists that will automatically serve video recommendations relevant to on-page content.
White-Label OTT Apps
JW Player’s OTT solution comes with extensive Android, iOS, and tvOS SDKs, allowing publishers to easily integrate JW Player with their OTT apps. However, that takes a lot of effort and time on your end.
At Brid.TV, we decided to streamline the process. Our publishers can take advantage of our white-label OTT apps to easily customize and launch a branded OTT app in a matter of days — no coding required.
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Android, Android TV, iOS, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung & LG Smart TVs. |
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Android, Android TV, iOS, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung & LG Smart TVs. |
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Android SDKs |
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Android SDKs iOS SDKs tvOS SDKs |
If these features aren’t enough to convince you to try Brid.TV out, our prices and limits surely will!
Higher Limits for Lower Cost
We know that price isn’t everything, but it definitely matters. That is why Brid.TV has a simpler pricing scheme and offers higher limits for a lower cost than JW Player.
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Brid.TV |
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JW Player |
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Streaming Filled Ad Calls (Outstream Units) |
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Streaming Hosting Ad Impressions Filled Ad Calls |
As you can see, we like to keep things simple. Instead of having to track your expenditure on multiple ends, it’s much better to focus your time and effort on creating killer content and optimizing ad placements.
Of course, you can (and should) try our platform for free before deciding to migrate. We know that choosing a video platform requires a lot of testing. That is why Brid.TV also offers higher limits and more freedom on our Premium trial than JW Player.
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Streaming |
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Video Plays |
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Hosting |
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Time Limit |
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300 GB |
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125,000 |
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Unlimited |
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14 Days |
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75 GB |
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15,000 |
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25 GB |
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30 Days |
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Streaming: 300 GB |
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Video Plays: 125,000 |
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Hosting: Unlimited |
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Time Limit: 14 Days |
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Streaming: 75 GB |
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Video Plays: 15,000 |
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Hosting: 25 GB |
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Time Limit: 30 Days |
No Contract Required
You’ve heard that right — you don’t need to sign a contract or make a year’s-worth of advance payment like you do at JW Player. At Brid.TV, you pay your subscription monthly and can cancel without penalties.
Join Thousands of Satisfied Publishers
Brid.TV is already home to thousands of satisfied publishers. Why not become one of them? Take our risk-free Premium trial and see why yourselves.
