OTT Platforms
Vimeo Streaming (Vimeo OTT): features, pricing and who it fits
Vimeo Streaming (formerly Vimeo OTT) charges $1 per subscriber per month on Starter, which is web only and pre-recorded. Branded apps on Roku, Fire TV and others, live events, DRM and SSO require Enterprise. Vimeo agreed in September 2025 to be acquired by Bending Spoons.
Who Vimeo Streaming (Vimeo OTT) is for
Best for
- Creators who want to launch a web-only subscription with no upfront cost
- Larger media brands that need branded apps on many TV platforms
Look elsewhere if
- Buyers who need branded mobile and TV apps on a fixed low price: apps are Enterprise only
- Buyers who need live streaming on Starter: it is pre-recorded only
Vimeo Streaming (Vimeo OTT) features
- Monetization models
- SVOD, TVOD and free trials on Starter; adds AVOD, FVOD and live pay-per-view on Enterprise
- Apps and device coverage
- Starter web only; Enterprise iOS, Android, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Fire TV, Xbox, Samsung Tizen, LG TV, Vizio TV
- White-label branding and customization
- Branded apps on Enterprise
- Live streaming support
- Enterprise: live events and 24/7 live linear channel; Starter pre-recorded only
- Analytics and audience tools
- Built-in analytics for lifetime value and churn; advanced analytics on Enterprise
- DRM and content security
- DRM on Enterprise
- Pricing model
- Per subscriber per month on Starter; custom annual agreement on Enterprise
- Target company size
- Creators to enterprise media brands
Vimeo Streaming (Vimeo OTT) pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $1 | per subscriber per month | Plus 10% of one-time purchases, web only, pre-recorded video, email support |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | annual agreement | Branded apps, API, SSO, DRM, live and 24/7 linear channels, volume discounts |
Upload and transaction fees apply on both plans. Monthly payouts via Stripe Connect. Page offers a get-started-for-free option without stating trial length.
Prices as published by Vimeo Streaming (Vimeo OTT) on the date above. Quotes for larger teams often differ, which is what a request on SaaSBid surfaces.
Worth knowing before you buy
- Starter is web only; branded apps on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV and others are Enterprise only.
- DRM, API access and SSO are listed only on Enterprise.
- The $1 per subscriber fee covers bandwidth; upload and transaction fees are charged on top.
- Enterprise includes 60TB bandwidth and 200 upload hours.
- Vimeo agreed in September 2025 to be acquired by Bending Spoons for $1.38 billion.
Vimeo Streaming (Vimeo OTT) alternatives
Vendor dossier
Fit by company size
| Category | 1-10 people | 11-50 people | 51-500 people | 500+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTT Platforms | Strong fit | Workable | Workable | Strong fit |
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How buying Vimeo Streaming (Vimeo OTT) works
- How you buy
- Online up to Starter, sales above
- Demo or quote needed for
- Enterprise
- Contract
- Starter no upfront costs; Enterprise annual subscription agreement
Security and data protection
- Single sign-on (SAML)
- Enterprise
From Vimeo Streaming (Vimeo OTT)'s trust center, security and legal pages. Anything not listed is not published.
About the company
- Founded
- 2004
- Headquarters
- New York, US
- Ownership
- public until acquisition; definitive agreement to be acquired by Bending Spoons (announced September 2025)
- Employees
- 1,200+ (2026)
- 2025
- Definitive agreement to be acquired by Bending Spoons for $1.38 billion
Support and integrations
- Support
- Email on Starter; dedicated support, account manager and uptime SLA on Enterprise
- API
- API access on Enterprise
What vendors in this category ask before quoting
Answer these once in a SaaSBid request and Vimeo Streaming (Vimeo OTT) and its alternatives quote against the same facts.
- How many subscribers and monthly viewing hours do you expect in year one?Bandwidth and per-subscriber fees drive the quote, and overage rates differ.
- Which devices must your apps cover at launch?Connected TV apps are often priced per app or locked to an enterprise plan.
- Do you sell subscriptions, single purchases, ads or a mix?The monetization model decides which plan tier and billing layer you need.
- Is your content licensed, and does the licensor require DRM?DRM requirements can move you to a higher plan or a different vendor.
- Do you stream live events, and how many hours per month?Live is metered or sold separately by many providers.
- How many hours of video must be migrated, and by what date should you launch?Library size and deadline determine onboarding scope and any project fees.