Alternatives · Screen Recording
Mux alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Mux alternative is Vimeo (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "1 GB of total storage for the life of the account."
Mux compared with 5 alternatives: Brightcove, JWX (JW Player), Vimeo, Wistia and Kaltura.
Mux has a free plan. Paid plans start at $20 per month for $100 in credit (Launch, prepaid). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MuxThis tool | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web |
| Brightcove | Paid | No | Web |
| JWX (JW Player) | Paid | No | Web |
| Vimeo | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Wistia | Free plan · from $79/mo | Yes | Web |
| Kaltura | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Mux starts at $20 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 2 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Vimeo.
Wistia scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Mux
Brightcove
Enterprise video hosting, player and live streaming platform
- Brightcove has no free plan, unlike Mux.
- Brightcove also covers reports.
- Brightcove does not cover transcription and web analytics, which Mux does.
Suits: Broadcasters and publishers delivering video at scale
JWX (JW Player)
Video streaming, delivery and ad monetization platform
- JWX (JW Player) has no free plan, unlike Mux.
- JWX (JW Player) does not cover transcription and web analytics, which Mux does.
Suits: Publishers that monetize video with ads
Vimeo
Ad-free video hosting with a customizable player and review tools
- Vimeo starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Vimeo also lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Vimeo also covers templates, screen recording and video editing.
- Vimeo does not cover web analytics, which Mux does.
Suits: Hosting and embedding videos without ads or suggested videos
Wistia
Video hosting, recording and webinars for marketing teams
- Wistia starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly), with 3 users.
- Wistia also covers noise cancellation, screen recording and video editing.
- Wistia does not cover web analytics, which Mux does.
Suits: Marketing teams embedding branded, ad-free video on their own site
Kaltura
Video platform for education, enterprise and media, sold by quote
- Kaltura has no free plan, unlike Mux.
- Kaltura also covers video calls and webinars.
- Kaltura does not cover transcription and web analytics, which Mux does.
Suits: Universities that need lecture capture and LMS video
Limits worth knowing in Mux
- Mux is an API, so using it means writing code; the pricing page lists no desktop or mobile app.
- The Free plan allows 10 stored videos and no live video.
- Custom domains cost $100 a month, and live simulcasting is $0.020 per minute per target.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Mux?
The alternatives to Mux in this directory are Brightcove, JWX (JW Player), Vimeo, Wistia and Kaltura. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Mux.
Is there a free alternative to Mux?
Yes. Vimeo and Wistia have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Mux alternatives work on macOS?
The Mux listing does not include a macOS app. Vimeo lists one.
Which Mux alternatives work on Android?
The Mux listing does not include an Android app. Vimeo lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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