The Spotlightr Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Spotlightr in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Spotlightr
The Insider’s Guide
Encrypted video hosting with a course module for creators
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among course and community platforms, read from Spotlightr’s own pages.
Made by Zimmplify LLC · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Spotlightr’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Spotlightr’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 66 of the 98 other course and community platforms we grade
Spotlightr is a video hosting service with a brandable player, HLS encryption against downloads, viewer analytics and in-video calls to action. Higher plans add a course module and a gallery module that can sit behind an email gate, access codes or Stripe payments. It is sold on monthly plans sized by bandwidth and storage.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Spotlightr, taken from its own pages and our grades.
A web app where you upload and set up video, with no store rating on record.
- 1
Best for protected video for course sellers
Spotlightr is video hosting with HLS encryption, a course module and in-video tools, from $13 a month billed yearly.
- 2
Paid plans start at $13 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $13 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- 3
You can try it first
14-day free trial, no credit card needed
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
HLS encryption
Every uploaded video is encrypted, which the vendor says stops browser extensions from downloading it. Plans add password protection and dynamic IP watermarks.
- 6
Course module
On Plus and above, build video courses with open, opt-in, access-code or Stripe-paid access, with student profiles and progress reporting.
- 7
Gallery module
Netflix-style pages of videos with the same access options as courses, including paid access through a Stripe integration.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 66 of 98
That is against the other course and community platforms we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Your call
You could make the core of Spotlightr for yourself: online courses, reports and popups.
Spotlightr at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $13 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial, no credit card needed
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Zimmplify LLC
- Category
- Courses & Communities
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for protected video for course sellers
Spotlightr is video hosting with HLS encryption, a course module and in-video tools, from $13 a month billed yearly. Light allows 25 videos, and the course module starts on Plus.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Light is $13 a month billed yearly ($15 monthly), inside the cheapest quarter ($20) but above $12. Plus is $21. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A 14-day trial with no card. There is no free plan. |
| Features | C | Video hosting with HLS encryption, analytics, subtitles and in-video engagement tools. It does that smaller job fully, and the course module needs Plus. |
| Ease of use | C | A web app where you upload and set up video, with no store rating on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, with WordPress, LearnDash, Stripe, Kajabi and Thinkific on the list. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Spotlightr is for
- Fits if you sell courses and want encrypted video
- Works for LearnDash or WordPress course sites
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a free plan, as there is only a 14-day trial
- Tight on Light: 25 videos and no AI transcription minutes
- Watch out: the course module, gallery module and student reporting start on Plus, in-video quizzes on Premium
- Watch out: overage is $0.05 per GB of bandwidth and $0.03 per GB of storage
Good to know
Good for
- Course creators who want protected video on their own site
- Marketers gating or tracking videos with email and CRM tags
- Course sites on WordPress, LearnDash, Kajabi or Thinkific
Worth knowing
- Overage is billed at $0.05 per GB of bandwidth and $0.03 per GB of extra storage.
- The Light plan allows 25 videos and includes no AI transcription minutes; extra minutes cost $0.10 each.
- The course module, gallery module, student reporting and email gating start on the Plus plan.
- In-video quizzes, GeoControl and team accounts start on Premium.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$13
A month to start
Spotlightr is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $13 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
Light
$13
per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly)
25 videos, 200 GB bandwidth and 50 GB storage a month, with HLS encryption and a brandable player.
Plus
$21
per month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly)
Unlimited videos, 600 GB bandwidth, 200 GB storage, 100 AI minutes, course and gallery modules.
Premium
$55
per month, billed annually ($65 billed monthly)
2,000 GB bandwidth, 600 GB storage, in-video quizzes, GeoControl and 5 team accounts.
Scale
$163
per month, billed annually ($195 billed monthly)
6,000 GB bandwidth, 2,000 GB storage, 600 AI minutes and 20 team accounts.
Trying it first
14-day free trial, no credit card needed
Read from spotlightr.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
Annual billing saves 15% to 18%
Yearly billing is cheaper than monthly on every plan; the page says annual billing saves over 15%, and over 18% on Premium.
Stated on spotlightr.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Encrypted video hosting with a course module for creators. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, reports, online courses, popups.
Video hosting with HLS encryption, analytics, subtitles and in-video engagement tools.
- HLS encryption
- Every uploaded video is encrypted, which the vendor says stops browser extensions from downloading it. Plans add password protection and dynamic IP watermarks.
- Course module
- On Plus and above, build video courses with open, opt-in, access-code or Stripe-paid access, with student profiles and progress reporting.
- Gallery module
- Netflix-style pages of videos with the same access options as courses, including paid access through a Stripe integration.
- In-video engagement tools
- Clickable calls to action, lead capture forms, hotspots and email gating, with quizzes and comments on the Premium plan.
- Analytics and tagging
- Viewer analytics with heatmaps, and on Premium, CRM tags and tracking codes that fire at set timestamps.
- Transcription and subtitles
- Transcribes video, adds subtitles and translates into over 100 languages, using monthly AI minutes that vary by plan.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- WordPress
- LearnDash
- Stripe
- Kajabi
- Thinkific
Spotlightr is made by Zimmplify LLC.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
66/98
Other course and community platforms it is graded above
Spotlightr's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 66 of the 98 other course and community platforms we grade, and level with 16.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 79 of 98) and worst on features (C, above 1).
Its paid plans start at $13 a month, against a middle price of $36 for the category: 7 of the 65 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 1 tool scores higher and costs less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 99 course and community platforms we grade, cut by the letter each got. Spotlightr’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 79 of 98
- CFree plan and trialAbove 34 of 98
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 98
- CEase of useAbove 23 of 98
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 25 of 98
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 78 course and community platforms. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Spotlightr is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Your call
You could make the core of Spotlightr for yourself: online courses, reports and popups.
What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. It costs $156 a year.
What you could make
- Online courses, reports and popups: an app builder makes these well.
- It runs in a browser, which is where something home-made would run too.
What you could not
- It plugs into other products, WordPress, LearnDash and Stripe among them, and has an API.
What this rests on. Spotlightr’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Kinescope, Thinkific and LearnWorlds
The 3 tools Spotlightr is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Kinescope
Free plan · from €10/mo
Video hosting with DRM and live streaming for courses and teams.
- Kinescope has a free plan. Spotlightr does not, though it has a free trial.
- Spotlightr also covers reports, online courses and popups.
- Kinescope also covers webinars and multistreaming.
- 2.4GPA
Thinkific
Free trial · from $82/mo
Course, community and membership platform for experts and academies.
- Spotlightr also covers reports and popups.
- Thinkific also covers invoicing and community.
- 2.4GPA
LearnWorlds
Free trial · from $24/mo
Online academy builder for course creators and training teams.
- Spotlightr also covers reports and popups.
- LearnWorlds also covers email campaigns and community.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
14
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Spotlightr free?
No, Spotlightr is a paid product, but you can try it first. 14-day free trial, no credit card needed.
How much does Spotlightr cost?
Spotlightr lists 4 plans. Light: $13 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
What platforms does Spotlightr work on?
Spotlightr is available on Web.
Does Spotlightr offer any discounts?
Spotlightr publicly lists the following: Annual billing saves 15% to 18%.
Does Spotlightr have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Spotlightr is listed for Web.
Does Spotlightr have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Spotlightr is listed for Web.
Is Spotlightr open source?
Spotlightr is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Spotlightr have an API?
Yes. Spotlightr offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Spotlightr integrate with?
Spotlightr's listing names WordPress, LearnDash, Stripe, Kajabi and Thinkific.
Who makes Spotlightr?
Spotlightr is made by Zimmplify LLC.
What are the alternatives to Spotlightr?
The closest alternatives to Spotlightr in our directory are Kinescope, Thinkific and LearnWorlds.
How does Spotlightr compare with other course and community platforms?
Spotlightr's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 66 of the 98 other course and community platforms we grade, and level with 16.
Is Spotlightr good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Spotlightr B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $13 a month, against a middle price of $36 for the category: 7 of the 65 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Spotlightr?
You could make the core of Spotlightr for yourself: online courses, reports and popups.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Spotlightr’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Zimmplify LLC's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Zimmplify LLC. Prices change, so check spotlightr.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Spotlightr, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/spotlightr
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Prices and grades as they are today
Quoting this guide?
Please name ToolGPA and link to the live page, so readers can check the figures for themselves:
ToolGPA, "Spotlightr: The Insider's Guide", checked Nov 13, 2026. https://toolgpa.com/tools/spotlightr
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Spotlightr’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Spotlightr is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Zimmplify LLC. Prices and plans change: check spotlightr.com before you buy.