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Leading platform for high-definition video distribution featuring live-streaming capacities, 4K production quality and international recognition

Leading platform for high-definition video distribution featuring live-streaming capacities, 4K production quality and international recognition

Vote: (9 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Vimeo

Version: 1.3.0.0

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(9 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Vimeo

1.3.0.0

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • All videos air without ads
  • Above average content curation quality
  • Vimeo On Demand lets creators set their prices

Cons

  • Requires a subscription to publish content
  • Creator interface is a bit cluttered

Vimeo is rapidly becoming one of the most popular streaming sites for content creators throughout the world, and its Windows app makes it easy for both viewers and creators to engage. It's not without its flaws, but the intent shines clear. For creatives who are serious about their art, Vimeo offers an experience that isn't quite so focused on the aggressive viral marketing patterns that dominate platforms like YouTube.

Blue and white dominates the color scheme, and it's a good fit for the laid-back and less marketing-driven approach Vimeo takes to content curation. The content you're watching is actually split off into a few separate tabs. Your personal feed shows a constant stream of content from creators that you follow, while My Videos allows you to archive specific videos you're interested in watching. For those seeking out something new, there's also a feed for trending videos.

By contrast, the interface for creators can be a little cluttered. While there are tons of options for editing, uploading, and encoding your videos, it can take a while to get used to how that vast amount of information is spread out across the interface. That said, it's a smart design that really puts some tools in the hands of creators. Creators can only upload videos if they pay for a Pro plan. And while that means there's a pricier barrier to entry, it's also transformed Vimeo into a more exclusive platform with more well-curated content and more capacity for more unique talents to find a marketplace for sharing content.

Pros

  • All videos air without ads
  • Above average content curation quality
  • Vimeo On Demand lets creators set their prices

Cons

  • Requires a subscription to publish content
  • Creator interface is a bit cluttered