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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Gumlet

    Score9.6 out of 10
    N/AGumlet is used by businesses to host and deliver video content and optimized images across websites and applications at any scale. Gumlet Video: Video Hosting and Streaming Multi-Level Video Protection: Safeguards content with advanced DRM solutions like Widevine and Fairplay, preventing unauthorized access while allowing for controlled playback. Video Management: Users can upload, organize, and stream videos. Integration with cloud storage simplifies…

    $25

    per month $0.15 / GB streaming overage after 2 TB of bandwidth

    Pricing
    Gumlet
    Editions & Modules
    Free
    $0
    per month
    Creator
    $25
    per month
    Growth
    $99
    per month
    Business
    $249
    per month
    Enterprise
    On request
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Gumlet
    Free Trial
    No
    Free/Freemium Version
    Yes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    No
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing.
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    Community Pulse
    Gumlet
    Considered Both Products
    Gumlet
    Chose Gumlet
    Gumlet beat Vimeo for us on two key fronts. First, it matched the Vimeo feature set we actually used but at a significantly better price point. Second, in both testing and real‑world customer implementations, we saw no performance issues at all. That combination convinced us to …
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    Before using Gumlet, I tested StreamOne Live. The platform was generally stable and easy to use, but it didn't offer 4K video-on-demand. For my formats with high-quality, detailed video content, that was a significant drawback. That's why I ultimately chose Gumlet, because …
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    Honestly, the LTD was a no-brainer for me. I hate to say price point but it is a consideration. But the features have to match what I need and the product still needs to feel like an amazing product. Gumlet has all that. I also choose Gumlet because there was a migration tool. …
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    I selected Gumlet because it gave me lifetime deal via appsumo.
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    Reliability and No advertising that I can't control. So, my users don't need to stop their learning to see some advertising I'm not monetizing from anyway. It gives you full control on what your audience see and when, so that they can also benefit the most of their …
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    We've used platforms like Vimeo and Wistia before Gumlet. Gumlet stands out due to its strong focus on media optimization, offering advanced video compression and image delivery features that reduce costs and improve performance. Unlike Vimeo and Wistia, Gumlet provides more …
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    I would say Gumlet is similar to Vimeo. It's not as a polished interface as Vimeo and there is no mobile app, but when you consider the cost of Vimeo you get almost all the features for a much lower price. We don't have the screen recoding tool with Gumlet which I will miss …
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    I was a Vimeo subscriber for over 10 years, and - finally - Gumlet seems to be a fine replacement. The lifetime deal makes it very attractive to me, which is why I switched over from Vimeo. Google Drive and YouTube can deliver some of the features I need, but not all (player …
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    I like Gumlet much better. Seems more affordable, easier to setup and the limits per plan are also better I think.
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    Depending on the plan you select, you can get much more value for your money with Gumlet.
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    Bunnynet don’t have The MP4 share file link and no limit streaming bandwidth.
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    cost-effective and ad-free
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    The things that make me felt that Gumlet provide more values than others are the unlimited bandwidth with a single price point. Also, I like the DRM feature offered by Gumlet.
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    Bunny.net also provides streaming services and hosting of videos. But the problem with Bunny.net is that, to have the DRM solution, you need to pay $99 per month minimum. Here, Gumlet shines, as I have to pay just once for the lifetime use. Besides that, Gumlet has more …
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    Gumlet allows me to customize the player to reflect my brand identity.
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    No GDPR compliance on YT, Gumlet is primarily a service that focuses on optimizing and delivering images and videos for web applications. It automatically resizes, compresses, and serves images and videos through a Content Delivery Network (CDN) to ensure that the media loads …
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    As mentioned, if you require video hosting with higher limits and personal branding, without the additional features which you probably don't use...just go for Gumlet! streaming quality and speed is top, didn't encounter issues and no complaints from clients since we started …
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    Much cheaper and the quality is the same (if not better).
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    They have all the same features and keep adding more, generating landing pages for video share was huge for us. Ease of use, no ads. cost, it really doesn't compete. We're very happy with the outputted quality of the video exports and the ability to manage DRM for video …
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    Vimeo might be the only real competitor. ich prefer Gumlet because of its fair pricing, better workflows, stability and overall look. i wasn't looking for a network with an algorithm in its back but for a solid video-hosting and player-solution. i have found it in Gumlet.
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    Its cost effective. more protection from downloading. Its fast too. It solved all our issue of hosting to delivering content.
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    Reliability in delivered service, security, and quality consistency. The other options had a bad reputation, poor qualities and low trustability compared to Gumlet. Additionally, the price was more convenient on Gumlet.
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    Earlier we were using Vimeoon our landing page but it was not helping must as it was bringing a few 3rd party scripts which were hampering the load time when checked on the Gtmetrix page speed test thus we were looking for some other option. Once we tested the same use case …
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    I like Gumlet since they are transparent with the storage limits. Gumlet has everything laid out in an easy-to-read graph.
    Incentivized
    Chose Gumlet
    Cheaper and convenient than Vimeo
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    81 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    79 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    80 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    79 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    77 Answers
    Features
    Gumlet
    Video Marketing
    Comparison of Video Marketing features of Gumlet
    Feature
    Gumlet
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Lead generation8.01 Ratings
    Support for advertisements8.01 Ratings
    Video SEO8.01 Ratings
    Integration to Marketing Automation8.01 Ratings
    Video Security
    Comparison of Video Security features of Gumlet
    Feature
    Gumlet
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Video access controls9.01 Ratings
    User management8.01 Ratings
    Video link sharing9.01 Ratings
    Internal video9.01 Ratings
    External video9.01 Ratings
    Video Player
    Comparison of Video Player features of Gumlet
    Feature
    Gumlet
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Player customization8.01 Ratings
    Embedded videos9.01 Ratings
    Video quality / Bandwidth controls9.01 Ratings
    Mobile compatibility9.01 Ratings
    Video Analytics
    Comparison of Video Analytics features of Gumlet
    Feature
    Gumlet
    8.3
    1 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Streaming quality reports9.01 Ratings
    Per viewer tracking8.01 Ratings
    Per video tracking8.01 Ratings
    Video analytics dashboard8.01 Ratings
    Video Hosting, Management & Storage
    Comparison of Video Hosting, Management & Storage features of Gumlet
    Feature
    Gumlet
    8.7
    1 Ratings
    1% above category average
    On-Demand video9.01 Ratings
    Live streaming9.01 Ratings
    Impact of streaming on network9.01 Ratings
    Video upload & format support9.01 Ratings
    Video library / File management8.01 Ratings
    Video portal8.01 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Gumlet
    Small Businesses
    Vidyard
    Score8.3 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Vidyard
    Score8.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Panopto
    Score7.5 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Gumlet
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.6
    (81 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (9 ratings)
    Usability
    9.4
    (24 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.6
    (5 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Gumlet
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Gumlet
    Gumlet has been consistently reliable whenever we need to deliver video assets for internal projects or client work. As mentioned earlier, DRM protection and livestreaming are two standout strengths. We moved from Vimeo to Gumlet and haven’t regretted it. That said, if you need native social media integrations to go live or schedule posts, this isn’t the right tool. It’s also not ideal for monetized channels or large private audiences, as the current limits on private subscribers and profiles are relatively low.
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    Pros
    Gumlet
    • Watching videos together in a group, synchronously, works perfectly – no stuttering, no pixelation, no audio dropouts, even if someone only has mediocre internet.
    • The automatic adjustment of video quality to each individual's internet speed ensures that the best quality is always delivered without me having to worry about it.
    • Videos start instantly and without loading time, which is a huge difference compared to our previous LMS and makes the flow of live events appear relaxed and professional.
    • Das gemeinsame, synchrone Anschauen von Videos in einer Gruppe funktioniert absolut stabil – kein Ruckeln, kein Verpixeln, keine Ton-Aussetzer, sogar wenn jemand nur mittelmäßiges Internet hat.
    • Die automatische Anpassung der Videoqualität an die Internetgeschwindigkeit jeder einzelnen Person sorgt dafür, dass immer die beste Qualität geliefert wird, ohne dass ich mich darum kümmern muss.
    • Videos starten sofort und ohne Ladezeit, was im Vergleich zu unserem bisherigen LMS ein riesiger Unterschied ist und den Ablauf bei Live-Events entspannt und professionell wirken lässt.
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    Cons
    Gumlet
    • I would like the ability to set a higher minimum playing resolution so that videos aren't blurry at the start.
    • Coming from Vimeo I would like to see a Chrome extension or Windows application to record my screen similar to what Loom has.
    • I would like to see sub folder in playlists within collections. Currently I can only have top level playlists.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Gumlet
    I’d rate our likelihood to renew at a clear 10, because Gumlet has become such an integral part of how we deliver, protect and scale our video content. The platform consistently performs without issues, the playback quality is excellent, and the security features give us peace of mind that no other tool matched. Beyond reliability, Gumlet keeps adding meaningful improvements such as AI subtitles, interactive elements, and better analytics, which continue to streamline our workflow and increase engagement without extra effort from our team. At this point, switching to anything else would feel like a step backwards, both in efficiency and overall video experience.
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    Usability
    Gumlet
    The dashboard is simple to navigate. It's easy to view my videos and organize them. It just makes sense. I don't have to guess where to find anything. I also love the import tool and the ability to set up players based on my collections. This type of customization will save me time!
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    Support Rating
    Gumlet
    I had a quick technical question prior to purchase and a live-chat CSR gave me quick and helpful advice. I appreciate being able to clarify matters via live chat and prefer that over phone calls and emails.
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    Implementation Rating
    Gumlet
    It was quick and easy. We found that the import from Vimeo wasn't pulling in the highest original quality so we manually uploaded our clips.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Gumlet
    They have all the same features and keep adding more, generating landing pages for video share was huge for us. Ease of use, no ads. cost, it really doesn't compete. We're very happy with the outputted quality of the video exports and the ability to manage DRM for video protection was built into the app. A huge bang for the buck here. Can't wait to update or try out more new features. The biggest thing I love is that they listen to their customers and work to implement suggestions from the community.
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    Return on Investment
    Gumlet
    • Gumlet compared has no higher costs associated
    • Faster page load times improved user experience
    • High-quality video content without buffering improves conversion rates for businesses
    • Smoother viewing experience increases user engagement and retention.
    • Reduction of unnecessary data usage leads to lower bandwidth costs
    • Integrated analytics can provide insights into viewer behavior
    Incentivized
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    Gumlet Screenshots

    Screenshot of Gumlet Video CMSScreenshot of Branding and customizationsScreenshot of Streaming experiencesScreenshot of Video analyticsScreenshot of Simplified video management