YouTube and Vimeo dominate video streaming. But their advertising models and American hosting raise concerns for businesses that care about their image and their data. Infomaniak Streaming offers a professional and sovereign alternative.
Why Not Use YouTube?
YouTube is free and powerful, but has several drawbacks for professionals:
- Forced advertising – Even on your videos, competitors\' ads may appear
- Video suggestions – Viewers are redirected to other content
- Viewer tracking – Google collects your visitors\' data
- Data in the USA – Subject to the Cloud Act
Infomaniak Streaming: The Advantages
No Advertising, Ever
Your videos are streamed without any advertising. No pre-rolls, no banners, no suggestions to third-party content. Your viewers stay focused on your content.
Customizable Player
The video player adapts to your brand identity:
- Customizable colors
- Embeddable logo
- Configurable controls
- Responsive (mobile-friendly)
Swiss Hosting
Your videos are stored in Infomaniak\'s Swiss data centers. No data passes through the USA. GDPR compliance guaranteed.
Detailed Analytics
Analyze your video audience:
- Number of views
- Watch duration
- Geographic origin
- Devices used
Features
VOD (Video on Demand)
- Upload videos up to 8K
- Automatic transcoding (multiple quality levels)
- Adaptive streaming (HLS)
- Subtitles and multiple audio tracks
Live Streaming
- Live broadcasting
- Compatible with OBS, vMix, etc.
- DVR (rewind during live stream)
- Automatic recording
Integration
- Easy integration (embed code)
- API for automation
- Password protection
- Domain restriction
Comparison with Alternatives
| Criteria | YouTube | Vimeo Pro | Infomaniak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising | Yes | No | No |
| Hosting | USA | USA | Switzerland |
| GDPR | Problematic | Problematic | Compliant |
| Customization | Limited | Good | Good |
| Live streaming | Yes | Yes (paid) | Yes |
| Price | Free | From $7/month | From €9/month |
Use Cases
Online Training
Host your training videos without advertising or distractions. Protect access with a password or integrate into your LMS.
Corporate Communications
Broadcast your internal messages, webinars, and corporate events in complete confidentiality.
Creative Portfolio
Showcase your video work without YouTube suggesting your competitors\' videos.
E-commerce
Embed product videos on your store without Google tracking your customers.
Pricing
Infomaniak Streaming offers pricing based on storage and bandwidth:
- Video storage included depending on the plan
- Generous bandwidth
- No view limits
Check current pricing on the Infomaniak website.
Conclusion
Infomaniak Streaming is the ideal solution for businesses and creators who want to maintain control over their video content. No advertising, no tracking, Swiss hosting: stream your videos with complete peace of mind.
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