Comparisons
Vimeo OTT vs. Movement
Choosing the Best Video Monetization Platform for Your Online Business
Comparisons
Vimeo OTT vs. Movement
Choosing the Best Video Monetization Platform for Your Online Business
Comparisons
Vimeo OTT vs. Movement
Choosing the Best Video Monetization Platform for Your Online Business
Movement: the Best Alternative to Vimeo OTT
Choosing the right platform to build and scale your online business is crucial. Whether you're a content creator, coach, or community leader, you need more than just a video hosting platform—you need a fully customizable, all-in-one solution that helps you grow without limitations.
Platform Overview
Vimeo OTT: Vimeo OTT (Over-The-Top) is a subscription-based video streaming platform designed for creators and media companies who want to launch their own Netflix-style service. While powerful for streaming, Vimeo OTT is focused entirely on video delivery—limiting options for selling other types of content or building engaged communities.
Movement: Movement.so is all-in-one platform that lets creators monetize video, audio, courses, and community inside their own branded web and mobile app. Unlike Vimeo OTT or Uscreen, Movement.so goes well beyond streaming, allowing you to combine video with courses, workouts, digital downloads, and live events, all in one place with transparent pricing and full control over your brand.
"I wanted to build more than just on-demand classes. I had a vision of combining education, structured programs, a more holistic approach ... so that’s where Movement came in."
— Olivia Suman, Live Active Physio & Pilates
"I wanted to build more than just on-demand classes. I had a vision of combining education, structured programs, a more holistic approach ... so that’s where Movement came in."
— Olivia Suman, Live Active Physio & Pilates
"I wanted to build more than just on-demand classes. I had a vision of combining education, structured programs, a more holistic approach ... so that’s where Movement came in."
— Olivia Suman, Live Active Physio & Pilates
Why creators are making the move to Movement
These are some of the reasons creators have been making the move from Uscreen to Movement to build their own membership site–completely on their terms.
Why creators are making the move to Movement
These are some of the reasons creators have been making the move from Uscreen to Movement to build their own membership site–completely on their terms.
Pricing
Vimeo OTT: Vimeo OTT has a low barrier to entry but charges per-subscriber fees ($1 per subscriber per month for SVOD) and takes a percentage of your sales for TVOD transactions. As your audience grows, so do your expenses - and branded apps, advanced features, or enterprise-level support require significantly higher-tier plans, making long-term scalability expensive. Vimeo OTT does not offer a free plan and their pricing is quite opaque.
Movement.so: Movement offers more transparent pricing with fixed costs, plus a free plan and trial so you can get started risk-free. Every plan includes your own branded web app, making it easy and affordable to launch without hidden costs.
On Vimeo OTT, having your own branded app is only available on their Enterprise-level plans, which may start around $1,000–$2,000+ per month depending on platforms (iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, etc.) and the level of customization you need.
Top 6 reasons to build your online platform with Movement
These are some of the reasons creators have been making the move from Vimeo OTT to Movement to build their own branded app–completely on their terms.
Top 6 reasons to build your online platform with Movement
These are some of the reasons creators have been making the move from Vimeo OTT to Movement to build their own branded app–completely on their terms.
Top 6 reasons to build your online platform with Movement
These are some of the reasons creators have been making the move from Vimeo OTT to Movement to build their own branded app–completely on their terms.
1. Unlimited video and audio uploads
All paid plans on Movement support unlimited direct video and audio uploads, saving you from relying on external platforms to host multimedia content. Movement allows video uploads of up to 50GB in size.
Vimeo OTT charges based on usage so large video libraries or frequent uploads can quickly increase costs. The platform is also not suited for audio libraries or direct audio uploads (EG meditations, etc.).
1. Unlimited video and audio uploads
All paid plans on Movement support unlimited direct video and audio uploads, saving you from relying on external platforms to host multimedia content. Movement allows video uploads of up to 50GB in size.
Vimeo OTT charges based on usage so large video libraries or frequent uploads can quickly increase costs. The platform is also not suited for audio libraries or direct audio uploads (EG meditations, etc.).
1. Unlimited video and audio uploads
All paid plans on Movement support unlimited direct video and audio uploads, saving you from relying on external platforms to host multimedia content. Movement allows video uploads of up to 50GB in size.
Vimeo OTT charges based on usage so large video libraries or frequent uploads can quickly increase costs. The platform is also not suited for audio libraries or direct audio uploads (EG meditations, etc.).
2. Your own branded app on every plan
From day one, your web app is fully branded to you—your name, your logo, your control. Whether you're selling courses, video memberships, or digital products, Movement gives you an app that works on any device.
Vimeo OTT only offers branded apps on Enterprise-level contracts (often $1,000–$2,000+/month but no transparent pricing online).
2. Your own branded app on every plan
From day one, your web app is fully branded to you—your name, your logo, your control. Whether you're selling courses, video memberships, or digital products, Movement gives you an app that works on any device.
Vimeo OTT only offers branded apps on Enterprise-level contracts (often $1,000–$2,000+/month but no transparent pricing online).
2. Your own branded app on every plan
From day one, your web app is fully branded to you—your name, your logo, your control. Whether you're selling courses, video memberships, or digital products, Movement gives you an app that works on any device.
Vimeo OTT only offers branded apps on Enterprise-level contracts (often $1,000–$2,000+/month but no transparent pricing online).
3. Built-in community features that you need
With Movement, you can ditch the Facebook Group and reduce reliance on social media. With integrated community features like Feeds, Comments, Group Chats, Forums and more, you can ensure your community sees your latest updates.
Vimeo OTT has minimal interaction or community tools, it's mostly comments on videos.
3. Built-in community features that you need
With Movement, you can ditch the Facebook Group and reduce reliance on social media. With integrated community features like Feeds, Comments, Group Chats, Forums and more, you can ensure your community sees your latest updates.
Vimeo OTT has minimal interaction or community tools, it's mostly comments on videos.
3. Built-in community features that you need
With Movement, you can ditch the Facebook Group and reduce reliance on social media. With integrated community features like Feeds, Comments, Group Chats, Forums and more, you can ensure your community sees your latest updates.
Vimeo OTT has minimal interaction or community tools, it's mostly comments on videos.
4. Receive timely support from a team that cares
Movement provides live customer support throughout your journey, from account creation to launch and beyond, without generic, auto responses. Live chat and email support are available on all plans.
With Vimeo OTT, you will only receive email support on the Starter plan. Users report slow response times, limited troubleshooting help, and less personalized service. Updates to OTT features are infrequent because Vimeo’s main focus is its core hosting platform, not OTT.
4. Receive timely support from a team that cares
Movement provides live customer support throughout your journey, from account creation to launch and beyond, without generic, auto responses. Live chat and email support are available on all plans.
With Vimeo OTT, you will only receive email support on the Starter plan. Users report slow response times, limited troubleshooting help, and less personalized service. Updates to OTT features are infrequent because Vimeo’s main focus is its core hosting platform, not OTT.
4. Receive timely support from a team that cares
Movement provides live customer support throughout your journey, from account creation to launch and beyond, without generic, auto responses. Live chat and email support are available on all plans.
With Vimeo OTT, you will only receive email support on the Starter plan. Users report slow response times, limited troubleshooting help, and less personalized service. Updates to OTT features are infrequent because Vimeo’s main focus is its core hosting platform, not OTT.
5. More ways to monetize with Movement
Movement.so supports subscriptions or memberships, one-off sales, multi-tiered subscriptions, mixing free + paid content, and drip schedules. Plus, you can create coupons, free trials, order bumps and more!
Vimeo OTT mainly supports SVOD, TVOD, AVOD which is less flexible for creators selling different product types.
5. More ways to monetize with Movement
Movement.so supports subscriptions or memberships, one-off sales, multi-tiered subscriptions, mixing free + paid content, and drip schedules. Plus, you can create coupons, free trials, order bumps and more!
Vimeo OTT mainly supports SVOD, TVOD, AVOD which is less flexible for creators selling different product types.
5. More ways to monetize with Movement
Movement.so supports subscriptions or memberships, one-off sales, multi-tiered subscriptions, mixing free + paid content, and drip schedules. Plus, you can create coupons, free trials, order bumps and more!
Vimeo OTT mainly supports SVOD, TVOD, AVOD which is less flexible for creators selling different product types.
6. An all-in-one platform (not just streaming)
Movement.so supports video, audio, courses, community, coaching (1:1 and 1:many), events, and digital downloads all in one app.
Vimeo OTT is focused almost entirely on video streaming - no built-in courses, community features, or non-video product sales.
6. An all-in-one platform (not just streaming)
Movement.so supports video, audio, courses, community, coaching (1:1 and 1:many), events, and digital downloads all in one app.
Vimeo OTT is focused almost entirely on video streaming - no built-in courses, community features, or non-video product sales.
6. An all-in-one platform (not just streaming)
Movement.so supports video, audio, courses, community, coaching (1:1 and 1:many), events, and digital downloads all in one app.
Vimeo OTT is focused almost entirely on video streaming - no built-in courses, community features, or non-video product sales.
"As far as apps, I looked into Playbook, Vimeo, and exercise.com. Neither had everything I was looking for and Movement offered more!"
— Doc Lizzie, Mind Body Core
"As far as apps, I looked into Playbook, Vimeo, and exercise.com. Neither had everything I was looking for and Movement offered more!"
— Doc Lizzie, Mind Body Core
"As far as apps, I looked into Playbook, Vimeo, and exercise.com. Neither had everything I was looking for and Movement offered more!"
— Doc Lizzie, Mind Body Core
More reasons to join the Movement
More reasons to join the Movement
More reasons to join the Movement
Meaningful customization & flexibility on every plan
Discover true customization with Movement's extensive template library as your creative launching point. Highly flexible and customizable, you control your app’s colors, fonts, layouts, navigation, and overall look — all without code.
Vimeo OTT offers limited customization, mostly logo and color changes, with fixed layouts and no true drag-and-drop design control. Branded apps on Vimeo OTT are only available through costly Enterprise plans.
Meaningful customization & flexibility on every plan
Discover true customization with Movement's extensive template library as your creative launching point. Highly flexible and customizable, you control your app’s colors, fonts, layouts, navigation, and overall look — all without code.
Vimeo OTT offers limited customization, mostly logo and color changes, with fixed layouts and no true drag-and-drop design control. Branded apps on Vimeo OTT are only available through costly Enterprise plans.
Meaningful customization & flexibility on every plan
Discover true customization with Movement's extensive template library as your creative launching point. Highly flexible and customizable, you control your app’s colors, fonts, layouts, navigation, and overall look — all without code.
Vimeo OTT offers limited customization, mostly logo and color changes, with fixed layouts and no true drag-and-drop design control. Branded apps on Vimeo OTT are only available through costly Enterprise plans.
Health and wellness features for fitness-based communities
Movement provides fitness-focused features, including an integrated workout builder, video workouts and libraries, check-in forms, habits and progress tracking.
Vimeo OTT can stream your workout videos, but it lacks native program structures, challenge tracking, and community features, so you’d need separate tools to deliver a full wellness experience.
Health and wellness features for fitness-based communities
Movement provides fitness-focused features, including an integrated workout builder, video workouts and libraries, check-in forms, habits and progress tracking.
Vimeo OTT can stream your workout videos, but it lacks native program structures, challenge tracking, and community features, so you’d need separate tools to deliver a full wellness experience.
Health and wellness features for fitness-based communities
Movement provides fitness-focused features, including an integrated workout builder, video workouts and libraries, check-in forms, habits and progress tracking.
Vimeo OTT can stream your workout videos, but it lacks native program structures, challenge tracking, and community features, so you’d need separate tools to deliver a full wellness experience.
"I really wanted a more customized app that was mobile and desktop-friendly. I wanted one that was specific for fitness creators so that I could have short exercise clips or a full length video if I wanted."
Dr. Mae Hughes, Movement Through Motherhood
"I really wanted a more customized app that was mobile and desktop-friendly. I wanted one that was specific for fitness creators so that I could have short exercise clips or a full length video if I wanted."
Dr. Mae Hughes, Movement Through Motherhood
"I really wanted a more customized app that was mobile and desktop-friendly. I wanted one that was specific for fitness creators so that I could have short exercise clips or a full length video if I wanted."
Dr. Mae Hughes, Movement Through Motherhood
Conclusion
Choosing the right platform isn’t just about streaming your videos, it’s about building a business that engages, grows, and serves your community in the best possible way. While Vimeo OTT is a solid option for running a traditional subscription video service, it falls short when it comes to flexibility, customization, and tools that go beyond basic video hosting.
With Movement.so, you’re not limited to a single monetization model or content format. You can launch your own fully branded web and mobile app, sell video and audio libraries, create courses, host live events, and foster an engaged community - all without code or major costs.
Transparent pricing, dedicated support, and built-in tools for health, wellness, community and education make Movement a complete platform for turning your expertise into a thriving online business.
Why settle for just streaming, when you can own the entire online experience?
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With Movement, you have all the tools and functionality you need to create the ultimate online experience for your members and community.
Go beyond creating an app, build a movement
With Movement, you have all the tools and functionality you need to create the ultimate online experience for your members and community.
Go beyond creating an app, build a movement
With Movement, you have all the tools and functionality you need to create the ultimate online experience for your members and community.
Your questions, answered
Do I need to be technical?
Who owns my data?
What’s a Web App? Is it still on the App Stores?
Is Movement like a website builder?
Is this platform for 1:1 coaching or 1:many?
Can I offer free and paid content in my app?
Your questions, answered
Do I need to be technical?
Who owns my data?
What’s a Web App? Is it still on the App Stores?
Is Movement like a website builder?
Is this platform for 1:1 coaching or 1:many?
Can I offer free and paid content in my app?
Your questions, answered
Do I need to be technical?
Who owns my data?
What’s a Web App? Is it still on the App Stores?
Is Movement like a website builder?
Is this platform for 1:1 coaching or 1:many?
Can I offer free and paid content in my app?
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Start creating with Movement for free–no commitment and no credit card.