Vimeo alternative for professional video hosting
Streamio helps organisations host, stream and publish video on their own website, intranet or LMS. Get clean embeds, an ad-free player, live streaming and EU-based hosting in Sweden.
- Host private, embedded and internal video on EU-based infrastructure
- Show video in an ad-free, cookie-free player on your own channels
- Use video hosting, live streaming, recordings, subtitles and podcasts in one platform
- Test Streamio with your own video before planning a larger move
Free test account · No credit card · Keep Vimeo running while you test
Played in the Streamio player: no ads, no cookies, subtitles on.
What changes when you switch
Vimeo is a global platform for creators and businesses. Streamio is built for organisations that need to know where their video lives, who can access it and that every viewer can follow it.
| Streamio | Vimeo | |
|---|---|---|
| Company and ownership | Swedish company (Rackfish AB), EU contracting party | Vimeo, Inc. (US), owned by Italy-based Bending Spoons since November 2025 |
| Where video is hosted | Own servers in Uppsala and Stockholm, Sweden | Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud |
| US sub-processors | None | US-based hosting, CDN and data providers |
| Cookies in the player | Cookie-free, ad-free player | 10 cookies by default; 4 remain with Do Not Track |
| Live streaming | Every plan, plus the free test account | Advanced plan and above |
| Team access | Unlimited users from Standard | 1–10 seats included, extra seats cost more |
| Growing traffic | Buy extra traffic or storage as you need it | 2 TB/month bandwidth on self-serve plans |
| Ticketed video | Pay-per-view via Fienta integration | Vimeo On Demand closes 20 November 2026 |
Vimeo details from Vimeo's own pricing page, help centre, sub-processor list and SEC filings, September 2026. Plans and terms can change, so confirm the details for your account with Vimeo.
Why organisations choose Streamio
“We chose Streamio for live broadcasting from town council meetings and more. It's easy to use and cost-effective.”
Robert RösthUmeå kommun“With Streamio, we avoid complicated processes and concerns about high costs. Instead, we can focus our energy on producing quality content.”
Jimmy LindbergReakt Live“Streamio offers us a simple, reliable, and cost-efficient way to broadcast from our live studio over the internet.”
Samuel GreenPhosworksTest first. Move when you are ready.
You do not need to move your whole library at once. Keep Vimeo running while you try Streamio with one real video, course module or live event.
Create your free test account
Sign up with your work email. No credit card, no sales call required.
Upload, embed and stream
Upload a video, add automatic subtitles, embed it on your site or LMS and try a live stream.
Plan the move with us
Pick a plan for your storage and traffic. Our team in Sweden helps you plan the rest of the move.
Video for your website, classroom and internal team
Website, marketing and media libraries
Host product videos, campaign videos, customer stories, recorded meetings and media libraries on your own pages – without ads, cookies or unrelated recommendations.
- Clean embeds with your own logo in the player
- Accessible playback with subtitles for every viewer
- Searchable, on-demand archives of live broadcasts
Lectures, training and e-learning
Host lectures, webinars, onboarding and course video. Embed in Moodle or another learning platform and keep student viewing data in the EU.
- Automatic subtitles and transcripts for learners
- Ad-free player with no distracting recommendations
- API access on every plan for LMS and platform integrations
Internal communications and live events
Stream town halls, leadership updates and webinars, then publish the recording for everyone who could not attend.
- Live streaming with automatic recording
- Password protection and controlled access
- Unlimited users so your whole team can publish
Vimeo On Demand closes on 20 November 2026. Keep selling access to your video.
Streamio hosts and delivers your video, and ticketing for single videos, channels and live broadcasts is set up through Streamio's Fienta integration. A Fienta account is required.
- 22 August 2026: new Vimeo On Demand uploads stopped
- 21 September 2026: new purchases and subscriptions stopped
- 20 November 2026: storefronts close and viewers lose access
These dates apply to Vimeo On Demand, not Vimeo's general hosting products. Confirm the current terms for your account directly with Vimeo.
Plan your move before 20 NovemberEverything your organisation needs from a video platform
Live streaming, recording, subtitles and podcasts are all included in the free test account, so you can try the real platform.
Video hosting and libraries
Upload, organise and publish video in a structured library.
Live streaming and recording
Stream events live and publish the recording on demand automatically.
Automatic subtitles
AI-generated subtitles and transcription make video easier to follow.
WCAG 2.1 AA player
Keyboard navigation, subtitles and multiple audio tracks.
Security and access control
SSL, two-factor authentication and password-protected video.
Podcast and audio hosting
Manage audio alongside video in the same platform.
API and integrations
Connect video to websites, intranets and LMS tools on every plan.
Analytics and insights
See viewing activity and engagement for your content.
Simple, predictable pricing
Choose the plan that fits your storage and traffic. Every plan includes live streaming, automatic subtitles, podcasts, API access and EU hosting. Prices in EUR.
- 250 GB storage
- 250 GB traffic / month
- Unlimited users
- Live streaming and recording
- Automatic subtitles and podcasts
- Custom logo in your player
- 500 GB storage
- 500 GB traffic / month
- Purchase additional storage or traffic
- VAST ads in video
- All Standard features
- 1 TB storage
- 1 TB traffic / month
- 3 Streamio accounts
- Option to buy more accounts
- All Premium features
- 5 TB storage
- 5 TB traffic / month
- 10 Streamio accounts
- All Enterprise features
Need more storage, traffic or accounts? Add them as you grow – no forced move to a complex enterprise contract. Monthly billing is also available.
Not sure which plan fits? Start with a free test account – 5 GB storage, 25 GB traffic and all standard features, no credit card – or tell us what you need and we will recommend a plan.
Questions about switching from Vimeo
Yes. Streamio is built for organisations that need professional video hosting, clean embeds and controlled sharing. You publish video on your own website, intranet or LMS in an ad-free, cookie-free player without unrelated recommendations.
Yes. The free test account includes 5 GB storage and 25 GB traffic, with live streaming, subtitles and embeds. No credit card is required, and you can run it alongside Vimeo while you evaluate.
Start with one representative video or workflow in the free test account. When you are ready to move more, tell us about the size of your library and how you embed video today, and we will help you plan storage, traffic and the order of the move.
On Streamio's own servers in Uppsala and Stockholm, Sweden. Data stays within the EU and Streamio does not use US sub-processors.
No. Organisations worldwide use Streamio, including international companies and universities that want EU-based hosting for their European viewers, learners or customers.
Yes. Tell us what your procurement, IT or data protection team needs, and we will help with documentation on data handling, sub-processors, security and accessibility.
You do. You keep full ownership of your videos and control how and where they are published.
Yes. Live streaming with automatic recording is included on every plan and in the free test account, for town halls, webinars, council meetings and events.
Yes. Pay-per-view can be activated for video, channels and live broadcasts through Streamio's Fienta integration. A Fienta account is required for the ticketing workflow.
Test Streamio with your own video
Create a free test account to upload a video, test embeds, try subtitles and explore live streaming. No credit card required.
- 5 GB storage and 25 GB traffic included
- Upload and embed your own video
- Test live streaming, subtitles and access settings
- Share the account with your team during the evaluation
“It's easy to use and cost-effective.”
Robert Rösth, Umeå kommun