By Sampath Mallidi, CEO of Revidd. Plan details checked on the vendor pricing pages on 1 November 2026.
TL;DR: Choose Uscreen if you sell videos to members and want a simple, creator style setup. Choose Muvi if you want a wider platform with live, FAST channel tools and TV apps across several screens. If you run linear channels, live and VOD as a broadcaster, read the last section before you pick either.
Muvi vs Uscreen: what is the short answer?
Muvi vs Uscreen comes down to who the product was built for. Uscreen is built around a membership business: a creator or brand sells access to a video library. Muvi is built as a broader streaming platform: VOD, live, cloud playout for linear and FAST channels, and apps on phones and TVs.
They solve different jobs, and the plan structure shows it.
How do Muvi and Uscreen compare side by side?
Muvi (Muvi One) | Uscreen | |
|---|---|---|
Built for | Video businesses wanting a broad platform | Creators and brands selling memberships |
Plans | Standard, Professional and two higher tiers | Starter, Growth, App Essentials, Custom |
How you pay | Monthly tiers, each with bandwidth allowances, plus variable fees | Monthly plan, plus a subscriber fee on some plans |
Subscribers | Lists unlimited content, subscribers and views | Starter has a 100 subscriber cap, Growth lists unlimited |
TV apps | Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Roku, Samsung and LG listed, with availability varying by plan | Mobile apps on App Essentials, TV apps on Custom |
Live | Yes | Yes, native live streaming |
Linear and FAST | Cloud playout sold for linear and FAST channels | Not mentioned on the pricing page |
Sales conversation | Top tier is quoted | Custom is quoted |
Source: muvi.com/one/pricing and uscreen.tv/pricing, checked 1 November 2026. Plans change, so check both pages before you decide.
How does pricing differ between Muvi and Uscreen?
The structure is different, and that matters more than any single number. Uscreen lists a plan fee and, on Growth and App Essentials, a subscriber fee on top. Your bill grows as your member count grows. Muvi lists tiers with bandwidth allowances and variable fees, and says content, subscribers and views are unlimited. Your bill tracks the tier you need and how much you stream.
Neither model is cheaper in every case. A small library with few members can suit Uscreen. A large, heavy streaming audience can push you up Muvi's tiers. Price your own numbers: members, hours watched and number of apps. For a wider view, read our guide to OTT platform pricing models.
When is Uscreen the better choice?
Uscreen is the better choice when:
You sell courses, fitness, classes or community video to paying members.
You want something you can set up yourself and sell from quickly.
A website and mobile apps cover your audience, and TV apps can wait.
You have no need for 24/7 linear channels.
If that is you, Uscreen is built for your job. We would not push you elsewhere.
When is Muvi the better choice?
Muvi is the better choice when:
You need live, VOD and a linear channel in one product.
You want TV apps on several screens without a custom contract first.
You prefer tiers with unlimited subscribers over a fee on every member.
You have a team that can manage a larger set of tools.
What if you are a broadcaster, not a creator?
Both tools were shaped for video businesses. A TV station, sports network or channel group has a different list of needs: several channels, an EPG, live events, a library and apps on every screen, run by a lean team.
Revidd is plug and play OTT and FAST for broadcasters. VOD, live and FAST sit in one platform. Native apps ship for iPhone, iPad, Android, Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Roku, Samsung, LG, Vizio and web from one integration across 50+ device endpoints. Apps can be ready in as little as 1 to 2 weeks, plus store review time that Revidd does not control. The FAST Program Manager, EPG and SCTE-35 markers for your ad partners live in the same place as your VOD.
Revidd powers streaming that reaches more than 38 million viewers and 5.2 million monthly active viewers across 15 countries.
Revidd is not the right pick for a solo creator selling a course. That is Uscreen's ground. See how we compare in Revidd vs Uscreen and Revidd vs Muvi. If you are already on one of them and want out, read the Uscreen alternatives and Muvi alternatives guides.
How do you choose between Muvi and Uscreen?
Run this short test:
Write down what you sell: memberships, single videos, ad supported channels or all three.
List the screens your audience uses. Check which plan includes each app.
Decide if you need a 24/7 channel.
Price your real numbers on both pages.
Get plan details in writing.
See what native TV apps involve on our OTT apps page, or look at FAST channels if linear matters to you.
FAQ
Is Muvi or Uscreen better for live streaming?
Both list live streaming. Uscreen offers native livestreaming for memberships. Muvi sells live alongside cloud playout. Test your own event in a trial.
Does Uscreen have TV apps?
Uscreen's pricing page lists mobile apps on App Essentials and 5 TV apps on Custom. Confirm in writing which TV apps your plan includes.
Does Muvi charge a fee for each subscriber?
Muvi's pricing page lists unlimited content, subscribers and views, and says there is no per user fee. Bandwidth allowances and variable fees apply per tier. Ask Muvi what happens when you go over.
Which is cheaper, Muvi or Uscreen?
It depends on your member count and viewing hours. Uscreen's costs rise with subscribers on some plans. Muvi's rise with the tier you need. Price your own numbers.
Can I run a FAST channel on Uscreen?
Uscreen's pricing page does not mention FAST or linear channels. Muvi sells cloud playout for linear and FAST channels. Ask each vendor what you would get.
Is there a platform built for broadcasters instead?
Yes. Revidd is built for broadcasters and content owners with VOD, live and FAST in one platform. Request a demo to see it on your content.
Want to see how Revidd compares for your channel?
Request a demo and we will scope it to your library and screens.
