Five sports OTT platforms compared with ViewLift: who each one fits, which publish prices, and when staying on ViewLift is the right call.
By Sampath Mallidi, CEO of Revidd | Vendor details checked October 17, 2026
The best ViewLift alternative depends on the size of your sports business and what you need besides live games. Sports rights holders that want a sports-only specialist can look at StreamAMG. Operators that want a TV-style service with linear channels can look at Kaltura. Regional networks, teams and leagues that want on-demand, live and 24/7 FAST channels in their own apps can look at Revidd. Muvi and Dacast publish prices.
TL;DR: ViewLift is a sports-focused OTT platform with live, on-demand and AVOD, SVOD, TVOD or hybrid models on "16+ digital device platforms." It publishes no prices. Sports-only specialist: StreamAMG. TV-style service with linear channels: Kaltura. Your own apps with VOD, live and FAST channels in one platform: Revidd. Published prices with TV apps: Muvi One. Low-cost live events with a paywall: Dacast.
What does ViewLift do, and why do teams look for alternatives?
ViewLift sells an "end-to-end platform" for sports, media and broadcasting and says you can "launch your OTT service within weeks." Its logo wall includes the NHL, NESN and several US pro teams. In 2025, NESN selected ViewLift to power NESN 360 (Sports Video Group, May 1, 2025).
Teams usually compare ViewLift alternatives for one of these reasons:
They want 24/7 FAST channels next to live games and on-demand. We found no FAST channel product on ViewLift's homepage.
They want to see published prices before a sales call.
They are a smaller league, college program or regional network and want a platform sized for them.
Their contract is up for renewal and they want a second quote.
ViewLift alternatives compared
Platform | Best for | Live and on-demand | FAST or linear channels | TV apps | Public pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ViewLift (baseline) | Pro teams, leagues and regional sports networks | Yes | None found | "16+ digital device platforms" | None published |
StreamAMG | Sports rights holders that want a sports specialist | Yes | None found | Connected TV app listed as an add-on | None published |
Kaltura | TV-style services with linear channels | Yes | Linear channels; FAST listed as a business model | Player on "over 8,000 device types" | None published |
Revidd | Your own apps with VOD, live and FAST channels | Yes, with DVR and catch-up | Yes, FAST Program Manager with EPG | Roku, Samsung, LG, Vizio, Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TV, web and mobile | Not published |
Muvi One | Published prices with TV apps | On-demand; live is a separate Muvi product | Separate Muvi Playout product | From the Professional plan | Standard $399/month, Professional $1,499/month, billed annually, plus variable fees |
Dacast | Low-cost live events with a paywall | Yes | None found | Embeddable player; no native TV apps found | Starter $39/month, Event $63/month, billed annually |
Every row uses the vendor's own website as of October 17, 2026. Each vendor section below links to the page we read.
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The 5 best ViewLift alternatives
1. StreamAMG: best for a sports-only specialist
StreamAMG calls itself "Direct-to-Fan Sports Video Solutions" for sports rights holders. Its BLAZE product is "StreamAMG's end-to-end OTT solution for web, mobile and connected TV." Named clients include ATP Media, the WTA and Inter Milan. Limitations: no prices are published, and the connected TV app is listed as an add-on.
2. Kaltura: best for a TV-style service with linear channels
Kaltura's Cloud TV page says you can "bring together linear channels, live TV, and OTT services," with "any business model (FAST, SVOD, AVOD, PPV, EST, TVOD, and more)." It says its player supports "over 8,000 device types." Limitations: the page does not mention sports, and no prices are published.
3. Revidd: best for your own apps with VOD, live and FAST channels
Revidd runs on-demand video, live events and 24/7 FAST channels from one CMS. Fans watch in native apps on Roku, Samsung, LG, Vizio, Apple TV, Fire TV and Android TV, plus web and mobile. Live events get a live calendar, DVR and catch-up, and you can sell with SVOD, AVOD, TVOD, pay-per-view or hybrid models. Off-season, a FAST channel keeps replays and classic games on air, with SCTE-35 markers for your ad partners. Branded apps can be ready in as little as 1 to 2 weeks, plus app store review that Revidd doesn't control. Revidd powers streaming that reaches more than 38 million viewers and 5.2 million monthly active viewers across 15 countries. See Revidd's native OTT apps and monetization options.
Limitations: Revidd does not place channels on Samsung TV Plus, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel or Tubi, and it does not sell ads or bring ad demand. Leagues that want a vendor with a long list of pro-team clients may prefer ViewLift.
4. Muvi One: best for published prices with TV apps
Muvi's pricing page lists Standard at $399 a month with a white-labeled website and mobile apps, and Professional at $1,499 a month with "TV & desktop apps," both billed annually plus variable fees. Limitations: live streaming is a separate Muvi product with its own pricing, and the page's comparison table shows different figures from the plan cards, so confirm the quote.
5. Dacast: best for low-cost live events with a paywall
Dacast calls itself "a fully managed live streaming and video hosting platform for organizations that broadcast on a schedule." It says "a native paywall covers SVOD, TVOD, and PPV from the Event plan." Its pricing page lists Starter at $39 and Event at $63 a month, billed annually. Limitations: Dacast delivers through "an embeddable white-label player" with "no app store submissions required," so plan on web and embedded playback rather than your own TV apps, and data over the plan costs $0.30 per GB.
When is staying on ViewLift the right call?
ViewLift is often the better fit. Stay if:
You are a pro team, league or regional sports network that wants a vendor already used by peers like NESN and NHL clubs.
Your apps, subscriptions and live schedule already run well and the contract has time left.
You don't need 24/7 FAST channels or an on-demand library beyond game replays.
How do you switch sports OTT platforms without losing fans?
Export your video library, metadata and artwork.
Plan subscriber and billing moves before the season, not during it.
Build and submit the new apps early, since each app store runs its own review.
Run old and new platforms in parallel for at least one live event.
Move fans in waves and keep the old service live until the new one matches.
Our OTT platform migration guide covers the full checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best alternatives to ViewLift?
It depends on the job. For a sports-only specialist, compare StreamAMG. For a TV-style service with linear channels, look at Kaltura. For your own apps with on-demand, live and 24/7 FAST channels in one platform, look at Revidd. Muvi One and Dacast publish prices.
How much does ViewLift cost?
ViewLift does not publish prices on its website, so you need a quote. Among the alternatives here, Muvi One and Dacast publish plan prices, while StreamAMG, Kaltura and Revidd don't publish prices.
Which ViewLift alternative supports pay-per-view for sports?
Kaltura lists PPV as a business model, Dacast says its paywall covers PPV from the Event plan, and Revidd supports pay-per-view alongside SVOD, AVOD, TVOD and hybrid models. Check how each one handles a rush of buyers just before a game starts.
Can I run a 24/7 sports channel as well as live games?
Yes, on some platforms. Revidd runs FAST channels with an EPG in the same platform as live and on-demand, so replays and classic games can play between live events. Kaltura lists linear channels, and Muvi sells a separate playout product.
How long does it take to switch from ViewLift?
It depends on your library, subscribers and apps. On Revidd, branded apps can be ready in as little as 1 to 2 weeks, plus app store review that Revidd doesn't control. Plan the move for the off-season and run both platforms in parallel for at least one live event.
Does Revidd put sports channels on Samsung TV Plus or Pluto TV?
No. Revidd runs FAST channels inside your own branded apps and outputs HLS with SCTE-35 markers for partners you choose. Each streaming service decides which channels it carries.
The bottom line on ViewLift alternatives
If you are a large league or pro team happy with ViewLift, staying may be right. If you are a regional network, league or sports media company that wants live games, on-demand and a 24/7 channel in your own apps on every major screen, Revidd is built for that. For channel ideas between games, read how to launch a 24/7 sports FAST channel and how to add live events to a FAST channel.
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