By Sampath Mallidi, CEO of Revidd · Updated November 2026
Vimeo On Demand is ending on November 20, 2026, and new purchases already stopped on September 21. You need a new home for your titles and your buyers, and if you want your own branded TV apps, you need to start now. This page lists the Vimeo On Demand alternatives worth a look, says which one fits which seller, and gives you a dated plan. We make Revidd, so we are not neutral. Every Vimeo fact below comes from vimeo.com, which we last read on November 4, 2026.
Short answer: Solo creators and small studios should look at Vimeo OTT, Vimeo's own suggestion, or a creator tool such as Uscreen. A broadcaster or content owner that needs its own branded TV apps, live and a 24/7 FAST channel in one place should compare Revidd. Revidd powers streaming that reaches more than 38 million viewers across 15 countries.
What are the best Vimeo On Demand alternatives?
It depends on what you sell and where your audience watches. Pick by job:
Vimeo OTT if you want Vimeo's own recommended path. Vimeo's shutdown notice points sellers to it.
Uscreen if you are a creator or run a membership business. Its home page calls it a video membership platform for creators.
Dacast if live streaming is your main need. It describes itself as a live streaming and video hosting platform.
Revidd if you are a broadcaster, studio, publisher or network that needs branded apps on every major screen and a 24/7 FAST channel next to your on demand library.
We name these because they are real options, not because we tested each one. Read their own sites before you shortlist.
When does Vimeo On Demand actually close?
Per Vimeo's shutdown notice, these are the dates:
Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
New uploads blocked | August 22, 2026 |
New purchases and subscriptions blocked | September 21, 2026 |
Final seller payouts processed | September 24, 2026 |
Platform fully shut down | November 20, 2026 |
Vimeo says all On Demand pages, storefronts and purchase flows will be taken offline. Viewers can keep watching what they bought until November 20. For the full explainer, read our page on Vimeo On Demand shutting down.
How do the options compare?
We kept this to who each option is for, using what each company says about itself.
Your situation | Where to look | Why |
|---|---|---|
Solo creator selling a few courses or films | Vimeo OTT or Uscreen | Built for creators and small channels |
You want Vimeo's own path | Vimeo OTT | Vimeo recommends it in its notice |
Live events are the main product | Dacast, or Revidd if you also need apps and channels | Dacast focuses on live streaming |
Broadcaster or content owner that needs TV apps and a FAST channel | Revidd | On demand, live and 24/7 FAST from one CMS, with 50+ device endpoints from one integration |
Prices are not on this page. Ask each vendor for a written quote that covers your real titles and screens. Also ask who handles app store submissions, how buyers sign in on a TV, and how long a move takes for a library your size. Those three answers separate the options faster than any feature list.
Do you want your own branded TV apps?
Vimeo On Demand sold your titles from a Vimeo storefront, and that storefront goes offline on November 20. Your own apps work differently. They carry your brand, and your buyers open them on the TV.
Revidd builds native apps for Roku, Samsung, LG, Vizio, Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TV, iPhone, iPad and Android, plus web. That is 50+ device endpoints from one integration, with apps in as little as 1 to 2 weeks plus app store review. Store review is outside our control, and outside every vendor's control. See how Revidd OTT apps work, or read our guide to white label OTT platforms.
The calendar is tight. If store review will not finish before November 20, launch on web first and add TV apps as each store approves them. Broadcasters and content owners can start on our broadcasters and media networks page.
What does moving to Revidd involve?
We move your viewer accounts to Revidd. Your paywalls and coupons carry over at launch, and our team stays with you after launch to help you tune your setup. What we can move depends on what Vimeo lets you export, so ask Vimeo first and then send us the list.
The stages are on our switch to Revidd page, and our guide to how to migrate an OTT platform covers the checks. Book a demo and tell us what you sell.
When is Vimeo OTT the better choice?
Vimeo OTT is the better choice more often than you might expect. Pick it if:
You are a solo creator, coach or small studio selling a handful of titles.
You want to stay with Vimeo and follow the path Vimeo itself suggests.
Your audience mostly watches on web and phones, and you do not need a 24/7 channel.
You only need a simple storefront and have no plan for channels.
You already use Vimeo OTT and only need to move a few rentals.
You sell courses or classes and want one creator tool for your storefront and community, such as Uscreen. That page also says when Uscreen beats us.
Vimeo's OTT page lists apps for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Fire TV, Samsung, Xbox, LG and Vizio. It also lists subscription, rental, ad supported and free models, live or on demand. Note that Vimeo OTT is a separate product from On Demand, with its own setup. Our page on moving from Vimeo OTT covers the next step if you go that way.
Want to talk through your fit? Book a demo and tell us what you sell.
When is Revidd the better choice?
Revidd is plug and play white label OTT and FAST for broadcasters and content owners. Choose it if:
You want on demand, live and a 24/7 FAST channel in one CMS.
You need native apps on Roku, Samsung, LG, Vizio, Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TV, iPhone, iPad, Android and web.
You do not have an in-house engineering team and do not want to hire one.
You want apps in as little as 1 to 2 weeks, plus app store review, which neither we nor any vendor controls.
You plan to work with ad partners. Revidd gives you SCTE-35 markers for your ad partners.
If you do not need those things, a creator tool will cost you less effort.
The common Revidd buyer is a team with a library, a live schedule and an audience on TV screens. If that sounds like you, a demo will show you what the apps look like. If it sounds like a one person shop, skip us and pick the simpler tool.
What should you do before Nov 20?
Work backward from the date. This is the plan we would follow:
Back up your source video files and your titles, descriptions and artwork now.
Check your Vimeo account for what you can export. Do not assume buyer data comes with you. Ask Vimeo.
Decide how past buyers get access to what they paid for. That depends on the new platform and what you move, so ask each vendor.
List every old storefront link, and plan redirects or a notice for each.
Tell your audience the new address before the old one goes dark.
Test playback and sign up on the new service before cutover.
Keep your old files until the new service has run for a few weeks.
Most sellers lose time at step 3 and step 5. Buyers who cannot find their purchases write to support, and buyers who never hear about the move simply leave. Send the notice early, and send it twice.
Our Vimeo On Demand migration planner turns this list into dates for your own library.
FAQ
When does Vimeo On Demand shut down?
Vimeo On Demand shuts down fully on November 20, 2026, according to Vimeo. New uploads stopped on August 22 and new purchases and subscriptions stopped on September 21. Final seller payouts were set for September 24. Vimeo says storefronts and purchase flows will go offline on the closing date.
What is the best alternative to Vimeo On Demand?
It depends on the job. Vimeo suggests Vimeo OTT. Uscreen suits creators and membership sellers, and Dacast suits live streaming. Revidd suits a broadcaster or content owner that needs its own branded TV apps. Match the platform to what you sell, then ask for a written quote.
Can my customers keep access to what they bought?
Vimeo says viewers can watch purchases until November 20, 2026, and not after. With Revidd, we move your viewer accounts and your paywalls and coupons carry over at launch. What we can move depends on what Vimeo lets you export, so ask Vimeo first and tell your buyers early.
Is Vimeo OTT the same as Vimeo On Demand?
No. Vimeo OTT is a separate product with its own setup. Vimeo's shutdown notice tells sellers who want an alternative to explore it. Treat it as a move to a new product, not an upgrade of the old one.
How long does it take to move to a new platform?
It depends on your library and your screens, so we will not promise a number. For Revidd, apps take as little as 1 to 2 weeks plus app store review, and review is outside our control. If review will not finish before November 20, launch on web first and add TV apps as each store approves them.
Can I get my own branded TV apps after Vimeo On Demand?
Yes, with Revidd. You get native apps under your own brand on Roku, Samsung, LG, Vizio, Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TV, iPhone, iPad and Android, plus web. That is 50+ device endpoints from one integration. Request a demo and tell us what you sell.
The short version
Vimeo On Demand alternatives come down to fit. Creators should look at Vimeo OTT or a creator tool. Broadcasters and content owners that want their own TV apps, live and a FAST channel in one place should compare Revidd. Whichever you pick, start your backup and your buyer plan this week, because November 20 will not move.
