A Streamtape alternative for video hosting
Looking at Streamtape and wondering whether UFOLOAD fits better? This page lists what UFOLOAD does, what it does not, and the criteria worth checking on both sides. We do not quote competitor prices or limits: compare them yourself on the vendor site.
What UFOLOAD offers
Hosting and HLS in one account
Upload by browser, URL, FTP, WebDAV or API. Videos are encoded for HLS and delivered from a global edge network.
A player you can brand
Skins, colors, button layout and your logo, with separate profiles per site. Embed it with an iframe.
A developer API
REST API with API keys, signed playback links with a lifetime from 60 seconds to 30 days, and an OpenAPI specification.
Plans with visible limits
Start free, then pick Pro or Max. Limits and prices are shown live on the Pricing page.
An optional way to earn
Turn on player ads and use the referral program. Payouts are made only in USDT on the TRC-20 network.
Try UFOLOAD next to Streamtape
- 1
Write down your requirements
Storage, monthly traffic, quality, API needs, player branding and how you want to pay.
- 2
Check the numbers on both sides
Open the UFOLOAD Pricing page and the official Streamtape site, and price your own usage.
- 3
Test with a few videos
Create a free UFOLOAD account, upload or import a few files and look at the encoding and the player.
- 4
Decide on facts
Move over only if the result fits your needs. If not, see the section on when another service is the better choice.
Plans at a glance
Live numbers, the same ones that apply in your dashboard. Start free and upgrade when you need more.
Free
Free- 1 TB storage
- 500 GB traffic per month
- Video quality up to 720p
Pro
$129.99/mo- 10 TB storage
- 50 TB traffic per month
- Video quality up to 1080p
Max
$199.99/mo- 20 TB storage
- 100 TB traffic per month
- Video quality up to 4K, no plan cap
Full comparison, extra traffic and storage: Pricing.
UFOLOAD and Streamtape: criteria to check
The right-hand column only holds general facts about what Streamtape is. Wherever a number or a policy matters, it says "See the vendor site": check the official Streamtape site for current details before you decide.
| Criterion | UFOLOAD | Streamtape |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Video hosting: upload, HLS encoding, embeddable player, REST API and edge delivery, plus an optional ad-revenue program. | A video and file hosting service for uploading videos and embedding them on other sites. |
| How you pay (in general terms) | Fixed plans (Free, Pro, Max) with storage and monthly traffic allowances. Extra traffic and storage can be added. Prices are in USD. | See the vendor site. |
| Plan limits and prices | Live on the Pricing page, the same numbers that apply in your dashboard. | See the vendor site |
| Free plan | Yes, with no time limit. It has lower limits, a single video quality and always-on ads for viewers. | See the vendor site |
| Public API | REST API with API keys and an OpenAPI description. WebDAV and FTP use the same key. | See the vendor site. |
| Adaptive HLS streaming | Yes on paid plans, up to 4K and never above the source. The Free plan streams a single quality. | See the vendor site |
| Player customization | Player studio: skins, colors, button layout, your logo and per-site profiles. | See the vendor site |
| Custom domain for the player | Not available. You can limit the sites where the player may be embedded. | See the vendor site |
| Ads and earning from views | Player ads (always on for Free viewers) and a referral program. Payouts only in USDT on the TRC-20 network. | See the vendor site |
| DRM | Not offered. | See the vendor site |
| Ways to pay | CryBit or your UFOLOAD balance, once per period, no auto-renewal. | See the vendor site |
When Streamtape or another service is the better choice
UFOLOAD is not the right fit for every project. Choose another service if:
- You need the player served from your own domain. UFOLOAD does not offer custom domains.
- You need DRM-protected playback. UFOLOAD does not offer DRM.
- Your company needs billing that is not CryBit or an account balance, such as invoices or card payments. Check with the vendor or contact us first.
- You need a vendor with contractual service-level guarantees. We do not publish them on this site.
- You are happy with your current host and have no need for UFOLOAD features such as the player studio or the REST API.
When UFOLOAD fits
- You want hosting, HLS encoding, a branded player and an API in one account.
- You want to start free and see plan limits and prices before paying.
- You want to restrict embeds by domain, country or IP and use signed, expiring links.
- You also want the option to earn from views, with payouts in USDT on TRC-20.
Frequently asked questions
Is UFOLOAD cheaper than Streamtape?
We do not compare prices here. Price your own storage and traffic on the UFOLOAD Pricing page, where numbers are live, and on the official Streamtape site.
Can I move videos over from Streamtape?
UFOLOAD can import a file from a public http(s) link: the server downloads it itself. You can also upload through the dashboard, FTP, WebDAV or the REST API. Embed codes and links change, so update the pages that embed your videos.
Can I use my own domain for the player?
No. UFOLOAD does not offer custom domains. You can brand the player with your colors and logo and restrict where it can be embedded.
Does UFOLOAD have a free plan?
Yes, with no time limit. It has lower limits than paid plans, a single video quality, ads always shown to viewers, and removal of files nobody opens for a set number of days. The current numbers are on the Pricing page.
How do I pay?
Prices are in US dollars. You pay through CryBit or from your UFOLOAD balance, once for the whole period. Nothing renews automatically, and there is no discount for longer periods.
Ready to try it?
Create an account and publish your first video in minutes. No payment is needed to start.