YouTube leads the pack in online video, boasting billions of views on its most popular uploads. But what if access is blocked, or you're seeking fresh options for diverse content?
Video has become integral to the web, offering endless choices. While calling these 'better' than YouTube is subjective, these 10 platforms deliver standout features for every viewer.
Vimeo deserves a spot in your rotation, even as a YouTube regular. Pioneering HD video on the web, it prioritizes high-quality, professional content alongside user uploads.
Discover acclaimed series like E!'s The Royals, Spike TV's Blue Mountain State, and Netflix's Orange Is the New Black. Intuitive search by category and channel, plus curated staff picks, make browsing effortless.
Metacafe excels in short-form videos: surfing highlights, concise product reviews, and gaming tips for tough levels.
Its clean interface shines with 'latest,' 'popular,' and 'trending' sections. Dive deeper via 16 categories in the dropdown menu.
From Israeli firm Qlipso, Veoh brands itself as internet television with millions of pro-produced videos.
Stream full episodes and clips from NCIS, Two and a Half Men, The Price Is Right, and The Young and the Restless, plus classics like Family Ties, Melrose Place, and original Beverly Hills 90210.
Beyond TV, enjoy music across genres and movies with full features and iconic clips.
This digital library hosts free books, music, software, and films.
Ideal for research, its video collection excels in historical gems—rare older clips, TV shows, and movies hard to find elsewhere. Users upload too, often in H.264 format.
Sony Pictures Entertainment's Crackle acts like an online TV channel with web originals, Hollywood movies, and network shows.
Highlights include Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee and classics like All in the Family, 227, Firefly, Mad About You, and NewsRadio. Catch overlooked films such as Night of the Living Dead, Animal House, Paranormal Activity, and Rudy.
Screen Junkies focuses on original TV and movie commentary, mostly comedic. Honest Trailers reimagines previews with hilarious voiceovers.
TV Fights pits 'TV Nerds' against debates like 'Worst '90s sitcom?' Free videos available; premium unlocks all for $4.99/month or $59 for 15 months.
Beyond its social media past, MySpace now emphasizes video with unique celebrity interviews—like Getting Nailed at salons.
Explore music and action sports chats: Dillon Francis in pedicabs, Shaun Francis on chairlifts, OK Go on Ferris wheels.
Developed at UNC Chapel Hill's Interaction Design Lab, this resource targets researchers in media and digital libraries.
Educational videos abound: NASA archives, 1950s TV ads, and films. Perfect for historical footage.
9GAG curates fun: funny pics, GIFs, gameplay, memes, anime. Motto: 'Go have fun yourself.'
Titles like 'Star Wars cast commercials' or heartfelt high school tales. Addictive—beware NSFW content.
TED offers 2,300+ talks on tech, business, design, science, and global issues—humorous, emotional, or instructional.
Short on time? Spot under-6-minute videos by red bars. Each leaves a lasting impact.
YouTube thrives on vast selection and Google ties, yet these sites offer compelling alternatives—especially escaping toxic comments.
For more: Check top free movie streaming sites or video download tools like XVideoServiceThief.
Originally written by Taty on February 5, 2010.
