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Dailymotion vs YouTube

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Dailymotion

Media & Entertainment

Watch, publish, and share videos

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
YouTube logo

YouTube

Entertainment

Video sharing and streaming platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dailymotion dailymotion Pass auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing; YouTube youTube Premium/Music subscriptions bill through the App Store with a stated auto-renewal clause: renewal charges are applied within 24 hours of the current period ending unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before that point, and no price figure is disclosed in the listing itself.
  • They diverge on capability: Dailymotion covers Video monetization, YouTube covers Content discovery.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dailymotion and YouTube actually diverge.

Attributes where Dailymotion and YouTube differ
AttributeDailymotionYouTube
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tvWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles
CategoryMedia & EntertainmentEntertainment

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), founded (2005).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Dailymotion

  • Video monetization
  • Websites
  • Content moderation
  • Privacy settings

Only in YouTube

  • Content discovery
  • Creator tools
  • Analytics
  • Google services
  • Creator tools
  • Third-party apps
  • Content ID
  • Community guidelines

Both cover

  • Video hosting
  • Live streaming
  • Social media
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Smart-tv support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Dailymotion

  • Video sharing
  • News contentnot YouTube
  • Entertainment

YouTube

  • Video sharing
  • Content marketingnot Dailymotion
  • Educationnot Dailymotion
  • Entertainment
  • Live streamingnot Dailymotion

Both are used for video sharing, entertainment, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Dailymotion

  • Dailymotion Pass auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing

YouTube

  • YouTube Premium/Music subscriptions bill through the App Store with a stated auto-renewal clause: renewal charges are applied within 24 hours of the current period ending unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before that point, and no price figure is disclosed in the listing itself.

Pricing, plan by plan

Dailymotion

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited watching
    • Video uploads
    • Ad-supported

YouTube

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited video watching
    • Basic video uploads
    • Community features
  • YouTube Premium$11.99/month
    • Ad-free videos
    • Background play
    • YouTube Music included

Which should you pick?

Choose Dailymotion if

  • You need video monetization.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
  • You also want websites.
Dailymotion review

Choose YouTube if

  • You need content discovery.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
  • You also want creator tools.
YouTube review

Questions people ask

Is Dailymotion or YouTube better?
Neither clearly leads. Dailymotion starts at Free and YouTube at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dailymotion or YouTube?
Dailymotion starts at Free and YouTube at Free.
Does Dailymotion or YouTube run on more platforms?
Dailymotion runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv. YouTube runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
Can I use Dailymotion for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Dailymotion best used for?
Dailymotion is most often used for video sharing, news content, entertainment. Of those, news content is not what YouTube is typically brought in for.
What can Dailymotion do that YouTube cannot?
Dailymotion covers Video monetization, Websites, Content moderation, Privacy settings. YouTube covers Content discovery, Creator tools, Analytics, Google services. Both handle Video hosting, Live streaming, Social media, Web support.
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