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Dailymotion vs Infuse

Dailymotion logo

Dailymotion

Entertainment

Watch, publish, and share videos

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Infuse logo

Infuse

Entertainment

Paid media player for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad and Mac with strong network share and cloud library streaming

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dailymotion no pricing information publicly accessible on website; Infuse it costs money in every form, subscription or lifetime, where IINA performs equivalent local Mac playback for free.
  • They diverge on capability: Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Infuse covers Apple TV app.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dailymotion and Infuse actually diverge.

Attributes where Dailymotion and Infuse differ
AttributeDailymotionInfuse
Pricing modelfreePer user per month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tvMac, iOS, tvOS
Founded2005Unknown

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

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 hosting
  • Live streaming
  • Video monetization
  • Social media
  • Websites
  • Content moderation
  • Privacy settings
  • Web support

Only in Infuse

  • Apple TV app
  • Network share streaming
  • Cloud storage support
  • Automatic metadata and artwork
  • Subtitle and audio track handling
  • Cross-platform library

What people use each for

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

Dailymotion

  • Video sharingnot Infuse
  • News contentnot Infuse
  • Entertainmentnot Infuse

Infuse

  • Someone with a NAS full of ripped or downloaded video who wants it browsable on Apple TV like a streaming servicenot Dailymotion
  • A household that wants one media library accessible from the living room television, phones and a Macnot Dailymotion
  • A user who wants automatic artwork and metadata for a personal library rather than plain file namesnot Dailymotion
  • Someone already invested in the Apple TV ecosystem who wants better playback than the built in Apple TV app supportsnot Dailymotion

Where each one falls short

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

Dailymotion

  • No pricing information publicly accessible on website
  • Creator/publisher monetization details not found in available pages

Infuse

  • It costs money in every form, subscription or lifetime, where IINA performs equivalent local Mac playback for free.
  • Full functionality depends on the Pro tier, so the free version alone is limited enough that most serious users end up paying.
  • It has no Android or Windows app, so it does not help a household with non-Apple television or phone hardware.
  • Streaming quality from a network share depends heavily on local network speed and NAS performance, which is outside the app control and can cause buffering.
  • Regional pricing and promotional lifetime pricing has varied over time, so the exact lifetime cost is worth checking on the App Store before buying.

Pricing, plan by plan

Dailymotion

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

Infuse

Free
  • Infuse (free)Free
    • Basic local file playback
    • Limited compared to Pro
    • No network share or cloud streaming
  • Infuse Pro Monthly$1.99/month
    • Full network share and cloud streaming
    • Metadata and artwork fetching
    • All future updates included while subscribed
  • Infuse Pro Lifetime$149.99/one-time
    • One-time purchase, no recurring fee
    • All future major version updates included
    • Regional pricing varies by App Store

Which should you pick?

Choose Dailymotion if

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

Choose Infuse if

  • You need apple tv app.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Mac, iOS, tvOS.
  • You also want network share streaming.
Infuse review

Questions people ask

Is Dailymotion or Infuse better?
Neither clearly leads. Dailymotion starts at Free and Infuse at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dailymotion or Infuse?
Dailymotion starts at Free and Infuse at Free.
Does Dailymotion or Infuse run on more platforms?
Dailymotion runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv. Infuse runs on Mac, iOS, tvOS.
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, video sharing and news content are not what Infuse is typically brought in for.
What can Dailymotion do that Infuse cannot?
Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Live streaming, Video monetization, Social media. Infuse covers Apple TV app, Network share streaming, Cloud storage support, Automatic metadata and artwork.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dailymotion: Where can I find Dailymotion pricing and monetization details?

Dailymotion's pricing and revenue-sharing information is not published on their public website. Contact Dailymotion's creator support or business team directly for current monetization rates and terms.

Source
Infuse: Is Infuse free?

A limited free version exists, but network share and cloud streaming, the main reason people choose Infuse, requires Infuse Pro, sold as a subscription or lifetime purchase.

Infuse: Does Infuse work on Apple TV?

Yes, it has a dedicated Apple TV app with a television-optimised browsing interface, which IINA does not offer at all.

Infuse: Is there a one-time payment option?

Yes, a lifetime purchase is available alongside monthly and yearly subscriptions, currently around 149.99 US dollars depending on region.

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