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The pros and cons of different ways to add videos to hihaho.

Written by Melanie

Hihaho adds a ‘layer’ over an online video. This is why you need to put your video online first. Would you like to know the pro’s and cons of every way to add a video to hihaho? Keep reading to compare all platforms!

Upload in hihaho

Advantages:

Disadvantages:

  • If you are already using another platform, it may be easier to connect this platform to hihaho.

YouTube and Vimeo

Advantages:

  • Use videos from third parties or upload your own for free.

Disadvantages:

  • YouTube shows advertisements on your video when the video pauses.

  • Parts of the player of Vimeo/Youtube will remain visible. The paid version of Vimeo does allow you to customize this.

  • When you want to use Vimeo for free, there is a limit to how much you can upload.

  • If you'd like to upload tons of videos and want to get rid of advertisements, you need to upgrade to a paid plan.


Paid video platforms


We offer integrations with the best-known paid video platforms, such as JWplayer, Qumu, Kaltura, Bluebillywig, Mediasite, Kinescope, Ubicast and Panopto.

Advantages:

  • Advanced security options.

  • No advertisements.

  • The player bar of these platforms won’t be visible.

Disadvantages:

  • You'll need to connect your account to hihaho to be able to find your videos.
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Good luck with choosing the best platform for your videos! And if you'd like some help, don't hesitate to send an email to info@hihaho.com.

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