Player
Meet the Brightcove Player
Our world-class video player delivers stunning playback, meaningful audience engagement, and effective ad monetization—because streaming platforms are only as good as their video players.
Video.JS 8
Our player is built on the latest version of the most popular open-source player on the web.
HTML5
The UI is written in HTML5 for a consistent look and user experience across all devices.
APIs and SDKs
We have APIs for player configuration and publishing, plus native Android and iOS iterations.
ABR algorithms
ABR algorithms help reduce bandwidth usage while improving overall video quality.
Customize the player to fit your brand
Tailor every part of the video player to your brand, from the logos and colors to thumbnails. Choose whether to display the playbar, speed controls, chapters, and more for a fully branded viewing experience.
Get quality streaming at a global scale
Brightcove Player 7 delivers a quality viewing experience every time.
- Cross-platform HLS—stream high-quality video smoothly on any platform, even where HLS isn’t built in.
- Easy player management—quickly update and manage your video players across your site without editing the code for each page.
Easily add other powerful features to Brightcove Player 7
Easily add other powerful features to Brightcove Player 7:
- Third-party advertising
- Leading analytics and QoS platforms
- APIs that customize player behavior to fit your app's needs and retrieve videos from any CMS
- Interactivity, pre-rolls, mid-rolls, post-rolls, companion ads, and overlays
- Ad insertion via Brightcove SSAI, plus direct integration with multiple ad servers and networks through plugins
Manage your videos faster with an easy-to-use player
Usability and accessibility aren't just good for viewers—they're good for businesses too.
That’s why we prioritized speed, ease of use, and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance—to make sure everyone can use our player with confidence.
Available in these packs
No add-ons needed. Enjoy Player with any of these solutions:
Media StudioTM
Content monetization to fit any brand or company with advertising, subscription, and transactional video on demand offerings.
Marketing StudioTM
All the tools you need to power your brand through video. Control your viewer experience, edit videos with precision, and maximize reach.
Communications StudioTM
Transform your enterprise wide communication by incorporating videos into your strategy.
