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Best Video Licensing & Syndication Platforms for Publishers

Bloomberg Media Distribution alternatives

8 tools scored in the same category. 4 score higher than Bloomberg Media Distribution's 3.1/5.

Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.

#1AFP ForumFair Fit

AFP's global video, photo and text licensing portal

Scores 0.3 higher than Bloomberg Media Distribution

3.4
out of 5
#2AP Video HubFair Fit

Broadcast and digital video from the AP

Scores 0.3 higher than Bloomberg Media Distribution

3.4
out of 5
#3Reuters ConnectFair Fit

Multi-source licensed video, photo and text feed

Scores 0.2 higher than Bloomberg Media Distribution

3.3
out of 5
#4StoryfulFair Fit

Verified UGC sourcing and licensing for newsrooms

Scores 0.2 higher than Bloomberg Media Distribution

3.3
out of 5

Premium licensed editorial and archive video

Scores level with Bloomberg Media Distribution

3.1
out of 5

Editorial video and image licensing at scale

Scores 0.2 lower than Bloomberg Media Distribution

2.9
out of 5
#7ReutersLimited

Global news agency and syndication wire

Scores 0.7 lower than Bloomberg Media Distribution

2.4
out of 5
#8NewsflareLimited

Licensed eyewitness video marketplace

Scores 0.9 lower than Bloomberg Media Distribution

2.2
out of 5

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Bloomberg Media Distribution?

On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, AFP Forum is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Video Licensing & Syndication Platforms for Publishers at 3.4/5, against Bloomberg Media Distribution at 3.1/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.

Why would a publisher move away from Bloomberg Media Distribution?

Our assessment didn't flag significant limitations. Publishers usually move for cost or fit reasons rather than capability.

Are these alternatives ranked by paid placement?

No. Every tool here is ranked by a composite score set by SODP's editorial team across 12 criteria. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, for a score, or for a position on this page.