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Best Video Licensing & Syndication Platforms for Publishers

Reuters alternatives

8 tools scored in the same category. 6 score higher than Reuters's 2.3/5.

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

#1AP Video HubFair Fit

Broadcast and digital video from the AP

Scores 1.4 higher than Reuters

3.7
out of 5
#2Reuters ConnectFair Fit

Multi-source licensed video, photo and text feed

Scores 1.4 higher than Reuters

3.7
out of 5
#3StoryfulFair Fit

Verified UGC sourcing and licensing for newsrooms

Scores 1.1 higher than Reuters

3.4
out of 5
#4AFP ForumFair Fit

AFP's global video, photo and text licensing portal

Scores 1.1 higher than Reuters

3.4
out of 5

Business and markets video licensing

Scores 0.8 higher than Reuters

3.1
out of 5

Premium licensed editorial and archive video

Scores 0.8 higher than Reuters

3.1
out of 5

Editorial video and image licensing at scale

Scores 0.1 lower than Reuters

2.2
out of 5
#8ViralHogLimited

UGC video licensing for broadcast and digital

Scores 0.3 lower than Reuters

2.0
out of 5

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Reuters?

On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, AP Video Hub is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Video Licensing & Syndication Platforms for Publishers at 3.7/5, against Reuters at 2.3/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.

Why would a publisher move away from Reuters?

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.

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