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Average Ratings 5 Ratings

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Description

3Q is an API-first video infrastructure for developers and engineering teams who want direct control over their media backend. A REST video API and native player SDKs give you programmatic access to hosting, ingestion, encoding, live streaming, video-on-demand, and delivery, so you can build video portals, streaming apps, or OTT backends on a single European platform. The stack is transparent by design. 3Q supports adaptive bitrate streaming over HLS and DASH with mixed HEVC and AVC codecs and automatic Live-to-VoD. Delivery runs over a proprietary global CDN, encryption, and HTTP/2 over TLS 1.3. The Cookie- and Consent-free HTML5 Video Player is barrier-free in accordance with WCAG 2.1/BITV 2.0 and needs no consent layer. Video AI exposes speech-to-text transcription, automatic subtitles, translation, and chapter markers through the same API, and integration fits your existing pipeline and video workflows. What sets 3Q apart is ownership. 3Q runs on its own independent European video infrastructure, so your data stays in the EU and under German jurisdiction. 3Q is GDPR-compliant and all processes are ISO/IEC 27001 certified, with modular pay-as-you-go pricing and 24/7 support from real video experts.

Description

Maximize the potential of your videos to drive engagement, foster collaboration, and accelerate your business growth. Renowned by brands around the globe, this platform is tailored specifically for your needs. You can upload an extensive library of videos with a generous 7TB of storage, and there are no restrictions on weekly uploads! Organize your content effortlessly, while taking advantage of sophisticated privacy controls and customizable video players. Invite team members to join your account and enhance collaboration using video review features that allow for time-stamped feedback from unlimited reviewers. Share your videos anywhere, incorporate clickable calls to action directly within the player, and collect email addresses for seamless integration with your email marketing tools. Dive deep into analytics with Google Analytics to understand viewer engagement, and analyze engagement graphs to pinpoint the moments that captivate your audience and identify areas for improvement. Experience stunning, high-quality video sharing across all devices, including desktops, mobiles, tablets, and smart TVs, ensuring that your content captivates viewers wherever they are. Additionally, the platform provides a user-friendly interface that streamlines video management, making it an invaluable asset for any business looking to enhance its digital presence.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

6Connex No 
Auslogics Video Grabber No 
Comeen Play No 
Crowdynews No 
Digital Samba No 
Edicy No 
Enablix No 
Expo Pass No 
Giveaway.com No 
Heights No 
Hive Streaming Yes 
Mindspun No 
Motileo No 
REsmmpanel No 
Replo No 
Slido Yes 
SnapStream No 
Vibe Interactive Whiteboard No 
Ziggeo No 
servis.ai No 

Integrations

6Connex Yes 
Auslogics Video Grabber Yes 
Comeen Play Yes 
Crowdynews Yes 
Digital Samba Yes 
Edicy Yes 
Enablix Yes 
Expo Pass Yes 
Giveaway.com Yes 
Heights Yes 
Hive Streaming No 
Mindspun Yes 
Motileo Yes 
REsmmpanel Yes 
Replo Yes 
Slido No 
SnapStream Yes 
Vibe Interactive Whiteboard Yes 
Ziggeo Yes 
servis.ai Yes 

Pricing Details

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3Q prices modularly and by actual use, with no base fee. There are two plans, and a 7-day free trial covers all core modules.

- Pay as you Go: no base fee, pay per use. Includes the REST video API and player SDKs, two admin accounts, the Live-to-VoD recorder and analytics.

- Enterprise: price on request. Tailored packages and terms with volume pricing, full branding, system integration, professional services, premium network with eCDN integration, 24/7 support with SLA and training, and SSO/SAML.

For larger or more complex projects, Enterprise Fast Track is a direct line to 3Q's business team. Current pricing is available on the 3Q website.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$20 per month
Vimeo Business: $50 per month, billed annually
Vimeo Premium: $75 per month, billed annually
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

3Q

Founded

2009

Country

Munich, Germany

Website

3q.video

Vendor Details

Company Name

Vimeo

Founded

2004

Country

United States

Website

vimeo.com

Product Features

Live Streaming

For essential live broadcasts, 3Q provides livestreaming through its proprietary European video infrastructure, accommodating unlimited viewers and data usage. 3Q ensures a redundant transmission of your signal using various standard hardware and software encoders, delivering content adaptively with minimal latency via HLS and DASH protocols. The 3Q Content Delivery Network, which integrates multiple CDNs, guarantees stable playback on a global scale, including compliance with China's ICP filing, while eCDN integration optimizes internal corporate network performance. The multi-channel streaming feature allows viewers to seamlessly switch between feeds, languages, or camera angles within the player. Additionally, the Live2VOD service converts every live broadcast into on-demand video immediately after the event concludes, and the Live Clipping module enables the creation of clips from either an ongoing or completed stream. All livestreams adhere to GDPR regulations and remain free from reliance on US hyperscalers. Furthermore, every process at 3Q is ISO/IEC 27001 certified, backed by continuous support from dedicated video professionals available around the clock.

Access Control Yes 
Audience Analytics Yes 
Audience Engagement Yes 
Browser-based Yes 
Customizable Branding Yes 
Encoding Yes 
Event Scheduling Yes 
Live Streaming Production No 
Moderation No 
Monetization Tools Yes 
Multi-Screen / Split-Screen Yes 
Multiple Camera Feeds Yes 
Multistreaming Yes 
Session Recording Yes 
Social Media Integration Yes 
Streaming Platform Integration Yes 

Video

3Q is a leading European platform designed for the management and hosting of video-on-demand content. It consolidates all media assets into a single, centralized library, utilizing project folders, playlists, and tagging systems to ensure that content remains organized and easily accessible, eliminating the need to navigate multiple systems. Users can upload videos via a web browser or through a REST video API, while automated workflows take care of transcoding, metadata management, and dissemination across websites, applications, and intranets. The platform's video AI features streamline the process by automatically generating subtitles, transcriptions, translations, chapter markers, and thumbnails, enabling global reach without the need for manual intervention. Each video is streamed through the customizable 3Q video player, which adheres to cookie-free and consent-free standards, and complies with WCAG 2.1/BITV 2.0 accessibility guidelines. Users can access 3Q Analytics to retrieve reports on viewership, playback durations, and engagement metrics for each video, with options to filter and export data. 3Q operates its own independent video infrastructure in Europe, ensuring that all content remains compliant with GDPR regulations and is not reliant on US-based cloud services. The platform’s processes are certified under ISO/IEC 27001, and users benefit from around-the-clock support provided by knowledgeable video professionals.

Analytics Yes 
Brand Overlay Yes 
Bulk Uploading Yes 
Closed Captions Yes 
Mobile Screen Support Yes 
Privacy Options Yes 
Social Sharing Yes 
Video Looping No 
Video Streaming Yes 

Video Platforms as a Service (VPaaS)

3Q is a pioneering European Video Platform as a Service tailored for developers and businesses creating custom video solutions. With an API-centric approach, it offers seamless programmatic access via a RESTful video API and integrated player SDKs at no extra charge. This enables direct integration of video hosting, livestreaming, video-on-demand, and management functionalities into applications, content management systems, and online portals. The platform's flexible architecture supports personalized workflows, ranging from secure corporate intranets to the backend systems used by OTT partners for white-label media libraries. Key processes such as ingestion, transcoding, video AI, and delivery are unified under a single API, ensuring compatibility with existing systems and continuous integration workflows. Users benefit from adaptive streaming via HLS and DASH, alongside the privacy-friendly 3Q video player that operates without cookies or consent requirements. 3Q maintains its own independent video infrastructure in Europe, ensuring that the entire video processing chain remains compliant with GDPR and free from reliance on major US cloud providers. All operations are ISO/IEC 27001 certified, and the platform features a flexible pay-as-you-go pricing model, backed by round-the-clock support from knowledgeable video professionals.

Webinar

3Q serves as a premier European platform for hosting expansive online events such as webcasts, town halls, shareholder meetings, and press conferences, accommodating audiences ranging from a handful to tens of thousands. Engagement: The 3Q webcasting solution offers features like live polls, real-time Q&A sessions, instant reactions, quizzes, and presentation slides, ensuring active viewer participation directly within the streaming interface. Accessibility: Internal events are secured with single sign-on via your identity provider, while external speakers can easily join through a magic link that allows browser access without requiring an account. Customization: The platform boasts a fully white-label interface. Each session is automatically recorded with the Live2VOD feature and is available on-demand, creating a valuable library of reusable content. For more intimate and interactive webinar formats that incorporate microphone and video call-ins, 3Q collaborates with specialized event partners. The platform operates on its own independent video infrastructure based in Europe, ensuring GDPR compliance and ISO/IEC 27001 certification, along with round-the-clock support from experienced video professionals.

Alerts/Notifications Yes 
Customizable Branding Yes 
Event Management Yes 
Live Chat Yes 
Multi-Presenter Yes 
On-Demand Webinars Yes 
Polls / Voting Yes 
Q & A Yes 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Screen Sharing Yes 
Social Media Promotion Yes 

Product Features

Live Streaming

Access Control Yes 
Audience Analytics Yes 
Audience Engagement Yes 
Browser-based No 
Customizable Branding Yes 
Encoding No 
Event Scheduling No 
Live Streaming Production Yes 
Moderation No 
Monetization Tools No 
Multi-Screen / Split-Screen No 
Multiple Camera Feeds Yes 
Multistreaming No 
Session Recording Yes 
Social Media Integration Yes 
Streaming Platform Integration Yes 

Video

Analytics Yes 
Brand Overlay Yes 
Bulk Uploading Yes 
Closed Captions Yes 
Mobile Screen Support Yes 
Privacy Options Yes 
Social Sharing Yes 
Video Looping Yes 
Video Streaming Yes 

Video CMS

Editing Tools Yes 
Encoding / Transcoding Yes 
Live Streaming Yes 
Organization / Categorization Yes 
Tagging / Metadata Yes 
Video Sharing Yes 
Video Storage Yes 

Video Editing

3D Video Editing No 
Audio Tools No 
Brand Overlay Yes 
Collaboration Yes 
Media Library No 
Social Sharing Yes 
Speed Adjustment No 
Split / Merge No 
Supports HD Resolution Yes 
Text Overlay Yes 
Video Capture Yes 
Video Stabilization No 

Video Making

Animation No 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Customizable Branding Yes 
Drag & Drop No 
Media Library Yes 
Privacy Options Yes 
Social Sharing Yes 
Templates Yes 
Text Overlay Yes 
Text to Video No 
Video Capture Yes 
Voice-Over No 

Video Marketing

Analytics / Reporting Yes 
Chat / Messaging Yes 
Customizable Branding Yes 
Customizable CTAs Yes 
Lead Capture Yes 
Media Library Yes 
Multi-Platform Distribution Yes 
ROI Tracking Yes 
Social Sharing Yes 
Templates Yes 
Video Editing Yes 

Video Review & Collaboration

Activity Notifications No 
Annotations No 
Client Portal No 
Communication Tools No 
Customizable Branding / White Label No 
For Agencies No 
One-Click Approvals No 
Roles / Permissions / Groups No 
Side-to-Side Comparisons No 
Stages No 
Threaded Comments No 
Version Control No 
Video Editing No 
Workflow Management No 

Virtual Event Platforms

Alerts/Notifications Yes 
Attendee Management Yes 
Customizable Branding Yes 
Event Management Yes 
File Sharing No 
Lead Capture Yes 
Live Audio/Video Chat Yes 
Live Text Chat Yes 
Mobile Access Yes 
Moderation Yes 
Pre-made Templates No 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Q&A Yes 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Social Media Promotion Yes 
Surveys/Polls Yes 
Virtual Booths No 
Virtual Lobby Yes 

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