What is Vevo used for?

Vevo is a music video network that distributes labels' and artists' videos across YouTube and connected TV, and sells advertising around them. It is a good fit for watching official music videos and advertising alongside music content.

No. Vevo is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. In the Media & Streaming category, open-source options include Koel, Finamp and Jukebox.

What are some alternatives to Vevo?

Vevo competes with YouTube and Dailymotion.

Vevo: features, pricing and alternatives

About Vevo

Vevo is a music video network. It works with record labels and artists to distribute professional music videos, and it describes itself as running a large network of music channels on YouTube along with distribution through partner platforms and connected TV.

The business serves three groups: viewers, who watch videos and Vevo Originals such as live performances; artists and labels, who use Vevo to reach audiences; and advertisers, who buy placements around music video content. The site includes a newsroom and sections for artists and advertisers. It is a hosted media business and not a downloadable tool.

Key features

Music video distribution across YouTube
Connected TV delivery for labels
Original live performance content
Advertising products for brands
Resources for artists and labels

Good fit for

→Watching official music videos
→Advertising alongside music content

Tags: music-videos; streaming; advertising; youtube; connected-tv; music

Vevo: questions and answers

What is Vevo used for?: Vevo is a music video network that distributes labels' and artists' videos across YouTube and connected TV, and sells advertising around them. It is a good fit for watching official music videos and advertising alongside music content.
Is Vevo free?: Yes. Vevo is free to use.
Is Vevo open source?: No. Vevo is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. In the Media & Streaming category, open-source options include Koel, Finamp and Jukebox.
What are some alternatives to Vevo?: Vevo competes with YouTube and Dailymotion.