Viloud

What Is Viloud?

Viloud is a cloud-based platform for creating custom online TV channels. You can build Linear TV channels (24/7 continuous programming), On-Demand video libraries, and FAST channels compatible with platforms like Roku, Pluto TV, and Tubi. It includes live streaming, ad monetization, and embeddable video players — all without writing code.

Think of it as your own broadcasting network in a box. Upload videos, schedule programming, embed the player on your site, and optionally monetize with ads.

What's Included

• Three channel types: Linear TV (24/7), On-Demand, FAST channels
• Video uploading or linking from external sources
• Drag-and-drop content scheduling (daily/weekly)
• Customizable branded or white-label video players
• Live streaming with RTMP encoder support
• Monetization via VAST/VPAID/VMAP ad standards
• M3U8 link generation for OTT platform distribution
• Real-time analytics and domain restriction controls
• Adaptive and P2P streaming
• External CDN integration

Pricing Tiers

✓ What Works

Unique product category. There's nothing quite like Viloud at this price point. The ability to spin up a 24/7 linear TV channel for your brand is a genuinely creative capability that most businesses haven't explored.

Drag-and-drop scheduling. The content scheduler is intuitive and well-designed. Building a weekly programming lineup feels natural, not technical.

Excellent user ratings. 233 reviews at 4.89/5 stars with 217 five-star ratings. Users consistently praise the platform's reliability and ease of use.

Monetization built in. Ad monetization via industry-standard VAST/VPAID/VMAP means you can generate revenue from your channels. FAST channel support at higher tiers opens distribution to Roku and Pluto TV audiences.

Strong ROI vs. Vimeo. At $99 one-time vs. Vimeo at $20/month, Viloud pays for itself in 5 months with significantly more broadcasting capability.

✗ Watch Out For

Base tier is restrictive. 300 minutes of storage, 10,000 monthly views, and 5 channels is enough to experiment, but not enough for a real broadcast operation. Plan to stack codes.

Ad monetization locked behind Tier 3. You need $297 invested before you can run ads on your channels. The base tier is view-only.

FAST channels require Tier 5. If distributing to Roku/Pluto TV is your goal, you're looking at $990 minimum. That's still great value vs. traditional broadcasting, but it's a significant commitment.

Niche use case. Most businesses don't need an online TV channel. Unless you have a library of video content and a strategy for how a continuous channel serves your audience, Viloud may sit unused.

Storage measured in minutes, not GB. The storage model can be confusing. 300 minutes sounds generous until you're uploading long-form content.

Who Should Buy This

Yes, buy it if you're:

• A content creator with a library of video content wanting 24/7 brand presence
• An educator building on-demand course channels
• A media company exploring FAST/OTT distribution
• A marketer who wants a unique branded video experience on their site

Skip it if you're:

• Looking for a video hosting platform (Vimeo/Wistia are better for that)
• A business without significant existing video content
• Not willing to invest at least $297 for ad monetization features

How It Compares

The Bottom Line

Viloud is a creative deal for the right buyer. If you have video content and want to build a branded broadcasting presence, there's nothing else like it at this price. The platform is polished, well-rated, and genuinely capable. But be realistic about your needs — the base tier is limited, and the best features require stacking to Tier 3 or above.

Score: 7/10 — Worth a look