Lock down your content, engage your members, and grow your community — all without piecing together a dozen different tools. Spotlightr was built for exactly this.
Membership sites live and die by their content. If members can download and redistribute your videos, your revenue walks out the door. Spotlightr's military-grade HLS encryption ensures your content stays yours — and your members' only.
HLS encryption on every video — download buttons simply don't work. Screen-capture piracy is deterred by dynamic watermarks.
Dynamic IP watermarks — each member sees their email or IP burned into the video, making it trivially easy to track leaks.
Domain embed restrictions — your videos only play on domains you approve. No one can hotlink your content on another site.
GeoControl — lock content to specific countries if licensing or compliance requires it.
All videos encrypted with HLS
Different tiers, different access. Free previews, paid modules, VIP content — Spotlightr lets you configure access rules that match your membership model without hacking a workaround together.
Payment gating via Stripe — sell individual videos or full course modules without a separate paywall tool.
Email & SMS gating — turn free content into a lead-generation engine by requiring opt-in before playback.
Access codes & passcodes — create invite-only or cohort-specific content in seconds.
Prevent fast-forwarding — ensure members actually watch content before marking it complete.
Churn often starts before a member ever cancels — they just stop watching. Spotlightr's analytics tell you who's engaged, who's falling behind, and where your content is losing people so you can step in before it's too late.
Individual member viewing profiles — see which videos each member has watched, for how long, and how many times.
Video heatmaps — identify exactly where viewers drop off or rewatch, so you can improve your weakest content.
CRM tag triggers by timestamp — automatically tag members in ActiveCampaign or HubSpot when they reach key moments in a video.
Automated reporting — receive daily, weekly, or monthly digests so you always know the pulse of your community.
Your members should feel like they're inside your world, not someone else's platform. Spotlightr disappears into the background so your brand takes center stage.
Fully branded video player — add your logo, colors, and custom controls. No Spotlightr branding visible to members.
Custom watch page domains — host your video galleries at watch.yourmembership.com for a seamless brand experience.
Branded galleries & playlists — create beautiful, on-brand content hubs your members will actually want to explore.
Available on every plan — branding isn't a premium add-on. It's included from day one, no matter what tier you're on.
Every feature in Spotlightr was designed with one question in mind: "What does a membership site owner actually need from their video host?"
Organize your content into courses, modules, and lessons with drag-and-drop simplicity. Members always know where they are and what's next.
Embed quizzes directly in your videos to test comprehension, keep members engaged, and demonstrate learning outcomes. Full reporting included.
Members can keyword-search and jump to any moment in any video. This alone transforms your library from a passive archive into an active resource.
Connect Spotlightr to ActiveCampaign, HubSpot, or any ESP via Zapier. Trigger automations when members hit key moments in your content.
Update your video content without breaking a single URL. Members never hit dead links, and your analytics stay intact even when you refresh old lessons.
Install the free Spotlightr WordPress plugin and embed encrypted, branded videos in any page or lesson — fully compatible with LearnDash LMS.
Auto-generate customized video messages addressed to individual members by name. Turn your content into a one-to-one experience at scale.
Play pre-recorded videos at scheduled times to simulate live events. Run an automated webinar funnel into your membership without being present.
Prompt members to upgrade, share, or take the next step at precisely the right moment — triggered by timestamps or video completion events.
Vimeo, Wistia, and YouTube were built for general audiences. Spotlightr was built for you.
| Feature | Spotlightr | Vimeo | Wistia | YouTube |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLS Encryption (all plans) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Payment gating via Stripe | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Dynamic IP watermarks | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Video heatmaps for every view | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Advanced video and member analytics | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| In-video quizzes | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Branding on all plans | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ads shown to viewers | Never | Never | Never | Always |
| WordPress / LearnDash plugin | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | Limited |
| Email / SMS gating | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Prevent fast-forwarding | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Over a dozen CTA templates | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Live chat support | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Starting price | $13/mo | $20/mo | $99/mo | Free* |
Don't take our word for it — here's what real creators say after switching from generic video hosts.
"I was losing sleep over members sharing login credentials and passing my videos around. Spotlightr's watermarks stopped that overnight. The peace of mind alone is worth the subscription."
"The member analytics are a game-changer. I can see exactly where people are dropping off in my content, fix those sections, and watch engagement climb. No other video host gave me this."
"I switched from Vimeo because I needed real access control. Spotlightr's Stripe integration and email gating let me run my entire membership funnel from one platform. Setup took two hours."
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