Spotlightr is everything you wish Wistia was. More secure, fully branded, and way more affordable for course creators.
🚀 Already on Wistia? We'll migrate your videos for free →
Why Spotlightr
Wistia's marketing focus limits what course creators can actually do. Spotlightr is purpose-built for online educators, membership sites, and marketers who need secure, branded video hosting without the enterprise price tag. With HLS encryption, custom branding, and flexible embeds, Spotlightr fits your workflow.
Pricing
As your course library grows, Wistia's costs skyrocket. Spotlightr offers predictable, affordable pricing designed for creators — all features included, no surprise overages, no per-seat nonsense.
Wistia Pro Plan
$948
per year
Includes only 50 video files
Then +$1/mo per video added
Costs grow fast as you scale
Spotlightr Plus Plan
$250
per year
No limit on video files
200 GB of storage included
All features — no surprises
Security
Wistia offers basic embed restrictions. Spotlightr gives you HLS encryption, domain locking, password protection, and dynamic watermarking to protect your course content from piracy.
Student-Focused
Spotlightr tracks every video every student watches across your entire platform. See who's progressing, who's struggling, and which lessons students rewatch — giving you a clear picture of what's working and what needs improvement.
Those insights translate directly into better content, deeper engagement, and stronger student outcomes. And happy, successful students don't stay quiet — they become your best source of referrals for new enrollments.
Integrations
Spotlightr works effortlessly with WordPress, Kajabi, Thinkific, LearnDash, ClickFunnels and more. Embed anywhere, track everything, and connect your existing tools without friction.
See exactly what you get — and what you don't — with each platform.
| Feature | ▶ spotlightr | Wistia |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Pricing | ✓ | ✗ |
| HLS Video Encryption | ✓ | ✗ |
| In-Video Quizzes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Student Profiles & Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Geo Blocking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Searchable Transcripts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Hosted Gallery & Course Pages | ✓ | ✗ |
| In-Video Comments | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dynamic Watermarking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pay-Per-View / Gating | ✓ | ✗ |
| Course Platform Integrations | ✓ | Limited |
We've built three ways to move your Wistia content to Spotlightr — pick what works best for you, or use all three.
Connect your Wistia account and migrate your entire video library to Spotlightr in just a few clicks. No technical knowledge required — our tool handles the transfer, preserves your metadata, and gets you up and running fast.
Hand it off entirely. Our team will migrate every single one of your Wistia videos to Spotlightr — at absolutely no extra charge. Just tell us what you need and we'll take care of the rest while you focus on your business.
Run our one-line script on your website and it automatically swaps every Wistia embed code for your new Spotlightr embed codes — instantly, across your entire site. Use it on day one while you migrate, then remove it once you've manually updated your pages. Or leave it running indefinitely. Your call.
Switch to Spotlightr and discover a faster, more secure video hosting experience built specifically for course creators. Migrate your content in minutes. Join 8,000+ creators who've already made the switch.
No credit card required
Every tool you need to host, protect, brand, and grow with video — in one platform.
Upload from your computer or import via URL. Organize videos into channels and playlists for clean course structure.
Learn more →Match every video to your brand. Custom colors, logo, and controls with no Spotlightr branding unless you want it.
Learn more →Protect your course videos from download and piracy with enterprise-grade HLS stream encryption.
Learn more →Embed on WordPress, Kajabi, Thinkific, and more in seconds. Buffer-free playback on any device.
Learn more →Add email capture gates, CTAs, and clickable annotations to turn viewers into subscribers and buyers.
Learn more →Works seamlessly with LearnDash, LifterLMS, MemberPress, Kajabi, ClickFunnels, and your favorite tools.
Learn more →Charge directly for access to individual videos or collections. Simple monetization built in.
Learn more →Track views, engagement, drop-off points, and conversions. Know exactly how your content performs.
Learn more →Spotlightr's team actively builds features based on creator feedback. Your ideas shape the product.
Learn more →"A top-player in this space! I've had a great experience using Spotlightr with my clients. Everyone loves the player! The feature-set is amazing — the team actively seeks feedback and implements it."
"I switched from Wistia to Spotlightr and cut my monthly video bill in half. The encryption and branding features are exactly what I needed to protect and grow my course business."
"The WordPress and LearnDash integration is seamless. My students get a beautiful, branded experience and I get complete peace of mind about content protection."
Whether you're building courses, running a membership site, or marketing with video — Spotlightr fits right in.
Build and deliver courses with secure, branded video hosting that integrates with every major course platform.
Gate your content, protect your IP, and deliver premium video experiences to paying members.
Capture leads, run video funnels, and measure performance with marketing-focused video tools.
Get enterprise-grade video features at a price that makes sense for your growing business.
Spotlightr works great with...
Embed your branded, protected videos on any platform you already use.