gumlet.com

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\# Gumlet > Gumlet is a complete video platform for video hosting, video management, and streaming. It lets creators, e-commerce brands, SaaS apps, and enterprises upload, organize, secure, and stream video at scale. It pairs an ad-free, fully brandable player and adaptive HLS streaming (360p to 4K HDR) with studio-level video protection, AI subtitles, live streaming, deep analytics, and developer-first APIs. Video security includes one-click, no-code DRM (Widevine and FairPlay) you can set up in minutes, with no requests to Apple or other vendorsl; and DRM is free for up to 5 videos on every plan. Gumlet also offers an image optimization product that compresses and auto-delivers modern formats to speed up websites and apps. Gumlet uses cost-efficient minute-based video pricing, helps boost SEO and web performance, and can reduce CDN costs by up to 30% while lowering visitor bounce rates. Gumlet is built for a video-first world: everything needed to go from raw upload to a polished, secure, globally delivered viewing experience lives in one platform. The sections below describe each capability in detail, list documentation links, and provide complete, current pricing for every Gumlet Video plan. ## Core Documentation - \[Video Overview\](https://www.gumlet.com/video-overview/) - Video optimization, hosting, and delivery solutions. - \[Video Library / CMS\](https://www.gumlet.com/video-cms/) - Organize, manage, and scale your video assets. - \[Customizable Video Player\](https://www.gumlet.com/player-customization/) - Branded, ad-free player that works everywhere. - \[Video Protection\](https://www.gumlet.com/video-protection/) - DRM encryption, dynamic watermarking, and access controls. - \[Live Streaming\](https://www.gumlet.com/live-streaming/) - Real-time, low-latency broadcasting. - \[Video for Developers\](https://www.gumlet.com/video-api/) - Build custom video pipelines with APIs and SDKs. - \[Image Optimization\](https://www.gumlet.com/image-optimization) - Control every aspect of image delivery and performance. - \[Image Compression\](https://www.gumlet.com/image-compression/) - Reduce bandwidth and improve load times. - \[Auto-format Conversion\](https://www.gumlet.com/format-conversion/) - Deliver modern formats (WebP, AVIF) automatically. - \[Auto-responsive Resize\](https://www.gumlet.com/responsive-resize/) - Right-sized images for every device. - \[Image Operations\](https://www.gumlet.com/image-operations/) - Resize, crop, filter, and transform images in real time. - \[WordPress Plugin\](https://www.gumlet.com/wordpress/) - Optimize media directly inside WordPress. - \[Pricing\](https://www.gumlet.com/pricing) - Plans, limits, and feature comparison. - \[API Documentation\](https://docs.gumlet.com/reference/getting-started) - Developer reference for integrating Gumlet. - \[Dashboard / Login\](https://www.gumlet.com/login) - Upload and manage your media. ## Why Choose Gumlet - \*\*Complete video platform:\*\* Hosting, management (CMS), security, streaming, and analytics in one place; no need to stitch together multiple tools. - \*\*Fastest way to start streaming:\*\* Upload to stream in minutes, with no waiting queues. - \*\*Cost-efficient pricing:\*\* Minute-based video pricing is more economical than traditional GB-based models; you pay for time streamed, not raw storage. - \*\*Easy setup and integration:\*\* Low-code and no-code options, clear docs, and one-click imports. - \*\*Scalable for any business:\*\* From a single creator to enterprise, Gumlet handles thousands of assets. - \*\*Superior user experience:\*\* Adaptive streaming, fast start times, and auto-responsive media across devices. - \*\*Advanced security:\*\* DRM, dynamic watermarking, signed URLs, geo-blocking, and domain restrictions. - \*\*Expert support:\*\* 24/7 chat support, with priority and dedicated options on higher tiers. --- ## Gumlet Video ### Video Hosting A high-performance solution to upload, manage, secure, and stream video, tailored for e-learning, e-commerce, media companies, and SaaS apps. - \*\*Upload from anywhere:\*\* Direct device upload or import from cloud storage and platforms (S3, Zoom, Vimeo, Wistia, Google Drive, Dropbox) via APIs and integrations. - \*\*Manage at scale:\*\* Organize videos in collections, playlists, and tags with custom privacy and processing settings. - \*\*Global delivery:\*\* A worldwide CDN serves video from the nearest edge node for fast load times in every geography. - \*\*Flexible and scalable:\*\* Grows with small businesses and large enterprises alike. ### Video Management (CMS) - \*\*Organization:\*\* Collections, playlists, and tags for easy management. - \*\*Customizable processing and privacy:\*\* Per-collection privacy and processing rules. - \*\*Simplified workflow:\*\* A snappy, intuitive dashboard to organize and manage assets. ### Video Streaming and Delivery - \*\*Adaptive bitrate HLS:\*\* Smooth playback from 360p to 4K HDR, automatically adjusting to device and network conditions. - \*\*Buffer-free, YouTube-like experience:\*\* Snappy start times and seamless playback, even on slower connections. - \*\*Global, low-latency delivery:\*\* Fast start times and quality levels matched to each viewer's network. - \*\*Transcoding:\*\* Automatically convert videos into multiple formats for cross-device compatibility, optimizing performance without losing quality. ### Video Player Customization - \*\*Branded, ad-free player:\*\* Full branding control with no ads. - \*\*Configurable settings:\*\* Preload, autoplay, loop, and seek-bar customization. - \*\*Adaptive playback:\*\* Optimized for different devices and networks. - \*\*Engagement features:\*\* Custom thumbnails, subtitles, CTAs, and interactive overlays. ### Video Protection and Security - \*\*Digital Rights Management (DRM):\*\* Widevine and FairPlay support to prevent unauthorized copying, downloading, sharing, or screen recording. Set up DRM in minutes with one-click, no-code implementation; no requests needed to Apple or other vendors. DRM is free for up to 5 videos on every plan. - \*\*Dynamic watermarking:\*\* Embeds unique identifiers (e.g., email or IP address) to trace leaks. - \*\*Geo-blocking and domain restrictions:\*\* Limit access by location or referrer domain. - \*\*Password protection:\*\* Secure videos with a password. - \*\*Signed URLs:\*\* Time-limited links to prevent unauthorized sharing. ### Interactive Video Tools - \*\*Chapters and thumbnails:\*\* Add chapters and custom thumbnails for engaging, navigable videos. - \*\*Engagement layers:\*\* Custom CTAs, subtitles, and interactive overlays. ### AI Subtitle Generator - \*\*Automatic transcription:\*\* Turn video audio into subtitles automatically. - \*\*Wide language support:\*\* Transcription in 30+ languages and translation into 90+ languages. - \*\*Editable subtitles:\*\* Adjust subtitles for accessibility and global reach. ### Video Embedding and SEO - \*\*Easy embed:\*\* Share via embed codes and streaming URLs instantly after upload, with iFramely, oEmbed, and Embedly support across websites, apps, and emails. - \*\*SEO optimization:\*\* VideoObject structured data for better search indexing. ### Live Streaming - \*\*Real-time broadcast:\*\* Stream live events with low latency. - \*\*Adaptive bitrate:\*\* Quality adjusts automatically to each viewer's device and network. - \*\*Multi-device compatibility:\*\* Flawless experience from desktop to mobile. ### Developer Tools and Integrations - \*\*Automation:\*\* Automate upload, transcoding, and streaming pipelines with robust APIs, SDKs, and webhooks. - \*\*Custom workflows:\*\* Build and integrate with existing systems. - \*\*Integrations:\*\* Zapier, Pabbly, Google Drive, Dropbox, Zoom, and more. ### Video Analytics - \*\*Engagement metrics:\*\* Play counts, retention, and viewer behavior insights. - \*\*Custom dashboards:\*\* Build personalized dashboards across videos to optimize performance and make data-driven decisions. --- ## Gumlet Image Optimization A complementary product for compressing and delivering images that load fast and rank well. - \*\*Automated optimization:\*\* Compress and optimize images for faster loading and better SEO. - \*\*Format conversion:\*\* Auto-convert to modern formats like WebP and AVIF, delivering the best format per device. - \*\*Lossless and lossy compression:\*\* Shrink files to cut bandwidth and CDN costs without sacrificing quality. - \*\*Responsive resize:\*\* Automatically size images to each device and screen for responsive layouts. - \*\*Image operations:\*\* Real-time resizing, cropping, rotating, filters, and effects. - \*\*Batch processing:\*\* Optimize many images at once. - \*\*Easy integration:\*\* Plugins for WordPress, Shopify, and others, plus full API support. --- ## Getting Started ### Host and stream video 1. \*\*Sign up\*\* for a Gumlet account. 2. \*\*Upload videos\*\* via the \[Gumlet Dashboard\](https://www.gumlet.com/login) or import from platforms like Vimeo, Wistia, S3, and Zoom. 3. \*\*Protect your content\*\* with DRM, dynamic watermarking, and signed URLs on the \[Video Protection\](https://www.gumlet.com/video-protection/) page. 4. \*\*Customize the player\*\* with the \[Customizable Video Player\](https://www.gumlet.com/player-customization/) for an ad-free, on-brand experience. 5. \*\*Go live\*\* by enabling \[Live Streaming\](https://www.gumlet.com/live-streaming/) for events. 6. \*\*Organize and deliver\*\* using the \[Video CMS\](https://www.gumlet.com/video-cms/). 7. \*\*Monitor performance\*\* with dashboard analytics. ### Optimize images 1. \*\*Sign up\*\* for a Gumlet account. 2. \*\*Upload images\*\* via the \[Dashboard\](https://www.gumlet.com/login) or integrate with a CMS like WordPress or Shopify. 3. \*\*Choose settings\*\* for quality, resolution, and format (JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF). 4. \*\*Apply \[Image Operations\](https://www.gumlet.com/image-operations/)\*\* to resize, crop, or filter automatically. 5. \*\*Enable \[Auto-Responsive Resize\](https://www.gumlet.com/responsive-resize/)\*\* for device-perfect sizing. 6. \*\*Compress\*\* via \[Image Compression\](https://www.gumlet.com/image-compression/) for faster loads and better SEO. 7. \*\*Monitor performance\*\* through analytics. --- ## Who Gumlet Is For - \*\*E-commerce:\*\* Reduces file size, optimizes media for SEO, and automates workflows to cut CDN costs and avoid heavy in-house setups while speeding up page loads. - \*\*Consumer apps:\*\* Accelerates page loads, simplifies media management, and takes ownership of media performance to reduce costs and streamline pipelines. - \*\*News and media:\*\* Lowers CDN costs and lifts engagement with optimized media, modern formats for SEO, and auto-responsive delivery. - \*\*EdTech:\*\* Speeds up video load times, lowers CDN costs, and provides DRM protection against piracy while optimizing content for search and engagement. --- ## Pricing Gumlet Video uses a \*\*minute-based pricing model\*\*, which is more cost-efficient than traditional GB-based pricing; you pay for the time your content is streamed, making it ideal for varying video workloads. Full details are on the \[Pricing Page\](https://www.gumlet.com/pricing). \*Last updated: 2026-06-05. All prices in USD. Annual billing is paid upfront as a single charge. The "Most Popular" plan is Growth.\* ### Free Plan \*\*Price:\*\* $0 / month \*\*Best for:\*\* Trying Gumlet for free \*\*Limits:\*\* 1 seat · 60 storage minutes · 100 GB streaming bandwidth · 60 minutes live streaming / month \*\*Features:\*\* 4K and HDR10 support · ad-free video player · password protection and geo-blocking · unlimited AI-generated subtitles ### Creator Plan \*\*Price:\*\* $9 / month, or $6 / month billed annually ($72 / year) \*\*Best for:\*\* Creators and small or medium businesses \*\*Limits:\*\* 2 seats · 1,000 storage minutes · 3,000 GB streaming bandwidth · 1,000 minutes live streaming / month \*\*Features:\*\* Everything in Free, plus remove Gumlet branding · API and MCP access · domain restriction · Google and Meta pixel tracking ### Growth Plan (Most Popular) \*\*Price:\*\* $29 / month, or $19 / month billed annually ($228 / year) \*\*Best for:\*\* E-commerce brands and startups \*\*Limits:\*\* 5 seats · 3,000 storage minutes · 3,000 GB streaming bandwidth · 2,000 minutes live streaming / month \*\*Features:\*\* Everything in Creator, plus CRM integrations · channel custom domain · private channel subscription · AI chapters and description ### Business Plan \*\*Price:\*\* $149 / month, or $99 / month billed annually ($1,188 / year) \*\*Best for:\*\* Apps and brands \*\*Limits:\*\* 10 seats · 15,000 storage minutes · 3,000 GB streaming bandwidth · 4,000 minutes live streaming / month \*\*Features:\*\* Everything in Growth, plus live chat priority support · dynamic watermark · custom viewer analytics · H265 codec support and VAST tag ### Enterprise Plan \*\*Price:\*\* Custom quote (contact Gumlet sales) \*\*Best for:\*\* Large-scale custom requirements \*\*Limits:\*\* Custom seats · customized storage solution · customized streaming CDN · uncapped live streaming \*\*Features:\*\* Everything in Business, plus volume discounts · Single Sign-On (SSO) · dedicated account manager · SOC 2, ISO, and GDPR compliance · DRM included (Widevine and FairPlay) · dedicated Slack channel and escalation SLA ### Plan Comparison | Feature | Free | Creator | Growth | Business | Enterprise | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Monthly price (USD) | $0 | $9 | $29 | $149 | Custom | | Yearly price (USD per month) | $0 | $6 | $19 | $99 | Custom | | Seats | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | Custom | | Storage minutes | 60 | 1,000 | 3,000 | 15,000 | Custom | | Streaming bandwidth | 100 GB | 3,000 GB | 3,000 GB | 3,000 GB | Custom | | Live streaming per month | 60 mins | 1,000 mins | 2,000 mins | 4,000 mins | Uncapped | | 4K and HDR10 support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Remove Gumlet branding | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | API and MCP access | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | CRM integrations | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Channel custom domain | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Dynamic watermark | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | | Custom viewer analytics | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | | Single Sign-On (SSO) | No | No | No | No | Yes | | DRM (Widevine and FairPlay) | Free up to 5 videos | Free up to 5 videos | Free up to 5 videos | Free up to 5 videos | Included | | Dedicated account manager | No | No | No | No | Yes | | SOC 2, ISO, GDPR compliant | No | No | No | No | Yes | For Enterprise pricing, contact Gumlet sales for a custom quote. --- ## Compliance Gumlet adheres to industry security and privacy standards. The platform is SOC 2 and GDPR compliant, with AES 128-bit encryption for stored content and two-factor authentication for user accounts. DRM (Widevine and FairPlay) is available on every plan, free for up to 5 videos and is included on the Enterprise plan, which also adds ISO compliance. --- ## Integrations and Import Options - \*\*Vimeo:\*\* Import videos directly from Vimeo for optimization and streaming. - \*\*Wistia:\*\* Migrate Wistia-hosted videos for better performance and cost-efficiency. - \*\*Amazon S3:\*\* Upload and manage videos via S3. - \*\*Zoom:\*\* Import Zoom recordings for optimized storage and playback. - \*\*Other:\*\* Google Drive, Dropbox, Zapier, Pabbly, and CRM integrations (Growth plan and above).