Comparison Guide
Updated November 2025

Wrapi vs IBM Cloud Video
Which Platform is Right for You?

An honest comparison to help you choose the best webcasting platform for your AV company or event production needs.

Unlimited viewers vs $145/mo for just 100 viewer hours

No credit card required • All features included from $1.00/attendee

Feature Comparison

See how the platforms stack up side by side

Pricing

Pricing Model
Wrapi:From $1.00/attendee
IBM Cloud Video:Viewer hours
Silver Plan
Wrapi:N/A
IBM Cloud Video:$145/mo (100 hours)
Gold Plan
Wrapi:N/A
IBM Cloud Video:$729/mo (2,000 hours)
Platinum Plan
Wrapi:N/A
IBM Cloud Video:$1,460/mo (5,000 hours)
Predictable Costs
Wrapi:
IBM Cloud Video:no (overages)
Free Trial
Wrapi:no (affordable)
IBM Cloud Video:30 days

Core Features

Live Streaming
Wrapi:
IBM Cloud Video:
HD Transcoding
Wrapi:
IBM Cloud Video:
Live Monitoring Console
Wrapi:
IBM Cloud Video:
Unlimited Viewers
Wrapi:
IBM Cloud Video:Pay per hour
Multiple Channels
Wrapi:Unlimited
IBM Cloud Video:5-20 by plan
Storage
Wrapi:Included
IBM Cloud Video:1-5 TB by plan

Interactive

Live Chat
Wrapi:
IBM Cloud Video:
Q&A Management
Wrapi:
IBM Cloud Video:
Live Polling
Wrapi:
IBM Cloud Video:
Clickable Overlays
Wrapi:
IBM Cloud Video:
Producer Control Room
Wrapi:
IBM Cloud Video:

Security

Password Gating
Wrapi:
IBM Cloud Video:
Registration Gating
Wrapi:
IBM Cloud Video:
Channel Branding
Wrapi:
IBM Cloud Video:
Video Embed Control
Wrapi:
IBM Cloud Video:

Technical

API Access
Wrapi:
IBM Cloud Video:
Interface Design
Wrapi:Modern
IBM Cloud Video:Legacy IBM
Self-Serve Setup
Wrapi:
IBM Cloud Video:
Support
Wrapi:Email + chat
IBM Cloud Video:Phone + chat

* Feature comparison based on publicly available information. Last updated November 2025.

Which Platform is Right for You?

Both platforms have their strengths. Here's an honest assessment to help you decide.

W

Choose Wrapi if...

  • You want predictable costs without viewer-hour anxiety
  • You need unlimited viewers without overage charges
  • You prefer modern UX over legacy IBM interface
  • You want event-based pricing that doesn't scale with watch time
  • You need more than 100 viewer hours per month at lower cost
  • You want a real-time control room for professional production
I

Consider IBM Cloud Video if...

  • You need Watson AI integration for video intelligence
  • You prefer phone support included in all plans
  • You want a 30-day free trial before committing
  • You're already using other IBM Cloud services
  • You need enterprise-grade SLA from a major vendor
  • You have predictable, low viewer-hour usage

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