StreamZilla
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A European alternative to JW Player
Video hosting under European law, without trackers.
JW Player, now part of JWX, is an American video technology company focused on publishers, streamers and advertisers, with a strong emphasis on ad monetisation. US law applies, including the CLOUD Act.
StreamZilla is a European video platform for organisations and publishers: a player without cookies or trackers, automatic subtitles and translations, and hosting under European law. Ad support, including privacy-first contextual ads, is coming.
Free during the beta. For organisations. Nothing to pay.
No trackers
The player sets no cookies and loads no trackers, so every visitor sees your video.
European law
A Dutch company, hosting in the Netherlands.
Your own ads, soon
Connect your own ad vendors, or use privacy-first contextual ads.
StreamZilla and JW Player compared
Two players, built around different priorities.
| StreamZilla and JW Player compared | StreamZilla | JW Player (JWX) |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Jet-Stream Services B.V., the Netherlands | JWX, United States |
| Law that applies | European and Dutch law | US law, including the CLOUD Act |
| Focus | Hosting and publishing, privacy first | Video technology and ad monetisation for publishers |
| Advertising | Coming: your own vendors or contextual ads | Yes, extensive |
Based on public information, checked on 11 November 2026. Brand names belong to their respective owners. Spotted an error? Email e-mail and we will correct it.
When JW Player is the better choice
- Advertising revenue at scale is your main goal today.
- You need extensive ad technology and programmatic demand right now.
Frequently asked questions
Can I monetise my videos with StreamZilla?
Ad support is coming: connect your own ad vendors or use a privacy-first contextual option.
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Try Europe’s video platform.
StreamZilla is the all-in-one video platform from the team that put the first live stream on the web, with 32 years of experience. It is in private beta, and joining is free: you get early access, a direct line to the people who build it, and a say in what comes next.
Join the free private betaFree during the beta. For organisations. Nothing to pay.