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Streamline deployment efficiency by switching from hls.js
Enhance deployment efficiency and guarantee high-quality streaming for your viewers when you start using Bitmovin’s player. HLS.js has limited support for streaming protocols in contrast to the Bitmovin Player which has specific device SDKs, MPEG-DASH support & regular updates with expert support and thorough documentation.
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Everything HLS.js has to offer, plus a whole lot more…
Bitmovin’s player presents an extensive array of features, effortless integration, and expert assistance, delivering not just the fundamental capabilities found in HLS.js but also a plethora of advanced, professional-grade features unique to Bitmovin.
| hls.js | Bitmovin | |
|---|---|---|
| Out of the box advertising integration to enable content monetization |  |  |
| Over 1000 player tests performed on real devices daily to ensure stability | | |
| On-demand testing for production streams on real devices with Stream Lab | | |
| Frequent releases ensuring browser, device-support and feature compatibility | | |
| Up-to-date and clear product roadmap | | |
| Out-of-the-box integration with Bitmovin’s Analytics | | |
| Clear documentation and how-to walkthroughs and tutorials | | |
| Support for HLS | | |
| Support for DASH | | |
| Support for DRM | | |
| SLAs and support from video experts | | |
| Quality of experience testing (MOS) | | |
Reduce development costs when you switch from HLS.js to Bitmovin’s Video Player
While getting started with HLS.js is easy, your team is responsible for all development and maintenance; making it a costly solution. With the Bitmovin player, you’re providing your viewers with a consistent experience across all devices at a lower cost.
While HLS.js has a large community behind it, when issues come up you often have to wait a significant amount of time to get the answers you need. As a commercial product, Bitmovin’s Player is backed by a dedicated team of video experts in addition to the Bitmovin Community ready to support you at every step.
Go further with features you won’t find with HLS.js
Watermarking
Stream protected content seamlessly across all devices with our dedicated multi-DRM support as well as pre-integrations with major DRM providers.
Advertising
Integrate Server and Client side Ad Insertion with Bitmovin’s Advertising Module or Google IMA and define the logic and configuration.
Playlists
Provide a continuous viewing experience for your users by creating playlists with gapless playback between video sources
Subtitles & Closed Captions
Thumbnails (Timeline hover previews)
Casting support
Fast channel switching
Cross platform UI with responsive design and Picture in picture
Offline Playback
Low Latency sub 3 seconds
Stream Meta Data handling
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Bigger benefits when you build with Bitmovin
Benefit from SDKs for web, iOS, Android, Roku, Smart TVs, Gaming Consoles and Set Top Boxes for a truly unified development experience.
On average, developers using one of Bitmovin’s Mobile SDKs save over 300 hours of development time per year on native player maintenance alone.
When deploying 2 or more of Bitmovin’s Player SDKs, on average, customers can reach an additional 200,000 viewers per month.