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Why Course Creators Are Leaving Vimeo (And Where They're Going)
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Why Course Creators Are Leaving Vimeo (And Where They're Going)

Vimeo was the default video host for online courses — until Bending Spoons bought it and laid off the engineering team. Here's why course creators are migrating, what to look for in an alternative, and how platforms like SmartVideo, Bunny Stream, and Wistia compare for LMS video hosting.

Mar 2026 · Updated Sep 2026 · 22 min read

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