[zxcvbn4038]

If you really want to understand how streaming video works then it definitely takes you down a couple rabbit holes - but it’s worth it. I think more people and companies should try to stream their own video content rather then be at the mercy of Google, their algorithms, and their censorship. You don’t have to “be” YouTube and host other users content but you should be able to host your content without YouTube’s approval.

[petra]

There are probably many paid video hosting platforms. You can't save that much by hosting it yourself.

Anyone who is hosting on YouTube is looking for a free service.

[mikae1]

> Anyone who is hosting on YouTube is looking for a free service.

https://archive.org/help/video.php is also “free”.