Vimeo

Vimeo strips away ads and algorithmic feeds, letting your course content stand alone. The platform gives you full control over the player appearance, privacy settings, and who can view each video. It's a favorite among instructors who want a professional, distraction-free experience for their students.

The community here skews toward creators who value quality over reach. You can embed videos on your own site, restrict access by password or domain, and avoid the noise of YouTube's recommendation engine entirely.