Video.js vs MediaElement.js

Developers should use Video meets developers should use mediaelement. Here's our take.

Video.js

Nice Pick

Developers should use Video

Pros

• js when they need a customizable, cross-browser video player that goes beyond the basic HTML5 <video> element, such as for media-heavy websites, streaming services, or educational platforms
• Related to: javascript, html5-video

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

MediaElement.js

Developers should use MediaElement

Pros

• js when building web applications that require cross-browser compatible media playback with a consistent user experience, especially for projects targeting diverse audiences using older browsers
• Related to: html5-video, javascript

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Video.js if: You want js when they need a customizable, cross-browser video player that goes beyond the basic html5 <video> element, such as for media-heavy websites, streaming services, or educational platforms and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use MediaElement.js if: You prioritize js when building web applications that require cross-browser compatible media playback with a consistent user experience, especially for projects targeting diverse audiences using older browsers over what Video.js offers.

The Bottom Line

Video.js wins

Developers should use Video