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Streaming videos (79 programs)

  1. PROS: Quick search results. Wide variety of podcasts on offer.
    CONS: Podcasts aimed mainly as US users. Quality and depth of podcasts poor.
  2. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Accessible. One click encode.
    CONS: Looks a bit confusing at first. Very expensive ($80).
  3. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: More than 5,000 radio stations. Good streaming quality.
    CONS: Not all stations available. Requires upgrade to continue listening after one hour.
  4. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Allows QuickTime clips to be played back on external devices. Supports batch processing of clips. Ideal for broadcast environments.
    CONS: Complex to configure and understand for non-broadcast professionals.
  5. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Very lightweight and easy to use. Supports Growl. Plays radio stations through iTunes.
    CONS: A little too intrusive in monitoring.
  6. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Streamlined. Four capture selections. Multi-channel audio recording. Presets for quality and file size. Add hottext to movie.
    CONS: Some bugs and errors. Doesn't show recording area live.
  7. PROS: Hulu feature-complete. Well-made UI. Good colour choicse. Solid basic options.
    CONS: Connection issues. Rarely updated. Slow on older devices. Minimal accessibility options.
  8. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Captures images and videos. Easy to use. Compresses video.
    CONS: Video compression leads to poor quality. Limited preferences.
  9. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Browsing for radios. Subscribing and adding favorites. Auto-wake and power-on.
    CONS: Editing radio info.
  10. PROS: Robust streaming service. A variety of content. High-quality originals. Can be accessed by non-members.
    CONS: China-focused. Privacy is a question mark. Behaves erratically at times. Malware could be an issue.
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Simple to use. Supports a wide variety of formats. Doesn't use a lot of resources. Loads quickly.
    CONS: Limited OS support. Shows a watermark during playback. Suceptible to freezing. Playback quality can be spotty.
  12. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Access Xbox, PSP, iOS etc from your Mac. Gives you full control of what to share. Slick, easy to use interface. Light on resources.
    CONS: Doesn't work with Wii's. May be subject to streaming and connection bugs.
  13. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Over 200 stations. 10 presets available.
    CONS: Only US radios.
  14. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Suitable for aspiring broadcasters. Ideal for Macbook Pro owners. Very powerful mixing desk.
    CONS: Complicated to get to grips with. Only works on Macs with high-end graphics cards.
  15. PROS: Application doesn’t require complicated pairing/setup procedures. Clean user interface. No need to convert file formats before streaming them. Video quality is maintained when streaming.
    CONS: Audio may lag behind the video in some circumstances. App is not compatible with all devices. No reverse/forward functionality available during video playback. App is resource intensive.
  16. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Most common media formats are supported. Drag-and-drop functionality is present. 5K resolutions can be enjoyed. A clean and intuitive user interface.
    CONS: Advanced editing options are not present. Not as lightweight as similar media players. Conversion rates are very slow. Not possible to set default output targets once a conversion completes.
  17. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Very simple to use. Records sound and video.
    CONS: Not necesssary if you have QuickTime X.
  18. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Simple and quick. Good selection of codecs. Six different quality levels.
    CONS: Limited capture settings. Only two output resolutions.
  19. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac

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