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DTube vs 3Speak vs igsh.tv: Which Decentralized Video Platform Wins?
A head-to-head of three decentralized video platforms — fees, features, ease of use, and who each one is for. An honest comparison for creators.
If you’re exploring decentralized video, three names come up a lot: DTube, 3Speak, and igsh.tv. They overlap (all touch the Hive/IPFS world) but differ in fees, polish, and focus. Here’s an honest head-to-head.
The quick verdict
- 3Speak — the established Hive video platform with the biggest native video community.
- igsh.tv — the same Hive account, a lower 3% fee, and a modern feature set.
- DTube — one of the originals; pioneering, with a smaller community today.
The three, briefly
3Speak
The incumbent for Hive video. Established community, solid tooling, and an active creator base. Its beneficiary cut is around 11%. If you want the biggest existing Hive-video audience, it’s the default.
igsh.tv
A newer Hive + IPFS front-end that uses your same Hive account (so you can cross-post from 3Speak with zero migration). The platform fee is 3% — so you keep 97% — tips go straight to your wallet, and it adds a mini-player, a live-chat overlay, and 10-language support. Best if you want lower fees and modern features without leaving the Hive ecosystem.
DTube
One of the first decentralized video platforms, with a long history across different infrastructures. Still around and ideologically pure, but with a smaller, quieter community than it once had.
Side-by-side
| 3Speak | igsh.tv | DTube | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage | IPFS | IPFS | IPFS |
| Platform fee | ~11% | 3% (or 0% for some) | Varies |
| Same Hive account | Yes | Yes | — |
| Cross-post from 3Speak | — | Yes | — |
| Best for | Biggest Hive-video community | Lowest fees + modern features | Purists / history |
For the bigger picture of fees vs YouTube, see our creator payout comparison, and for more options, the full 3Speak alternatives guide.
Which should you pick?
- Want the most Hive-video viewers right now? Start on 3Speak.
- Want to keep more of your rewards and a slicker app? Try igsh.tv — and since it shares your Hive account, you can run both.
- Care most about the original decentralized ethos? DTube is worth a look.
The smartest move for most creators isn’t to pick one and delete the rest — it’s to publish to Hive and let several apps show your videos. It’s “use both (or all),” not “switch.”
FAQ
Can I use the same account on all three? The Hive-based ones share your Hive account, so your videos and identity carry over.
Which has the lowest fees? Among these, igsh.tv’s 3% beneficiary is the lowest.
Do I lose anything by trying another? No — your videos live on Hive/IPFS, so trying a new app doesn’t remove them from anywhere.