--- description: Learn how YouTube can help your business. We provide UK business users the most detailed information on pricing, features, usability, and reviews for YouTube. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: YouTube Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Closed Captioning Software](/directory/3824/closed-captioning/software) > [YouTube](/software/2052214/youtube) # YouTube Canonical: https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/2052214/youtube Page: 1 / 39\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/2052214/youtube?page=2) > YouTube is a video hosting service designed to help individuals, video creators, and businesses search, discover, upload, and share videos. It allows users to create video channels based on specific topics, subscribe or follow other channels and organize videos in the form of playlists. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 943 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 943 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Audio/video file upload - Customer Support - Live Captioning - Live Streaming Software - Reporting/Analytics - Social Sharing - Speech Recognition - Subtitles/Closed Captions - Text Overlay - Time Stamps - Video Editing - Video Streaming ## Integrations (2 total) - Instagram - WordPress ## Category - [Closed Captioning Software](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/3824/closed-captioning/software) ## Related Categories - [Closed Captioning Software](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/3824/closed-captioning/software) - [Video Hosting Software](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/3827/video-hosting/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The platform also supports a wide range of creators and formats, from short clips to long-form educational and entertainment content, making it highly versatile for different user needs. > > **Cons**: YouTube can feel overly driven by its recommendation algorithm, which sometimes pushes repetitive or low-quality content instead of what users are actively searching for. Ads are also frequent on the free tier, which can interrupt the viewing experience. In addition, content moderation and consistency can be uneven, leading to variability in quality and reliability across videos. > > YouTube is a key platform for a music and content creation business because it provides strong organic reach for educational and performance-based content. It’s especially effective for building awareness through singing tutorials, vocal demos, and short-form clips that can attract new students through search and recommendations. The platform also supports longer-form content, which helps establish authority and deeper connection with an audience over time. The main drawbacks are the inconsistency of algorithm-driven reach, which can make growth less predictable, and the heavy ad experience for viewers on the free version, which can interrupt engagement. It’s also a highly competitive space, so content needs to be consistently strong and well-packaged to stand out. ----- ### "YouTube - World's Largest Free Online Video Sharing" — 5.0/5 > **Nathaniel** | *19 March 2026* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about YouTube is quite simple. There is so much content housed on YouTube that just about any topic you can think of has tons of content related to it uploaded on YouTube. I like tackling projects myself whenever possible, so I especially like using YouTube for how-to videos. > > **Cons**: Having been a YouTube viewer since it's inception, there are two main cons that I can think of. First is the increase in advertisements over the years. I understand why they need to be there to continue to allow YouTube to be free for users, but it can still get a little annoying. Second is the fact that for many years, audio would pause on a mobile device when you left your YouTube screen or your screen went to sleep. Now, I understand you can pay for a premium account to eliminate this issue. But to me, I think that should be a free feature. > > YouTube is a video sharing platform that hosts everything from music videos and educational content to vlogs, product reviews, and live event coverage. YouTube creators can build channels, monetize their content, and reach global audiences without traditional media gatekeepers. For viewers, YouTube functions as both a search engine and an entertainment hub where content on just about any topic imaginable is available with just a few clicks. ----- ### "False allegations, won't let you adequately defend yourself." — 1.0/5 > **Karan** | *10 April 2025* | Legal Services | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: They offer a premium service so you don't have to watch ads > > **Cons**: They delete your account and make accusations against you but won't give you evidence of your supposed crimes. > > I got a notification saying my accoun t was permanently cancelled. I appealed and 15 minutes later thay came back saying they have looked at my account "carefully" and they found it breaches their policy. I know for a fact that I did not commit the offence they accused me of and there is no way to appeal the denial of the appeal. Even in a court of law, you are told what you are accused of and provided the evidence and allowed to defend yourself. YouTube are a lw unto themselves. They took my money for premium membership, cancelled my account and instead of doing the right thing and refunding my money, I had to request it from them. ----- ### "The Place for video content" — 5.0/5 > **Jeremy** | *20 May 2026* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easily uploading your own video content in a robust website full of great video content. A great place for both short and long form videos > > **Cons**: Trying to find content that speaks to an individual can be difficult as it tends to be full of promoted and just popular content ----- ### "YouTube:My Go-To Platform for Learning and Entertainment" — 5.0/5 > **Alessandra** | *18 June 2026* | Music | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I have been using YouTube for over ten years, and it's probably the app I open most often on my phone to relax or learn something new.what I appreciate most is the incredible richness of available content, I can find detailed tutorials to fix almost anything or follow complete courses on a variety of topics. Video quality is generally excellent and customization options, like playback speed or automatic subtitles, are very useful to me. > > **Cons**: I find that ads have become increasingly numerous and intrusive over the years, which can really ruin the experience if I don't have a premium subscription. I also regret that the algorithm sometimes pushes me toward polarizing content to capture my attention longer. > > YouTube has allowed me to acquire many practical skills without having to pay for expensive courses, and it has genuinely enriched my general knowledge while giving me well-deserved relaxing moments after a long day. ----- Page: 1 / 39\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/2052214/youtube?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/2052214/youtube) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data