Metamorphosis

What Metamorphosis does

Uscreen is a private SaaS video membership platform that enables content creators and media companies to monetize video content through subscription-based memberships. The platform serves an explicit base of 4,000+ creators across fitness, yoga, education, entertainment, marine/outdoor, wellness, insurance training, and spiritual verticals, supporting both SMB individual creators (e.g., Abundance Plus, M/Body, Means TV) and enterprise customers such as Jazzercise. The product is built as an integrated stack combining Netflix-style video on demand, native live streaming, community features (public/private channels, direct messaging, posts with video), member CRM, marketing automation, and a no-code app builder that distributes branded applications across seven platforms (iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Chromecast) within approximately 30 days.

The underlying technology emphasizes ease of implementation and ecosystem breadth: a single admin surface handles content upload, transcoding, content gating, paywall logic, payment processing (Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay), push notifications, offline viewing, and in-app purchases, with white-label apps distributed through app stores. Built-in monetization supports free trials, one-off purchases, tiered subscriptions, pay-per-view, and donations, augmented by a Subscription Upsell feature that nudges monthly buyers toward annual plans and a Membership Pricing Calculator powered by approximately a decade of internal pricing and revenue data.

Uscreen operates a hybrid go-to-market combining product-led growth (no-credit-card-required free trial, self-serve onboarding, $49-$449/mo tiered pricing with Plus custom pricing) for smaller creators with a sales-assisted enterprise motion offering free migration from competitors like Vimeo OTT, Kajabi, and Mighty Networks, plus dedicated account managers. The company monetizes through base subscription fees and usage-based per-member fees ($0.99-$1.99 per paid member), processes creator earnings through integrated payments, and runs a referral program that pays existing customers recurring account credits. Creators on Uscreen have collectively generated over $1B in subscription revenue and currently process $210M+ in annual creator earnings.

Name

Metamorphosis

Legal name

Uscreen

Website

https://metamorphosisready.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Uscreen is an all-in-one SaaS video membership platform that enables 4,000+ creators and media companies to monetize video content through subscriptions, live streaming, community features, and branded mobile/TV apps across seven device platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Membership Platform

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPACAAAL

Enterprise/Creator Video Hosting & OTT SaaS Platforms

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Digital Media & Content Platforms (Online Video, Podcasts, Creators)/Video Streaming Platforms (SVOD/AVOD/FAST)

SECONDARYMPAHAJAD

Video Player SDKs & Playback Apps (Web/Mobile/CTV)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Media Technology & Services (Post-Production, VFX, Animation, Streaming Infrastructure)/OTT/Streaming Platform Technology (CMS, Player SDKs, Apps)

Keywords

• Video membership platform
• Subscription video hosting
• Live streaming platform
• Video monetization software
• Mobile TV app builder

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Subscription Platform Fees: Uscreen generates revenue through subscription platform fees from its customers (creators/businesses). Creators pay monthly fees for access to the platform (Starter $49/mo, Growth $149/mo, App Essentials $449/mo, Plus custom pricing) plus optional per-member fees. The platform takes no cut of creators' subscription revenue, unlike some competitors.
2. Per-Member Fees: On the Growth plan, Uscreen charges $1.99 per paid member per month. On the App Essentials plan, charges $0.99 per paid member per month. This creates a usage-based revenue stream that scales with customer growth.
3. Creator Earnings Processing: While Uscreen does not take a percentage of subscription revenue, the platform processes payments for creators through integrated payment providers (Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Authorize.net), creating transactional volume through payment processing.
4. Customer Referral Credits: Referral program where existing customers earn recurring account credits when they refer new paying customers. Credits apply automatically to invoices for up to 12 months per referral. Referrers earn $20/month ($240 max) for Starter/Growth referrals and $100/month ($1,200 max) for Custom plan referrals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Uscreen is an all-in-one video membership platform that enables creators and businesses to monetize video content through subscription-based memberships. The platform combines video-on-demand hosting, native live streaming, community features, and a no-code mobile/TV app builder across 7 device platforms. Creators can launch branded apps in 30 days, manage subscriptions, and process payments without giving up any revenue share to Uscreen.

Product overview

Uscreen is an all-in-one video membership platform that enables creators to monetize their video content through a subscription-based business model. The platform combines video streaming (Netflix-style VOD), live streaming, and community features across all devices. The core product portfolio includes Mobile + TV Apps (no-code app builder for iOS, Android, and TV platforms), Video Experience (content management and streaming), Live Streaming (native streaming with chat), Community (engagement features), Marketing Tools (analytics and automations), Video Monetization (revenue tools), and Membership Support. The platform is built around video-first membership businesses, helping creators turn audiences from platforms like YouTube or Instagram into paying subscribers through branded apps and owned platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile + TV Apps No-code app builder that allows video creators to launch their own branded mobile and TV apps on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and Chromecast without coding skills. Apps can be launched in 30 days and include features such as push notifications, offline viewing, and in-app purchases. Target customers are creators and businesses wanting a premium branded streaming experience for their members.
• Live Streaming Native live streaming experience from any device, including live chat, pay-per-view options, donations, and a live streaming calendar with auto-reminders for members. Designed for creators who want to broadcast live events, classes, or recurring content to their membership audience.
• Video Experience Netflix-style video library allowing creators to upload, organize, and stream video content. Features include customizable playlists, content filtering, auto-play, template collections, commenting, downloading, and binge-watching functionality. Designed for video membership businesses to maximize content engagement.
• Community Built-in community space with public and private channels, user-generated content, direct messaging, posts with video integration, interactive challenges, an AI content creation assistant, and a channel-based feed. Designed to boost engagement and member retention for video membership businesses.
• Marketing Tools All-in-one marketing and member management suite including pre-built marketing automations, analytics on payments, user engagement, and video performance, member CRM, email broadcast with visual editor, landing page builder with templates, and behavior-based workflow automations. Designed for video membership operators to optimize audience growth and retention.
• Video Monetization Monetization engine supporting flexible revenue models including free trials, one-off courses, subscription upsells, flat-rate, tiered, pay-per-view, and donation-based pricing. Integrated with Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Authorize.net for payment processing. Designed for video creators seeking to maximize recurring revenue from their content.
• Membership Support Customer support and onboarding service including 1:1 support, business model and content strategy setup assistance, pricing guidance, and dedicated expert onboarding for new and established creators.
• Membership Pricing Calculator Free standalone tool that asks 4 questions about audience size, revenue goals, industry vertical, and niche to compute a proven membership price suggestion in seconds. Powered by nearly 10 years of Uscreen market data. Available as a free lead-generation tool to help creators optimize pricing before signing up.
• Membership+ Premium resources and community for membership operators including strategies, tips, case studies, and connections with top creators. A paid subscription add-on to the Uscreen platform for advanced creators seeking education and benchmarking.
• Membership Platform Integrations Integration marketplace offering native connections with Zapier (2,000+ apps), Mailchimp, Drip, Flodesk, Outgrow, Restream, StreamYard, Ecamm Live, Camo, Wave.video, Senja, Refersion, GetRewardful, Gravy, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, HookSounds, Audiio, SoundStripe, Quicc, beYogi, and Mevvo. Enables creators to extend their membership platform with email marketing, payment recovery, live streaming, music licensing, and affiliate marketing capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Creators using Subscription Upsell feature saw 553.8% revenue increase in first 4 months of 2021
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Epidemic SoundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMusic licensing partnership offering royalty-free music with over 32,000 tracks. Uscreen users receive access to unlimited downloads with special pricing options. Partnership provides high-quality music cleared for use on all online platforms.
• Artlist.iominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMusic licensing partnership covering YouTube monetization to commercial use worldwide. Users can pick a track, download it, and be fully licensed for their video content.
• HookSoundsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRoyalty-free music service focused on original production and exclusive music. Offers custom track requests for VOD content. Uscreen users get 25% off using code USCREEN25.
• AudiiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerRoyalty-free music discovery platform with license covering any video platform. Uscreen users get 70% off first year using promo code USCREEN, making it $59 for the full year.
• SoundStripeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRoyalty-free stock music library built for video professionals and social media creators. Uscreen users get 10% off first purchase using code USCREEN10.
• Wave.videominorGTM or Marketing PartnerVideo creation and repurposing tool for VOD services, promo pages, social media, and email campaigns. Uscreen users receive 60% off using code WXX_Uscreen60.
• ZapiercoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership providing access to 2,000+ tools and apps. Uscreen integrates with Zapier allowing creators to connect their membership platform with various third-party services through ready-to-use Zap templates.
• MailchimpcoreTechnology or IntegrationEmail marketing integration that automatically syncs customer data from Uscreen into Mailchimp audiences, enabling targeted email campaigns.
• GravyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFailed payment recovery and customer retention service. Gravy Recover service is 20% off for all Uscreen customers, helping recover failed subscription payments.
• beYogiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance provider for yoga teachers and fitness professionals offering #1 rated insurance including online coverage. Uscreen users in fitness/yoga space get exclusive rates.
• MEVVOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesign solution for Health & Fitness professionals providing top-quality design for branding and marketing materials. Uscreen community gets 25% off first month using code USCREEN.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Whop: Marketplace and infrastructure for paid communities, courses, and digital products. Competes with Uscreen for creators seeking recurring monetization, though Whop's model is more marketplace-driven vs. Uscreen's owned-platform approach.
• Teachable: Online course platform with membership and coaching features for creators. Adjacent to Uscreen's educational creator segment, with growing investment in community and video functionality.

Direct peers

• Kajabi: All-in-one platform combining courses, memberships, communities, and websites for knowledge-based creators. Competes with Uscreen on the 'creator-owned business' thesis; Uscreen explicitly contrasts its video-first vs Kajabi's course-first positioning.
• Thinkific: Course and membership platform enabling creators to sell learning products and communities. Comparable to Uscreen on the educational creator segment, with growing overlap on memberships and video-first experiences.
• Vimeo OTT (Vimeo Streaming): Vimeo's over-the-top video monetization platform lets creators and media brands launch subscription streaming services. Directly competes with Uscreen in branded OTT apps, VOD libraries, and subscription billing; Uscreen's own comparison pages position against Vimeo OTT.
• Muvi: End-to-end OTT/video streaming SaaS offering VOD, live streaming, and apps across multiple devices. Closely comparable to Uscreen on streaming infrastructure, monetization, and multi-platform app delivery for SMB and enterprise customers.
• Arketa: Creator monetization platform focused on fitness, wellness, and movement-based instructors. Directly comparable to Uscreen's fitness/yoga vertical with overlapping features around video, memberships, and branded experiences.
• Memberful: Membership infrastructure layer that creators can plug into existing sites or content. Competes with Uscreen on the paid-membership mechanics for independent creators, particularly podcasters and writers extending into video.
• Mighty Networks: Community-plus-membership platform where creators build paid communities with built-in courses and events. Competes with Uscreen in the community + paid membership overlap, particularly for influencers and educators seeking audience ownership.

Broad incumbents

• Patreon: Largest subscription platform for creators across video, podcasts, and writing. Competes with Uscreen for creator monetization budgets, but with a broader, content-agnostic model rather than Uscreen's video-first, branded-app focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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