What is HiveShare?
HiveShare is a private live streaming app for families, friends, organizations & small businesses. Creators can instantly stream kids’ sports, events, and life moments from an iPhone or iPad and share with family via a private link. Unlike YouTube or Facebook Live, streams are not public and never mixed with ads. We purposely made HiveStream very easy to setup and use. Most people can start live streaming and sharing videos in less than 2 minutes. HiveShare handles all the complexity for you! No encoders or separate cameras needed. Just point your iPhone and go!
How is HiveShare different from Vimeo or EventLive?
HiveShare is built for non-technical users, not professional broadcasters. Our app is designed to simplify live broadcasting and video sharing, even dynamically handling bitrate settings for every stream you start -- in a matter of seconds! Other apps' pricing is twice to 3 times as expensive as HiveShare. We make it free to start and test, then just $9.99/month, with unlimited uploads and usage based only on minutes viewed. No complex RTMP encoders or production setup required—just tap and stream.
How much does HiveShare cost?
You get your first hour of usage free to test. After that, the Creator plan is $9.99/month for 1000 minutes of viewing, and Creator Pro is $24.99/month for 3000 minutes. Uploads and live streams are unlimited — you only use plan minutes when people watch or download your videos.
What counts toward my plan hours?
Plan minutes count when someone watches your live stream or downloads your video. Uploading or going live as the broadcaster doesn’t count. That means you can stream as much as you want — your family & friends' viewing minutes is what matters. That way you're only paying for the value of your content to your audience! No other video platform offers this level of fairness and transparency in pricing models.
How long are HiveShare videos available?
Videos are viewable for 30 days. After that, HiveShare automatically stores the video files for one year. You can access stored videos right from the app. Downloads to your device are always yours to keep forever. This makes HiveShare a great option for creators who want a temporary private streaming window without paying for long-term on-line storage.
Do viewers need an account?
No. Family and friends can watch instantly through a private link — no signups, no app installs. This makes HiveShare one of the easiest ways to share kids’ games with grandparents and relatives anywhere.
Is HiveShare safe and private?
Yes. Streams and shared videos are only accessible via the unique URL created for each one. You control who gets the link. HiveShare does not run ads, sell your data, or list your events publicly. It’s designed for safe, family-first video sharing.
What quality does HiveShare stream in?
HiveShare streams up to a crisp 1080p HD, perfect for sports and events. We designed the app to dynamically set the bitrate of your live streams so you can broadcast even if you are not on a high-speed connection. Since streams are private, there’s no algorithm throttling or ads interrupting the experience.
Who is HiveShare for?
HiveShare is designed for kids, parents, grandparents, coaches & organizations who want a simple private live streaming and video sharing solution. It’s perfect for youth sports, dance recitals, school concerts, or any kids’ activity or event where family & friends can’t be there in person.
Can I cancel HiveShare anytime?
Yes. HiveShare has no contracts. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel easily.
How long can I stream an event?
You can live stream an event for as long as 24 hours non-stop. HiveShare has a break feature if you need to pause your stream to take a rest. Then, you can resume your stream when you're ready. Just monitor your viewing minutes on the apps' home screen and upgrade if you need more minutes.
