--- description: Learn more about YouTube price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in New Zealand. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: YouTube Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra New Zealand 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Closed Captioning Software](/directory/33295/closed-captioning/software) > [YouTube](/software/1020323/youtube) # YouTube Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1020323/youtube Page: 1 / 39\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1020323/youtube?page=2) > YouTube is a video-sharing software that allows users to upload, view, rate, share, and comment on videos. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 936 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses YouTube? YouTube users, video creators, artists, advertisers, businesses, developers. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 936 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 - Reporting/Analytics - Social Sharing - Speech Recognition - Text Overlay - Time Stamps - Video Streaming ## Integrations (2 total) - Instagram - WordPress ## Category - [Closed Captioning Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/33295/closed-captioning/software) ## Related Categories - [Closed Captioning Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/33295/closed-captioning/software) - [Video Hosting Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/33355/video-hosting/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Videos are mostly so smooth and good qualities, I like the options to choose the video quality which saves a genorous amount of data. > > **Cons**: Ads, I would say the ads are pretty annoying sometime. Specially when you're forced to watched two/three ads in between a important video. > > Overall my experience with YouTube has been very good. It has become one of the apps I use the most because it is useful for learning, staying informed, and entertainment. Other than the ads on the free version, I would still recommend it because there is content for almost everyone, every age. ----- ### "YouTube: Great for watching and sharing videos" — 5.0/5 > **Brooks** | *11 June 2026* | Online Media | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: YouTube is very easy to use and has a huge variety of content for entertainment, education, music, and live streaming. The video quality is usually excellent, and the platform works well on phones, TVs, and computers. The features like playlists, subscriptions, shorts, and video hosting make it simple for creators to upload and manage content. The value for money is good, especially with the free version, although the ads can sometimes interrupt videos too often. Customer support can be slow depending on the issue, but overall the platform is reliable and user-friendly for both viewers and creators. > > **Cons**: Customer support can be slow depending on the issue, but overall the platform is reliable and user-friendly for both viewers and creators. > > My overall experience with YouTube has been very positive. It is easy to use, has a huge variety of videos, and works smoothly across different devices. I enjoy the high video quality, personalized recommendations, and features like playlists, live streaming, and shorts. It is great for entertainment, learning, and staying updated on content from favorite creators. ----- ### "Too Many Ads" — 3.0/5 > **Valery** | *29 June 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It has a variety of content for you to enjoy and has very good quality depending on the uploaded version. Very easy to navigate as well. > > **Cons**: A lot of ads. There are ads in nearly every corner with newly integrated ones within the video you are watching and it becomes a serious problem. ----- ### "Strong Discovery Platform with High Competition and Algorithm Dependence" — 5.0/5 > **Michael** | *23 April 2026* | Music | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: YouTube stands out for its massive content library and accessibility, offering videos on virtually any topic at any time. Its recommendation system is strong, helping users quickly discover relevant and engaging content. 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. ----- ### "Easy to use in 2026" — 5.0/5 > **Hamza** | *1 July 2026* | Internet | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use clear background and mostly the content quality i love when i watch a video game lole fortnite and they give more videos about fortnite without searching > > **Cons**: Ads they add a lot of add in the past i was 1 ad per 4 videos now you have to watch 3 ads between two videos and that's not good for me > > In video quality and suggestions video i will give that a 10/10 and about ads not good but i love youtube because it easy to use ----- Page: 1 / 39\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1020323/youtube?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1020323/youtube) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | ----- ## Structured Data