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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (44.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39/month 1 License
Free
Dacast
Star Rating
(30)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39/month 1 License
Browse all 3 pricing plansVidyard
Star Rating
(832)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- According to verified reviews, Vidyard stands out for its user-friendly interface, with many users praising the "easy-to-upload platform" and the ability to "easily trim videos," making it a great choice for those looking for a straightforward video hosting experience.
- G2 reviewers report that Vidyard excels in customer support, with a high satisfaction rating. Users appreciate the detailed analytics on viewer engagement, which helps them understand their audience better, enhancing their overall video strategy.
- Users say that Dacast offers a stable streaming platform, particularly for events and schools, highlighting its customization options. Long-term users have noted its reliability and reasonable pricing, making it a solid choice for small businesses.
- Reviewers mention that while Dacast has a strong setup process, it may not match the overall satisfaction levels of Vidyard, particularly in terms of user engagement features and analytics, which are crucial for businesses looking to optimize their video content.
- According to recent feedback, Vidyard provides a more comprehensive solution for mid-market users, with features that cater to larger teams, while Dacast is more focused on small businesses, which may limit its appeal for those needing advanced functionalities.
- Users highlight that Dacast has a commendable support team, with many praising the "can-do people" in customer service. However, Vidyard still leads in overall support quality, which is a significant factor for users who prioritize assistance and guidance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Dacast
STARTER
$39/month
1 License
Bandwidth: 1.2 TB / year | Storage: 50GB
- White-label & Branding Control
- Ad-free streaming
- 24/7 Customer Support
Vidyard
Free
Free
Stand out with video messages.
- 15 AI videos
- Stock avatars
- 3 custom AI avatars
Free Trial
Dacast
Free Trial is available
Vidyard
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
20
9.0
654
Ease of Use
8.8
18
8.9
672
Ease of Setup
9.3
12
8.7
204
Ease of Admin
9.2
11
8.7
181
Quality of Support
8.2
18
9.0
529
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
11
9.3
177
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
18
8.7
657
Features by Category
Software Options
8.3
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Audience Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
167
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Content
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
163
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
140
Not enough data
8.5
129
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
Not enough data
9.2
10
Hosting
Not enough data
9.1
213
Not enough data
8.5
185
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
8.7
238
Not enough data
8.9
234
Not enough data
9.0
194
Not enough data
8.4
167
Marketing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
192
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Insights
Not enough data
8.6
219
Not enough data
8.5
182
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Security
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Agentic AI - Video Hosting
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Customization
Not enough data
8.3
30
Not enough data
8.7
30
Not enough data
8.1
26
Not enough data
8.6
28
Organization
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.5
26
Agentic AI - Video CMS
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Content Type
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
CDN Type
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monetization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - OTT Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video Creation
Not enough data
9.2
171
Not enough data
9.3
166
Not enough data
9.1
154
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
128
Software Delivery
Not enough data
7.5
111
Not enough data
9.2
172
Not enough data
8.4
130
Analytics
Not enough data
8.5
172
Not enough data
8.3
139
Not enough data
8.5
134
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Video Email
Not enough data
9.0
5
Platform Features
Not enough data
9.1
127
Not enough data
7.9
98
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
119
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Organization
Not enough data
8.3
106
Not enough data
8.4
103
Not enough data
8.6
114
Customization
Not enough data
8.8
111
Not enough data
7.9
96
Not enough data
8.0
83
Analytics
Not enough data
8.1
97
Not enough data
8.4
111
Not enough data
8.4
110
Engagement
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Live selling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Audio
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Image
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
9.4
6
Editing - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Voice cloning - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Video Translation
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Real-time preview - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Security and Privacy - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Output - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Dacast and Vidyard are categorized as Video Hosting
Unique Categories
Vidyard is categorized as Video Communications, Video Email, Video CMS, Screen and Video Capture, AI Video Generators, and Video Translation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dacast
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Vidyard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Religious Institutions
13.8%
Media Production
10.3%
Entertainment
10.3%
Marketing and Advertising
6.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.9%
Other
51.7%
Computer Software
32.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.4%
Marketing and Advertising
12.3%
Financial Services
4.5%
Internet
2.5%
Other
35.0%
Discussions
owner
1 Comment
DT
Hi David, Thank you for your message. We would love to help you with your project! I invite you to test for free our platform so you can experiment with how...Read more
What is the function of broadcast software?
1 Comment
SR
User end broadcast software is software that takes a video signal from a camera or other input device and encodes it into a stream sent over the internet to...Read more
What are some other use cases for Vidyard?
3 Comments
MG
We also vidyard's screen capture/recording tool to create internal how-tos and also to show bugs/suggestions to the dev team. It makes video so easy to make...Read more
Has anyone integrated Vidyard with HubSpot
2 Comments
EA
Yes! We have and it works great. Also the gmail Vidyard integration is great. Easily embed videos in emails. In Hubspot you can embed videos in emails and...Read more
I'd like to get better at using vidyard to showcase the details of our analysis service and I would speak over the presentation. How can I do this?
2 Comments
CB
Hi Lane
Good question! It does depend on the software you are using to present. I'd personally opt for the Desktop App in most situations, especially if...Read more
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