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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (49.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00 Per Month
$0.00 Per Month
SproutVideo
Star Rating
(187)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00 Per Month
Browse all 5 pricing plansWistia
Star Rating
(979)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Wistia excels in its branding capabilities, scoring 9.2, which allows for a highly customizable video player that aligns with company branding. In contrast, SproutVideo also offers strong branding features but does not highlight them as prominently.
- Reviewers mention that Wistia's live streaming feature, with a score of 7.4, could use improvement compared to SproutVideo's 8.3 rating, indicating that users find SproutVideo's live streaming capabilities more reliable and user-friendly.
- G2 users highlight Wistia's video management system, which scored 9.2, as being particularly intuitive, making it easier for teams to organize and distribute content. SproutVideo matches this score but lacks some of the advanced organizational features that Wistia offers.
- Users on G2 report that Wistia's analytics tools, scoring 8.7, provide valuable insights into viewer engagement, although SproutVideo's analytics received a higher score of 9.0, suggesting that users find SproutVideo's analytics more comprehensive and actionable.
- Reviewers mention that Wistia's customizable thumbnails feature, rated at 9.3, is a standout, allowing users to create visually appealing previews. SproutVideo also offers this feature but does not receive the same level of praise for its effectiveness.
- Users say that Wistia's subtitles and closed captions feature, with a score of 9.1, is highly appreciated for accessibility, while SproutVideo's similar feature is rated lower, indicating that Wistia may provide a better experience for users needing these options.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SproutVideo
Seed
$10.00
Per Month
- Core Platform Features
- Analytics & Engagement Data
- Email / Live Chat Support
Wistia
Free
$0.00
Per Month
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- 10 videos max
- 1 user (that's you!)
- Customizable player
Free Trial
SproutVideo
Free Trial is available
Wistia
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
105
9.1
834
Ease of Use
9.5
105
9.3
843
Ease of Setup
9.5
72
9.3
560
Ease of Admin
9.5
73
9.3
399
Quality of Support
9.4
85
9.1
654
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
72
9.3
375
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
77
8.9
807
Features by Category
Host Tools
Not enough data
8.9
105
Not enough data
9.0
105
Not enough data
9.2
101
Attendee Tools
Not enough data
8.8
97
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
8.3
90
Post-Event Tools
Not enough data
8.9
95
Not enough data
8.8
93
Integrations
Not enough data
8.3
94
Not enough data
8.5
95
Agentic AI - Webinar
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
8.2
30
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
8.0
29
Software Options
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.2
39
Not enough data
8.4
39
Not enough data
9.2
41
Audience Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
8.9
37
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
8.6
40
Not enough data
9.1
42
Not enough data
8.5
43
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.8
9
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.7
76
Not enough data
8.6
76
Not enough data
7.6
70
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.2
69
Not enough data
7.7
70
Not enough data
8.6
74
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
76
Not enough data
8.2
69
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
Not enough data
6.8
21
Hosting
9.3
58
9.4
522
8.6
38
8.6
464
8.3
20
7.5
363
|
Verified
Management
9.2
57
9.3
520
9.4
51
9.3
498
9.5
50
9.2
479
8.6
28
8.7
470
Marketing
8.1
15
Feature Not Available
8.7
33
8.7
457
Not enough data
8.1
259
Not enough data
8.5
261
Insights
9.0
50
8.8
502
8.3
31
8.4
456
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.9
252
Not enough data
7.8
251
Not enough data
8.8
258
Not enough data
8.4
250
Not enough data
8.2
247
Not enough data
7.7
239
Security
Not enough data
8.7
243
Not enough data
8.8
239
Agentic AI - Video Hosting
Not enough data
7.2
118
Not enough data
7.2
116
Not enough data
7.5
117
Not enough data
7.3
116
Not enough data
7.2
117
Customization
Not enough data
8.9
164
Not enough data
9.3
166
Not enough data
8.7
157
Not enough data
8.5
155
Organization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
152
Not enough data
7.7
142
Not enough data
8.7
163
Not enough data
8.6
158
Agentic AI - Video CMS
Not enough data
7.0
30
Not enough data
7.0
29
Not enough data
7.0
30
Not enough data
6.8
28
API Features
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
56
Not enough data
8.8
57
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Security and Compliance
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.6
41
Editing
Not enough data
8.1
117
Not enough data
8.7
132
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
139
Not enough data
8.8
140
Platform
Not enough data
9.0
124
Not enough data
8.9
128
Not enough data
8.9
123
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
7.9
49
Not enough data
7.9
47
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
8.0
49
Core Recording & Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Live Collaboration & Direction
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Post & Editing Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI & Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SproutVideo and Wistia are categorized as Video Hosting
Unique Categories
SproutVideo has no unique categories
Wistia is categorized as Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS), Live Stream, Video CMS, Webinar, Video Editing, Screen and Video Capture, and Virtual Recording Studio
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SproutVideo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Wistia
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
Computer Software
8.1%
Professional Training & Coaching
5.4%
Marketing and Advertising
5.4%
E-Learning
5.4%
Information Technology and Services
4.8%
Other
71.0%
Computer Software
26.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.8%
Information Technology and Services
10.1%
E-Learning
3.1%
Financial Services
2.9%
Other
47.0%
Discussions
What is the best way to use the follow up prompts available for the end of videos?
1 Comment
Official Response from SproutVideo
Hello Tori,
Thanks for starting this discussion!
The Post Play Call To Action is a great way to drive traffic to an external webpage, capture leads, or...Read more
SproutVideo has no more discussions with answers
How do I embed a video, so it is the same size as a YouTube embed?
1 Comment
JM
In Wistia, click 'Embed and Share' > Select Inline Embedded > then look at Options and there you can select and enter the size you want your video to...Read more
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