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Compare Vidyard and Wistia 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (49.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$0.00 Per Month
Vidyard
Star Rating
(831)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansWistia
Star Rating
(981)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
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Wistia excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface and ease of navigation. Users appreciate features like the ability to add chapters and detailed analytics, making video management straightforward and effective.
- Users say that Vidyard offers a seamless uploading process, which is particularly appealing for those looking for a free option. The platform's ability to easily trim videos and integrate with other tools enhances its usability, making it a favorite for quick video sharing.
- According to verified reviews, Wistia stands out for its robust webinar capabilities, with users highlighting its effectiveness in connecting with audiences during live events. The platform's user interface during live production is frequently described as the best in the market.
- Reviewers mention that Vidyard's personalized video recording features significantly boost engagement, with detailed viewer analytics helping users understand their audience better. This functionality is particularly beneficial for sales and marketing teams looking to enhance their outreach.
- G2 reviewers note that while Wistia has a higher overall satisfaction score, Vidyard's recent user feedback indicates a strong performance in video capture and sharing, with many users appreciating its 40-minute recording limit, which surpasses competitors like Loom.
- Users highlight that Wistia's support quality is commendable, with many finding the assistance helpful and responsive. In contrast, while Vidyard also receives positive remarks for support, some users feel that Wistia's dedicated focus on video hosting provides a more tailored experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Vidyard
Free
Free
Easily connect with prospects and customers using personalized video messages that stand out and drive higher engagement.
- Record videos up to 30 minutes long
- Unlimited Videos in your library
- Share by email, social media, and more
Wistia
Free
$0.00
Per Month
Just getting started? Make your videos look more professional--for free.
- 10 videos max
- 1 user (that's you!)
- Customizable player
Free Trial
Vidyard
Free Trial is available
Wistia
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
654
9.1
834
Ease of Use
8.9
672
9.3
843
Ease of Setup
8.7
204
9.3
560
Ease of Admin
8.7
181
9.3
399
Quality of Support
9.0
529
9.1
654
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
177
9.3
375
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
657
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
Feature Not Available
8.7
76
9.3
167
8.6
76
Feature Not Available
7.6
70
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
8.2
69
Feature Not Available
7.7
70
9.1
163
8.6
74
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
140
8.8
76
8.5
129
8.2
69
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
9.2
10
6.8
21
Hosting
9.1
213
9.4
522
8.5
185
8.6
464
Feature Not Available
7.5
363
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Verified
Management
8.7
238
9.3
520
8.9
234
9.3
498
9.0
194
9.2
479
8.4
167
8.7
470
Marketing
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.8
192
8.7
457
8.0
5
8.1
259
9.3
5
8.5
261
Insights
8.6
219
8.8
502
8.5
182
8.4
456
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Platform
9.7
5
8.9
252
8.0
5
7.8
251
9.3
5
8.8
258
8.3
5
8.4
250
8.7
5
8.2
247
5.7
5
7.7
239
Security
9.7
5
8.7
243
8.7
5
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
8.3
30
8.9
164
8.7
30
9.3
166
8.1
26
8.7
157
8.6
28
8.5
155
Organization
8.8
23
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.5
24
8.5
152
8.4
24
7.7
142
8.5
28
8.7
163
8.5
26
8.6
158
Agentic AI - Video CMS
9.0
8
7.0
30
9.0
8
7.0
29
10.0
9
7.0
30
9.2
8
6.8
28
Video Creation
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
Not enough data
Software Delivery
7.5
111
Not enough data
9.2
172
Not enough data
8.4
130
Not enough data
Analytics
8.5
172
Not enough data
8.3
139
Not enough data
8.5
134
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Email
9.0
5
Not enough data
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
Platform Features
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
Not enough data
Organization
8.3
106
Not enough data
8.4
103
Not enough data
8.6
114
Not enough data
Customization
8.8
111
Not enough data
7.9
96
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Analytics
8.1
97
Not enough data
8.4
111
Not enough data
8.4
110
Not enough data
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
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
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
9.4
6
Not enough data
Editing - AI Video Generation
8.1
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
Voice cloning - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Translation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Real-time preview - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security and Privacy - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Output - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Vidyard and Wistia are categorized as Video CMS, Video Hosting, and Screen and Video Capture
Unique Categories
Vidyard is categorized as Video Communications, Video Email, AI Video Generators, and Video Translation
Wistia is categorized as Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS), Live Stream, Webinar, Video Editing, and Virtual Recording Studio
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Vidyard
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
32.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.5%
Marketing and Advertising
12.3%
Financial Services
4.5%
Internet
2.5%
Other
34.9%
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 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
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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