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Compare Vimeo and YouTube Advertising 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Vimeo
Star Rating
(709)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 Per Month
Browse all 5 pricing plansYouTube Advertising
Star Rating
(286)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about YouTube AdvertisingSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that YouTube Advertising excels in targeting capabilities, allowing users to select specific channels or videos for ad placements. This feature is particularly beneficial for businesses looking to reach their desired audience effectively, as highlighted by users who appreciate the high level of targeted ads.
- Users say that Vimeo stands out for its user-friendly interface, making it easy for teams to navigate and manage video content. One user mentioned, "We've used Vimeo for a number of years now and still love it," emphasizing its reliability for hosting videos, especially for larger businesses.
- Reviewers mention that YouTube Advertising's ad sequence feature is a game-changer, enabling businesses to engage both cold and warm audiences simultaneously. This capability has been noted as a significant advantage for maximizing ad reach and effectiveness.
- According to verified reviews, Vimeo offers unique features like password-protected pages and flexible publishing options, which users find valuable for managing their video content securely. One user stated, "I love the choices in either publishing or hiding videos," showcasing Vimeo's versatility for various use cases.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Vimeo has a strong focus on video management and collaboration tools, it faces challenges in monetization compared to YouTube Advertising. Users have noted that YouTube's monetization features are more robust, with one reviewer stating, "As we all know, video ads are more attractive for any business around the world."
- Users report that both platforms provide quality support, but Vimeo edges out slightly with a higher quality of support score. Users appreciate the assistance they receive, with one mentioning that Vimeo has been a good partner in their business endeavors, indicating a strong relationship with its customer base.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Vimeo
Starter
$20.00
Per Month
Grow your business with essential video tools. Includes everything in the Free Plan, plus:
- Privacy controls
- Custom video player
- Custom URLs
YouTube Advertising
No pricing availableFree Trial
Vimeo
Free Trial is available
YouTube Advertising
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
520
9.1
197
Ease of Use
9.0
524
9.1
199
Ease of Setup
8.8
219
8.7
53
Ease of Admin
8.6
192
8.4
50
Quality of Support
8.4
415
8.3
175
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
182
8.5
49
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
494
7.7
189
Features by Category
Software Options
8.8
74
Not enough data
8.3
69
Not enough data
8.6
68
Not enough data
9.1
76
Not enough data
Audience Tools
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
68
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
Streamer Tools
8.5
54
Not enough data
9.1
74
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
7.8
49
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Live Stream
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.2
33
Not enough data
9.0
33
Not enough data
7.4
30
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.3
31
Not enough data
7.1
30
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
32
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting
9.1
140
9.1
85
8.5
119
8.9
81
8.2
105
9.1
67
Management
8.9
142
9.2
84
8.7
129
9.0
76
9.1
137
9.1
78
8.5
121
8.5
70
Marketing
6.7
85
8.4
66
7.8
108
8.6
74
7.2
27
Not enough data
8.2
28
Not enough data
Insights
8.2
127
8.8
80
8.1
108
8.8
72
Generative AI
6.3
47
Not enough data
6.2
45
Not enough data
6.1
45
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
26
Not enough data
7.4
27
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
7.5
27
Not enough data
8.2
26
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
Security
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Hosting
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.4
11
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
Content Type
8.9
17
Not enough data
7.6
17
Not enough data
CDN Type
8.4
17
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
Monetization
8.3
18
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
Content Delivery
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.0
16
Not enough data
5.2
16
Not enough data
5.0
16
Not enough data
5.1
16
Not enough data
Agentic AI - OTT Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
API Features
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
Security and Compliance
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
Platform Features
8.5
32
Not enough data
7.7
29
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
26
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Organization
7.8
33
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
8.3
37
Not enough data
Customization
8.8
36
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Analytics
7.8
31
Not enough data
8.0
34
Not enough data
8.1
34
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Vimeo and YouTube Advertising are categorized as Video Hosting
Unique Categories
Vimeo is categorized as Video Communications, Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS), Live Stream, Screen and Video Capture, and OTT Platforms
YouTube Advertising has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Vimeo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
YouTube Advertising
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
Marketing and Advertising
12.1%
Computer Software
8.3%
Information Technology and Services
5.5%
Media Production
4.3%
Higher Education
4.3%
Other
65.6%
Marketing and Advertising
10.1%
Computer Software
6.5%
Information Technology and Services
5.8%
Entertainment
5.1%
Internet
4.7%
Other
67.9%
Discussions
I have recently seen lot of business people use vimeo than youtube. Is there any specific reason behind this?
8 Comments
AC
Youtube will just pop ads in your videos at any given time. Don't know about Vimeo, but youtube is still dominant in the market so I'd still go with them...Read more
What is the best way to make a video?
1 Comment
AL
Totally unreliable service. I requested for a refund which they did, but with a shortfall of $$$$.
When I requested for an explanation, they provided a...Read more
Vimeo or YouTube for embedded videos ?
1 Comment
CV
Vimeo because it doesn't show "related" videos when the clip has finished playing and you can actually add a call to action on the video.Read more
How do I download videos directly from YouTube?
2 Comments
MA
1) It's very simple if you would like to have the YouTube premium you can easily benefit from the downloadable free YouTube videos. It's very convenient to...Read more
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