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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (49.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 Per Month
$0.00 Per Month
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 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, particularly with its intuitive navigation and editing features. Users appreciate the ability to add chapters and access detailed analytics, making it a favorite for those who prioritize video management and engagement.
- Users say that Vimeo shines in its flexibility for video privacy options, allowing for password-protected pages and various publishing choices. This feature is particularly valued by users who create online lessons and client videos, enhancing their content control.
- According to verified reviews, Wistia's live streaming capabilities are highly praised, with users highlighting its user-friendly interface for producing live events. This makes it a strong choice for businesses that frequently host webinars and online courses.
- Reviewers mention that while Vimeo has a solid reputation for video hosting, it faces challenges in meeting specific workflow needs for some users, particularly in configuration and setup. This can be a hurdle for those looking for a seamless integration into their existing processes.
- G2 reviewers note that Vimeo's overall satisfaction scores are slightly lower than Wistia's, indicating that while it has a loyal user base, there may be areas for improvement in customer support and product direction, as some users have expressed a desire for more responsive assistance.
- Users highlight that Wistia's analytics tools provide deeper insights into viewer engagement, which is crucial for businesses looking to optimize their video content. This feature, combined with its strong support ratings, positions Wistia as a more robust option for mid-market companies focused on growth.
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
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
Vimeo
Free Trial is available
Wistia
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
520
9.1
834
Ease of Use
9.0
524
9.3
843
Ease of Setup
8.8
219
9.3
560
Ease of Admin
8.6
192
9.3
399
Quality of Support
8.4
415
9.1
654
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
182
9.3
375
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
494
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
8.8
74
8.8
43
8.3
69
8.2
39
8.6
68
8.4
39
9.1
76
9.2
41
Audience Tools
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.1
68
8.5
41
8.7
73
8.9
37
Streamer Tools
8.5
54
8.6
40
9.1
74
9.1
42
8.3
71
8.5
43
7.8
49
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Live Stream
9.0
5
7.7
8
8.7
5
7.8
9
Platform Basics
9.2
33
8.7
76
9.0
33
8.6
76
7.4
30
7.6
70
Platform Content
8.3
31
8.2
69
7.1
30
7.7
70
9.1
32
8.6
74
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
32
8.8
76
8.5
31
8.2
69
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
Not enough data
6.8
21
Hosting
9.1
140
9.4
522
8.5
119
8.6
464
8.2
105
7.5
363
|
Verified
Management
8.9
142
9.3
520
8.7
129
9.3
498
9.1
137
9.2
479
8.5
121
8.7
470
Marketing
6.7
85
Feature Not Available
7.8
108
8.7
457
7.2
27
8.1
259
8.2
28
8.5
261
Insights
8.2
127
8.8
502
8.1
108
8.4
456
Generative AI
6.3
47
Feature Not Available
6.2
45
Feature Not Available
6.1
45
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.5
26
8.9
252
7.4
27
7.8
251
8.3
27
8.8
258
7.5
27
8.4
250
8.2
26
8.2
247
7.8
24
7.7
239
Security
9.0
27
8.7
243
9.3
27
8.8
239
Agentic AI - Video Hosting
6.8
11
7.2
118
6.8
11
7.2
116
6.4
11
7.5
117
7.0
11
7.3
116
7.3
11
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
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
Feature Not Available
9.2
8
Feature Not Available
8.1
8
8.9
56
8.3
8
8.8
57
7.9
8
Feature Not Available
Security and Compliance
7.7
8
8.7
47
7.3
8
Feature Not Available
7.7
8
8.4
41
7.7
8
8.6
41
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
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
Vimeo and Wistia are categorized as Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS), Live Stream, Video Hosting, and Screen and Video Capture
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Vimeo
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
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%
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
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 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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