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Goldcast vs Vidyard

Goldcast logo

Goldcast

Software

The B2B event platform

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Vidyard logo

Vidyard

Software

Video messaging for sales and marketing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Vidyard has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Goldcast no pricing is published for any of the four product lines, and none carries a seat, event or processing limit on the page; Vidyard free plan limited to 5 video recordings per month and 15 AI videos per month
  • They diverge on capability: Goldcast covers Virtual events, Vidyard covers Video recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Goldcast and Vidyard actually diverge.

Attributes where Goldcast and Vidyard differ
AttributeGoldcastVidyard
Starting price$1000/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Chrome extension
Founded20202011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Goldcast

  • Virtual events
  • Engagement tools
  • Analytics
  • Content repurposing
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • 6sense

Only in Vidyard

  • Video recording
  • Video analytics
  • Email embedding
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support

Both cover

  • CRM integration

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Goldcast

  • Running digital events and webinars for B2B marketingnot Vidyard
  • Repurposing recorded sessions into clips and written contentnot Vidyard

Vidyard

No use cases recorded yet. See the Vidyard review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Goldcast

  • No pricing is published for any of the four product lines, and none carries a seat, event or processing limit on the page
  • Team workspaces, SSO, custom reports and custom permissions are described as enterprise features rather than being included
  • Only the Content Lab offers a self serve start, with everything else beginning at a sales demo

Vidyard

  • Free plan limited to 5 video recordings per month and 15 AI videos per month
  • Advanced team analytics and integrations require Teams plan
  • Video Agent automation requires add-on purchase
  • No self-hosted option available

Pricing, plan by plan

Goldcast

$1000/month
  • Starter$1000/month
    • Virtual events
    • Basic analytics
    • 500 registrants
  • Growth$2500/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • CRM sync
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Unlimited events
    • Full platform
    • Dedicated support

Vidyard

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 15 AI videos per month
    • 5 video recordings per month
    • Basic editing
  • Starter$null/month
    • Unlimited video recording
    • Full analytics
    • Branded sharing pages
  • Teams$null/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • CRM integrations
    • Advanced team analytics
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Unlimited integrations
    • SSO
    • Custom permissions

Which should you pick?

Choose Goldcast if

  • You need virtual events.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want engagement tools.
Goldcast review

Choose Vidyard if

  • You need video recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Chrome extension.
  • You also want video analytics.
Vidyard review

Questions people ask

Is Goldcast or Vidyard better?
Neither clearly leads. Goldcast starts at $1000/month and Vidyard at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Goldcast or Vidyard?
Vidyard has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1000/month for Goldcast and Free for Vidyard.
Does Goldcast or Vidyard run on more platforms?
Goldcast runs on Web, Ios, Android. Vidyard runs on Web, Chrome extension.
Can I use Vidyard for free?
Yes. Vidyard has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Goldcast starts at $1000/month.
What is Goldcast best used for?
Goldcast is most often used for running digital events and webinars for b2b marketing, repurposing recorded sessions into clips and written content. Of those, running digital events and webinars for b2b marketing and repurposing recorded sessions into clips and written content are not what Vidyard is typically brought in for.
What can Goldcast do that Vidyard cannot?
Goldcast covers Virtual events, Engagement tools, Analytics, Content repurposing. Vidyard covers Video recording, Video analytics, Email embedding, Chrome support. Both handle CRM integration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Vidyard: Does Vidyard have a free plan?

Yes. Vidyard's free plan includes 15 AI videos per month, 5 video recording limit per month, basic video editing, and limited integrations.

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Vidyard: What integrations does Vidyard offer?

Vidyard integrates with 51+ platforms including Salesforce, HubSpot, Gmail, Outlook, LinkedIn, Slack, and Zapier for workflow automation.

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Vidyard: Can Vidyard videos show engagement analytics?

Yes. Vidyard tracks video engagement including watch time, who viewed the video, when they watched it, and click-through rates on CTAs.

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Vidyard: What is the Video Agent feature?

Video Agent uses AI avatars to automatically generate and send personalized videos at scale. You provide the message, and the AI creates a video in your likeness for mass outreach.

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Vidyard: Does Vidyard work with email platforms?

Yes. Vidyard integrates with Gmail and Outlook to let you record and send videos directly from your inbox, with engagement tracking syncing back to email.

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