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GoToMeeting vs Vidyard

GoToMeeting logo

GoToMeeting

Webinars

Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Vidyard logo

Vidyard

Remote Work

Video messaging for sales and marketing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: GoToMeeting listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence; Vidyard free plan limited to 5 video recordings per month and 15 AI videos per month
  • They diverge on capability: GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Vidyard covers Video recording.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GoToMeeting and Vidyard actually diverge.

Attributes where GoToMeeting and Vidyard differ
AttributeGoToMeetingVidyard
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb, Chrome extension
CategoryWebinarsRemote Work
Founded19892011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 GoToMeeting

  • HD video conferencing
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Chat
  • Virtual background
  • Calendar integration
  • Meeting notes
  • Outlook

Only in Vidyard

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

What people use each for

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

GoToMeeting

  • Team meetingsnot Vidyard
  • Client callsnot Vidyard
  • Training sessionsnot Vidyard
  • Remote collaborationnot Vidyard

Vidyard

  • Breaking through crowded inboxes with personalized prospect videosnot GoToMeeting
  • Automating personalized outreach sequences using AI avatarsnot GoToMeeting
  • Tracking when prospects view and engage with sales videosnot GoToMeeting
  • Integrating video engagement signals into Salesforce and HubSpotnot GoToMeeting

Where each one falls short

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

GoToMeeting

  • Listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence

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

GoToMeeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited 1:1 meetings
    • Up to 3 attendees
    • HD video
  • Professional$14/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • Up to 150 attendees
    • Recording

Vidyard

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

Which should you pick?

Choose GoToMeeting if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want screen sharing.
GoToMeeting review

Choose Vidyard if

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

Questions people ask

Is GoToMeeting or Vidyard better?
Neither clearly leads. GoToMeeting starts at Free and Vidyard at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GoToMeeting or Vidyard?
GoToMeeting starts at Free and Vidyard at Free.
Does GoToMeeting or Vidyard run on more platforms?
GoToMeeting runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Vidyard runs on Web, Chrome extension.
Can I use GoToMeeting for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is GoToMeeting best used for?
GoToMeeting is most often used for team meetings, client calls, training sessions, remote collaboration. Of those, team meetings and client calls are not what Vidyard is typically brought in for.
What can GoToMeeting do that Vidyard cannot?
GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Vidyard covers Video recording, CRM integration, Video analytics, Email embedding.

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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