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Greasemonkey vs Vimeo Record

Greasemonkey logo

Greasemonkey

Browser Extensions

The original userscript manager, for Firefox

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Vimeo Record logo

Vimeo Record

Browser Extensions

Free screen and webcam recording

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Greasemonkey firefox only. There is no Chrome, Edge or Safari build and there never has been.; Vimeo Record free plan limits recordings to 30 minutes per video and includes only 1GB of storage
  • They diverge on capability: Greasemonkey covers Userscript execution, Vimeo Record covers Screen recording.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 15 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Greasemonkey and Vimeo Record actually diverge.

Attributes where Greasemonkey and Vimeo Record differ
AttributeGreasemonkeyVimeo Record
Pricing modelopen-sourcefree
PlatformsFirefoxChrome, Edge
FoundedUnknown2004

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

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 Greasemonkey

  • Userscript execution
  • Built-in script editor
  • GM. API
  • @resource support
  • Script localisation
  • Firefox for Android

Only in Vimeo Record

  • Screen recording
  • Webcam overlay
  • Instant sharing
  • Vimeo integration
  • Chrome support
  • Edge support

What people use each for

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

Greasemonkey

  • Restyling or de-cluttering a site you use dailynot Vimeo Record
  • Automating a repetitive action on a web applicationnot Vimeo Record
  • Adding a missing feature to a site you do not controlnot Vimeo Record
  • Running userscripts on Firefox for Androidnot Vimeo Record
  • Writing and testing your own scripts in the browsernot Vimeo Record

Vimeo Record

  • Recording and sharing async video updates for remote teamsnot Greasemonkey

Where each one falls short

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

Greasemonkey

  • Firefox only. There is no Chrome, Edge or Safari build and there never has been.
  • Its API diverged from the Tampermonkey conventions most shared scripts are written against, so a script from a sharing site may need adjusting to run.
  • The dashboard is plainer than Tampermonkey's, with no diff view when a script updates itself.
  • No cloud sync of the kind Tampermonkey and Violentmonkey offer; moving machines means exporting.
  • A userscript manager can read and rewrite every page you visit, so the security of the arrangement depends entirely on the scripts you choose to install.

Vimeo Record

  • Free plan limits recordings to 30 minutes per video and includes only 1GB of storage
  • Standard plan is capped at 5 seats and Advanced at 10 seats before requiring custom Enterprise pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

Greasemonkey

Free
  • Open sourceFree
    • Unlimited scripts
    • Built-in editor
    • No account required

Vimeo Record

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited recording
    • Screen + webcam
    • Instant sharing

Which should you pick?

Choose Greasemonkey if

  • You need userscript execution.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Firefox.
  • You also want built-in script editor.
Greasemonkey review

Choose Vimeo Record if

  • You need screen recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Edge.
  • You also want webcam overlay.
Vimeo Record review

Questions people ask

Is Greasemonkey or Vimeo Record better?
Neither clearly leads. Greasemonkey starts at Free and Vimeo Record at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Greasemonkey or Vimeo Record?
Greasemonkey starts at Free and Vimeo Record at Free.
Does Greasemonkey or Vimeo Record run on more platforms?
Greasemonkey runs on Firefox. Vimeo Record runs on Chrome, Edge.
Can I use Greasemonkey for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Greasemonkey best used for?
Greasemonkey is most often used for restyling or de-cluttering a site you use daily, automating a repetitive action on a web application, adding a missing feature to a site you do not control, running userscripts on firefox for android. Of those, restyling or de-cluttering a site you use daily and automating a repetitive action on a web application are not what Vimeo Record is typically brought in for.
What can Greasemonkey do that Vimeo Record cannot?
Greasemonkey covers Userscript execution, Built-in script editor, GM. API, @resource support. Vimeo Record covers Screen recording, Webcam overlay, Instant sharing, Vimeo integration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Greasemonkey: Is Greasemonkey still maintained?

Yes. Version 4.14 was released on 2 June 2026, and the project has an active repository, bug tracker and discussion groups.

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Vimeo Record: What are the pricing options for Vimeo Screen Recorder?

Vimeo offers a Free plan at $0, Starter at $13/month (annual), Standard at $26/month, Advanced at $76/month, and Enterprise with custom pricing.

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Greasemonkey: Does Greasemonkey work on Chrome?

No. It is a Firefox extension and has never shipped for Chrome. Violentmonkey and Tampermonkey are the equivalents there.

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Vimeo Record: What are the limits on the free plan?

The free plan includes unlimited screen recording with a 30-minute limit per video, 1GB storage, and 1 seat. A Vimeo watermark appears when embedded.

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Greasemonkey: Will Tampermonkey scripts run in Greasemonkey?

Often, but not always. Greasemonkey's API diverged from the conventions most shared scripts are written against, so a script may need its header or its GM calls adjusted.

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Vimeo Record: Do paid plans have watermarks?

Free and Basic plans display a Vimeo watermark when embedded. Paid plans (Starter and above) do not have watermarks.

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Greasemonkey: Does Greasemonkey run on mobile?

On Firefox for Android, from version 4.12. There is no iOS build, because Firefox on iOS cannot load extensions of this kind.

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Vimeo Record: Do paid plans allow unlimited recording time?

Yes, paid plans offer unlimited recording times, unlike the free plan which limits each video to 30 minutes.

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Greasemonkey: What is the GM API?

The set of functions a userscript manager exposes to scripts, named after Greasemonkey, which defined it. Greasemonkey supports the promise-based GM. form including GM.xmlHttpRequest and GM.registerMenuCommand.

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Vimeo Record: What security features are included?

Vimeo Screen Recorder provides private links and access management, password protection, DRM, and SOC II Type 2 protection.

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