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ON24 vs Vidyard

ON24 logo

ON24

Webinar & Virtual Events

The digital engagement platform

From
$2000/month
Rated
-
Vidyard logo

Vidyard

Remote Work

Video messaging for sales and marketing

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Vidyard has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ON24 the Internet Archive's capture of ON24's homepage on 1 January 2021 named five distinct platform tiers, Webcast Elite, Engagement Hub, Target, Intelligence, and Connect, but pointed visitors to a 'Find your pricing fit' quiz rather than publishing figures.; Vidyard free plan limited to 5 video recordings per month and 15 AI videos per month
  • They diverge on capability: ON24 covers Live webinars, Vidyard covers Video recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ON24 and Vidyard actually diverge.

Attributes where ON24 and Vidyard differ
AttributeON24Vidyard
Starting price$2000/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Chrome extension
CategoryWebinar & Virtual EventsRemote Work
Founded19982011

Identical on both: 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 ON24

  • Live webinars
  • Virtual events
  • Engagement hub
  • AI-powered analytics
  • Content hubs
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • Eloqua

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.

ON24

  • Event planningnot Vidyard
  • Ticket salesnot Vidyard
  • Attendee managementnot Vidyard
  • Virtual eventsnot Vidyard
  • Event marketingnot 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.

ON24

  • The Internet Archive's capture of ON24's homepage on 1 January 2021 named five distinct platform tiers, Webcast Elite, Engagement Hub, Target, Intelligence, and Connect, but pointed visitors to a 'Find your pricing fit' quiz rather than publishing figures.

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

ON24

$2000/month
  • Core$2000/month
    • Webinars
    • Engagement tools
    • Basic analytics
  • Professional$4000/month
    • Virtual events
    • Advanced analytics
    • Integrations
  • Enterprise$8000/month
    • Full platform
    • AI insights
    • Dedicated success manager

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 ON24 if

  • You need live webinars.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want virtual events.

Choose Vidyard if

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

Questions people ask

Is ON24 or Vidyard better?
Neither clearly leads. ON24 starts at $2000/month and Vidyard at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ON24 or Vidyard?
Vidyard has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $2000/month for ON24 and Free for Vidyard.
Does ON24 or Vidyard run on more platforms?
ON24 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. ON24 starts at $2000/month.
What is ON24 best used for?
ON24 is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what Vidyard is typically brought in for.
What can ON24 do that Vidyard cannot?
ON24 covers Live webinars, Virtual events, Engagement hub, AI-powered analytics. 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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