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Splashtop vs Vidyard

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Splashtop

Software

Secure remote access and remote support software

From
On request
Rated
-
Vidyard logo

Vidyard

Software

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: Splashtop solo plan is $72 per year for a single user; Pro and Performance are priced per user per year on top at $99 and $149; Vidyard free plan limited to 5 video recordings per month and 15 AI videos per month

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Splashtop and Vidyard actually diverge.

Attributes where Splashtop and Vidyard differ
AttributeSplashtopVidyard
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Chrome extension
FoundedUnknown2011

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 Splashtop

Nothing recorded that Vidyard does not also cover.

Only in Vidyard

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

Where each one falls short

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

Splashtop

  • Solo plan is $72 per year for a single user; Pro and Performance are priced per user per year on top at $99 and $149
  • Remote Support SOS plan starts at $259 to $399 per concurrent user per year, separate from the remote access plans

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

Splashtop

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Splashtop review.

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 Splashtop if

Nothing in the data separates Splashtop from Vidyard on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

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 Splashtop or Vidyard better?
Neither clearly leads. Splashtop starts at On request and Vidyard at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Splashtop or Vidyard?
Vidyard has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Splashtop and Free for Vidyard.
Does Splashtop or Vidyard run on more platforms?
Splashtop runs on Web. 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. Splashtop starts at On request.
What can Splashtop do that Vidyard cannot?
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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