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Userscripts vs Vimeo Record

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Userscripts

Browser Extensions

Open-source userscript manager for Safari on Mac and iOS

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Vimeo Record

Browser Extensions

Free screen and webcam recording

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Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Userscripts safari cannot let extensions bypass a site's Content Security Policy, so strict sites produce "Refused to execute a script" errors that the @inject-into workaround does not always fix.; Vimeo Record free plan limits recordings to 30 minutes per video and includes only 1GB of storage
  • They diverge on capability: Userscripts covers Built-in script editor, Vimeo Record covers Screen recording.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 15 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Userscripts and Vimeo Record differ
AttributeUserscriptsVimeo Record
Pricing modelopen-sourcefree
PlatformsSafari, macOS, iOSChrome, 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 Userscripts

  • Built-in script editor
  • Standard metadata support
  • GM API
  • Remote script updating
  • iCloud sync
  • Per-page popup

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.

Userscripts

  • Running userscripts on Safari without paying for Tampermonkeynot Vimeo Record
  • Running userscripts on an iPhone or iPadnot Vimeo Record
  • Writing scripts on a Mac and syncing them to iOSnot Vimeo Record
  • Blocking or restyling site elements Safari content blockers cannot reachnot Vimeo Record
  • Keeping a script library under an open-source licencenot Vimeo Record

Vimeo Record

  • Recording and sharing async video updates for remote teamsnot Userscripts

Where each one falls short

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

Userscripts

  • Safari cannot let extensions bypass a site's Content Security Policy, so strict sites produce "Refused to execute a script" errors that the @inject-into workaround does not always fix.
  • Apple only. There is no Chrome, Firefox or Edge build, so it cannot be a cross-browser answer.
  • iCloud sync is documented as having delays, which is awkward when editing the same script on two devices.
  • Requires macOS 12 and Safari 14.1, or iOS 15.1, so older Apple hardware is excluded.
  • GPL v3 means a commercial licence is required for non-open-source use, which matters if you are embedding rather than just using it.

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

Userscripts

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full functionality
    • GPL v3 licensed
    • macOS, iOS and iPadOS

Vimeo Record

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Userscripts if

  • You need built-in script editor.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Safari, macOS, iOS.
  • You also want standard metadata support.
Userscripts 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 Userscripts or Vimeo Record better?
Neither clearly leads. Userscripts 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, Userscripts or Vimeo Record?
Userscripts starts at Free and Vimeo Record at Free.
Does Userscripts or Vimeo Record run on more platforms?
Userscripts runs on Safari, macOS, iOS. Vimeo Record runs on Chrome, Edge.
Can I use Userscripts for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Userscripts best used for?
Userscripts is most often used for running userscripts on safari without paying for tampermonkey, running userscripts on an iphone or ipad, writing scripts on a mac and syncing them to ios, blocking or restyling site elements safari content blockers cannot reach. Of those, running userscripts on safari without paying for tampermonkey and running userscripts on an iphone or ipad are not what Vimeo Record is typically brought in for.
What can Userscripts do that Vimeo Record cannot?
Userscripts covers Built-in script editor, Standard metadata support, GM API, Remote script updating. Vimeo Record covers Screen recording, Webcam overlay, Instant sharing, Vimeo integration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Userscripts: Is Userscripts for Safari free?

Yes, free on the App Store and licensed under GPL v3. A commercial licence is required for use in something that is not itself open source.

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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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Userscripts: Does it work on iPhone?

Yes, on iOS and iPadOS 15.1 or later, which makes it one of the few ways to run userscripts on an iPhone.

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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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Userscripts: Why do I get "Refused to execute a script" errors?

Safari does not let extensions bypass a site's Content Security Policy the way other browsers do. The documented workaround is changing the script's @inject-into setting, though it does not resolve every case.

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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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Userscripts: Do my scripts sync between Mac and iPhone?

Yes, over iCloud, though the project notes the sync can be delayed rather than immediate.

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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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Userscripts: What are the system requirements?

macOS 12 or later with Safari 14.1 or later, or iOS and iPadOS 15.1 or later.

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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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