Remote Work · head to head
Vidyard vs ConnectWise
The short version
- Only Vidyard has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Vidyard free plan limited to 5 video recordings per month and 15 AI videos per month; ConnectWise rMM, backup and cybersecurity products require filling out a quote request form rather than showing a price; only ScreenConnect remote support pricing is shown directly on the site, per connectwise.com, August 2026
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Vidyard and ConnectWise actually diverge.
| Attribute | Vidyard | ConnectWise |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Web |
| Founded | 2011 | Unknown |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Remote Work).
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 Vidyard
- Video recording
- CRM integration
- Video analytics
- Email embedding
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
Only in ConnectWise
Nothing recorded that Vidyard does not also cover.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
ConnectWise
- RMM, backup and cybersecurity products require filling out a quote request form rather than showing a price; only ScreenConnect remote support pricing is shown directly on the site, per connectwise.com, August 2026
Pricing, plan by plan
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
ConnectWise
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the ConnectWise review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Vidyard if
- You need video recording.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Chrome extension.
- You also want crm integration.
Choose ConnectWise if
Nothing in the data separates ConnectWise from Vidyard on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Vidyard or ConnectWise better?
- Neither clearly leads. Vidyard starts at Free and ConnectWise at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Vidyard or ConnectWise?
- Vidyard has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Vidyard and On request for ConnectWise.
- Does Vidyard or ConnectWise run on more platforms?
- Vidyard runs on Web, Chrome extension. ConnectWise runs on Web.
- Can I use Vidyard for free?
- Yes. Vidyard has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ConnectWise starts at On request.
- What can Vidyard do that ConnectWise 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.
SourceVidyard: What integrations does Vidyard offer?
Vidyard integrates with 51+ platforms including Salesforce, HubSpot, Gmail, Outlook, LinkedIn, Slack, and Zapier for workflow automation.
SourceVidyard: 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.
SourceVidyard: 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.
SourceVidyard: 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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