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Vidyard vs Zoom Webinars

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Vidyard

Software

Video messaging for sales and marketing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoom Webinars logo

Zoom Webinars

Software

Dedicated webinar platform by Zoom for large-scale events

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Zoom Webinars webinars tier limited to standard platform features; advanced features like pre-recorded content and multi-session events require Webinars Plus or Events tier
  • They diverge on capability: Vidyard covers Video recording, Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Vidyard and Zoom Webinars actually diverge.

Attributes where Vidyard and Zoom Webinars differ
AttributeVidyardZoom Webinars
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Chrome extensionCloud-based SaaS

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2011).

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 Zoom Webinars

  • Attendee registration
  • HD video
  • Screen sharing
  • Polls and surveys
  • Q&A
  • Breakout rooms
  • Recording
  • Analytics

What people use each for

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

Vidyard

No use cases recorded yet. See the Vidyard review.

Zoom Webinars

  • Large-scale broadcasts with 10,000+ attendeesnot Vidyard
  • Multi-session virtual events and hybrid conferencesnot Vidyard

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

Zoom Webinars

  • Webinars tier limited to standard platform features; advanced features like pre-recorded content and multi-session events require Webinars Plus or Events tier
  • All tiers support up to 100,000 attendees but 30-hour event limit applies across all packages

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

Zoom Webinars

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinars 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.
Vidyard review

Choose Zoom Webinars if

  • You need attendee registration.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS.
  • You also want hd video.
Zoom Webinars review

Questions people ask

Is Vidyard or Zoom Webinars better?
Neither clearly leads. Vidyard starts at Free and Zoom Webinars at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Vidyard or Zoom Webinars?
Vidyard has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Vidyard and On request for Zoom Webinars.
Does Vidyard or Zoom Webinars run on more platforms?
Vidyard runs on Web, Chrome extension. Zoom Webinars runs on Cloud-based SaaS.
Can I use Vidyard for free?
Yes. Vidyard has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zoom Webinars starts at On request.
What can Vidyard do that Zoom Webinars cannot?
Vidyard covers Video recording, CRM integration, Video analytics, Email embedding. Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, HD video, Screen sharing, Polls and surveys.

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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