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Vimeo Record vs HTTPS Everywhere

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Vimeo Record

Software

Free screen and webcam recording

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HTTPS Everywhere logo

HTTPS Everywhere

Software

Encrypt the web automatically

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Vimeo Record free plan limits recordings to 30 minutes per video and includes only 1GB of storage; HTTPS Everywhere product discontinued as of January 2023
  • They diverge on capability: Vimeo Record covers Screen recording, HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Vimeo Record and HTTPS Everywhere actually diverge.

Attributes where Vimeo Record and HTTPS Everywhere differ
AttributeVimeo RecordHTTPS Everywhere
PlatformsChrome, EdgeChrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera
Founded20041990

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (free), free tier (Yes), 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 Vimeo Record

  • Screen recording
  • Webcam overlay
  • Instant sharing
  • Vimeo integration

Only in HTTPS Everywhere

  • Automatic HTTPS
  • Encryption enforcement
  • Rule-based upgrading
  • Observatory integration
  • Firefox support
  • Opera support

Both cover

  • Chrome support
  • Edge support

What people use each for

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

Vimeo Record

  • Recording and sharing async video updates for remote teamsnot HTTPS Everywhere

HTTPS Everywhere

No use cases recorded yet. See the HTTPS Everywhere review.

Where each one falls short

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

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

HTTPS Everywhere

  • Product discontinued as of January 2023
  • Functionality now built into all modern browsers natively
  • No longer receives security updates or maintenance

Pricing, plan by plan

Vimeo Record

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

HTTPS Everywhere

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Automatic HTTPS upgrade
    • Rule sets
    • Custom rules

Which should you pick?

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

Choose HTTPS Everywhere if

  • You need automatic https.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
  • You also want encryption enforcement.
HTTPS Everywhere review

Questions people ask

Is Vimeo Record or HTTPS Everywhere better?
Neither clearly leads. Vimeo Record starts at Free and HTTPS Everywhere at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Vimeo Record or HTTPS Everywhere?
Vimeo Record starts at Free and HTTPS Everywhere at Free.
Does Vimeo Record or HTTPS Everywhere run on more platforms?
Vimeo Record runs on Chrome, Edge. HTTPS Everywhere runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
Can I use Vimeo Record for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Vimeo Record best used for?
Vimeo Record is most often used for recording and sharing async video updates for remote teams. Of those, recording and sharing async video updates for remote teams is not what HTTPS Everywhere is typically brought in for.
What can Vimeo Record do that HTTPS Everywhere cannot?
Vimeo Record covers Screen recording, Webcam overlay, Instant sharing, Vimeo integration. HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS, Encryption enforcement, Rule-based upgrading, Observatory integration. Both handle Chrome support, Edge support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

HTTPS Everywhere: Is HTTPS Everywhere still maintained?

No. HTTPS Everywhere was retired in January 2023 because major browsers added native HTTPS upgrade features, making the extension obsolete.

Source
HTTPS Everywhere: What functionality did HTTPS Everywhere provide?

The extension automatically redirected HTTP connections to HTTPS when available, improving encryption and privacy on unencrypted websites.

Source
HTTPS Everywhere: What is the recommended replacement?

Modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari now include built-in HTTPS upgrade features that automatically redirect to secure connections, making HTTPS Everywhere unnecessary.

Source
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