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Vimeo Record vs Violentmonkey

Vimeo Record logo

Vimeo Record

Browser Extensions

Free screen and webcam recording

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Violentmonkey logo

Violentmonkey

Browser Extensions

Open source userscript manager

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; Violentmonkey smaller script ecosystem compared to Tampermonkey which has larger user base and more available scripts
  • They diverge on capability: Vimeo Record covers Screen recording, Violentmonkey covers Userscript support.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Vimeo Record and Violentmonkey differ
AttributeVimeo RecordViolentmonkey
Pricing modelfreeUnknown
PlatformsChrome, EdgeChrome, Firefox, Edge
Founded20042013

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 Vimeo Record

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

Only in Violentmonkey

  • Userscript support
  • Clean interface
  • Cloud sync
  • Script editor
  • 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 Violentmonkey

Violentmonkey

  • Run open-source userscripts to customize or automate web pagesnot Vimeo Record
  • Import scripts compatible with Greasemonkey and Tampermonkey formatsnot Vimeo Record
  • Sync scripts and settings across browsers via Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, or WebDAVnot Vimeo Record
  • Batch import/export scripts as zip filesnot Vimeo Record

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

Violentmonkey

  • Smaller script ecosystem compared to Tampermonkey which has larger user base and more available scripts
  • Less marketing and visibility results in lower adoption compared to more widely-known alternatives
  • Community maintenance model means slower feature development compared to commercial alternatives

Pricing, plan by plan

Vimeo Record

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

Violentmonkey

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Violentmonkey review.

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 Violentmonkey if

  • You need userscript support.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
  • You also want clean interface.
Violentmonkey review

Questions people ask

Is Vimeo Record or Violentmonkey better?
Neither clearly leads. Vimeo Record starts at Free and Violentmonkey at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Vimeo Record or Violentmonkey?
Vimeo Record starts at Free and Violentmonkey at Free.
Does Vimeo Record or Violentmonkey run on more platforms?
Vimeo Record runs on Chrome, Edge. Violentmonkey runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
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 Violentmonkey is typically brought in for.
What can Vimeo Record do that Violentmonkey cannot?
Vimeo Record covers Screen recording, Webcam overlay, Instant sharing, Vimeo integration. Violentmonkey covers Userscript support, Clean interface, Cloud sync, Script editor. Both handle Chrome support, Edge support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Violentmonkey: Is Violentmonkey open-source?

Yes. Violentmonkey is fully open-source and available on GitHub, making it free to use and community-maintained unlike Tampermonkey which has a larger proprietary ecosystem.

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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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Violentmonkey: What browsers does Violentmonkey support?

Violentmonkey works on browsers with WebExtensions support, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers.

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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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Violentmonkey: How does Violentmonkey compare to Tampermonkey in performance?

Community benchmarks show Violentmonkey uses about 15 to 30 percent less RAM on Chrome compared to Tampermonkey when managing many open tabs.

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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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Violentmonkey: What is the current version of Violentmonkey?

Violentmonkey reached version 2.46.0 as of July 31, 2026, with active ongoing development and regular updates to the open-source project.

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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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