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Vimeo vs Wufoo

Vimeo logo

Vimeo

Marketing

Professional video hosting and streaming platform

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Wufoo logo

Wufoo

Surveys

Build online forms in minutes

From
Free
Free plan
Yes

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Vimeo 2TB monthly bandwidth cap on self-serve plans; high-volume usage requires enterprise agreement; Wufoo free plan caps at 5 forms and 100 entries
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Vimeo and Wufoo actually diverge.

Attributes where Vimeo and Wufoo differ
AttributeVimeoWufoo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tvWeb
CategoryMarketingSurveys
Founded2004Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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

  • HD video hosting
  • Custom video player
  • Privacy controls
  • Analytics
  • Live streaming
  • Marketing tools
  • Social media
  • Email platforms

Only in Wufoo

Nothing recorded that Vimeo does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Vimeo

  • Business videosnot Wufoo
  • Marketing contentnot Wufoo
  • Training videosnot Wufoo
  • Portfolio showcasesnot Wufoo
  • Professional streamingnot Wufoo

Wufoo

  • Event registration and attendee managementnot Vimeo
  • Lead capture and sales qualificationnot Vimeo
  • Customer feedback and survey collectionnot Vimeo
  • Online order processing with payment collectionnot Vimeo
  • Employee onboarding and registration workflowsnot Vimeo

Where each one falls short

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

Vimeo

  • 2TB monthly bandwidth cap on self-serve plans; high-volume usage requires enterprise agreement
  • On Demand marketplace shutdown removes familiar monetization option; sellers must migrate
  • Pricing increased significantly in February 2026; legacy subscribers forced to new plans at much higher cost
  • Limited visibility and audience discovery compared to YouTube

Wufoo

  • Free plan caps at 5 forms and 100 entries
  • Starter plan ($16.25/mo) still limits to 10 forms and 1,000 entries per month
  • Accepting payments requires the Professional tier ($33.25/mo) or higher; Free and Starter tiers cannot take payments at all

Pricing, plan by plan

Vimeo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 500MB weekly upload
    • Basic privacy
    • Standard player
  • Plus$7/month
    • 5GB weekly upload
    • Advanced privacy
    • Custom player
  • Pro$20/month
    • 20GB weekly upload
    • Advanced analytics
    • Team collaboration
  • Business$50/month
    • Unlimited uploads
    • Advanced security
    • Team management

Wufoo

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Wufoo review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Vimeo if

  • You need hd video hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
  • You also want custom video player.

Choose Wufoo if

  • You want to start without paying.

Questions people ask

Is Vimeo or Wufoo better?
Neither clearly leads. Vimeo starts at Free and Wufoo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Vimeo or Wufoo?
Vimeo starts at Free and Wufoo at Free.
Does Vimeo or Wufoo run on more platforms?
Vimeo runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv. Wufoo runs on Web.
Can I use Vimeo for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Vimeo best used for?
Vimeo is most often used for business videos, marketing content, training videos, portfolio showcases. Of those, business videos and marketing content are not what Wufoo is typically brought in for.
What can Vimeo do that Wufoo cannot?
Vimeo covers HD video hosting, Custom video player, Privacy controls, Analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Vimeo: What storage and bandwidth limits apply?

All Vimeo self-serve plans share a 2 TB monthly bandwidth cap. Accounts with repeated high usage may need to reduce delivery or upgrade to a custom agreement. Storage limits vary by plan tier.

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Wufoo: What happens if I exceed my monthly entry limit?

On PAID accounts, if you exceed the number of entries allowed for the month, a fee of $0.05 USD per entry over the limit will be charged to your account at the end of your billing period.

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Vimeo: Are there free plan options?

Vimeo offers a Free plan with 1 GB lifetime upload limit, basic video hosting, and Vimeo logo on embeds. Paid plans start at approximately $12-20/month (billed annually) for the Starter tier.

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Wufoo: Are there file upload restrictions?

Maximum individual file size is 25MB per field and 100MB per form (on higher-tier plans). Storage is only available on paid accounts.

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Vimeo: Does Vimeo offer live event streaming?

The Advanced plan and above include live event tools, deeper analytics, and more control over video experience. Enterprise plans offer full-scale event production and advanced digital security for media companies and large brands.

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Wufoo: What happens to free accounts that exceed limits?

On FREE accounts, forms will be deactivated once they have exceeded the maximum number of entries allowed for a given month.

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Vimeo: What customization options are available?

Vimeo offers password protection and custom embed players on higher tiers. However, users report that customization options are limited compared to competitors, impacting branding and niche content offerings.

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Wufoo: How many fields can I add to a form?

Approximately 100 fields max, though this depends on field type (paragraph fields are limited to 10 per form).

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Vimeo: How discoverable are videos on Vimeo?

Vimeo is designed for controlled distribution rather than broad audience discovery. Visibility is lower than YouTube across all measures, including smaller audience, fewer views, and lower standing in Google search results.

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