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Compare Dacast and Vimeo 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (65.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39/month 1 License
$20.00 Per Month
Dacast
Star Rating
(30)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39/month 1 License
Browse all 3 pricing plansVimeo
Star Rating
(709)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Vimeo excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Scores across various categories, particularly in video hosting and live streaming. Users appreciate features like the ability to create password-protected pages and the intuitive interface, making it a favorite for businesses managing multiple digital tools.
- Users say that Dacast offers a solid streaming platform, especially for events and educational purposes. Reviewers highlight its customizable channels and commend the platform for being stable and cost-effective, which is particularly beneficial for long-term users.
- According to verified reviews, Vimeo's ease of use stands out, with many users noting how simple it is to navigate and manage video content. This user-friendly experience is a significant advantage for teams looking to streamline their video hosting without a steep learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that while Dacast has a strong support team, Vimeo's quality of support is slightly higher, with users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the Vimeo team. This can make a difference for businesses that rely on timely assistance for their video needs.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Vimeo's analytics features are more robust compared to Dacast, providing users with valuable insights into video performance. This capability is crucial for businesses aiming to optimize their content strategy based on viewer engagement.
- Users note that Dacast has a slight edge in setup and administration ease, with many finding the onboarding process straightforward. However, this advantage is often overshadowed by Vimeo's overall higher satisfaction ratings and feature set, making it a more appealing choice for many users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Dacast
STARTER
$39/month
1 License
Bandwidth: 1.2 TB / year | Storage: 50GB
- White-label & Branding Control
- Ad-free streaming
- 24/7 Customer Support
Vimeo
Starter
$20.00
Per Month
Grow your business with essential video tools. Includes everything in the Free Plan, plus:
- Privacy controls
- Custom video player
- Custom URLs
Free Trial
Dacast
Free Trial is available
Vimeo
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
20
8.7
520
Ease of Use
8.8
18
9.0
524
Ease of Setup
9.3
12
8.8
219
Ease of Admin
9.2
11
8.6
192
Quality of Support
8.2
18
8.4
415
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
11
8.5
182
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
18
7.9
494
Features by Category
Software Options
8.3
6
8.8
74
Not enough data
8.3
69
8.3
5
8.6
68
8.5
8
9.1
76
Audience Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
68
Not enough data
8.7
73
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
9.1
74
6.0
7
8.3
71
Not enough data
7.8
49
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
9.0
33
Not enough data
7.4
30
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.3
31
Not enough data
7.1
30
Not enough data
9.1
32
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
8.5
31
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting
Not enough data
9.1
140
Not enough data
8.5
119
Not enough data
8.2
105
Management
Not enough data
8.9
142
Not enough data
8.7
129
Not enough data
9.1
137
Not enough data
8.5
121
Marketing
Not enough data
6.7
85
Not enough data
7.8
108
Not enough data
7.2
27
Not enough data
8.2
28
Insights
Not enough data
8.2
127
Not enough data
8.1
108
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.3
47
Not enough data
6.2
45
Not enough data
6.1
45
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
7.4
27
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
7.5
27
Not enough data
8.2
26
Not enough data
7.8
24
Security
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.3
27
Agentic AI - Video Hosting
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.4
11
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
7.3
11
Content Type
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
7.6
17
CDN Type
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
7.9
16
Monetization
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
8.0
17
Content Delivery
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.5
18
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.0
16
Not enough data
5.2
16
Not enough data
5.0
16
Not enough data
5.1
16
Agentic AI - OTT Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
API Features
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Security and Compliance
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Platform Features
Not enough data
8.5
32
Not enough data
7.7
29
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
26
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Organization
Not enough data
7.8
33
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
8.3
37
Customization
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Analytics
Not enough data
7.8
31
Not enough data
8.0
34
Not enough data
8.1
34
Engagement
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Live selling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Dacast and Vimeo are categorized as OTT Platforms, Video Hosting, and Live Stream
Unique Categories
Dacast is categorized as Live Commerce
Vimeo is categorized as Video Communications, Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS), and Screen and Video Capture
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dacast
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Vimeo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Religious Institutions
13.8%
Media Production
10.3%
Entertainment
10.3%
Marketing and Advertising
6.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.9%
Other
51.7%
Marketing and Advertising
12.1%
Computer Software
8.3%
Information Technology and Services
5.5%
Media Production
4.3%
Higher Education
4.3%
Other
65.6%
Discussions
owner
1 Comment
DT
Hi David, Thank you for your message. We would love to help you with your project! I invite you to test for free our platform so you can experiment with how...Read more
What is the function of broadcast software?
1 Comment
SR
User end broadcast software is software that takes a video signal from a camera or other input device and encodes it into a stream sent over the internet to...Read more
I have recently seen lot of business people use vimeo than youtube. Is there any specific reason behind this?
8 Comments
AC
Youtube will just pop ads in your videos at any given time. Don't know about Vimeo, but youtube is still dominant in the market so I'd still go with them...Read more
What is the best way to make a video?
1 Comment
AL
Totally unreliable service. I requested for a refund which they did, but with a shortfall of $$$$.
When I requested for an explanation, they provided a...Read more
Vimeo or YouTube for embedded videos ?
1 Comment
CV
Vimeo because it doesn't show "related" videos when the clip has finished playing and you can actually add a call to action on the video.Read more
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