Vimeo Features
What are the features of Vimeo?
Software Options
- Hosted Platform
- Embeddable
Audience Tools
- Pause
Streamer Tools
- Video Archive
Hosting
- Video player
- Profile channel
- Live streaming
Management
- Video management
- Distribution
- Private upload
- Collaboration
Marketing
- Monetization
- Engagement tools
Insights
- Analytics
- Integrations
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Host Tools
Branding | Allows hosts to add official branding to their webinar. 19 reviewers of Vimeo have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 19 reviews) | |
Role-based Access | Based on 16 Vimeo reviews. Allows hosts to gate access to specific tools based on role. | 88% (Based on 16 reviews) | |
Recording | Allows hosts to record webinars for later viewing. 19 reviewers of Vimeo have provided feedback on this feature. | 92% (Based on 19 reviews) |
Attendee Tools
Registration | Based on 13 Vimeo reviews. Allows attendees to register for webinar attendance within the application. | 83% (Based on 13 reviews) | |
Attendee Live Chat | As reported in 15 Vimeo reviews. Allows attendees to interact with one another via chat in real time. | 77% (Based on 15 reviews) | |
Polls and Surveys | As reported in 11 Vimeo reviews. Allows attendees to participate in polls and surveys posted by the host. | 74% (Based on 11 reviews) |
Post-Event Tools
Event Analytics | As reported in 16 Vimeo reviews. Provides insights into event performance (viewers, downloads, etc.). | 83% (Based on 16 reviews) | |
Attendee Reports | Based on 15 Vimeo reviews. Consolidates attendee information for analysis. | 83% (Based on 15 reviews) |
Integrations
Social Media Integration | Integrates with social media sites to allow for streaming across sites. This feature was mentioned in 13 Vimeo reviews. | 83% (Based on 13 reviews) | |
Software Integrations | Integrates with outside software to provide other features. 15 reviewers of Vimeo have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 15 reviews) |
Software Options
Hosted Platform | Live stream is hosted on a dedicated cloud-based streaming platform. Audience members will have to visit the platform to access the stream. 57 reviewers of Vimeo have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 57 reviews) | |
Social Media Stream | Live stream is accessible on a social media website. This feature was mentioned in 53 Vimeo reviews. | 85% (Based on 53 reviews) | |
Multi-Platform Streaming | Allows a live stream to be played on multiple platforms or social media sites concurrently. This feature was mentioned in 53 Vimeo reviews. | 86% (Based on 53 reviews) | |
Embeddable | As reported in 61 Vimeo reviews. Live stream can be embedded on a webpage. | 90% (Based on 61 reviews) |
Audience Tools
Live Chat | Provides a live audience with a chat where they can interact with one another and with the streamer. 53 reviewers of Vimeo have provided feedback on this feature. | 84% (Based on 53 reviews) | |
Pause | As reported in 58 Vimeo reviews. Allows the audience to pause then play the stream. | 86% (Based on 58 reviews) |
Streamer Tools
Highlight Clips | Based on 39 Vimeo reviews. Allows the streamer to create highlight clips of their streams that can then be hosted on the streaming platform or exported to another video hosting solution. | 86% (Based on 39 reviews) | |
Video Archive | Provides an archive of previous streams that can then be accessed later by streamers themselves or audience members. 59 reviewers of Vimeo have provided feedback on this feature. | 91% (Based on 59 reviews) | |
Analytics | Collects analytics on audience count, audience demographics, and audience engagement. This feature was mentioned in 55 Vimeo reviews. | 82% (Based on 55 reviews) | |
Monetization Options | As reported in 33 Vimeo reviews. Allows streamers to monetize their live stream through donations, ads, and paywalls. | 76% (Based on 33 reviews) |
Platform Basics
Screen Capture | Provides the ability to screen capture a still image of a user's full desktop, specific window or a small portion of the user's screen. This feature was mentioned in 27 Vimeo reviews. | 94% (Based on 27 reviews) | |
Video Capture | Based on 27 Vimeo reviews. Provides the ability to video capture a user's full desktop, specific window or a small portion of the user's screen. | 91% (Based on 27 reviews) | |
Image Editor | Based on 24 Vimeo reviews. Allows users to edit and annotate screen captures and video captures with markup tools and image editing tools. | 76% (Based on 24 reviews) |
Platform Content
Scrolling Capture | Based on 25 Vimeo reviews. Allows users to capture a full screen capture while scrolling down a page. | 85% (Based on 25 reviews) | |
Text Extraction | Based on 24 Vimeo reviews. Lets users extract text from a screen capture. | 74% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Screen Record | As reported in 26 Vimeo reviews. Helps users record a video capture and save it as a video file, audio file or GIF file. | 94% (Based on 26 reviews) |
Platform Additional Functionality
File Sharing | Provides robust sharing and publishing options. This feature was mentioned in 27 Vimeo reviews. | 90% (Based on 27 reviews) | |
Platform Search | Lets users search the platform for saved screen and video captures, as well as stock images. 25 reviewers of Vimeo have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 25 reviews) |
Hosting
Video player | Based on 117 Vimeo reviews. Offers a HTML5 or Flash video player that allows users to play, pause and adjust the volume of a hosted video. | 92% (Based on 117 reviews) | |
Profile channel | Provides a customizable profile page that houses hosted videos and allows viewers to access all uploaded videos in a designated area. 96 reviewers of Vimeo have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 96 reviews) | |
Live streaming | Based on 82 Vimeo reviews. Allows users to stream a hosted video in real-time. | 84% (Based on 82 reviews) |
Management
Video management | As reported in 118 Vimeo reviews. Provides a dashboard that allows users to manage and store uploaded videos. | 89% (Based on 118 reviews) | |
Distribution | As reported in 106 Vimeo reviews. Provides shareable or embeddable links that lead directly to the video. | 87% (Based on 106 reviews) | |
Private upload | Based on 115 Vimeo reviews. Allows users to upload a video privately and provide access to only certain viewers. | 92% (Based on 115 reviews) | |
Collaboration | Lets users invite other people to view, edit, or comment on videos before it's uploaded onto the video hosting platform. This feature was mentioned in 99 Vimeo reviews. | 86% (Based on 99 reviews) |
Marketing
Monetization | As reported in 61 Vimeo reviews. Provides users the ability to include advertisements in videos for monetization purposes. | 68% (Based on 61 reviews) | |
Engagement tools | Offers built-in tools that increase engagement such as profile page branding, call-to-action links or marketing software integration. 85 reviewers of Vimeo have provided feedback on this feature. | 80% (Based on 85 reviews) | |
SEO | Provides options to optimize video metadata for search engines. | Not enough data | |
Social sharing | Provides social media sharing buttons and embedding capabilities. | Not enough data |
Insights
Analytics | Lets users track the number of views, viewer demographic data, or other audience-related metrics. 102 reviewers of Vimeo have provided feedback on this feature. | 82% (Based on 102 reviews) | |
Integrations | Integrates with video editing tools or cloud collaboration tools for more efficient video upload. 85 reviewers of Vimeo have provided feedback on this feature. | 82% (Based on 85 reviews) |
Pricing
Free Footage | Footage on the website is either entirely free or free footage is available alongside paid items. This feature was mentioned in 50 Vimeo reviews. | 77% (Based on 50 reviews) | |
Pay Per Image | Based on 43 Vimeo reviews. Users have the option to or must pay to use footage. | 71% (Based on 43 reviews) | |
Subscription | User can purchase a subscription for access to media. This feature was mentioned in 45 Vimeo reviews. | 73% (Based on 45 reviews) |
Media
360/VR | Website provides 360 degree footage that can be used for virtual reality. This feature was mentioned in 36 Vimeo reviews. | 72% (Based on 36 reviews) | |
Animation | Website provides animated footage. This feature was mentioned in 40 Vimeo reviews. | 77% (Based on 40 reviews) | |
4K High Definition | Based on 48 Vimeo reviews. Website offers video in 4k high definition resolution. | 89% (Based on 48 reviews) |
Organization
Availability Scheduling | Videos can be timegated or made available only at predetermined times. 22 reviewers of Vimeo have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 22 reviews) | |
Workflows | Provides built-in workflow management. This feature was mentioned in 22 Vimeo reviews. | 78% (Based on 22 reviews) | |
Playlists | Allows users to organize video playlists. This feature was mentioned in 25 Vimeo reviews. | 85% (Based on 25 reviews) | |
Deep Search | Allows users to search for videos using words in the title, words spoken during the video, and/or words that appear on the screen. This feature was mentioned in 25 Vimeo reviews. | 81% (Based on 25 reviews) | |
Analytics | Based on 31 Vimeo reviews. Provides analytics concerning video viewership and usage. | 83% (Based on 31 reviews) | |
Permissions | As reported in 30 Vimeo reviews. Allows users to set permissions for access to videos or playlists. | 88% (Based on 30 reviews) | |
Search | Provide users with the ability to search all recorded and captured content in their library. 28 reviewers of Vimeo have provided feedback on this feature. | 76% (Based on 28 reviews) | |
Permissions | Allows users to control who has viewing and editing access to a recording. This feature was mentioned in 29 Vimeo reviews. | 81% (Based on 29 reviews) | |
Organization | Provides a library that can be used to organize videos into folders. 32 reviewers of Vimeo have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 32 reviews) |
Customization
Branding | Allows users to add custom branding (logos, brand colors, etc) to videos. 31 reviewers of Vimeo have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 31 reviews) | |
Customizable Thumbnails | As reported in 31 Vimeo reviews. Allows users to choose thumbnails for videos. | 88% (Based on 31 reviews) | |
Custom Metadata | Based on 24 Vimeo reviews. Allows users to attach customized metadata to videos. | 76% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Annotations | As reported in 26 Vimeo reviews. Allows users to add annotations during video capture or during editing. | 80% (Based on 26 reviews) | |
Customizable Thumbnails | Allows users to add custom thumbnails to recorded videos. 31 reviewers of Vimeo have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 31 reviews) |
API Features
Live Chat | Allows developers to add a live chat to their application. | Not enough data | |
Screen Sharing | Allows developers to allow app users to share their screens with one another. | Not enough data | |
Subtitles and Closed Captions | Automatically subtitles and captions video on the platform or allows app users to add their own. | Not enough data | |
Custom Video Player | Allows developers to create their own custom video players. | Not enough data | |
Live Simulcasting | Allows users to simultaneously live stream on multiple platforms. | Not enough data |
Security and Compliance
Encryption | Encrypts content on the platform. | Not enough data | |
Watermarking | Allows users to add watermarks to their videos. | Not enough data | |
HIPAA Compliance | Platform is compliant with HIPAA guidelines. | Not enough data | |
GDPR Compliance | Platform is compliant with GDPR guidelines. | Not enough data |
Platform Features
Video Capture | As reported in 27 Vimeo reviews. Provides the ability to video capture a user's full desktop, specific window, or portion of their screen. | 84% (Based on 27 reviews) | |
Image Editor | Provides the ability to edit the captured content. 24 reviewers of Vimeo have provided feedback on this feature. | 76% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Scrolling Capture | Allows users to capture a full screen capture while scrolling down a page. 21 reviewers of Vimeo have provided feedback on this feature. | 80% (Based on 21 reviews) | |
Screen Record | Allows users to record their screen, camera, or both at the same time. Captures the camera, microphone, and screen simultaneously. This feature was mentioned in 24 Vimeo reviews. | 85% (Based on 24 reviews) |
Analytics
Viewer Reactions | Based on 26 Vimeo reviews. Gives viewers the ability to leave reactions to shared content, including comments and emojis. | 77% (Based on 26 reviews) | |
Engagement Insights | As reported in 29 Vimeo reviews. Provides insights including completion rate and call-to-action rate. | 79% (Based on 29 reviews) | |
Viewer Insights | As reported in 29 Vimeo reviews. Provides the user with viewer insights, such as who watched a video and how long the video was watched. | 80% (Based on 29 reviews) | |
Data Capture | Collect user data, such as a name and a phone number from your online customers in real-time | Not enough data | |
Reporting | Empower brands with an intelligent reporting tool and dashborads to provide visibility into number of viewers, likes, number of asked questions, and chat entries, total number of clicks, CTR, and entire stream health | Not enough data | |
Campaign performance | Enable tracking and enhancing the effectiveness of performance marketing campaigns to drive targeted traffic to relevant streams | Not enough data | |
Product Insights | Analyze sales through live commerce to determine which products sell better | Not enough data |
Editing
Audio Mixing | Enables audio clips to be added to videos
| Not enough data | |
Transcription | Utilizes speech-to-text technology to generate transcripts that can be used as captions | Not enough data | |
Text Animation | Allows users to animate text and adjust text properties such as color, size, length, reflectivity, extrude, etc. | Not enough data | |
Time Mapping | Allows users to make vides speed up, slow down, or reverse direction | Not enough data | |
Overlays and Watermarks | Allows images to be laid over videos | Not enough data | |
Clip Editing | Provides video clip editing capabilties, including trimming, resizing, slicing, scaling, rotating, zooming in and out, etc. | Not enough data | |
Titles and Captions | Allows users to add titles, subtitles, and captions to their video | Not enough data |
Platform
Operating System | Compatible with various operating systems | Not enough data | |
Format Compatibility | Allows various video and image file formats to be imported | Not enough data | |
Team Review | Allows users to invite others to view, edit, and comment on video drafts | Not enough data | |
Content organization | Organizes and categorizes video content using titles, descriptions, and metadata. | Not enough data | |
Video editing | Provides features to edit videos, including tools for clipping, arranging, and manipulating videos.
| Not enough data | |
Analytics | Measures metrics like views and engagement. | Not enough data | |
User engagement | Allows viewers to engage with video content through commenting and other interactive elements. | Not enough data | |
Integrations | Integration with social media platforms for sharing. | Not enough data | |
Live streaming | Allows users to broadcast real-time video content over the internet. | Not enough data |
Engagement
Live streaming | Allow users to broadcast live video and audio content for audience | Not enough data | |
Live chat discussions | Allow users to answer customer's queries in live chat discussions | Not enough data | |
Social media | Enable users to host a live stream directly on social media and sell products there | Not enough data | |
One-to-one call scheduling | Create meaningful interactions by allowing user to host one-to-one product demonstration | Not enough data | |
Omnichannel livestreaming | Support engagement on multiple channels such as email, phone, YouTube, the product's website, and social media | Not enough data | |
Stream sharing | Allow audience to invite others to the stream by sharing on social media | Not enough data | |
Product demonstrations | Enable users to host product demos using live video and audio | Not enough data |
Integration
Shopping cart | Allow anyone watching a live stream to easily add items to a shopping cart | Not enough data | |
Social media | Support live commerce platform to easily integrate with company's social media | Not enough data | |
Video analytics tools | Provide specific insights to measure sales and brand marketing performance during live streaming | Not enough data | |
Campaign management tool | Support integration with campaign management tool to create, deploy and optimize performance marketing campaigns through live commerce platforms | Not enough data | |
CRM & Data Platform Integration | Allow integration with clients CRMs & Data Platforms for CRM marketing, Performance marketing automation etc. | Not enough data | |
Smartphone and DSLR | Allow live stream in high-resolution using a professional DSLR or a smartphone to shoot and record live videos presented by presenters or influencers | Not enough data | |
API | Allow customization of live selling experience with flexible APIs | Not enough data |
Live selling
Social media | Utilize social media live-streaming capabilities and shoppable features to live sell products | Not enough data | |
Marketplaces | Allow brands to integrate livestreaming experiences within marketplaces | Not enough data | |
Lead capturing and distribution | Acquire and distribute qualified leads during live video/chat to sales agents in real-time | Not enough data | |
E-commerce platform | Support hosting live selling broadcast on brand's own e-commerce platform | Not enough data |
Generative AI
AI Text-to-3D | Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt. | Not enough data |
Security
Encoding and transcoding | Automatically converts videos to different formats and resolutions for optimal playback. | Not enough data | |
Security and privacy | Provides features to protect content from unauthorized access and distribution, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and safeguard sensitive information. | Not enough data |
