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Vimeo alternatives

Vimeo compared with 5 alternatives: Wistia, Vidyard, Loom, StreamYard and Descript.

Vimeo has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
VimeoThis toolFree plan · from $12/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
WistiaFree plan · from $79/moYesWeb
VidyardFree plan · from $59/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
LoomFree plan · from $18/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
StreamYardFree plan · from $35.99/moYesWeb
DescriptFree plan · from $16/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows

How each one differs from Vimeo

  1. Wistia

    Video hosting, recording and webinars for marketing teams

    • Wistia starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly), with 3 users. Vimeo starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only Vimeo lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Wistia also covers noise cancellation.
    • Vimeo also covers templates.

    Suits: Marketing teams embedding branded, ad-free video on their own site

    Wistia vs VimeoWistia pricing and details

  2. Vidyard

    Video messaging, AI avatars and video hosting for sales teams

    • Vidyard starts at $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly). Vimeo starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only Vidyard lists a Windows app.
    • Only Vidyard lists a browser extension.
    • Vidyard also covers AI agents and reports.
    • Vimeo also covers transcription and templates.

    Suits: Sales reps sending personalized video messages to prospects

    Vidyard vs VimeoVidyard pricing and details

  3. Loom

    Screen and camera recorder for shareable video messages

    • Loom starts at $18 per user / month, billed monthly. Vimeo starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only Loom lists a Windows app.
    • Only Loom lists a browser extension.
    • Only Vimeo lists a web app.
    • Loom also covers screenshots.

    Suits: Teams sharing quick recorded walkthroughs instead of scheduling a call

    Loom vs VimeoLoom pricing and details

  4. StreamYard

    Browser-based studio for live streaming and recording with guests

    • StreamYard starts at $35.99 per month, billed yearly ($44.99 billed monthly). Vimeo starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only Vimeo lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Vimeo also covers templates and screen recording.

    Suits: Solo creators running interview shows without a production crew

    StreamYard vs VimeoStreamYard pricing and details

  5. Descript

    Audio and video editor that works by editing the transcript

    • Descript starts at $16 per person / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). Vimeo starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only Descript lists a Windows app.
    • Only Vimeo lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Descript also covers noise cancellation.
    • Vimeo also covers templates.

    Suits: Podcasters and video creators who prefer editing a transcript to a timeline

    Descript vs VimeoDescript pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Vimeo

  • The Free plan is capped at 1 GB of storage for the life of the account; the allowance does not reset or renew.
  • Livestreamed events and webinars need the Advanced plan at $75 a month billed annually, or Enterprise.
  • Self-serve plans have a bandwidth limit of 2TB a month; accounts that expect more are asked to talk to sales.
  • Vimeo's help center also describes newer Core, Professional and Studio plans, with Professional rolling out gradually, so the plans an account is offered may differ.
Vimeo pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Vimeo?

The alternatives to Vimeo in this directory are Wistia, Vidyard, Loom, StreamYard and Descript. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Vimeo.

Is there a free alternative to Vimeo?

Yes. Wistia, Vidyard, Loom, StreamYard and Descript have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Vimeo alternatives work on Windows?

The Vimeo listing does not include a Windows app. Vidyard, Loom and Descript list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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