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Wistia alternatives

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

Wistia has a free plan. Paid plans start at $79 per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly), with 3 users. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
WistiaThis toolFree plan · from $79/moYesWeb
VimeoFree plan · from $12/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
VidyardFree plan · from $59/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
LoomFree plan · from $18/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
RiversideFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
DescriptFree plan · from $16/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows

How each one differs from Wistia

  1. Vimeo

    Ad-free video hosting with a customizable player and review tools

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

    Suits: Hosting and embedding videos without ads or suggested videos

    Vimeo vs WistiaVimeo 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). Wistia starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly), with 3 users.
    • Only Vidyard lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Vidyard lists a browser extension.
    • Vidyard also covers AI agents and reports.
    • Wistia also covers transcription and noise cancellation.

    Suits: Sales reps sending personalized video messages to prospects

    Vidyard vs WistiaVidyard pricing and details

  3. Loom

    Screen and camera recorder for shareable video messages

    • Loom starts at $18 per user / month, billed monthly. Wistia starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly), with 3 users.
    • Only Loom lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Loom lists a browser extension.
    • Only Wistia lists a web app.
    • Loom also covers screenshots.

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

    Loom vs WistiaLoom pricing and details

  4. Riverside

    Remote recording studio for podcasts and video interviews

    • Riverside starts at $9.99 per month for Mobile Plus; web plans from $24 per month, billed annually. Wistia starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly), with 3 users.
    • Only Riverside lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Wistia also covers noise cancellation.

    Suits: Podcasters and interviewers recording remote guests in high quality

    Riverside vs WistiaRiverside 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). Wistia starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly), with 3 users.
    • Only Descript lists macOS and Windows apps.

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

    Descript vs WistiaDescript pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Wistia

  • The Free plan is limited to 1 user, 25 GB of storage and 200 GB of bandwidth, and keeps Wistia branding on the player.
  • Marketing automation integrations and lead scoring need Business + Signals, a webinar plan or Enterprise.
  • Business includes 3 users and each extra user costs $25; SSO and playback protection are Enterprise-only.
  • Dubbing and AI audio descriptions are a paid add-on below Enterprise, and cancellations are not refunded.
Wistia pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Wistia?

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

Is there a free alternative to Wistia?

Yes. Vimeo, Vidyard, Loom, Riverside and Descript have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Wistia alternatives work on Windows?

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

Which Wistia alternatives work on macOS?

The Wistia listing does not include a macOS app. Vimeo, Vidyard, Loom, Riverside 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 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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