Covideo vs Vidyard (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Vidyard grades higher than Covideo: 2.4 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 6, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Covideo grades higher on value for money. Vidyard grades higher on the free plan, features and platforms. They get the same grade on ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Vidyard
Video messaging, AI avatars and video hosting for sales teams
Which one is for you
Pick Covideo if
- Fits if you work in a dealership and want to send walkaround videos to leads
- Works for service departments that show a customer what's wrong with the car
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a price, because it's quote only
- Not for you if you're outside vehicle sales, since the pages are aimed at dealers
- Watch out: the trial length isn't stated
- Too light for a general video library, as it's about sending messages
Pick Vidyard if
- Fits if you're a sales rep sending personalized video messages to prospects
- Works for revenue teams that want video viewing data in the CRM, on the custom-priced Teams plan
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you're one person who wants a screen recorder, at $59 per seat a month billed annually or $89 monthly
- Tight if you're staying free, because you get 5 recorded videos a month with no hosting or analytics
- Skip it if you need CRM integrations on a small budget, as those start on Teams, which is custom-priced for 5 or more
- Watch out: unlimited Video Agent is an add-on at $24 per seat a month on Starter
- Watch out: the phone apps record with the camera only, and the extension runs only in Chrome and Edge
How we grade them
| 2.0GPACovideoFair | 2.4GPAVidyardFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo price is published; it asks for a quote request. Graded in the middle until a number is on record. | DStarter is $59 per seat a month billed annually, $89 by the month, against a $10 middle for this category and a dearest tenth starting at $38. CRM integrations and video hubs then need Teams, which is custom-priced, and unlimited Video Agent is $24 more a seat. |
| Free plan and trial | DA free trial is offered, but its length and whether it needs a card aren't stated on the pages read. | CFree gives 5 recorded videos a month of up to 30 minutes, 15 AI videos and some avatars. But its own plan table lists hosting and analytics as not included, which is most of what Vidyard is for. |
| Features | CRecording, tracking, AI tools and dealer CRM links. It's built for dealers, so a smaller job than a general video platform. | BScreen and camera recording up to 4K on the desktop app, messages with view notifications, calls to action, AI avatars trained on your own video, ad-free hosting, team analytics and a Video Agent that sends personalized videos. No gap in the core job. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record, and you connect your dealer CRM. | CNo store rating on record, and this is a platform you set up rather than just open: CRM and marketing automation connections, branded sharing pages, CTA templates. The recording extension itself is the simple bit. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, iPhone and Android, with CDK, DealerSocket, iPacket and VinSolutions. No desktop app is listed. | AWeb, a Chrome and Edge extension, Mac and Windows apps and both phones, with Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, Salesloft, Gong, Gmail, Outlook and Slack. The phone apps record with the camera only. |
| Best for | video messages for car dealerships | video messages for sales teams |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Covideo and Vidyard. How we grade
Where they differ
- Vidyard also covers video editing and AI agents.
At a glance
| Covideo | Vidyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | Not published | $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly) |
| Free plan | None | 5 recorded videos a month of up to 30 minutes each, 15 AI videos, stock avatars and 3 custom AI avatars, with editing and sharing tools. The plan table lists hosting and analytics as not included. |
| Free trial | Free trial offered; length not stated on the pages read | 14-day trial of the Starter plan |
| Web | ||
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| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | Covideo | Buildscale, Inc. d/b/a Vidyard |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | vidyard.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Covideo
- No prices are published; the vendor asks for a quote request.
- It is aimed at dealerships, with pages for automotive, RV, marine and powersports.
- A free trial and a demo request are both offered.
Vidyard
- The Free plan allows 5 recorded videos a month and 15 AI videos, and its plan table lists video hosting and analytics as not included.
- CRM and marketing automation integrations, video hubs and custom CTAs start on Teams, which is custom-priced.
- Unlimited Video Agent use is an add-on: $24 per seat a month billed annually on Starter, custom-priced on Teams and Enterprise.
- The mobile apps record with the camera only, and the browser extension runs only in Chrome and Edge.
Key features
Covideo
- Record and send
- Record personalized videos on mobile or desktop apps and send by email, text or CRM.
- Tracking and reporting
- Tracks metrics for sent videos.
- Covideo AI
- Tools to create, accelerate and enhance videos, including sound and stability fixes.
- Dealer CRM integrations
- CDK, DealerSocket, iPacket and VinSolutions are listed.
- Sales and service use
- Pages cover lead responses and service-department videos.
Vidyard
- Screen and camera recording
- The Chrome and Edge extension records the screen, the camera or both at up to 1080p. The Mac and Windows desktop app records in any application at up to 4K.
- Video messages with view tracking
- Share a recording by link or from inside Gmail, Outlook and sales tools, add a call to action, and get a notification when someone watches.
- Video Agent
- Creates and delivers personalized video messages automatically when a buyer takes an action such as downloading content or booking a demo. Unlimited use is a paid add-on.
- AI avatars
- Stock avatars are available on every plan, and custom avatars are trained on a video the user supplies. The AI script generator is included from Starter.
- Hosting and video hubs
- Vidyard Hosting, included from Starter, keeps business videos in one central library. Playback is ad-free with no bandwidth limits, and Video Hubs on a branded page start on Teams.
- Analytics
- Starter adds video analytics, an insights dashboard, reporting and team performance views. Teams and Enterprise can send viewing data to a CRM or marketing automation platform.
Plans
Covideo
Pricing could not be confirmed. See covideo.com.
Vidyard
Free$0
5 recorded videos a month up to 30 minutes each, 15 AI videos, stock and custom AI avatars, and limited integrations.
Starter$59
per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly)
Unlimited recording, video hosting, video and team analytics, a branded sharing page, CTA templates and password protection. Tagged 'now 10% off' with no end date.
TeamsCustom
For teams of 5 or more: CRM and marketing automation integrations, customizable CTAs, video hubs and custom team permissions.
EnterpriseCustom
Unlimited integrations, single sign-on, API access and custom permissions and security options, billed by invoice.
Ways to pay less
Covideo
No public discounts listed.
Vidyard
- Annual discount
Save 30% with annual billing
Vidyard's pricing page labels annual billing as saving 30%. Starter is $59 per seat a month billed annually against $89 billed monthly.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Covideo or Vidyard?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Covideo has no price we could confirm, and Vidyard starts at $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly).
Which has a free plan, Covideo or Vidyard?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Vidyard has a free plan. Covideo does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do Covideo and Vidyard run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Vidyard lists macOS and Windows apps and a browser extension. Both list a web app and iOS and Android apps. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.