Vidyard vs Zight
We give Vidyard and Zight the same GPA: 3.2 out of 4.0. Vidyard grades higher on platforms. Zight grades higher on value for money. They get the same grade on the free plan, features and 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
Zight
Screen recordings, screenshots and GIFs shared as instant links
How we grade them
| 3.2GPAVidyardVery good | 3.2GPAZightVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CStarter is $59 per seat a month billed annually, or $89 monthly. That's far above what video tools here usually start at. And CRM integrations, video hubs and custom CTAs wait for Teams, which is custom-priced. Unlimited Video Agent use is another $24 per seat a month. | BCreate is $9.95 per user a month billed annually, or $12.95 monthly, for unlimited recording time at up to 4K, transcription and 5 GB of storage. About typical for video tools here. Zendesk, Intercom, Jira and the other premium integrations are a paid add-on below the Scale plan. |
| Free plan and trial | BThe Free plan gives 5 recorded videos a month of up to 30 minutes each, 15 AI videos, stock avatars and 3 custom AI avatars. But its plan table lists video hosting and analytics as not included. Starter has a 14-day trial. | BThe Share plan is free, with annotated screenshots, 15-second GIFs and 5 Video Requests a month. But recordings stop at 5 minutes and 720p, storage is 1 GB, and you can only get at your last 50 captures. |
| Features | AScreen and camera recording at up to 4K in the desktop app, video messages with view notifications, calls to action, AI avatars trained on your own video, hosting with no bandwidth limits, team analytics, and a Video Agent that sends personalized videos when a buyer acts. The whole sales-video job. | AScreen and webcam recording, scrolling screenshots with arrows and text, GIFs, and Request Video links. Paid plans transcribe in 50+ languages and turn a recording into a step-by-step guide. There's a meeting recorder that returns notes and action items too. That covers the job and then some. |
| Ease of use | BNo rating is on record to go by, so a B. Reps record from a browser extension, a desktop app or a phone, and share by link or from inside Gmail, Outlook and their sales tools. It sits where they already work. | B4.5 from about 1,200 App Store ratings. You record, and the link is on your clipboard before you've thought about where to upload it. The person you send a Request Video link to needs no account. |
| Platforms and integrations | AWeb, a Chrome and Edge extension, Mac and Windows apps, and iOS and Android, with Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, Salesloft, Gong, Gmail, Outlook and Slack. API access is listed under Enterprise. The mobile apps record with the camera only. | BMac, Windows, a Chrome extension, the web and an iPhone app, and it connects to Slack, Microsoft Teams, Gmail, Jira and Notion. But the mobile app is iOS only, so there's nothing for Android, and that keeps it off an A. |
| Best for | video messages for sales teams | support teams trading screen recordings with customers |
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: Vidyard and Zight. How we grade
Where they differ
- Vidyard starts at $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly). Zight starts at $9.95 per user / month, billed annually ($12.95 billed monthly).
- Only Vidyard lists an Android app.
- Vidyard also covers AI agents and reports.
- Zight also covers meeting notes, transcription, screenshots and file sharing.
At a glance
| Vidyard | Zight | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly) | $9.95 per user / month, billed annually ($12.95 billed monthly) |
| Free plan | 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. | Share plan: recordings up to 5 minutes at up to 720p, annotated screenshots, 15-second GIFs, 5 Video Requests a month, 1 GB of storage and access to the last 50 captures. |
| Free trial | 14-day trial of the Starter plan | Paid-plan trials for teams are arranged through sales |
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| Made by | Buildscale, Inc. d/b/a Vidyard | Zight |
| Price read from | vidyard.com | zight.com |
| Checked | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Vidyard
- Sales reps sending personalized video messages to prospects
- Revenue teams that want video viewing data in their CRM
- Marketers hosting business video with calls to action
Zight
- Support and success teams answering tickets with a quick recording
- Getting a screen recording back from a customer who installs nothing
- Teams that turn walkthrough videos into written step-by-step guides
Worth knowing
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.
Zight
- The free Share plan limits recordings to 5 minutes at up to 720p, with 1 GB of storage and only the last 50 captures.
- Transcription, captions and blur start on Create, and unlimited AI summaries and Smart Actions on Collaborate.
- Zendesk, Intercom, Jira, Notion and other premium integrations are a paid add-on below the Scale plan.
- SCIM, HIPAA compliance and SSO beyond Google sign-in need Scale; the desktop apps cover Windows and Mac and the mobile app is iOS only.
Key features
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.
Zight
- Screen and webcam recording
- Record the screen, the webcam or both from the Mac or Windows app or the Chrome extension. The link to the finished recording is copied to the clipboard automatically.
- Screenshots and annotation
- Capture the visible area or a scrolling page and mark it up with shapes, arrows, text and stickers. Blur and redaction need a paid plan.
- Request Video links
- Send a link that lets anyone record their screen and return it with no account or install. Share includes 5 requests a month, Create 10 and Collaborate 50.
- Zight AI and Smart Actions
- Transcribes recordings in 50+ languages and generates titles, captions, summaries and chapters. Smart Actions turn a recording into documents such as step-by-step guides.
- Meeting recorder
- Zight joins the calls on your calendar and returns notes and action items, which can be queried from AI tools through its MCP server.
- GIF maker and editing
- Record GIFs of up to 15 seconds on the free plan and 60 seconds on paid plans. Paid plans can also trim, split, crop and merge videos on every platform.
Plans
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.
Zight
Share$0
1 user, 5-minute recordings at up to 720p, screenshots, 15-second GIFs, 5 Video Requests a month and 1 GB of storage.
Create$9.95
per user / month, billed annually ($12.95 billed monthly)
Unlimited recording time at up to 4K, transcription and captions, 5 AI smart actions and 10 Video Requests a month, and 5 GB of storage.
Collaborate$12
per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly)
For teams of 2 or more: unlimited AI and Smart Actions, 50 Video Requests, custom branding and CTAs, advanced analytics and user management.
ScaleCustom
For organizations of 10 or more: premium integrations, SSO and SCIM, HIPAA compliance with a BAA, custom data retention and view-only licenses.
Ways to pay less
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.
Zight
- Annual discount
Save 20% with annual billing
Zight's pricing page says annual billing saves 20% compared with paying monthly: Collaborate is $12 per user a month billed annually against $15, and Create is $9.95 against $12.95.
- Education
Free and discounted plans for education
Zight's pricing FAQ says it offers free and discounted plans for teachers and for students with a valid educational email address, arranged through sales.
- Nonprofit
Discounted plans for qualifying nonprofits
The same FAQ says qualifying nonprofits can get free or discounted plans by talking to sales. The size of the discount is not stated.
