The Covideo Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Covideo in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Covideo
The Insider’s Guide
Video messaging for car, RV and marine dealerships
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among screen recording and video tools, read from Covideo’s own pages.
Made by Covideo · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Covideo’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Covideo’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 14 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade
Covideo is a video messaging platform sold mainly to automotive and other vehicle dealerships. Salespeople and service staff record videos on mobile or desktop apps and send them by email, text or through a CRM. It has AI tools, tracking and integrations with dealer CRMs such as CDK and VinSolutions.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Covideo, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It links to dealer CRMs like CDK and VinSolutions, but no prices are published and the trial's length isn't stated.
- 1
Best for video messages for car dealerships
Covideo is a video messaging tool sold mainly to car, RV, boat and powersports dealers.
- 2
You can try it first
Free trial offered; length not stated on the pages read
- 3
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android.
- 4
Record and send
Record personalized videos on mobile or desktop apps and send by email, text or CRM.
- 5
Tracking and reporting
Tracks metrics for sent videos.
- 6
Covideo AI
Tools to create, accelerate and enhance videos, including sound and stability fixes.
- 7
A 2.0 GPA, above 14 of 133
That is against the other screen recording and video tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
The plain part of Covideo you could make: reports. What surrounds it you could not. The 3 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
Covideo at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- Free trial offered; length not stated on the pages read
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Covideo
- Category
- Screen Recording & Video
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
- Store rating
- 4.7 on the App Store, 4,809 ratings
The report card
Best for video messages for car dealerships
Covideo is a video messaging tool sold mainly to car, RV, boat and powersports dealers. It links to dealer CRMs like CDK and VinSolutions, but no prices are published and the trial's length isn't stated.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No price is published; it asks for a quote request. Graded in the middle until a number is on record. |
| Free plan and trial | D | A free trial is offered, but its length and whether it needs a card aren't stated on the pages read. |
| Features | C | Recording, tracking, AI tools and dealer CRM links. It's built for dealers, so a smaller job than a general video platform. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and you connect your dealer CRM. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, iPhone and Android, with CDK, DealerSocket, iPacket and VinSolutions. No desktop app is listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Covideo is for
- 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
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Dealerships answering leads with video
- Service departments explaining repair needs on video
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Covideo's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No price is published; it asks for a quote request.
We could not confirm Covideo’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. covideo.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, iOS and Android
Video messaging for car, RV and marine dealerships. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, screen recording, reports.
Recording, tracking, AI tools and dealer CRM links.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- CDK
- DealerSocket
- iPacket
- VinSolutions
Covideo is made by Covideo.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
14/133
Other screen recording and video tools it is graded above
Covideo's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 14 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade, and level with 27.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 67 of 133) and worst on free plan and trial (D, above 14).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 134 screen recording and video tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Covideo’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 20 of 133
- DFree plan and trialAbove 14 of 133
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 133
- CEase of useAbove 2 of 133
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 67 of 133
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of Covideo you could make: reports. What surrounds it you could not. The 3 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 92 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools grade higher.
What you could make
- Reports: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Recording the screen with its sound, and somewhere to keep the video.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. Covideo’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
BombBomb, Vidyard, Sendspark, Hippo Video and Bonjoro
The 5 tools Covideo is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
BombBomb
Free trial · from $36/mo
Video messaging and email for sales and relationship outreach.
- Only BombBomb lists a browser extension.
- Covideo also covers reports.
- BombBomb also covers transcription, video editing and email campaigns.
- 2.4GPA
Vidyard
Free plan · from $59/mo
Video messaging, AI avatars and video hosting for sales teams.
- Vidyard has a free plan. Covideo does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Vidyard lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Vidyard lists a browser extension.
- 2.0GPA
Sendspark
Free trial · from $39/mo
AI-personalized video outreach for sales and marketing teams.
- Only Covideo lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Sendspark lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Sendspark lists a browser extension.
- 2.2GPA
Hippo Video
Free plan · from $20/mo
Video messaging and AI video creation aimed at sales teams.
- Hippo Video has a free plan. Covideo does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Hippo Video lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Covideo also covers reports.
- 2.2GPA
Bonjoro
Free plan · from $15/mo
Personal video messages sent to leads and customers.
- Bonjoro has a free plan. Covideo does not, though it has a free trial.
- Bonjoro also covers templates and workflow automation.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Covideo free?
No, Covideo is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free trial offered; length not stated on the pages read.
What platforms does Covideo work on?
Covideo is available on Web, iOS and Android.
How is Covideo rated?
Covideo's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4,809 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Covideo have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Covideo is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does Covideo have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Covideo is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Covideo open source?
Covideo is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does Covideo integrate with?
Covideo's listing names CDK, DealerSocket, iPacket and VinSolutions. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Covideo?
Covideo is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Covideo?
The closest alternatives to Covideo in our directory are BombBomb, Vidyard, Sendspark, Hippo Video and Bonjoro.
How does Covideo compare with other screen recording and video tools?
Covideo's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 14 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade, and level with 27.
Could I make my own version of Covideo?
The plain part of Covideo you could make: reports. What surrounds it you could not.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Covideo’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Covideo's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Covideo. Prices change, so check covideo.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- Covideo, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/covideo
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Covideo’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Covideo is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Covideo. Prices and plans change: check covideo.com before you buy.