Renderforest Video vs. Vidyard

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Renderforest Video
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
Renderforest Video is an online video production platform that promises to allow individuals and businesses to create “broadcast quality” videos for private or business use. It is free to use and anyone can register as a user in a few simple steps. Renderforest features paid upgrades or subscription plans. Main features of Renderforest include: - HQ videos - Large Gallery of Video Production and Animation Templates and stories - 195,000+…
$14
month/billed annually
Vidyard
Score 9.6 out of 10
N/A
Vidyard is an enterprise video platform built to turn viewers into customers with in-depth insights and robust integrations with different customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation platforms.
$0
per month per user
Pricing
Renderforest VideoVidyard
Editions & Modules
Amateur
$14.00
month/billed annually
Pro
$29.00
month/billed annually
Popular
$39.00
month/billed annually
Agency
$49.00
month/billed annually
Free
$0
per month per user
Starter
$59
per month per user
Enterprise
Custom Pricing
per year
Teams
Contact Sales
per month per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Renderforest VideoVidyard
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup Fee$49 Per 10 HD 720 exportsNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
Renderforest VideoVidyard
Considered Both Products
Renderforest Video
Chose Renderforest Video
I have not used any other competitors to Renderforest as what they provide worked perfectly well for my needs.
Chose Renderforest Video
In my search for a motion graphic platform with an easy to use workflow, I tried out Canva. Whilst Canva didn't fit into the category I was searching for at all, it did give me another platform to do some static media content development on.

I also tried Animaker, which was a …
Chose Renderforest Video
They were easy to use and affordable. Very pleased with my choice. I'm not very savvy technologically but the interface was very easy to use. The helped me throughout my project. I had found them through a quick google search and decided instantly based off reviews I had …
Chose Renderforest Video
Powerpoint and AE: take a long time, complex to use, inefficient

Renderforest is more efficient, simpler, more convenient, faster and clear at a glance
Chose Renderforest Video
Different products have different features but they are very interesting if put together. Renderforest can be used to make an intro bumper, while Powtoon animates the contents. Not all issues can be solved by Powtoon, so you need third-party applications, like Adobe Premier, …
Chose Renderforest Video
I tried Flixpress, but I didn't like the designs of templates. According to my needs it was not good. So I chose Renderforest to close the gap in my work.
Chose Renderforest Video
This was drop-dead simple to use and the quality templates really cut down on a task that could waste hours. Thank you for the variety of templates and the ease of customization. I will look forward to there being even more text features, but I needed something special and the …
Chose Renderforest Video
I have not, but so far, I enjoyed my experience with Renderforest.
Chose Renderforest Video
I love the offer to pay to publish on a one time basis and not be locked into a monthly payment plan. It will make me use it more, but only when I need to.
Chose Renderforest Video
Renderforest is far superior. More intuitive and has a bunch of helpful templates. I've found that iMovie lacked in any direction and though there is a lot of freedom, for people who need to make quick and effective media, Renderforest is the better choice. I have really …
Chose Renderforest Video
I had initially selected another company to help create my videos but after spending a little more time doing research to see what else was out there, I couldn’t turn down Renderforest.
Chose Renderforest Video
I selected Renderforest because it gave me more alternatives especially by industry. And that is not easy to find around and in fact, I have not seen another company offering this kind of services which is useful for managers who want to show their product and services to other …
Chose Renderforest Video
Renderforest is the best tool to create any video genre you'll ever find. I'm glad to have found and will use a couple another times.No other website or tool help me to create so powerfull videos presentations.
Chose Renderforest Video
Renderforest does all the hard work for you and is easy and simple to use.
Chose Renderforest Video
Renderforest has more templates and user-friendly. Rendering was easier and did not have lots of bugs from Viddyoze.
Chose Renderforest Video
I tested every similar service on the internet and RenderForest most fits my needs because it's easy and has nice options to export the work after it is done. You can test a trial and see what the service can offer befor buying a plan.
Chose Renderforest Video
Renderforest as a company has given me the best options ovall, and did also provide me with a preview (watermark) copy of the video I was trying to capture. Within this industry, everything is visual, so that immediately helps.
Chose Renderforest Video
RenderForest outperforms their competition in quality easily. Tube Arsenal comes close but Renderforest still has far more variety and are on a different level of creativity. Adobe Spark is so bland and weak compared to RenderForest. Panzoid is also full of weak content. The …
Vidyard
Chose Vidyard
Loom is up to par, and I can't say much about that. Bombbomb woefully underperformed. It was good and it worked, but it was slower and trickier to get it working and recording videos.
Chose Vidyard
Vidyard seems to be the easiest to use especially for our sales teams. Our Customer Advocate and Implementation Teams do use CloudApp. It seems similar, but less applicable for sales. Vidyard has awesome salesforce and HubSpot integrations!
Chose Vidyard
Vidyard could definitely take some things away from Pardot. Making the tool as easy to use as possible and also making the integration seamless is of paramount importance. I guess to simplify it, we never really have had issues with Pardot. It seemed like we were constantly on …
Chose Vidyard
Honestly, I chose Vidyard because my influencer contacts in my network recommended it and it was at the time at least integrated with LinkedIn. I really hope you can somehow continue the integration with LinkedIn as that was very helpful and a big factor in me deciding to use …
Chose Vidyard
Very similar. The only thing Loom has in its favor is the free version seems to allow you to download some videos and the embed works better in Notion which is a tool we use for everything.
Chose Vidyard
Vidyard is easy to use, and the feedback is instant when you send the Vidyard, with their name on the whiteboard and your waving hand.
Chose Vidyard
I have previously dabbled in Loom and Vimeo, which have slightly different use cases. Overall I think Vidyard provides the beauty and ease of being able to record your screen directly and can host those videos too.
Chose Vidyard
I used Soapbox for a time by myself and it did some very similar things. It had an easy interface too. But Vidyard was more robust and once we started using it I never looked back.
Chose Vidyard
I have not looked at other products.
Chose Vidyard
We selected Vidyard because Wistia didn't offer as many robust lead generation features and didn't offer as deep of integration with Hubspot. We also wanted to have that main video hub and Wistia didn't have that at all when we were doing this evaluation, though I think they …
Chose Vidyard
Pricing-wise, it's definitely in between the two options above. It offers more capabilities than Wistia and is less expensive than Brightcove.
Chose Vidyard
Have not used anything else, this was the first thing I was introduced to and I never looked elsewhere due to how happy I was with the product.
Chose Vidyard
Our company chose Vidyard, but honestly, after I learned about this tool and started using it, I would have chosen Vidyard over the others. It's easy to use. I love the plugin in my Chrome. It has a more intuitive UI/UX than the others and better analytics (even in the free …
Chose Vidyard
We did not evaluate other tools at the time.
Chose Vidyard
No comparison in terms of sharing and quickly implementing with our current sales and marketing process.
Chose Vidyard
Allego was next to impossible for even our internal team, let alone our team out in the field, to learn and develop. Their support was constant, but we never seemed to achieve anything in our meetings. The product owners at Vidyard have been much more personable and in-tune …
Chose Vidyard
I've used Loom which was fine. Not a tremendous difference that I could tell you about. I've only used the free version of Loom.
Chose Vidyard
We have tried Loom, but we prefer Vidyard as it has unlimited videos with the free account while Loom has a limitation of 25 videos.
Features
Renderforest VideoVidyard
Video Marketing
Comparison of Video Marketing features of Product A and Product B
Renderforest Video
-
Ratings
Vidyard
6.1
Ratings
21% below category average
Lead generation00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
Video personalization00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
eCommerce00 Ratings2.80 Ratings
Support for advertisements00 Ratings5.50 Ratings
Video SEO00 Ratings6.30 Ratings
Integration to Marketing Automation00 Ratings5.40 Ratings
Video Platform Integrations
Comparison of Video Platform Integrations features of Product A and Product B
Renderforest Video
-
Ratings
Vidyard
5.1
Ratings
19% below category average
Integration to Salesforce.com00 Ratings2.90 Ratings
Integration to Marketo00 Ratings5.00 Ratings
Integration to HubSpot00 Ratings5.20 Ratings
Integration to Eloqua00 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Video Security
Comparison of Video Security features of Product A and Product B
Renderforest Video
-
Ratings
Vidyard
8.3
Ratings
7% below category average
Video access controls00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
User management00 Ratings6.20 Ratings
Video link sharing00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Internal video00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
External video00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Video Player
Comparison of Video Player features of Product A and Product B
Renderforest Video
-
Ratings
Vidyard
6.0
Ratings
34% below category average
Player customization00 Ratings5.50 Ratings
Embedded videos00 Ratings5.70 Ratings
Video quality / Bandwidth controls00 Ratings4.90 Ratings
Mobile compatibility00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Video Analytics
Comparison of Video Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Renderforest Video
-
Ratings
Vidyard
8.0
Ratings
2% above category average
A/B testing00 Ratings6.30 Ratings
Streaming quality reports00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Per viewer tracking00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Per video tracking00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Video analytics dashboard00 Ratings6.20 Ratings
Video Hosting, Management & Storage
Comparison of Video Hosting, Management & Storage features of Product A and Product B
Renderforest Video
-
Ratings
Vidyard
6.1
Ratings
35% below category average
On-Demand video00 Ratings6.20 Ratings
Live streaming00 Ratings5.40 Ratings
Impact of streaming on network00 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Video upload & format support00 Ratings6.20 Ratings
Video library / File management00 Ratings5.60 Ratings
Video portal00 Ratings6.20 Ratings
Video Engagement
Comparison of Video Engagement features of Product A and Product B
Renderforest Video
-
Ratings
Vidyard
6.2
Ratings
25% below category average
Video comments00 Ratings6.20 Ratings
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Renderforest VideoVidyard
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Score 10.0 out of 10
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Wistia
Score 9.8 out of 10
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Atlassian Loom
Atlassian Loom
Score 9.2 out of 10
Flipgrid
Flipgrid
Score 1.0 out of 10
Enterprises
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Vyond
Score 8.7 out of 10
Panopto
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Score 8.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
Renderforest VideoVidyard
Likelihood to Recommend
7.1
(0 ratings)
9.5
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.5
(0 ratings)
8.9
(0 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Performance
8.3
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(0 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
9.5
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
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8.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Renderforest VideoVidyard
Likelihood to Recommend
I used Renderforest to create an intro for my new YouTube show. I had made an error while cropping a logo. Customer service answered me immediately and was tremendously understanding and proactive. They fixed the error I had made and sent me back my finished product within minutes. I will definitely be using them again.
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In my industry, there really isn't a time that I feel would be inappropriate to use the tool. I feel it's most useful to an audience that you haven't connected with yet, however. I think your content is what can get you into trouble. A friend of mine was blocked from a decent amount of prospects after sending a video promoting a happy hour.
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Pros
  • It's a great place for anyone who wants to improve their business by appearing very professional.
  • Easy to use and to create astonishing vibes with your clients.
  • Communication is very professional and really, really short response period.
  • For those who are more professional but have no time or ideas about what to make for their own business, inspiration is a place called Renderforest
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  • The UI is really easy to use, especially for new users looking to get up to speed fast
  • On the paid version, I really like being able to download the videos
  • For onboarding new people and explaining processes, I like the playlist feature
  • For sensitive data, I like being able to password our videos
  • I like being able to brand our video player page
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Cons
  • Uploading video is slow, processing time and rendering video are often jammed.
  • Some templates have more restrictions, such as the number of words in the title, the number of pictures, the size of pictures and so on.
  • Prices for individual users are not very friendly.
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  • It would be great if there could be a manager view so we don't have to give them admin privileges to see their team's vidyard videos.
  • It would be great to be able to see who viewed the video if multiple people are on the email.
  • It would be great if we could make the videos dynamic so that it would insert a person's first name or SL booking based off dynamic fields in SL.
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Likelihood to Renew
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It has been an integral part of both our employees and customers experience. I would highly recommend VidYard to anyone looking for new ways to make their support interactions more personable and efficient. Not only that, but is a huge value add for existing customers of the HubSpot product as well.
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Usability
It was very easy. They have a nice help video to guide you along the way that you can turn off if you chose. But It was a quick process and everything tied together very well. I am very pleased with the final product. I will definitely use them again.
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Vidyard does what it is supposed to do, but it takes regular use and adoption to really get any benefit. It is much more beneficial as a 1:1 personal sales video tool than in mass marketing email blast campaigns. The analytics are insightful and the tool has some cool ways to make videos more interactive and branded.
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Reliability and Availability
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Absolutely, the unpredictable nature of technology always keeps us on our toes. However, I'm pleased to share that my experience with Vidyard has been remarkably consistent and reassuring. To date, I haven't encountered any instances of service outages. This unparalleled reliability and dependability have instilled a high level of confidence in the platform, making it a stalwart companion in our digital endeavors. While the tech landscape can be uncertain, Vidyard's track record of steadfast performance has truly set it apart.
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Performance
Renderforest Video has great performance. In all the time I have used it, I haven't ever really had to wait for anything to be done, except for the rendering time. The reason for not giving the product a full 10 out of 10 is that the page load times in the wizard have left me frustrated at times. This, though, is most likely the result of internet service in a 3rd world country, as opposed to a slow server.
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It performs very well. I have never had any bugs while recording, and none of the videos have been impaired or corrupted. I don't believe it integrates with any other software but you could contact the company to learn more. I am not sure if it is only available on Chrome.
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Support Rating
No answers on this topic
Customer support at Vidyard has always been good. When I first looked into the product, the salesperson took a consultative approach that allowed me to see how Vidyard would benefit our specific use case. Since coming on board, the customer service team has been quick to respond if I have any questions.
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In-Person Training
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The training experience proved to be tremendously valuable. Our dedicated representative exhibited an exceptional level of helpfulness and patience as she skillfully addressed all of our inquiries. Notably, she went beyond merely answering questions, providing us with a wealth of resources and sharing best practices that are pivotal for our success in utilizing the software.Her guidance transcended the boundaries of a conventional training session, empowering us with insights that extend far beyond the immediate
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Online Training
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The online training experience proved to be incredibly valuable. Our dedicated representative demonstrated exceptional patience and unwavering support in addressing our queries and requests, which greatly contributed to our learning process. Their guidance was pivotal in helping us navigate the intricacies of the training, ensuring that we absorbed the material effectively.
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Implementation Rating
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It's pretty straightforward. The bulk of the work goes on outside of Vidyard - it's the time required to add different videos to your website - that was probably the only difficult part and had nothing to do with Vidyard.
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Alternatives Considered
In my search for a motion graphic platform with an easy to use workflow, I tried out Canva. Whilst Canva didn't fit into the category I was searching for at all, it did give me another platform to do some static media content development on. I also tried Animaker, which was a lot of fun to use, but the process was a lot more manual than what Renderforest Video presents. Renderforest Video was the easiest to use, had the widest variety of templates and made the best impression on management.
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Vidyard seems to be the easiest to use especially for our sales teams. Our Customer Advocate and Implementation Teams do use CloudApp. It seems similar, but less applicable for sales. Vidyard has awesome Salesforce and HubSpot integrations!
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Scalability
No answers on this topic
The product exhibits an exceptional degree of scalability, accommodating diverse usage scenarios across various departments within our organization. This remarkable flexibility has enabled us to harness the software's potential in ways tailored to the unique needs of each team.In particular, the impact on our communication efforts with both potential and existing customers has been truly transformative.
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Return on Investment
  • More time can be spent on interviewing clients and researching and development instead of creating quality graphics.
  • The subscription payment option saves money since we know we need them constantly in the future.
  • The quality of the content is superior to the ability of our on-site graphic design team at less than half the cost.
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  • Vidyard has shown a greater number of email opens when sent to prospects.
  • I believe the ROI for Vidyard has been well received and definitely worth the $$$.
  • We have had a greater number of people attending events when invited through Vidyard. This has led to more opportunities being created.
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ScreenShots

Renderforest Video Screenshots

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Vidyard Screenshots

Screenshot of where users can record and send sales videos from a browser, desktop, or phone to connect, convert, and close—all while remote.Screenshot of how screen recording can be used to deliver effective product demos, presentations, and proposal walkthroughs that build buyer consensus across the full sales cycle.Screenshot of some insights into viewer behavior, displayed within Vidyard's video analytics. Here, viewers can track video views, engagement, and drop-off rates to understand how an audience interacts with content and optimize video strategy for maximum impactScreenshot of how CRM integrations push video view data to lead and contact records. Viewing data can be used to surface high-intent leads, and measure videos’ impact on pipeline and revenue.Screenshot of Vidyard's customizable calls-to-action (CTAs), used to drive conversions and capture leads. Clickable buttons and forms can be added directly to videos to encourage viewers to take the next step, whether it's downloading a resource or signing up for a demo.Screenshot of some of Vidyard's integrations.