Gumlet vs. Wistia

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Gumlet
Score 9.6 out of 10
N/A
Gumlet is used by businesses to host and deliver video content and optimized images across websites and applications at any scale. Gumlet Video: Video Hosting and Streaming Multi-Level Video Protection: Safeguards content with advanced DRM solutions like Widevine and Fairplay, preventing unauthorized access while allowing for controlled playback. Video Management: Users can upload, organize, and stream videos. Integration with cloud storage simplifies…
$25
per month $0.15 / GB streaming overage after 2 TB of bandwidth
Wistia
Score 9.5 out of 10
N/A
Wistia is a video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, market, and measure their videos and webinars. Wistia is used to create professional videos, host webinars, collect and send leads to a connected marketing automation platform. Wistia additionally offers customers support and educational resources.
$24
per month
Pricing
GumletWistia
Editions & Modules
Free
$0
per month
Creator
$25
per month
Growth
$99
per month
Business
$249
per month
Enterprise
On request
per month
Free
$0
up to 10 videos
Plus
$24
per month
Pro Plan
$99
per month
Advanced Plan
$399
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GumletWistia
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing.20% discount for annual pricing.
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Community Pulse
GumletWistia
Considered Both Products
Gumlet
Chose Gumlet
Some of our clients use Vimeo Livestream and find it overly complicated. Gumlet hasn't released it yet, but considering how easy it is to use their other services, I trust it will be just as easy to live stream - with the bonus of the content protection.

Vimeo is overpriced for …
Chose Gumlet
I opted for Gumlet over Vimeo and Wistia for specific reasons. Vimeo was set aside due to numerous reports of lag and service outages affecting the platform. Wistia, on the other hand, was ruled out as its video protection measures were found to be easily circumvented using a …
Chose Gumlet
with Wistia, you have some limitations, and if you need a complete solution, the monthly cost stack up real fast, Gumlet helped us save the extra cost whil still have a complete solution.
Chose Gumlet
The integration support isn't quite as robust as Wistia, but Wistia is considerably more expensive. Wistia also doesn't have Fairplay support. Wistia has a robust API for their player, that is highly programmable, but in the end, Gumlet offered enough customization in their …
Chose Gumlet
We've used platforms like Vimeo and Wistia before Gumlet. Gumlet stands out due to its strong focus on media optimization, offering advanced video compression and image delivery features that reduce costs and improve performance. Unlike Vimeo and Wistia, Gumlet provides more …
Chose Gumlet
Honestly, the LTD was a no-brainer for me. I hate to say price point but it is a consideration. But the features have to match what I need and the product still needs to feel like an amazing product. Gumlet has all that. I also choose Gumlet because there was a migration tool. …
Chose Gumlet
As mentioned, if you require video hosting with higher limits and personal branding, without the additional features which you probably don't use...just go for Gumlet! streaming quality and speed is top, didn't encounter issues and no complaints from clients since we started …
Chose Gumlet
Gumlet excels in video optimization, ensuring smooth, buffer-free streaming across various devices and internet connections. This is particularly beneficial for us with a diverse audience base. Wista and Vimeo are good platforms but it seems illogical to use them when a …
Chose Gumlet
Easiest to use, best optimization and best quality-price ratio!
Wistia

No answer on this topic

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User Ratings
GumletWistia
Likelihood to Recommend
9.6
(80 ratings)
9.5
(73 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.9
(9 ratings)
10.0
(10 ratings)
Usability
9.3
(23 ratings)
9.0
(15 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(11 ratings)
Support Rating
8.0
(5 ratings)
10.0
(11 ratings)
Implementation Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(11 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
GumletWistia
Likelihood to Recommend
Gumlet
For hybrid live event formats, where a group watches the same video simultaneously and the flow needs to be perfectly synchronized, Gumlet is, in my opinion, the best solution. Especially in combination with a live Zoom call, Gumlet made our work possible in the first place, because video and audio run smoothly and the quality is automatically adjusted to the viewers' internet connection. If an event depends on everyone finishing at the same time, Gumlet is invaluable. Gumlet is also ideal for online courses and video libraries where high-quality, high-resolution videos need to start without loading time – we are increasingly using it instead of our LMS because the performance is simply much better. Gumlet is currently less suitable if you need permanent live stream channels or want to prepare many live events simultaneously, as streams are currently automatically closed and archived when OBS ends. However, according to support, this feature is already in development. For our use cases, I would recommend Gumlet without hesitation. Für hybride Live-Event-Formate, bei denen eine Gruppe gleichzeitig dasselbe Video anschaut und der Ablauf absolut synchron sein muss, ist Gumlet aus meiner Sicht die beste Lösung. Besonders in Kombination mit einem Live-Zoom-Call hat Gumlet unsere Arbeit überhaupt erst möglich gemacht, weil Video und Audio stabil laufen und die Qualität automatisch an die Internetverbindung der Zuschauer:innen angepasst wird. Wenn ein Event davon lebt, dass alle gleichzeitig fertig sind, ist Gumlet Gold wert.
Auch für Online-Kurse und Videobibliotheken, bei denen hochwertige, hochauflösende Videos ohne Ladezeit starten müssen, ist Gumlet ideal – wir nutzen es inzwischen zunehmend anstelle unseres LMS, weil die Performance einfach deutlich besser ist.
Weniger geeignet ist Gumlet aktuell, wenn man dauerhafte Live-Stream-Kanäle benötigt oder viele Live-Events parallel vorbereiten möchte, da Streams derzeit automatisch geschlossen und archiviert werden, wenn OBS endet. Dieses Feature ist aber laut Support bereits in Entwicklung.
Für unsere Anwendungsfälle würde ich Gumlet jederzeit weiterempfehlen. This review was originally written in German and has been translated into English using a third-party translation tool. While we strive for accuracy, some nuances or meanings may not be perfectly captured.
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Wistia
For companies that want to integrate their videos into actionable steps like behavioral follow up through a CRM, Wistia is the best tool to use. You can automate your systems to track when a video is viewed, engaged with or how long a person has been watching along with heatmaps to show where people were most interested and least interested so you can adjust your videos to optimize their performance.
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Pros
Gumlet
  • Speedy transcoding, hosting, and streaming of my film media
  • Privacy Features (Passwords, private, unlisted, geo-blocking of select countries, etc.)
  • Automated AI subtitling / transcription of my content for no additional fee
  • Extensive Analytics, reports about my content
  • Additionally offers direct download links for my content
  • Attractive Player customization, hide Gumlet logo if so wanted, change highlight color of the player, upload own logo
  • Very attractive value proposition with the current special lifetime deal
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Wistia
  • Wistia enables a lot of customization in the video player, making it personalized to your business.
  • The user experience is pretty intuitive and easy to use without too much training.
  • Wistia's help articles, blog and instructional videos were very helpful as we began investing more resources into video production.
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Cons
Gumlet
  • I would like the ability to set a higher minimum playing resolution so that videos aren't blurry at the start.
  • Coming from Vimeo I would like to see a Chrome extension or Windows application to record my screen similar to what Loom has.
  • I would like to see sub folder in playlists within collections. Currently I can only have top level playlists.
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Wistia
  • Obtaining embed codes for a significantly large number of videos can be very time consuming as there is no way to automatically pull a report.
  • Within a project, there is no way to set the list to show a specific number of videos and you may only have a certain number of videos shown unless you click to expand the list and continue to do so.
  • Once the list is expanded and you click in to a video, when clicking back, the list reloads and you must expand the entire list again which can become very time consuming.
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Likelihood to Renew
Gumlet
I’d rate our likelihood to renew at a clear 10, because Gumlet has become such an integral part of how we deliver, protect and scale our video content. The platform consistently performs without issues, the playback quality is excellent, and the security features give us peace of mind that no other tool matched. Beyond reliability, Gumlet keeps adding meaningful improvements such as AI subtitles, interactive elements, and better analytics, which continue to streamline our workflow and increase engagement without extra effort from our team. At this point, switching to anything else would feel like a step backwards, both in efficiency and overall video experience.
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Wistia
Wistia is super easy to use and very reliable, anytime a video needs to be updated, the existing media can be replaced, but the url remains the same so anywhere this media is shared or embedded, it is immediately updated. Their support is extremely helpful, and there is very rarely any issues with this product.
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Usability
Gumlet
The dashboard is simple to navigate. It's easy to view my videos and organize them. It just makes sense. I don't have to guess where to find anything. I also love the import tool and the ability to set up players based on my collections. This type of customization will save me time!
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Wistia
Great, simple, usable product. Would have given it higher marks, but sometimes the folders and permissions aren't the most intuitive. Interface for uploading, tagging, describing videos is simple. Sharing is also relatively intuitive. Overall, a clean and simple interface and most of our marketing team had no issues using it. I think it was easier than using Vimeo.
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Reliability and Availability
Gumlet
No answers on this topic
Wistia
After several years, we have not come across a situation for which Wistia was not available when needed.
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Performance
Gumlet
No answers on this topic
Wistia
I have never had any technical issues with Wistia. The service is fast and reliable. video play back begins as soon as a few seconds of video have buffered. The stats are accurate and available within a few hours of current use. I have integrated it with Marketo and found that the integration is clean and is easily incorporated into the campaign logic flow. (ex. If the user played more than 50% of the video, do Action-A, otherwise do Action-B.
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Support Rating
Gumlet
The support is not so responsive as compared to other software, sometimes 1 day, sometimes 2-3 days, depending on their staff. I would say it's below average in terms of their support
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Wistia
We have only had to reach out to Wistia support a handful of times in the 4 years we have been using Wistia. They have always been quick to respond and help us solve the problem. The system is self-service so there should be very little to no need to reach out to support on a regular basis.
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Implementation Rating
Gumlet
It was quick and easy. We found that the import from Vimeo wasn't pulling in the highest original quality so we manually uploaded our clips.
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Wistia
We were in the process of changing our website so that took some time to get Wistia implemented in to our website.
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Alternatives Considered
Gumlet
They have all the same features and keep adding more, generating landing pages for video share was huge for us. Ease of use, no ads. cost, it really doesn't compete. We're very happy with the outputted quality of the video exports and the ability to manage DRM for video protection was built into the app. A huge bang for the buck here. Can't wait to update or try out more new features. The biggest thing I love is that they listen to their customers and work to implement suggestions from the community.
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Wistia
Wistia is for business. Period. Vimeo has none of the benefits for a business that Wistia offers. The SEO value and SUPER FAST playback speed are essential. Wistia has it all. Personally, I can rarely get thought a video if hosted on Vimeo because of the glitchy playback and slow rendering.
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Scalability
Gumlet
No answers on this topic
Wistia
We use many platforms and Wistia has been a standout in terms of reliability and scaleability.
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Return on Investment
Gumlet
  • Gumlet compared has no higher costs associated
  • Faster page load times improved user experience
  • High-quality video content without buffering improves conversion rates for businesses
  • Smoother viewing experience increases user engagement and retention.
  • Reduction of unnecessary data usage leads to lower bandwidth costs
  • Integrated analytics can provide insights into viewer behavior
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Wistia
  • Doubled lead capture from lead magnet on website from one year to the next.
  • Increased email interaction on newsletters when embedding Wistia video thumbnail into email campaigns (10-15% links clicked bumped to 30-40% links clicked).
  • Can save us about 50+ hours of one-on-one client meeting time per year for pointing clients to video content rather than presenting the same info in a live setting.
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ScreenShots

Gumlet Screenshots

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Wistia Screenshots

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