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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Hippo Video

    Score8.2 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    According to the vendor, Hippo Video is a DIY video personalization platform for businesses. The platform can be used to create and send mass in-video & hyper-personalized video email campaigns at scale to book more meetings, track opportunities, and close more deals effectively. Hippo Video has tailored workflows for marketing, email campaign, sales, and customer support processes. Merge data and video to deliver exceptional experiences that wow customers, and produce higher…

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    PlayPlay

    Score6.9 out of 10
    N/APlayPlay is an online video maker that any communication professional can use to produce, in minutes, videos ready to publish on social media, blogs or on internal channels. Stories, interviews, news clips, events and product promotions, job offers… Engage audiences with video! The vendor states that PlayPlay is best for, but not limited to: small to large companies that need to create engaging videos for social media, highlight internal initiatives and employee projects, and build…

    $217

    1 User per month

    Pricing
    Hippo VideoPlayPlay
    Editions & Modules
    Free
    $0
    per month
    Basic
    $29
    per month
    Starter
    $49
    per month
    Pro
    $99
    per month
    Growth
    $199
    per month
    Basic
    $217.00
    1 User per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Hippo VideoPlayPlay
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Enterprise plan also available, catered to your company's specific requirements. Let's talk!
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    Features
    Hippo VideoPlayPlay
    Video Security
    Comparison of Video Security features of Hippo Video and PlayPlay
    Feature
    Hippo Video
    -
    Ratings
    PlayPlay
    9.3
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    User management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Video link sharing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Internal video00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    External video00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Video Player
    Comparison of Video Player features of Hippo Video and PlayPlay
    Feature
    Hippo Video
    -
    Ratings
    PlayPlay
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Player customization00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Mobile compatibility00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Video Hosting, Management & Storage
    Comparison of Video Hosting, Management & Storage features of Hippo Video and PlayPlay
    Feature
    Hippo Video
    -
    Ratings
    PlayPlay
    8.7
    1 Ratings
    1% above category average
    On-Demand video00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Video upload & format support00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Video library / File management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Hippo VideoPlayPlay
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
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    Support Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    Hippo VideoPlayPlay
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Hippo Video
    If you're trying to do outreach, it's tough to be different. Cold emails are helpful, but so many people use the same templates or intricate automation in general that many buyers have cold email blindness. If you are trying to reach new prospects or communicate better with your clients, video adds a layer of sophistication that makes a difference. If you just want massive campaigns and are scared of showing your face, avoid Hippo Video.
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    PlayPlay
    For any company that wants to use more video in their content and marketing overall, PlayPlay is your best bet. Anyone can make a video--no expertise required. Honestly, it's really fun to do, and you feel like a creative genius afterward! If you are making long-form videos or need something for a TV commercial, PlayPlay doesn't make sense. But you can absolutely take snippets from other video projects and break them into smaller videos. That's what we love to do. Also, they just launched a podcast tool to help podcasters use video to promote their episodes.
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    Pros
    Hippo Video
    • Records videos screen record/webcam.
    • Send sales messages.
    • Send support messages.
    • Team communication.
    • Helps collect testimonials.
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    PlayPlay
    • Very simple-to-use but super professional looking video templates
    • Intuitive platform for creating a story with video
    • One-click resizing for social formats
    • Amazing customer success--if you need it--offering recommendations to make your video look amazing
    • Access to Getty Premier for video and image stock
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    Cons
    Hippo Video
    • Need an offline version to work
    • Need more video effects
    • More tutorials will be helpful
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    PlayPlay
    • Product is very easy to use; I got a little stuck on changing font colors with text
    • Automatic subtitling is amazing, but you do need to adjust the words per screen
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    Support Rating
    Hippo Video
    Hippo Video is in India. They answer your questions but they do take a little time. Not sure if they're a big team but they do respond to important messages. They also use their own tool for support and will show you how to fix the problems that you're having.
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    PlayPlay
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    Alternatives Considered
    Hippo Video
    Loom is an excellent tool, and I have nothing to say against it, but I feel Hippo Video has an edge on the Marketing/Sales focus that is key for my organizations. Bonjoro is also a good choice, but I noticed a focus on Customer Service and just building relationships with existing clients, which is okay, but for our purposes, we needed a more go-to-market-oriented tool.
    Incentivized
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    PlayPlay
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Hippo Video
    • Greater marketing reach
    • Easy testimonials obtained
    • Worth the price
    • Less effects to create variety
    Incentivized
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    PlayPlay
    • Huge ROI--we're saving thousands on editing costs
    • It's another way to repurpose content
    • Our staff has loved using the product--also less work for them
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    ScreenShots

    Hippo Video Screenshots

    Screenshot of Video personalizationScreenshot of Personalized Video email campaignsScreenshot of Mobile optimizedScreenshot of Player branding and lead generationScreenshot of Video analyticsScreenshot of Personalized Emails

    PlayPlay Screenshots

    Screenshot of TemplatesScreenshot of Select different screens and build your video according to your objectivesScreenshot of Need inspiration? Choose  from a variety of templates to help get you started