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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    smartocto

    Score7.4 out of 10
    N/ASmartocto creates smart editorial analytics: analytical tools for newsrooms and content creators, to track and analyse the performance of the content they publish online. Its goal is to make data actionable, because content creators are not data analysts. They need data that's easy to interpret and attractive to look at. Analysing content performance consists of two things: keeping an eye on…N/A

    Vyond

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AVyond (formerly GoAnimate) is a cloud-based platform for producing custom animated videos. It is used by educators as well as in business contexts by advertisers and content marketers, and for demos and presentations.

    $99

    per month single user

    Pricing
    smartoctoVyond
    Editions & Modules
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    Starter
    $99
    per month
    Professional
    $199
    per month
    Enterprise
    $1649
    per year per user
    Agency
    $1999
    per year per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    smartoctoVyond
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Discount available for annual billing on Starter and Professional plans.
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    Community Pulse
    smartoctoVyond
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    smartocto
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    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    89%
    Would buy again
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    89%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    89%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    89%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Dubb - Video Communication Platform
    Score8.1 out of 10
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    Score9.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    smartoctoVyond
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.3
    (9 ratings)
    8.0
    (21 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
    (3 ratings)
    Availability
    -
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    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
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    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
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    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
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    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
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    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
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    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
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    7.6
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
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    7.0
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    Vendor pre-sale
    -
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    2.0
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    User Testimonials
    smartoctoVyond
    Likelihood to Recommend
    smartocto
    Great for setting up MEL measurements for web based media. Great for use in media environments especially where there is no dedicated data analytics staff. Not sure how useful it would be for those sites that are not content focused.
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    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    As long as money isn't a major issue (this application is pretty expensive!), it's the best solution I've used so far for creating short explainer videos. It's pretty robust/full-featured and relatively easy to learn to use. Vyond is constantly adding assets and features, too. It would not really appropriate for making full-fledged e-learning, as there's no way to add any interactivity to it, and it's not something I'd used to create long, complex presentations.
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    Pros
    smartocto
    • Provides detailed stats on overall blog performance
    • Shows which blog topics resonate with readers
    • Measures individual blogs against key performance metrics
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    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    • In the newest version, the timeline allows you to control each asset individually in a way that mimics video auditing software like Adobe Premiere Pro or Camtasia
    • I love the way you can replace an object and the new object will automatically take on the formatting of the object it is replacing including, location, size, expression, duration on the timeline, etc.
    • I really enjoy the spotlights on other user's videos. Even when I don't have time to read the full article, watch the full video, or attend the webinars, this is usually enough to give me new ideas to try out when making my own videos
    • I appreciate the ample notice when things are changing. For example, the platform will be updated at the end of the year, but I have had access to the new format since June(ish) so I've had time to play around with it and get used to it. By the time the legacy format is retired I won't have any problems adjusting to the new format or functionality.
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    Cons
    smartocto
    • It has a lot of information and data all over the place. It took us some time to get used to it and get people properly onboarded. We have seen some improvement, but UX has more space to improve.
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    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    • The fact that it's on a cloud server means that sometimes the software can get clunky/slow.
    • There may be extra work involved if you have multiple characters talking in one audio file and you want them to sync their mouths with their appropriate lines.
    • Characters having multiple actions/expressions means multiple scenes, which can be very cumbersome to manage.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    smartocto
    No answers on this topic
    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    I was recently at a conference where I learned that many of my peers also use Vyond, solidifying my opinion that it is the right tool for out needs. Further more, one of our content vendors also uses it, ensuring that I will continue to use it as I believe this will facilitate our collaborations in the future
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    Usability
    smartocto
    smartocto is a very user-friendly tool, with a smart & clean interface.
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    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    This program is great when you have no video experience! There's only a little of a learning curve to the program. In general, the user interface is great and easier than using a program like Adobe premier. It's a great resource to use as a marketer.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    smartocto
    No answers on this topic
    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    Vendor guy made it difficult bc he was only interested in selling
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    Performance
    smartocto
    No answers on this topic
    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    Vyond is just an animated video creation tool. You have to use your video content and track its performance through other means. Because it is an online tool it doesn't hog your resources or slow down any other tools that I use. It is a stand-alone product and it doesn't need to integrate with any of our other tools. It does what it does and that is all we need.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    smartocto
    No answers on this topic
    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    I haven’t had any issues that required me to contact their support team. However, I believe support in any product starts before you have to call for help. Vyond provides an option for priority queue when you have their professional option. This is great for folks who need things done faster, especially when businesses can’t afford any downtime. Their Live chat feature is also reassuring, because I don’t always want to spend time on the phone or on hold if their call volume is high and I need to solve an issue.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    smartocto
    No answers on this topic
    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    There should be a Hypercare (expedited problem solving) support level on new rollouts for existing customers
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    smartocto
    smartocto is much easier to use and is perfectly setup so that newsrooms can see the information they need in a quick and easy-to-use format.
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    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    Vyond is the best tool our company has used for creating animated explainer videos and social content. We have tried many other software solutions but Vyond offers the most options for animating characters, text, and scenes. Despite the lack of options for overall styles, it offers a consistent and professional video every time. Plus, Vyond it's constantly adding new templates to their already expanding library
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    smartocto
    No answers on this topic
    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    Vyond is pricey … not sure how long we will continue to use of the rate goes up
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    Return on Investment
    smartocto
    • It had a positive ROI in terms of support they provide and custom based approach to all our media partners
    • Readiness to find solutions to any type of question we might have
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    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    • Customers have been able to self-train on our instruments using their videos as opposed to having a scientific trainer go in.
    • We have been able to use videos in certifications that we sell and offer our customers.
    • Since the videos can be made fairly quickly, it saves instructional design time and effort.
    Incentivized
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