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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    VerticalResponse

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AVerticalResponse is an email campaign management software and services platform from Deluxe. In addition to providing email marketing tools, VerticalResponse offers fully managed email marketing services from campaign launch and management to reporting and analysis.

    $9

    per month

    Videolink

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AVideolink brings clarity and collaboration to team conversations through video recording, sharing and instant playback. It can be used to record a screen or camera in seconds, send a link, and add visual context to information – whether it’s customer feedback, internal updates, or product walkthroughs. Instead of chasing down details in chat logs or ambiguous tickets, Videolink lets teams share ideas that are clear, direct, and…

    $0

    per active video

    Pricing
    VerticalResponseVideolink
    Editions & Modules
    Basic
    $11.00
    per month
    Pro
    $16.00
    per month
    Pro Plus
    $196.00
    per month
    Free
    $0
    per month Up to 25 active videos and unlimited users
    Pro
    $20
    per month For 100 active videos and unlimited users
    Advanced
    Custom Plans
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    VerticalResponseVideolink
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional Details—Only saved videos are counted. If a video is deleted, it only counts for the month it was active — never after. Videolink has no per-seat usage fees. You’re only billed for videos your team actually keeps.
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    Features
    VerticalResponseVideolink
    Email & Online Marketing
    Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of VerticalResponse and Videolink
    Feature
    VerticalResponse
    9.9
    8 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Videolink
    -
    Ratings
    WYSIWYG email editor10.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dynamic content10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to test dynamic content10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Landing pages10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    A/B testing10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile optimization10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email deliverability reporting10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    List management10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Triggered drip sequences9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of VerticalResponse and Videolink
    Feature
    VerticalResponse
    10.0
    9 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Videolink
    -
    Ratings
    Dashboards10.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports10.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports10.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-Send Testing
    Comparison of Pre-Send Testing features of VerticalResponse and Videolink
    Feature
    VerticalResponse
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Videolink
    -
    Ratings
    URL Validation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Link Tracking10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Image Validation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inbox Display10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email Accessibility Tools10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Spelling and Grammar Check10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Spam Testing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email Previews10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    VerticalResponseVideolink
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (28 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.6
    (19 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    VerticalResponseVideolink
    Likelihood to Recommend
    VerticalResponse
    For businesses requiring advanced email marketing features like sophisticated automation, in-depth analytics, and extensive customization, VerticalResponse might fall short due to its limited featuresVerticalResponse is ideal for small businesses or freelancers who need a simple, straightforward email marketing tool. Its ease of use and basic features make it suitable for those without extensive technical expertise in email marketing
    Incentivized
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    Videolink
    The way we work is evolving. Remote teams — especially after the COVID-19 pandemic — rely more than ever on tools that bridge the gap between distance and real-time collaboration.
    Asynchronous updates have become a key part of solving daily challenges, and we’ve seen the benefits first-hand as an organisation.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    VerticalResponse
    • I love the ease of list builder because we often times have a lot of data to import. It would be simply impossible without this tool, considering the amount of customer data we have for any one given email.
    • We really enjoy the ease of use of the HTML wizard as well. It helps even a novice be able to make a beautiful and attention grabbing email.
    • The dashboard is functional and easy to find when you need with a quick search.
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    Videolink
    • Quick video sharing
    • Basic editing
    • Inline comments
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    Cons
    VerticalResponse
    • The type face is small. Not sure if this is to avoid overwhelming the reader, but I could see this being an issue with vision-impaired people or people who don't see small print well.
    • Sometimes I find it takes multiple clicks to make one simple change. I wish there was a search field at the top of the screen that allowed me to jump directly to a client's entry to update it there.
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    Videolink
    • More video editing tools
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    VerticalResponse
    Product is easy for both technical and non-technical people to use. A cost effective solution for sending out large number of messages. We can manage unsubscribes by individual accounts, so we can have multiple multiple accounts combined to maximize our buying power on credits. Effective API for sending/receiving data makes tool a valuable asset.
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    Videolink
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    VerticalResponse
    I truly love this product. We are moving to an all-in-one system next year and my greatest fear in doing so is how much I will miss this platform. Although we are excited for things ahead, I will always keep Vertical Response in my back pocket incase I don't love the new platform as much
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    Videolink
    The interface is clean, and features like video requests, in-browser editing, and commenting make the workflow seamless for our team.
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    Reliability and Availability
    VerticalResponse
    Never had an issue with uptime
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    Videolink
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    VerticalResponse
    No issues
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    Videolink
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    VerticalResponse
    At Vertical Response the help desk associates are courteous, knowledgeable and helpful. You can tell they enjoy what they do. And clearly, they are well trained because most times, the first point of contact is able to resolve any issue you may have. There have been very few times where an associate has needed to get back to me or escalate me to a supervisor
    Incentivized
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    Videolink
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    VerticalResponse
    Basic functions and online help...we used what was needed, at the time, and will continue to explore other online trainings as our functional needs expand
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    Videolink
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    VerticalResponse
    Salesforce integration never worked right. We had to abandon.
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    Videolink
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    VerticalResponse
    In addition to using Vertical Response personally I also manage email marketing for clients that already use Mailchimp, Robly and Constant Contact. While most of these platforms all offer similar features I choose Vertical Response first if the client does not have a platform in place. Typically I am also teaching the client how to use this tool and the Vertical Response visual interface is very easy for me to teach a client how to navigate and create their own campaigns.
    Incentivized
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    Videolink
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    VerticalResponse
    • We were able to blast out promotions our company was having to customers which created an increase in business.
    • By blasting out any service issues, it keeps our customers informed so that they are not wondering what is going on.
    • Allows us to store unsubscribed emails so that we are not constantly pestering people who do not want to be emailed.
    Incentivized
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    Videolink
    • Productivity
    • Delivery-driven communication
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Videolink Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Videolink editor, used to trim out excess content, blur sensitive info, annotate key areas, and insert images.Screenshot of a Videolink page, used to create a personal shareable link – like govideolink.com/yourname – that lets anyone send a recorded video directly.Screenshot of single link sharing, so viewers don’t need an account to watch, comment, or provide feedback.