Kaltura vs. Vidyard

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Kaltura
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Kaltura, headquartered in New York, offers enterprise or large scale video storage, streaming, and distribution supporting a variety of purposes such as streaming, enterprise video portal, interactive video and virtual classroom, or podcasting.N/A
Vidyard
Score 8.0 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
KalturaVidyard
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Free
$0
per month per user
Pro
$19
per month per user
Plus
$59
per month per user
Business
Custom
per year
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
KalturaVidyard
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
KalturaVidyard
Considered Both Products
Kaltura

No answer on this topic

Vidyard
Chose Vidyard
We use Kaltura to host the bulk of our videos on our website (not our marketing videos) so we considered using it for marketing too. However, the ability to add events to videos and dig deeper into data isn't there. We have also used free platforms to host videos but the same …
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
KalturaVidyard
Video Marketing
Comparison of Video Marketing features of Product A and Product B
Kaltura
7.5
5 Ratings
5% above category average
Vidyard
6.4
46 Ratings
11% below category average
Lead generation5.72 Ratings6.335 Ratings
Video personalization10.04 Ratings9.042 Ratings
eCommerce5.72 Ratings2.82 Ratings
Support for advertisements9.02 Ratings5.51 Ratings
Video SEO7.33 Ratings7.229 Ratings
Integration to Marketing Automation7.01 Ratings7.435 Ratings
Video Platform Integrations
Comparison of Video Platform Integrations features of Product A and Product B
Kaltura
7.3
4 Ratings
14% above category average
Vidyard
7.5
34 Ratings
17% above category average
Integration to Salesforce.com5.01 Ratings7.419 Ratings
Integration to Marketo5.01 Ratings7.110 Ratings
Integration to Eloqua9.01 Ratings7.31 Ratings
Integration to LMS10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration to HubSpot00 Ratings8.319 Ratings
Video Security
Comparison of Video Security features of Product A and Product B
Kaltura
8.3
7 Ratings
5% below category average
Vidyard
8.6
45 Ratings
1% below category average
Video access controls8.57 Ratings8.035 Ratings
User management8.07 Ratings8.039 Ratings
Video link sharing8.07 Ratings9.645 Ratings
Internal video8.76 Ratings8.537 Ratings
External video8.37 Ratings9.040 Ratings
Video Player
Comparison of Video Player features of Product A and Product B
Kaltura
7.8
6 Ratings
7% below category average
Vidyard
8.3
45 Ratings
1% below category average
Player customization8.35 Ratings8.237 Ratings
Embedded videos8.36 Ratings8.140 Ratings
Video quality / Bandwidth controls8.76 Ratings9.042 Ratings
Mobile compatibility5.76 Ratings8.035 Ratings
Video Analytics
Comparison of Video Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Kaltura
6.4
5 Ratings
16% below category average
Vidyard
8.1
46 Ratings
8% above category average
A/B testing6.02 Ratings6.32 Ratings
Streaming quality reports6.43 Ratings8.629 Ratings
Per viewer tracking6.45 Ratings8.840 Ratings
Per video tracking6.45 Ratings8.943 Ratings
Video analytics dashboard6.75 Ratings8.043 Ratings
Video Hosting, Management & Storage
Comparison of Video Hosting, Management & Storage features of Product A and Product B
Kaltura
8.1
7 Ratings
4% below category average
Vidyard
7.7
35 Ratings
10% below category average
On-Demand video8.05 Ratings8.526 Ratings
Live streaming7.73 Ratings7.07 Ratings
Impact of streaming on network8.33 Ratings7.31 Ratings
Video upload & format support8.37 Ratings9.232 Ratings
Video library / File management8.07 Ratings5.63 Ratings
Video portal8.56 Ratings8.327 Ratings
Video Engagement
Comparison of Video Engagement features of Product A and Product B
Kaltura
7.0
3 Ratings
14% below category average
Vidyard
7.7
19 Ratings
4% below category average
Audience polling6.42 Ratings00 Ratings
Audience Q&A / Live chat6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Video comments8.73 Ratings7.719 Ratings
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User Ratings
KalturaVidyard
Likelihood to Recommend
7.8
(11 ratings)
8.4
(176 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
6.3
(3 ratings)
9.9
(15 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.2
(56 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(12 ratings)
Support Rating
5.0
(1 ratings)
7.0
(105 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(5 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(113 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
KalturaVidyard
Likelihood to Recommend
Kaltura
Kaltura is an excellent tool IF you have a large library of content. It can be pretty pricey so if you are early in launching an online program you may be better off waiting a few years until you've amassed a large enough catalog to warrant the investment in such a tool. The tool is best purchased by a University or company-wide vs having a single department try to find the budget for it. The unlimited plan pays for itself in most cases if you go this route. Secondly, you must be willing to invest time and resources into on-going training for your faculty and staff, especially for those who wish to create their own media and use the quizzing features.
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Vidyard
Vidyard has been critical for our team in many ways. One way that we didn't realize how much we'd be using it is for training new teammates while we're all working remotely. I frequently use the chrome extension to record a video of how to do something to send to our whole team or certain teammates. There are other products that do that, but this seems to be the most efficient, easiest, and quickest. Vidyard is incredibly useful for both inbound, and outbound sales and marketing strategies. It helps us increase our open and click rate for emails and overall engagement for our customer journey.
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Pros
Kaltura
  • Very easy to use interface for uploading videos or capturing a screen recording. There are very few clicks required to get the media up and running. The video conversion process that happens on the back-end is fast and provides videos in device agnostic formats.
  • Integrates well with other systems, such as our Moodle LMS. This extends the capabilities of the LMS and also allows us to keep video/multimedia content organized in a central location (the KMC).
  • Kaltura can be connected to various processes within your organization. For example, we have a system in place that allows a video lecture in a classroom to be uploaded to Kaltura in a very easy manner.
  • User/role management is very important as some people on campus have more privileges to publish content than do others. We have Kaltura connected to our Single Sign-On solution for authentication and we can assign roles to specific people within the Kaltura software.
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Vidyard
  • The customer service is awesome. I always get ahold of our rep within an hour of contacting!
  • Vidyard in itself is a genius idea and when running correctly, a great tool to have in a rep's arsenal!
  • The people are great. -They spent countless hours working with our team!
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Cons
Kaltura
  • As it relates to the LMS integration, we would like to see improved workflow. But that may be just as much a Canvas issue as a Kaltura issue.
  • I would like to see the ability to add inline, anchored comments to the video timeline.
  • We are seeing issues with compatibility with certain browsers - especially Chrome. The faster Kaltura can move away from Flash the better.
  • The capture appliance (CaptureSpace Lite) needs to be reconsidered. It's not intutive enough.
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Vidyard
  • It would be great if the use of the camera on an internet screen were more user friendly.
  • The editing of a video's beginning or ending (cutting video for a cleaner look or time) could be a little more refined and less choppy.
  • Could be more colorful.
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Likelihood to Renew
Kaltura
The choice to renew our subscription does not belong to us, though we are able to provide input. We are aware of competitive products who have matured in the past three years, and we are aware now of alternatives to conventional plugin usage (LTI).
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Vidyard
Vidyard has truly become an essential part of our organization. It's useful for our day to day communication internally amongst departments and externally with our customers. This platform has allowed us to create knowledge base articles, training portals, webinars and communicate effectively with our customers. We receive raving feedback from customers on how helpful the videos are that they receive. We also like the ability to view metrics, insights, etc. of the videos. Always allows us to pivot accordingly based on the feedback we receive
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Usability
Kaltura
No answers on this topic
Vidyard
Vidyard is super easy for new people to pick up - I've never had to spend time explaining the UI or menu, which is a testament so how easy it is. The plugin also makes it quite user-friendly. There's no need to go anywhere else - it's all on the browser.
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Reliability and Availability
Kaltura
No answers on this topic
Vidyard
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
Kaltura
No answers on this topic
Vidyard
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
Kaltura
The first line support agents seldom are able to diagnose or troubleshoot any problems that we have. These agents simply open support tickets in their system which are escalated to a foreign level 2 support agent which creates at least a day delay between reporting a problem and getting initial feedback. Any back-and-forth questions add at least another day delay.
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Vidyard
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
Kaltura
No answers on this topic
Vidyard
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
Kaltura
No answers on this topic
Vidyard
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
Kaltura
No answers on this topic
Vidyard
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
Kaltura
Kaltura was the best option given the sheer volume of people we needed to support digitally. Others were better in their own regard, but due to limitations in number of attendees or sessions, Kaltura was the best option
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Vidyard
I've never evaluated another product like Vidyard. I just used screen recordings with RingCentral before, and I remember the file size being very large and having to add the video as an attachment. So this was a major improvement to be able to shoot videos and easily share with my clients.
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Scalability
Kaltura
No answers on this topic
Vidyard
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
Kaltura
  • Managing video content with the KMC has greatly reduced the amount of hours previously needed to manage.
  • User issues ie: uploading video, viewing video has been greatly reduced.
  • Increased user engagement with using video in LMS courses. We currently have 6,929 videos on our system. Last month , 2/1/14, 17,623 videos were viewed at least 75% of the way through.
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Vidyard
  • We save hundreds of dollars a month because we don't have to send out nearly as many physical samples for customers to review. We can send them a video that shows off the product and they love it!
  • We have improved conversion rates as a result of using Vidyard to communicate with new leads.
  • Our sales reps are clearly more engaged in the sales process. Each week we discuss how Vidyard helped them win a deal.
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ScreenShots

Vidyard Screenshots

Screenshot of Sales videos can be recorded or sent from a browser, desktop, or phone to connect, convert, and close for virtual selling.Screenshot of 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 Detailed video analytics show who’s watching and for how long, to help prioritize and personalize a sales strategy. Measure how each team member is performing with video.Screenshot of CRM integrations push video view data to lead and contact records. Use viewing data to surface high-intent leads, and measure videos’ impact on pipeline and revenue.Screenshot of A link can be added as an in-video call-to-action that drives buyers to next steps– from providing additional resources to booking a meeting right from the video.Screenshot of From sales engagement platforms, to CRMs, to marketing automation systems, Vidyard is integrated into the tools teams are already using every day.