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Compare Mux and Vimeo 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (65.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go
$20.00 Per Month
Mux
Star Rating
(19)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go
Browse all 6 pricing plansVimeo
Star Rating
(696)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 Per Month
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Vimeo excels in screen capture with a rating of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for those needing high-quality recording capabilities. In contrast, Mux has a lower rating of 8.3 for video capture, which may affect users looking for superior recording features.
- Reviewers mention that Vimeo's live streaming capabilities are robust, with a rating of 8.4, while Mux's live streaming features are rated slightly lower at 7.6. This could be a deciding factor for users prioritizing live event broadcasting.
- G2 users highlight Vimeo's strong video management features, scoring 8.9, which allows for efficient organization and distribution of content. Mux, while competent, has a slightly lower score of 8.7, indicating that Vimeo may offer a more comprehensive management experience.
- Users on G2 report that Vimeo's customizable thumbnails feature is rated at 8.8, providing users with more branding options. Mux's customizable thumbnails are rated at 8.7, showing that while both platforms offer this feature, Vimeo has a slight edge.
- Reviewers mention that Vimeo's quality of support is rated at 8.4, which is higher than Mux's 8.2. This suggests that users may find more reliable assistance when using Vimeo, an important consideration for those needing prompt support.
- Users say that Vimeo's branding options are rated at 8.8, allowing for a more personalized user experience. Mux also offers branding features but with a lower rating of 8.0, indicating that Vimeo may provide more flexibility in this area.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Mux
Pay as you go
Pay As You Go
Pay only for what you use. Volume discounts automatically applied as you scale.
- $0 / month to start
- Mux Data Startup included
Vimeo
Starter
$20.00
Per Month
Grow your business with essential video tools. Includes everything in the Free Plan, plus:
- Privacy controls
- Custom video player
- Custom URLs
Free Trial
Mux
Free Trial is available
Vimeo
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
15
8.7
509
Ease of Use
8.9
15
9.0
512
Ease of Setup
8.3
6
8.9
206
Ease of Admin
8.1
6
8.6
187
Quality of Support
8.2
13
8.4
406
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.1
7
8.5
177
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
15
7.9
482
Features by Category
Software Options
Not enough data
8.8
70
Not enough data
8.3
66
Not enough data
8.6
65
Not enough data
9.0
73
Audience Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
65
Not enough data
8.7
70
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
8.5
51
Not enough data
9.1
71
Not enough data
8.3
67
Not enough data
7.6
45
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.4
30
Not enough data
9.2
30
Not enough data
7.5
27
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.4
28
Not enough data
7.1
27
Not enough data
9.3
29
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
8.6
28
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting
Not enough data
9.1
129
Not enough data
8.5
108
Not enough data
8.3
94
Management
Not enough data
8.9
130
Not enough data
8.7
118
Not enough data
9.2
126
Not enough data
8.6
110
Marketing
Not enough data
6.8
73
Not enough data
7.9
96
Not enough data
7.4
14
Not enough data
8.8
16
Insights
Not enough data
8.2
114
Not enough data
8.2
96
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.4
35
Not enough data
6.3
33
Not enough data
6.3
33
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
7.9
13
Security
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
9.2
15
Agentic AI - Video Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Type
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
7.8
15
CDN Type
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
7.7
14
Monetization
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
8.0
15
Content Delivery
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.4
16
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.1
14
Not enough data
4.9
14
Not enough data
5.0
14
Not enough data
4.8
14
Agentic AI - OTT Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
API Features
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
6.3
5
8.1
6
9.3
10
8.1
6
7.6
7
7.8
6
Security and Compliance
Feature Not Available
7.8
6
Feature Not Available
6.7
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Feature Not Available
7.2
6
Platform Features
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
23
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Organization
Not enough data
7.6
30
Not enough data
8.1
31
Not enough data
8.1
34
Customization
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Analytics
Not enough data
7.7
28
Not enough data
7.9
31
Not enough data
8.0
31
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Mux and Vimeo are categorized as Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS)
Unique Categories
Mux is categorized as Stream Analytics
Vimeo is categorized as Video Communications, Live Stream, Video Hosting, Screen and Video Capture, and OTT Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Mux
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Vimeo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
36.8%
Information Technology and Services
15.8%
Internet
10.5%
Retail
5.3%
Publishing
5.3%
Other
26.3%
Marketing and Advertising
12.1%
Computer Software
8.4%
Information Technology and Services
5.5%
Media Production
4.3%
Higher Education
4.2%
Other
65.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Mux
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Arjun B.
Verified User in Media Production
Mux makes building live streaming into your web or native apps simple and secure. The way mux churns the data to the users is amazing. All the details related to any particular video will be available like the overall experience score of the video, be it...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Antoine L.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
We dislike the implementation of some features that are strongly lacking some thought in the design process and stability. For example, the simulcast / multicast (the ability to stream to external RTMP) does not work properly, is unable to change the...
Vimeo
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Daniel J.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Vimeo is a great alternative to YouTube. They have a much more professional look and feel, and I personally think there are many more high-quality videos on Vimeo than YouTube. Obviously both sites are going to have good and bad videos, I just feel like the...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
Like the features and measurement provided by Wistia better.
Arjun B.
Verified User in Media Production
Mux makes building live streaming into your web or native apps simple and secure. The way mux churns the data to the users is amazing. All the details related to any particular video will be available like the overall experience score of the video, be it...
Daniel J.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Vimeo is a great alternative to YouTube. They have a much more professional look and feel, and I personally think there are many more high-quality videos on Vimeo than YouTube. Obviously both sites are going to have good and bad videos, I just feel like the...
Antoine L.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
We dislike the implementation of some features that are strongly lacking some thought in the design process and stability. For example, the simulcast / multicast (the ability to stream to external RTMP) does not work properly, is unable to change the...
Verified User in Computer Software
Like the features and measurement provided by Wistia better.
Discussions
Mux has no discussions with answers
I have recently seen lot of business people use vimeo than youtube. Is there any specific reason behind this?
8 comments
AC
Youtube will just pop ads in your videos at any given time. Don't know about Vimeo, but youtube is still dominant in the market so I'd still go with them...Read more
What is the best way to make a video?
1 comment
AL
Totally unreliable service. I requested for a refund which they did, but with a shortfall of $$$$.
When I requested for an explanation, they provided a...Read more
Vimeo or YouTube for embedded videos ?
1 comment
CV
Vimeo because it doesn't show "related" videos when the clip has finished playing and you can actually add a call to action on the video.Read more
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