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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated September 16th, 2026 # Reviews of Vimeo Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.2 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews SS Sonny S AdminNon-Profit Organization Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “I also appreciate the customization options for video players and the strong privacy controls, which are especially useful when sharing content selectively.“ March 17, 2026 AF Allen F Director of ITComputer Software, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “We did have an instance where the credit card expired and our videos were deleted.“ November 11, 2025 BP Bob P Digital and IT ManagerCivic & Social Organization, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It works as a media library for all our video content, a basic editor in which we can piece together our own clips with stock footage, a way to stream video to multiple platforms simultaneously (e.g. Facebook and an embed on our website) and Vimeo Livestream (a software production switcher and encoder) is all bundled for one annual licence fee.“ April 25, 2025 Doron S Post Production Supervisor, Asst. EditorMedia Production, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “No feasible way to export/create a complete list of my videos except request directly from customer support.“ October 2, 2024 Hayden R Graphic DesignerComputer Software, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “They can also be embedded on our website effortlessly in a HD version that we wanted.“ May 12, 2026 AS Aristote S CEOComputer Software, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “viméo limits the number of people and niches but also limited storage space, the size of which will depend on your subscription, which does not allow you to post as many videos as you want“ November 10, 2023 MN Melissa N ownerApparel & Fashion, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Vimeo is a great for higher quality videos compared to sites like youtube.“ June 23, 2026 MS Michelle S OwnerMusic, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It was too complicated and expensive for a small business trying to just host videos for our own website.“ March 4, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 1053 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Bruno M. Marketing Executive Intern Automotive Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Vimeo: Flawless Playback. Zero Compression Compromise." August 7, 2026 5.0 Overall, I have a positive impression of the Vimeo service. It helped my team and me achieve great results in publishing our recent marketing and branding videos. Therefore, I can wholeheartedly recommend this product to others and believe it would be beneficial for a wide range of professionals. Pros When working as a Marketing Executive Intern for Hackett & Hackett International Group Limited, I had the opportunity to use this product. I like it for several reasons, such as the fact that it is intended to be a professional workspace and not just another tool to share and publish videos. It also offers excellent options for higher bitrate and less aggressive compression than similar products, as well as the absence of Compression Artifacts. In this regard, it is optimal for filmmakers, motion designers, and videographers who want to publish their work without any loss in quality. Cons However, the software has some significant disadvantages, such as a lack of a Recommendation Engine and Algorithmic Distribution. Simply put, if someone wants to host a video on it, they need to promote it and drive traffic to it themselves, as there are no tools for increasing visibility apart from one’s own website and social media. Furthermore, to access essential business features, one needs to subscribe to a higher-tier plan on a monthly or yearly basis, as the lower ones only allow uploading a few videos per month. Finally, one might encounter an issue when trying to embed a lot of videos on one’s website. It may result in limiting one’s account and being forced to subscribe to a more expensive custom plan for an enterprise-level bitrate and traffic. Review Source BP Bob P. Digital and IT Manager Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fully featured, flexible solution for streaming and sharing video" April 25, 2025 5.0 Overall Vimeo beats YouTube or other platforms for our use case. We needed somewhere to store video for internal online learning for colleagues, for customer how-to guides on our website, as a repository of social media video content and to livestream (plus automatically create a recorded library for "catch up" viewing) 25 fitness classes every week. With 7TB of storage we haven't run out yet and we've been using it for over 4 years. Pros It works as a media library for all our video content, a basic editor in which we can piece together our own clips with stock footage, a way to stream video to multiple platforms simultaneously (e.g. Facebook and an embed on our website) and Vimeo Livestream (a software production switcher and encoder) is all bundled for one annual licence fee. Cons Managing very large numbers of videos is a bit difficult as only a limited number show on a page at any one time and it takes a few seconds to load the the next 25 in long lists. Alternatives considered [YouTube](https://www.capterra.com/p/237905/YouTube/) Reason for choosing Vimeo To be free of ads for viewers and not have them led to other videos at the end of watching one of ours was vital. Review Source Ryno Z. Director E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "This company extorts their customers! Run Run Run!" September 14, 2026 1.0 I will never engage with this company again and advise any prospective clients to do the same. They are unethical and treat long standing customers with zero respect. The service is poor and they are arrogant. Rather use their competitors who offer much better value for money. Pros They have good products an keep innovating. Their streaming quality is very good, which is why we chose them in the first place. Cons They engage in sneaky extortionary activities with their clients. My subscription got increased by 2900% without any warning or discussion. They just charged my account. Alternatives considered [Wistia](https://www.capterra.com/p/82313/Wistia/) Reason for choosing Vimeo Initial price point was better suited, however the subscription tiers became very expensive. Review Source Joe N. Project Manager Media Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Joe Normandin's Vimeo review" May 2, 2026 4.0 I've had a great experience with Vimeo, if it wasn't for the issues I've experienced with Vimeo Record, I would give it 5 stars. It's a very simple process to upload and save videos. It's also a breeze to find and copy the embed code for videos. All Vimeo video embeds works great into our CMS as well. Pros The easy-to-use video editing tools. I had a to make a bunch of training videos for the CMS we use at our company, and being able to go back and easily edit the videos was a big help. The final videos were much smoother with the edits I was able to do. Cons The Vimeo Record tool. While this is a really handy tool to record your screen, and works most of the time without any issue, I've experienced issues with it freezing up. That gets frustrating when you're minutes into a recording and have to re-do it. Review Source CC Craig C. Consultant of Continuous Improvement Insurance Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Vimeo is my video platform of choice " August 6, 2026 5.0 Vimeo’s clean interface and ad-free experience make it my video platform of choice. If it had a more robust search feature I’d use it even more than I do now. As an occasional content creator, I also found uploading videos to be easy and seamless. With all that said, I’d definitely recommend it to others. Pros I love Vimeo’s simple and clean interface, high quality visual experience, and best of all, the total and complete lack of ads! Other platforms feel inundated by ads and they can really disrupt the experience of, for example, watching training videos. With Vimeo, ads are a non-issue. I’ve also at times had to upload videos on Vimeo for organizational consumption. I found it easy to navigate and experienced zero issues! Sharing the link after was also a cinch. Cons My company uses Vimeo to post corporate videos and some training. It’s also always a pleasure to find microlearnings and other training videos there because I prefer it over YouTube. The problem is, it’s not a search engine, so finding more content can be challenging. Review Source Francesco P. CEO Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Vimeo sits where YouTube can't: offer a tailored option for dedicated video hosting. But keep an eye on its costs/features ratio." February 9, 2026 3.0 Overall it was a good solution for starting out with our own video hosting, but the more we thought about scaling the less savvy option it becomes. Pros A valid solution for Video Hosting, when you need to manage access, catalog and protection features. It has recently been integrated with video edit features (Vimeo Records) and automation via A.i. (like auto-subtitles) and it has some anti-download protection Cons Its costs may raise very fast with storage and some extra (but fundamental) features that differentiate it from other free competitors. Also DRM protection is only included in the enterprise plan, with has no public price Switched from [YouTube](https://www.capterra.com/p/237905/YouTube/) We need to have more control on our video both on quality and security. Review Source BG Ben G. Webmaster Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Not the best, but fine for what it is" April 13, 2025 3.0 My overall experience with Vimeo was average, hence I did not ultimately choose to go with it. Pros I liked that Vimeo was yet another competitor to its bigger brands, and has slightly more features than its competitors, and a greater community behind it. Cons It is still not the best compared to bigger brands, and the community was still lacking in comparison. Alternatives considered [Dailymotion](https://www.capterra.com/p/191462/Dailymotion-Video-Solution/)[YouTube](https://www.capterra.com/p/237905/YouTube/) Reason for choosing Vimeo I did not choose Vimeo over the two products mentioned above, as these are alternatives that were considered. Review Source Hayden R. Graphic Designer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A great home for all engaging videos" May 12, 2026 5.0 Vimeo has been essential to our business. When creating personalised videos for clients we've needed a hub, where these videos can be stored and viewed effortlessly. Vimeo has provided this for us. Pros Uploading and editing videos on Vimeo is straightforward to do. Videos created outside of Vimeo are displayed in the same high resolution they was created in. They can also be embedded on our website effortlessly in a HD version that we wanted. Cons The pricing is the main concern for Vimeo. For small creative businesses i can see this platform being unaffordable Review Source Hannah K. Vice President Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Pretty good for some purposes, not so much for others" January 11, 2026 3.0 Pros Very useful for sharing and viewing unlisted projects. It also somehow hosts very obscure content that cannot be accessed on other platforms. Cons The algorithm is not very personalized. Recommended videos are often not interesting, or just showing videos posted by recently, viewed accounts even if that video is unrelated to what was viewed. Review Source MS Monica S. Insurance Agent Insurance Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "For sharing video more professionaly " August 6, 2026 5.0 Pros Vimeo is good for hosting product videos and then integrate them more professionally on your website. Cons Video sharing control and price are the major drawbacks of Vimeo. Other than that, it’s a good platform. Review Source TA Tayeb A. CEO Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great to showcase your work" March 22, 2024 5.0 Vimeo is probably the best place to showcase work as a digital artist or filmmaker. You will not get the most views on Vimeo for sure but putting your video on Vimeo and embedding your work elsewhere will make your work look better than any other video sharing platform. Secure sharing videos is also a great reason to use Vimeo. Pros \- Focused on quality, videos are less maybe not compressed. When you save videos in some websites, they get compressed over and over again to save on server costs and that was not my experience with Vimeo. - Integration and embed features. Cons \- Pricing went up over the years but unfortunately that applies for everything. - Video Editing could be useful, apps like CapCut and VN editor do a great job even on mobiles. Switched from [YouTube](https://www.capterra.com/p/237905/YouTube/) Videos shared on Vimeo look mucu better almost as if they are lossless on the paid version and embedding on the premium version allows you to use players without the Vimeo branding. Review Source MR Michelle R. Senior Travel Leader. Package/Freight Delivery Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Enterprise-worthy video marketing, analytics and privacy tool." August 13, 2024 5.0 High quality video experience. Basically recording screen, sharing thoughts and getting things done faster with async video. Pros Vimeo makes it easier to manage and organize video content effectively, saving time and effort. We can showcase our services easily to generate more leads and increase customer engagement. We have experienced an improvement in SEO through optimization of video content in video hosting. It is user-friendly and cost-effective too making it an ideal solution for us. Cons The platform may not be very suitable for users that exclusively rely on video content for revenue generation as it may be hard to monetize them on this platform. Switched from [Live Now - Live Stream](https://www.capterra.com/p/10014141/Live-Now-Live-Stream/) There were distractions and interruptions and Vimeo has a smooth usage. Review Source DM Demi M. Community Manager Gambling & Casinos Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good setup" July 18, 2025 4.0 It’s a nice tool considering how much you can do with it, like sharing, hosting, embedding, plus some privacy options on top Pros The way videos are organised and hosted makes it easy to keep things clean. Sharing works well, and embedding in sites or forms is smooth Cons But the free plan feels too limited too quick. Just two videos? Might as well say it’s not free at all. Doesn’t feel like a good option unless you’re paying Review Source Gabriel O. Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Vimeo unlocks algorithms " March 24, 2025 5.0 Perfect experience considering how Much it helped me to create contents that suited YouTube algorithms Pros It makes content creation easy for creators because the SEO optimization ability of this app is crazy Cons No cons except that it doesn't work much effectively when you don't pay for premium Review Source RN Rumbani N. Creative Director Media Production Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Video Hosting." January 22, 2025 5.0 I love vimeo. I have used it for years and I see very few like it. Pros Very few video hosting sites allow you to edit and replace a video you've already uploaded, vimeo is one of those. Cons It's a little heavier than most hosting sites, for good reasons. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Web and Social Media Broadcast Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Vimeo for Business" January 3, 2019 5.0 We are solving the problems of running out of storage space. This is a great way we can upload additional video. We also frequently need to send video elsewhere and we use Vimeo for that. Other businesses and platforms are able to easily see the video that we are sharing. The embed option is great! It's super easy to grab the code and go. You can also share a link to whatever video you upload right to your own social media page. This is easier than going through the trouble to directly upload a video to Facebook or Twitter which can clog their system. Vimeo Pro also gives you the option to see that "stats" on each individual video that you uploaded. It shows how many people have played your video, the impressions made, and the play rate. You can also link your Vimeo to Google Analytics to keep a closer eye. Mainly we just use Vimeo Pro for the uploading of videos itself. Pros We have been using Vimeo for your business for three years now and have never had any complaints. I work for a television news website and sometimes we need to upload additional video that our individual system does not support. That's when we turn to Vimeo. All of the videos we've uploaded have been crystal clear. We like that we're able to grab a code and paste it on our own website. It gives an option to link back to Vimeo but it isn't tacky and overwhelming. It looks neatly embedded onto our page while giving Vimeo the credit they deserve. We also like that you can customize links. This is great when we need to send a link to a video to someone who isn't in the immediate vicinity. We can change the privacy settings of Vimeo so only that person with the link can see it. Cons The only real complaint we have is that we tend to run out of storage space each week. Also, we wish there was a way to remove the large title off the top of the screen. An option to make it smaller or remove it altogether would be nice. Review Source MJ Matthew J. Digital Media Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Use more for storage and review that sharing" October 21, 2022 4.0 The main reason we chose vimeo over youtube is the clean look for hosting videos, no ads on our video and minimising the risk to our organisation and internal reviewing. I would love to have better support from vimeo in promoting our videos. Pros For the price Vimeo gives small busniness will a few people working on video content a good platform to upload, store and review footage. We use vimeo review daily to mark up and give feedback on edits - and I really love the clean look of vimeo when sharing and embedding videos. Ad free experience is also a bonsu Cons It seems very hard to get people to view your videos from within vimeo. The community is lacking and the internal sharing of content on vimeo is poor. I'd love to be able to get more eyes on our content and I think vimeo should be doing some of the lifting here. Switched from [YouTube](https://www.capterra.com/p/237905/YouTube/) Ad free video hosting Review Source RAT Rudby Angelica T. Abogada Legal Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "It is a super complete, practical and very useful application. Highly recommended. " April 28, 2023 5.0 I think it is a very complete application, very collaborative, easy to use, fast, efficient, I like it a lot. Pros I like that it is a very indispensable tool because it helps you create quality content for social networks, has many templates in which you can learn to make your video content, it really is very excellent. Cons That many of Vimeo's features are enabled only if you subscribe to some of their plans. Review Source PJ Pearl J. Personal Trainer Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Vimeo may be for you" August 25, 2023 5.0 Overall my experience with Vimeo was positive. I would have loved to stay if it wasn't a financial choice at the time, but I've gone a different route with my business and no longer need this service, however, I think for those who are focusing on exclusive type videos, this may work for you. Pros One of the things I did like about the platform was I was able to integrate it into my website. It makes it very easy to do so. I found that it was able to be customized as well so that your videos look professional and really make your brand stand out. Cons The reason I decided to leave Vimeo was due to the fact that I didn't have enough space unless I paid for more space. At the time, I had just started my company and I did not want to have such a high overhead especially because I was also paying for the website and all other things that come with starting a business. I wanted to keep my costs down. But don't let that deter you, I just was not experienced on how to best utilize the system. If you are more established this may be a good platform if you want to make your videos more exclusive. Reason for choosing Vimeo I believe it was due to the fact that it was able to customize the videos and had a way of integrating it to my website, that was user friendly. Review Source PC PENISOARA C. PHOTOGRAPHER Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very good for the free version, a little expensive for the premium version" May 23, 2024 5.0 I use the free version, because I don't need more. But if I were to switch to the premium account, yes, it seems a bit expensive. The quality is very good, both video and audio Pros video and audio quality after upload sharing on other social media channels can be integrated into the website Cons the upload speed is low technical assistance is not very good Review Source Bill Laurel P. Programmer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use" April 23, 2023 4.0 Pros The organized and user-friendly interface of Vimeo was particularly appealing to me. Its simple design and intuitive user interface made navigation a breeze. I also appreciated the platform's extensive collection of videos from various channels, including educational and entertainment content. A standout feature for me was the capability to watch videos on different devices, allowing me to enjoy my favorite content even while on the move. Additionally, the high-quality videos provided a smooth and enjoyable viewing experience, which was another feature I particularly enjoyed. Cons I did not find anything that I disliked about Vimeo. It is an intuitive and user-friendly platform with plenty of features for users to take advantage of such as the ability to customize privacy settings, organize videos into collections, and create high-quality videos. Additionally, the customer service team is very responsive and helpful. Review Source Esther T. Journalist Broadcast Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent quality videos" October 18, 2022 5.0 I have loved everything including their flexible storage options,no ads and since positives are more than negatives I will a always choose vimeo no matter what.Keep up the good work vimeo. Pros I like the video quality,its very high. I love that this app's videos are very unique and you can't even find them in other apps. Cons Sometimes,when I try to download the videos they load forever and end up failing to download completely. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Freelancer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Vimeo is great for advertisers." December 30, 2021 5.0 I am very happy with vimeo. I use it daily for my marketing material. Pros Being able to edit my video content is very important and it is a breeze with Vimeo. Cons There was very little wring with this product, but the interface could be improved. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer CEO Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Vimeo the Best " November 12, 2023 5.0 Overall, my experience with using Vimeo has been wonderful. Pros I like the fact that Vimeo allows users to create and upload content. Cons I don’t have anything negative to state about using Vimeo. Review Source KB Kate B. Independent Contractor Mental Health Care Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "User-friendly private video sharing" October 29, 2024 5.0 Vimeo is very helpful for sharing videos privately. Pros Allowed me to send secure private link with password protection. Cons When making changes to level of security it was not always clear that a change had been logged. Switched from [Google Drive](https://www.capterra.com/p/161425/Drive/) Unclear level of security for google drive Review Source Similar Products Featured