2024 Comparison

Vidzflow vs. Wistia

Trying to pick where to host and customize videos in Webflow?

Selecting the right platform to host videos is a critical decision for businesses of all sizes, so it's essential to evaluate your options and make an informed choice. In this head-to-head comparison, we'll examine the features offered by both video hosting platforms and look into the similarities and differences between Vidzflow and Wistia, as well as how they integrate with the Webflow ecosystem. 
 
Vidzflow
Wistia
Features
Webflow integration
Yes, it’s an official Webflow app, available in the Designer
Yes, you can embed videos with custom code 
Video player customization
Fully customizable player
Limited customization options
User interface
Intuitive and no-code
Intuititve, no code needed
Custom branding
Yes
Yes
Chapters
Yes
Yes
Video hosting
Yes
Yes
Host raw video files
Yes
Yes
Live streaming
No
Yes
Advertisements
No, it’s ad-free
No, it’s ad-free
Loading times
Fast loading times
Depends on the content
Buffering
Minimal buffering
Depends on network
Playback quality
High-quality
High-quality
Support for videos via URL
Yes, upload and customize videos from Vimeo, Wistia, YouTube and other platforms
Yes, but you can only import from Zoom or YouTube, not other hosting platforms

Pricing

How much both video hosting platforms cost:

Vidzflow

Features
Price
Plans
 
Free
Up to 100MB/video, up to 5 min/video, up to 10 videos, quality up to 720p, no player customization, no raw video hosting, no custom branding
Free forever
Lite
Up to 1000MB/video, up to 20 min/video, up to 25 videos, unlimited video quality, full player customization, raw video hosting, custom branding
$9 per month
Starter
Up to 1000MB/video, up to 20min/video, up to 50 videos, unlimited video quality, full player customization, raw video hosting, custom branding
$19 per month
Business
Up to 1000MB/video, up to 60min/video, up to 100 videos, unlimited video quality, full player customization, raw video hosting, custom branding
$39 per month
Premium
Unlimited size per video, unlimited length per video, unlimited videos, unlimited video quality, full player customization, raw video hosting, custom branding, white-glove support
Custom

Wistia

Features
Price
Plans
 
Free
Up to 10 videos, video player customization and controls, basic creator tools, integrations and analytics, no custom branding
Free forever
Plus
Up to 20 videos, video player customization and controls, basic creator tools, integrations and analytics, custom branding
$24 per month
Pro
Up to 50 videos, video player customization and controls, advanced creator tools, integrations and analytics, custom branding, password protection, CTAs, heatmaps, A/B testing
$99 per month
Advanced
Up to 250 videos, video player customization and controls, advanced creator tools, integrations and analytics, custom branding, password protection, CTAs, heatmaps, A/B testing, live streaming support
$399 per month
Premium
Up to 1000 videos, video player customization and controls, advanced creator tools, integrations and analytics, custom branding, password protection, CTAs, heatmaps, A/B testing, live streaming support, single sign-on login
Custom

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Summary

Vidzflow and Wistia can both take care of the basics of your video hosting needs in Webflow, but the real difference shows when your requirements increase.

Wistia is one of the most powerful video marketing platforms with advanced creator tools for editing, analytics, adding CTAs, A/B testing and support for live streaming, while Vidzflow is not as powerful, but instead more optimized for Webflow and considerably cheaper.

When to choose Vidzflow:

  • You want a video hosting app optimized for Webflow
  • You prefer a cheaper video hosting option
  • You want a fully customizable no-code video player

When to choose Wistia:

  • You need advanced video editing tools
  • You would like to live stream videos
  • You need an all-in-one software for video marketing