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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Ensemble Video

    Score9.1 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    Ensemble Video is an online video platform that simplifies video management and delivers content any time, over a variety of networks.N/A

    Vidyard

    Score9.7 out of 10
    N/AVidyard 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.

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    Ensemble VideoVidyard
    Editions & Modules
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    Free
    $0
    per month per user
    Starter
    $59
    per month per user
    Enterprise
    Custom Pricing
    per year
    Teams
    Contact Sales
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Ensemble VideoVidyard
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Ensemble VideoVidyard
    Considered Both Products
    Ensemble Video
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    Vidyard
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    93%
    Would buy again
    43 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    36 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    44 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    38 Answers
    Features
    Ensemble VideoVidyard
    Video Marketing
    Comparison of Video Marketing features of Ensemble Video and Vidyard
    Feature
    Ensemble Video
    9.5
    1 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Vidyard
    6.1
    49 Ratings
    21% below category average
    Video personalization10.01 Ratings9.145 Ratings
    Support for advertisements9.01 Ratings5.51 Ratings
    Lead generation00 Ratings7.938 Ratings
    eCommerce00 Ratings2.82 Ratings
    Video SEO00 Ratings6.331 Ratings
    Integration to Marketing Automation00 Ratings5.337 Ratings
    Video Platform Integrations
    Comparison of Video Platform Integrations features of Ensemble Video and Vidyard
    Feature
    Ensemble Video
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    47% above category average
    Vidyard
    5.1
    36 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Integration to LMS10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration to Salesforce.com00 Ratings2.921 Ratings
    Integration to Marketo00 Ratings5.011 Ratings
    Integration to HubSpot00 Ratings5.121 Ratings
    Integration to Eloqua00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Video Security
    Comparison of Video Security features of Ensemble Video and Vidyard
    Feature
    Ensemble Video
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Vidyard
    8.3
    47 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Video access controls10.01 Ratings8.437 Ratings
    User management10.01 Ratings6.141 Ratings
    Video link sharing10.01 Ratings10.047 Ratings
    Internal video10.01 Ratings8.439 Ratings
    External video10.01 Ratings8.442 Ratings
    Video Player
    Comparison of Video Player features of Ensemble Video and Vidyard
    Feature
    Ensemble Video
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Vidyard
    5.9
    47 Ratings
    35% below category average
    Player customization10.01 Ratings5.539 Ratings
    Embedded videos10.01 Ratings5.742 Ratings
    Video quality / Bandwidth controls10.01 Ratings4.944 Ratings
    Mobile compatibility10.01 Ratings7.737 Ratings
    Video Analytics
    Comparison of Video Analytics features of Ensemble Video and Vidyard
    Feature
    Ensemble Video
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Vidyard
    8.0
    48 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Streaming quality reports10.01 Ratings9.031 Ratings
    Per viewer tracking10.01 Ratings9.242 Ratings
    Per video tracking10.01 Ratings9.245 Ratings
    Video analytics dashboard10.01 Ratings6.145 Ratings
    A/B testing00 Ratings6.32 Ratings
    Video Hosting, Management & Storage
    Comparison of Video Hosting, Management & Storage features of Ensemble Video and Vidyard
    Feature
    Ensemble Video
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Vidyard
    6.1
    37 Ratings
    35% below category average
    On-Demand video10.01 Ratings6.128 Ratings
    Live streaming10.01 Ratings5.39 Ratings
    Impact of streaming on network10.01 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Video upload & format support10.01 Ratings6.134 Ratings
    Video library / File management10.01 Ratings5.63 Ratings
    Video portal10.01 Ratings6.129 Ratings
    Video Engagement
    Comparison of Video Engagement features of Ensemble Video and Vidyard
    Feature
    Ensemble Video
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Vidyard
    6.1
    21 Ratings
    26% below category average
    Audience polling9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video comments9.01 Ratings6.121 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
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    Vidyard
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Cincopa
    Score9.8 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Vidyard
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Ensemble Video
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Panopto
    Score8 out of 10
    Panopto
    Score8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Ensemble VideoVidyard
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (11 ratings)
    9.5
    (179 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (15 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (58 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (12 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (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
    Ensemble VideoVidyard
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Ensemble Video
    I'm not sure where Ensemble Video would be less appropriate. We've found it to be very effective for our campus-specific use cases. However, the product is very customizable in how a campus could structure their Ensemble instance to match their organization, and how users may be managed.
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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
    Ensemble Video
    • Adapting to user needs. Ensemble Video seems to always be listening to their clients needs and suggestions by implementing effective features in every system update. Communication seems to always indicate that these features are driven by requests that their customers have made to improve the service.
    • Client Support - I have an IT/support background and have had to deal with many vendors and external support. Ensemble is easily the most responsive and effective vendor when it comes to support. When needing certain solutions, they have sent code that was in development and not officially released so I could achieve my goals with project videos. Support is always personal, prompt and effective.
    • Customization. New templates, video players, account management, and embed options have allowed us to use Ensemble Video in a much more personalized way. Early versions of the service had an "Ensemble feel" but color schemes and logos are now able to be changed for a better organization feel.
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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
    Ensemble Video
    • User management. Some features are unique to the entire deployment (like authentication sources). It would be great if multiple authentication options could be used across different Ensemble institutions.
    • Upgrade processes. Though new versions of Ensemble Video are always better, the installation process is very manual and Ensemble Video must be involved directly. Not a weakness, but it would be nice to be able to perform our own upgrades/patches when needed.
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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
    Ensemble Video
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Ensemble Video
    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
    Ensemble Video
    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
    Ensemble Video
    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
    Ensemble Video
    The team at Ensemble Video is dedicated to supporting us and they offer prompt and reliable services.
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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
    Ensemble Video
    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
    Ensemble Video
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Ensemble Video
    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
    Ensemble Video
    Ensemble Video has succeeded for us where other solutions have failed. It came along exactly when we needed it, for our organization. At the time, we were caught between the push and pull of several different solutions, uploading our videos with the expectation that users would take the time to download and play them, using popular public video streaming services with few settings and options, and forgoing videos altogether. Ensemble Video has taken our myriad needs and provided a platform that addresses all of them.
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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
    Ensemble Video
    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
    Ensemble Video
    • Ease of user contributed content. The videos that users upload to the system can either be automatically published or they can be reviewed by staff before being added to websites and courses. Instead of all these videos living on different sites (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) we now have a centralized location that we have control over.
    • LMS Integration - A year ago YouTube changed their policy to not allow direct recording from webcams. This essentially broke the Blackboard Video Everywhere tool that allowed our instructors to post quick comments in class discussions and content areas. While they need to be pre-recorded, the Ensemble Building Block allows our instructors and students to once again upload and post videos, all from directly within the Blackboard content editor.
    • Flexibility - With the ease of creating user accounts and video libraries, Ensemble Video has become the go to option for Erikson courses, professional development content and project videos. Different departments can have their own account and have control over their libraries without the worry of them viewing or editing other institute content.
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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

    Ensemble Video Screenshots

    Screenshot of Ensemble Video works in concert with users and systems across your organization to enable collaborative sharing and management of an ever-increasing flow of video content.Screenshot of The Ensemble Video player is lightweight, customizable and brandable, and video streaming is seamless - no matter which device your viewers are using. Our Adaptive Bit Rate encoding tools ensure viewers will see great looking and consistently reliable video streams.Screenshot of Display and search your captions to your viewers in your learning management systems, HTML pages, blogs, portals and other content management systems.Screenshot of Use our built-in viewing analytics that provide you with the information and insight you need to successfully manage your content.Screenshot of Ensemble Studio, our room capture solution, provides easy, automated recording in classrooms, meeting rooms, labs, courtrooms, and medical training rooms.Screenshot of Ensemble Anthem, our screen capture solution, allows you to create screen, webcam and audio recordings wherever and whenever you want.

    Vidyard Screenshots

    Screenshot of where users can record and send sales videos from a browser, desktop, or phone to connect, convert, and close—all while remote.Screenshot of how 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 some insights into viewer behavior, displayed within Vidyard's video analytics. Here, viewers can track video views, engagement, and drop-off rates to understand how an audience interacts with content and optimize video strategy for maximum impactScreenshot of how CRM integrations push video view data to lead and contact records. Viewing data can be used to surface high-intent leads, and measure videos’ impact on pipeline and revenue.Screenshot of Vidyard's customizable calls-to-action (CTAs), used to drive conversions and capture leads. Clickable buttons and forms can be added directly to videos to encourage viewers to take the next step, whether it's downloading a resource or signing up for a demo.Screenshot of some of Vidyard's integrations.