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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Vyond

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AVyond (formerly GoAnimate) is a cloud-based platform for producing custom animated videos. It is used by educators as well as in business contexts by advertisers and content marketers, and for demos and presentations.

    $99

    per month single user

    Zywave Content Cloud - Employee Benefits Content Packages (Broker Briefcase)

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AZywave Broker Briefcase Benefits Edition has a goal of being insurance agencies' sales, marketing, and education engine. The vendor aims to help companies empower their sales team, streamline communication and win new business by using the comprehensive sales and marketing tools available in Broker Briefcase Benefits. According to the vendor, Broker Briefcase Benefits has more than 4,500 pieces of professionally written and designed content that can be branded back to your agency.N/A
    Pricing
    VyondZywave Content Cloud - Employee Benefits Content Packages (Broker Briefcase)
    Editions & Modules
    Starter
    $99
    per month
    Professional
    $199
    per month
    Enterprise
    $1649
    per year per user
    Agency
    $1999
    per year per user
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    Pricing Offerings
    VyondZywave Content Cloud - Employee Benefits Content Packages (Broker Briefcase)
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual billing on Starter and Professional plans.
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    Features
    VyondZywave Content Cloud - Employee Benefits Content Packages (Broker Briefcase)
    Content Creation
    Comparison of Content Creation features of Vyond and Zywave Content Cloud - Employee Benefits Content Packages (Broker Briefcase)
    Feature
    Vyond
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    Ratings
    Zywave Content Cloud - Employee Benefits Content Packages (Broker Briefcase)
    8.6
    1 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Ideation00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Approval workflows00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Content collaboration00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Content calendar00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Network for content licensing/production00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Content Publishing
    Comparison of Content Publishing features of Vyond and Zywave Content Cloud - Employee Benefits Content Packages (Broker Briefcase)
    Feature
    Vyond
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    Ratings
    Zywave Content Cloud - Employee Benefits Content Packages (Broker Briefcase)
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Content hub00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Forms / Gated content00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Content distribution00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Content promotion00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Content automation00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Content Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Content Reporting & Analytics features of Vyond and Zywave Content Cloud - Employee Benefits Content Packages (Broker Briefcase)
    Feature
    Vyond
    -
    Ratings
    Zywave Content Cloud - Employee Benefits Content Packages (Broker Briefcase)
    8.6
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Audience profiling and targeting00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Closed-loop tracking and reporting00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Content performance analytics00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Campaign optimization dashboard00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Competitive analytics00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    VyondZywave Content Cloud - Employee Benefits Content Packages (Broker Briefcase)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (21 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    7.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    7.6
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    2.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    As long as money isn't a major issue (this application is pretty expensive!), it's the best solution I've used so far for creating short explainer videos. It's pretty robust/full-featured and relatively easy to learn to use. Vyond is constantly adding assets and features, too. It would not really appropriate for making full-fledged e-learning, as there's no way to add any interactivity to it, and it's not something I'd used to create long, complex presentations.
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    Zywave
    It's a great tool, period. I'd recommend it to anyone who was going to take the time to utilize its varied resources. I wouldn't recommend it for an old-school agency that's not really tech savvy but for anyone looking to grow a book of business, it's an invaluable tool.
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    Pros
    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    • In the newest version, the timeline allows you to control each asset individually in a way that mimics video auditing software like Adobe Premiere Pro or Camtasia
    • I love the way you can replace an object and the new object will automatically take on the formatting of the object it is replacing including, location, size, expression, duration on the timeline, etc.
    • I really enjoy the spotlights on other user's videos. Even when I don't have time to read the full article, watch the full video, or attend the webinars, this is usually enough to give me new ideas to try out when making my own videos
    • I appreciate the ample notice when things are changing. For example, the platform will be updated at the end of the year, but I have had access to the new format since June(ish) so I've had time to play around with it and get used to it. By the time the legacy format is retired I won't have any problems adjusting to the new format or functionality.
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    Zywave
    • I love the Prep for a Meeting module. No matter the type of meeting you are prepping for, they have great resources to help you get the yes.
    • The employee education pieces are an awesome way to prepare employees for new benefit options like HSAs and HRAs.
    • The Compliance Roadmap is an excellent tool and is hugely appreciated by my small and middle market clients without full HR suites.
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    Cons
    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    • The fact that it's on a cloud server means that sometimes the software can get clunky/slow.
    • There may be extra work involved if you have multiple characters talking in one audio file and you want them to sync their mouths with their appropriate lines.
    • Characters having multiple actions/expressions means multiple scenes, which can be very cumbersome to manage.
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    Zywave
    • It's pretty darn good and it's my fault that I don't use it as much as I should. I'd love for it somehow to integrate more into my routine but I'm not sure what Zywave could do on their end about that.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    I was recently at a conference where I learned that many of my peers also use Vyond, solidifying my opinion that it is the right tool for out needs. Further more, one of our content vendors also uses it, ensuring that I will continue to use it as I believe this will facilitate our collaborations in the future
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    Zywave
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    Usability
    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    This program is great when you have no video experience! There's only a little of a learning curve to the program. In general, the user interface is great and easier than using a program like Adobe premier. It's a great resource to use as a marketer.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    Vendor guy made it difficult bc he was only interested in selling
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    Performance
    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    Vyond is just an animated video creation tool. You have to use your video content and track its performance through other means. Because it is an online tool it doesn't hog your resources or slow down any other tools that I use. It is a stand-alone product and it doesn't need to integrate with any of our other tools. It does what it does and that is all we need.
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    Zywave
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    Support Rating
    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    I haven’t had any issues that required me to contact their support team. However, I believe support in any product starts before you have to call for help. Vyond provides an option for priority queue when you have their professional option. This is great for folks who need things done faster, especially when businesses can’t afford any downtime. Their Live chat feature is also reassuring, because I don’t always want to spend time on the phone or on hold if their call volume is high and I need to solve an issue.
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    Implementation Rating
    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    There should be a Hypercare (expedited problem solving) support level on new rollouts for existing customers
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    Zywave
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    Alternatives Considered
    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    Vyond is the best tool our company has used for creating animated explainer videos and social content. We have tried many other software solutions but Vyond offers the most options for animating characters, text, and scenes. Despite the lack of options for overall styles, it offers a consistent and professional video every time. Plus, Vyond it's constantly adding new templates to their already expanding library
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    Zywave
    Zywave Content Cloud - Employee Benefits Content Packages (Broker Briefcase) is simply the gold standard in what they do, providing valuable resources to agencies and helping them stand out and look more professional. I know of no real competition in their space and they are continually adding to their resources to stay ahead of the pack.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    Vyond is pricey … not sure how long we will continue to use of the rate goes up
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    Return on Investment
    Vyond (formerly GoAnimate)
    • Customers have been able to self-train on our instruments using their videos as opposed to having a scientific trainer go in.
    • We have been able to use videos in certifications that we sell and offer our customers.
    • Since the videos can be made fairly quickly, it saves instructional design time and effort.
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    Zywave
    • It has helped us remain relevant and retain larger clients. I don't track things like I should, but the ROI on this investment is solid.
    • Zywave Content Cloud - Employee Benefits Content Packages (Broker Briefcase) gives me the confidence to go after larger clients knowing I can compete with the extra resources seen in larger shops.
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