Vidcast
Video communications software
Video hosting platforms
Screen and video capture software
Video software
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What is Vidcast
Vidcast is an asynchronous video messaging tool that lets users record webcam and screen videos and share them via links for viewing and feedback. It is used by teams for internal updates, product walkthroughs, customer support explanations, and training content without scheduling live meetings. The product combines in-browser recording with basic hosting and sharing controls, and it is commonly deployed alongside workplace collaboration workflows.
Asynchronous video messaging workflow
Vidcast supports recording short-form updates and walkthroughs that recipients can watch on demand. This fits distributed teams that want to reduce live meeting load while keeping context-rich communication. Link-based sharing makes it easy to distribute videos across email and chat tools. The workflow aligns with common use cases such as status updates, demos, and internal enablement.
Screen and webcam capture
Vidcast provides screen recording with optional camera overlay, which is useful for product demos, bug reports, and training. Browser-based capture reduces reliance on separate desktop capture tools for many everyday scenarios. This can simplify adoption for non-technical users who need to record quickly. It also supports repeatable communication patterns like narrated slide or app walkthroughs.
Built-in hosting and sharing
Recorded videos are hosted and shared through a managed link, avoiding manual file transfers. Centralized hosting helps teams keep a consistent place to store and reference updates and tutorials. This is practical for organizations that need lightweight video distribution without running a separate media platform. It also supports reuse of recordings across multiple audiences.
Limited advanced editing tools
Vidcast is oriented toward quick recording and sharing rather than full video production. Teams that require multi-track editing, advanced effects, or polished post-production may need a dedicated video editor. This can add steps when content must meet external marketing or brand standards. The product is better suited to internal and operational communication than studio-style editing.
Not a full webinar platform
Asynchronous video messaging does not replace live event features such as registration, live moderation, and real-time audience engagement. Organizations running large-scale live sessions may need separate tooling for those workflows. Vidcast primarily addresses one-to-many sharing and team communication rather than live broadcasting. This can limit its fit for event-driven programs.
Enterprise governance may vary
Depending on plan and deployment, organizations may find gaps versus dedicated enterprise video platforms in areas like granular retention policies, advanced admin analytics, or complex compliance requirements. Buyers with strict regulatory needs should validate controls for access management, data handling, and auditability. Larger rollouts may require deeper integrations with identity and content governance systems. These requirements can influence total cost and suitability.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Free | Up to 15-minute video recording; Collaboration features (collaborative editing, playlists, pages, teams, comments, emoji reactions); Editing controls (trim, clip, stitch, captions editing); Playback features (AI highlights, smart chapters, translated/closed captions); Video analytics; Unlimited storage (noted "will be limited in the future"); 720p recording; Screen & self-camera recording. |
| Premium | EA Webex Suite — Contact Sales | Available via Enterprise Agreement (EA) Webex Suite / contact Cisco sales. Includes all Basic features plus Polls by Slido, extended recording (+1 hour), administration controls, remove watermark, Vidcast Studio (Beta). |
| Enterprise | Contact Sales | Full Video Engagement Platform (contact sales). Includes all Premium features plus AI Generated Vidcast, external video upload, company homepage, MS365 integration (coming soon), semantic search (coming soon). |
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Dropbox, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
2007
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