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Professional video platform for creators
Create, upload, edit, and livestream high-quality professional videos with AI-powered tools, no ads, and complete creative control.
Vimeo is a professional video platform prioritizing creator control and artistic integrity over advertisements and algorithmic distribution. It combines powerful video creation, hosting, and monetization tools for independent creators and businesses.
The platform provides comprehensive video management capabilities with AI-assisted editing, live streaming, advanced analytics, and customizable sharing options. Creators maintain complete control over content presentation, pricing, and audience access through flexible subscription and purchase models.
Free with limited uploads; Starter $12/month, Standard $20-25/month, Advanced $65/month
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Viewer Experience | Ad-free video player with essential playback controls | Ad-free player with advanced customization and branding options |
| Storage Capacity | 1 GB total with two uploads per month limitation | 100 GB to 7 TB depending on subscription tier selected |
| Live Streaming | Not available on free tier | Live streaming with up to 100 attendees on Advanced plan |
| Video Quality | Standard definition with basic compression | Up to 2K resolution with lossless quality preservation |
| Monetization Tools | Limited sharing capabilities without revenue options | Subscription plans, pay-per-view, and rental options available |
| Privacy and Security | Basic public or private sharing options | Password protection, domain restrictions, DRM, geo-blocking available |
Free plan includes 1 GB with 500 MB weekly upload limit. Starter includes 100 GB lifetime storage. Standard includes 2 TB lifetime storage. Advanced includes 7 TB lifetime storage. Accounts created after June 17, 2024 have storage caps that pause uploads when reached. Higher plans include more storage and team members.
Yes, Vimeo supports live streaming directly from mobile devices on paid plans. Advanced plan supports up to 100 live attendees with interactive chat, Q&A, and analytics. Free tier does not include live streaming capabilities. Desktop streaming requires appropriate plan tier.
Yes, Vimeo provides completely ad-free viewing for all users. All videos hosted on Vimeo display no advertisements before, during, or after playback, preserving the viewing experience and artistic intent of content creators.
Vimeo accepts most common video formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, and WebM. Recommended codec is H.264 with frame rates between 23.98 and 60 fps. Maximum file sizes vary by plan from 500 MB free tier to 100 GB for premium accounts. Upload guidelines available on Vimeo support documentation.
Yes, paid plans enable monetization through subscription offerings, pay-per-view rentals, and audience membership models. Advanced plan includes full webinar hosting and video monetization features. Free tier does not support monetization. Revenue sharing terms vary by plan and content type selected.
