Kinescope vsVimeo: Video platform comparison for business

Enterprise security, your own CDN, and transparent pricing from €10/month — without enterprise-tier fees
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Key differentiators

DRM included

Widevine + FairPlay (Netflix-grade) on Super plan; Vimeo offers professional DRM mainly on expensive enterprise plans.

Own CDN

180+ PoPs, bare metal, 99.98% SLA and <2s live latency. Vimeo uses third-party cloud CDN.

Full white-label

Remove Kinescope branding, add your logo and CTAs in-video; Vimeo limits this on lower tiers.

Deeper analytics

View heatmaps, per-user progress, completion rates; Vimeo analytics are more basic on standard plans.

Transparent pricing

Public pricing, €0.03/GB traffic, no hidden fees; Vimeo raised prices in 2025 and enterprise pricing is not public.

Enterprise features from day one

SSO, LMS integrations, full API and SDKs on Super; similar capabilities on Vimeo often require enterprise.

Short comparison table

Professional DRM
Included (Super+)
Usually enterprise only
CDN
Own (180+ PoPs)
Third-party cloud
Full white-label
Yes
Limited on lower plans
View heatmaps & per-user analytics
Yes
Limited / higher plans
Transparent pricing
From €10/mo, €0.03/GB
2025 price increases, enterprise custom
SLA
99.98%
Not specified
4K / 8K
4K
Up to 8K (higher plans)
Built-in video editing
No
Yes

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When to choose

Choose Kinescope if you need:

Strong content protection (courses, training, premium video), predictable costs, full white-label, detailed analytics, LMS/SSO/API, and low-latency live streaming — all without enterprise-level pricing.

Choose Vimeo if you need:

Built-in editing and creative tools, 8K delivery, or a creative-community focus — and can accept higher 2025 pricing and limited DRM/analytics on non-enterprise plans.

Meet Kinescope: everything you expect from professional video hosting

Our own CDN

180+ points of presence, our own infrastructure (not AWS or Cloudflare). MCP for AI applications, 99.98% uptime. Speed and predictability without middlemen.

DRM from day one

Widevine + FairPlay in the base plan—no upgrade to enterprise. Netflix-level protection from day one for courses, paid content, and corporate video.

Low-latency live

Streams with ~2 second delay (LL-HLS), RTMP/sRTMP, auto-recording and chat. Webinars and live events without the “delayed TV” feel.

Analytics & engagement

Heatmaps by second, per-viewer analytics, see where they drop off. CTAs and lead forms inside the player so every video works for conversion.

API & integrations

Full REST API and open SDKs (Swift, Kotlin, Flutter, React, Vue, Node). Plug into LMS, CRM, and your own products without workarounds. MCP for AI applications.

Cost-effective

Transparent, pay-as-you-go pricing—no per-seat or hidden fees. Cheaper than Vimeo and most enterprise platforms, with DRM, white-label, and advanced features included. Scale without surprise bills.

Companies that switched to Kinescope report up to 95% fewer content leaks and completion rates rising from ~40% to ~72% after using view heatmaps to optimize content.

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FAQ

Can I use Kinescope for free?

Yes. You can use Kinescope for free with up to 100 minutes of stored video and up to 200 GB of CDN traffic per month. For live streaming, sessions are limited to 20 minutes and 20 simultaneous viewers. This plan is free forever —  no trial period, no card required.

What if I exceed the quota?

No worries, your videos will stay online and untouched. You'll simply get a reminder to switch to a paid plan. If we notice unusually high resource consumption, we'll reach out to make sure everything is going according to your plans.

How does invoicing work?

You'll receive the invoice for the first month at the beginning of the following one. No commitments, no hidden fees, upgrade or downgrade anytime with no penalties. We accept card payments and wire transfers. Invoices are available in the Billing section.