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Vidcast

by Cisco · Since 2021
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Quick facts
VendorCisco
Year launched2021
StatusActive
LocationSan Jose, California , US
Countries servedGlobal
Languages10
Integrations2+
Free tier
Free trial
Contact salesYES

About Vidcast

Vidcast is a video messaging platform from Cisco that helps users record short video messages of themselves and their screens for various applications. It provides supports for sales demos, customer tutorials, and internal announcements, making communication more visual and engaging. Users can create videos easily for multiple use cases, such as announcing updates, reviewing processes, explaining concepts, and demonstrating products. Vidcast is particularly useful for customer support, product development, and organizational communication. Key capabilities: screen recording video creation messaging integration analytics tracking user management Best for: teams and organizations that need to convey information clearly and effectively through video.

Vidcast is an asynchronous video collaboration platform built for modern, hybrid teams aiming to enhance internal communication. Developed by Cisco, it empowers users to record, share, and interact with video content in a secure and engaging environment. The platform is particularly effective for sharing updates, walkthroughs, or all-hands recordings, especially when time zones and schedules don’t align. With a clean interface and centralized video hub, users can easily access and discover relevant videos through playlists, AI-powered search (coming soon), and content feeds. The standout functionality of Vidcast includes AI-generated video highlights, the ability to jump to key chapters, and asynchronous feedback tools like polls, comments, and reactions. It integrates seamlessly with Webex, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Slido, with future support for MS365. Its plans range from a free basic tier with 15-minute recordings to advanced enterprise packages offering AI-generated Vidcasts, video uploads, semantic search, and full administrative controls. The platform leverages Webex’s strong security framework, making it ideal for enterprise use. Vidcast supports various teams, especially in remote or distributed work environments.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Easy and intuitive video creation and editing
  • +Enhances internal communication and team collaboration
  • +Effective for asynchronous screen sharing and feedback
  • +Seamless sharing via links and real-time comments
  • +Integrated with platforms like Webex and Slido
What users flag
  • Limited customization reported during free trial
  • Some users may prefer live interactions over asynchronous tools

Features

Key features

AI Video Highlights – Auto-generates summaries and key chapters so users can skip to the most important parts of a video.
Centralized Video Hub – All recorded videos are stored in one place with easy navigation through playlists and feeds.
Interactive Viewer Engagement – Add polls, reactions, and comments to videos to maintain viewer interest.
Flexible Sharing Options – Share videos via secure links or embed them in preferred platforms or workspaces.
Webex Security – Inherits Cisco Webex’s enterprise-grade security for safe video handling.
Cross-Platform Imports – Import recordings from Zoom, Teams, and Webex with ease.
AI Search & Semantic Tools – (Coming soon) Enables fast discovery using contextual keyword searches across all stored videos.

Additional features

Up to 15-Minute Recordings (Free Plan) – Easily create short video messages or walkthroughs.
Collaboration Tools – Enable real-time feedback through comments and interactions.
Editing Controls – Trim or polish video content without external tools.
Analytics – Track views, engagement, and feedback on video performance.
Polls (Premium) – Use Slido polls to gather audience insights directly in videos.
Vidcast Studio (Beta) – Offers advanced editing and creative tools for enterprise users.
AI-Generated Vidcasts – Automatically generate video summaries and highlight reels.
No Watermark (Premium) – Professional-looking videos without branding.
Video Upload – Upload pre-recorded videos for editing and sharing.
MS365 Integration (Coming Soon) – Seamlessly link with Microsoft 365 tools for content access and management.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
10
Interface languages
11
Billing currencies

Interface languages

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