Vimeo, YouTube or ???

[Oldbear]

SBers,

I am learning more about videos and was wondering the plus and minuses about using different host sites.

Is one better than the other? What makes one better than another? What makes a good host site?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Thank and happy bubbles,

~Oldbear~
:uwphotographer:

 

[matdiver]

Almost like asking whether Apple is better than Microsoft!
I've seen this question asked on another board somewhere, and the reply that caught my eye was that YouTube is for showing clips of skateboarding dogs whereas Vimeo is for wannabe indie film-makers!
I'm on Vimeo, because I like the fact there are no adverts popping up on the video, and Vimeo used to have the edge in terms of quality. I think YouTube have caught up now, and I personally can't see much difference in quality. I pay about 60 dollars a year for the higher quality streaming that Vimeo "pro" offers compared with the free basic version.

Matt

 

[dfx]

As far as I can tell, Vimeo still offers better image quality than Youtube, however the free accounts are quite limited in what and how much you can upload. Unlimited number of uploads and 1080p resolution are only available to paid accounts, while on Youtube, you get that free.

 

[kelemvor]

Youtube has updated their image quality. I think they even support 4K video these days. Both have bandwidth issues at peak hours unless you've got an ISP with a cache server (RoadRunner caches Youtube for example).

Personally, I don't like either because of performance issues during peak hours. I haven't found a better solution yet. I usually post videos to youtube just because I find it more convenient.

 

[Oceanshutter]

I personally like Vimeo. having said that, I am on both. I agree, I think vimeo is higher quality. Don't love the layout of youtube. there is a lot less crap on vimeo.
Dustin

 

[ronscuba]

I like vimeo because there is a lot of great creative videos by independent film makers. Besides being fun to watch, you can learn a lot by watching other videos whether they are underwater or not.

 

[nadwidny]

Depends. If you are a headmounted Gopro guy that throws the whole 45 un-edited minutes of your dive up, then Youtube.

 

[PsyWulf]

Youtube gives free unlimited uploading basically. Run ads. And are a pain in the bodangles when it comes to copyright on music
Vimeo's free accounts are quite limited. Less intrusive adverts,and less copyright issues

Each has its merits

 

[justinsthompson]

The reason that I prefer Vimeo is that you can embed and share videos that default to HD (with the plus account). Also, there are less issues when using copyrighted music clips. Lastly, the community is a bit more friendly and collaborative. YouTube does tend to get more views though.

 

[Dauntless]

If you want your video to get more accidental traffic, then YouTube, however, highly resent YouTube taking opportunity to slap a few advertisements on my uploads before I can submit a dispute and their assisting copyright scams like unscrupulous claiming of copyright to things like embedded sound/music in iMovie templates that clearly give rights in EULA to purchaser, and also, have had copyright claims to just about everything submitted that contained royalty free music, much of it purchased. As I said, there will be more content found by laziness on YouTube than with Vimeo.

I use and like Vimeo for the "good" stuff, no drama. I would be shamed to put skaboarding dogs on Vimeo. The only complaint for Vimeo is in the underwater group, some "advertisement" type video gets posted and some that doesn't even contain underwater frames.