Vidzflow vs. Flowplay

Vidzflow and Flowplay both customize Webflow video players, but only Vidzflow also hosts your videos. Flowplay is a free player library that needs separate hosting (Vimeo, YouTube, etc.). Vidzflow is an all-in-one Webflow app that hosts, customizes, and tracks your videos from $12/mo.

Features

Vidzflow

Flowplay

Features

Vidzflow

Flowplay

Webflow integration
Yes, it’s an official Webflow app, available in the Designer
Yes, you can embed videos with custom code 
Video player customization
Fully customizable player
Fully customizable player
User interface
Intuitive and no-code
Intuititve, no code needed
Custom branding
Yes
No
Chapters
Yes
No
Video hosting
Yes
No, you can’t host videos
Host raw video files
Yes
No
Live streaming
No
No
Advertisements
No, it’s ad-free
No, it’s ad-free
Loading times
Fast loading times
Depends where it’s hosted
Buffering
Minimal buffering
Depends on network
Playback quality
High-quality
High-quality
Support for videos via URL
Yes, upload and customize videos from Vimeo, Wistia, YouTube and other platforms
Yes, upload and customize videos from Vimeo and YouTube

Pricing comparison

Pricing often plays the most important role when deciding which tool to use, so let’s see how much both platforms will cost you.

Vidzflow

Features

Price

Vidzflow

Features

Price

Free
Up to 100MB/video; up to 5 min/video; up to 10 videos; up to 720p; unlimited workspaces; no raw video hosting; Vidzflow branding; no support
Free forever
Lite
Up to 1000MB/video; up to 20 min/video; up to 25 videos; up to 1080p; unlimited workspaces; raw video hosting; no Vidzflow branding; standard support
$12/mo (or $120/yr)
Starter
Up to 1000MB/video; up to 20 min/video; up to 50 videos; up to 4K; unlimited workspaces; raw video hosting; no Vidzflow branding; standard support
$19/mo (or $190/yr)
Business
Up to 1000MB/video; up to 60 min/video; up to 100 videos; up to 4K; unlimited workspaces; raw video hosting; no Vidzflow branding; advanced support
$39/mo (or $390/yr)
Premium
Everything in Business, plus: unlimited size per video; unlimited length per video; unlimited videos; white-glove support
Custom

Flowplay

Flowplay

Features

Price

Features

Price

Free
2 instances per page; no watermarks; customisable HTML videos; custom playback controls; custom volume slider; interactive video progress bar; basic support. Does not host video
Free forever
Flowplay+ (Monthly)
Unlimited instances; support for Vimeo and YouTube videos; Webflow CMS integration; custom video thumbnails; keyboard shortcuts; preview thumbnail on track; priority Slack support. Does not host video
$15 per month
Flowplay+ (Lifetime)
Same as Flowplay+ Monthly, as a one-time purchase
$199 one-time
Lifetime
Everything in Flowplay+, plus lifetime access; two 20% discount codes to share; feature requests; early access; private Slack channel
$249 one-time

Vidzflow vs Flowplay: What’s the better Fit?

Both Vidzflow and Vimeo offer free solutions for hosting videos in Webflow. Vimeo shines with advanced marketing tools like editing and analytics, while Vidzflow stands out as the go-to option for seamless, native Webflow integration.

When to choose Vidzflow:

  • You want video hosting optimized for Webflow
  • You need videos tailored to your brand
  • You want optimized loading times without buffering

When to choose Flowplay:

  • You need a basic video customization library
  • You want to improve YouTube videos
  • You would like to have multiple HTML video players

Frequently asked questions

Get in touch with us at
support@vidzflow.com
What's the difference between Vidzflow and Flowplay?
Flowplay only styles a player for videos hosted elsewhere. Vidzflow hosts your videos AND gives you a customizable player in one Webflow app.
Does Flowplay host videos?
No. You need a separate host like Vimeo or YouTube. Vidzflow includes hosting.
Is Vidzflow harder to set up than Flowplay?
No. Vidzflow installs as a Webflow app with no code, and you manage everything in the Designer.
Which is cheaper?
Flowplay Basic is free (player only, no hosting). Vidzflow includes hosting and starts at $12/mo with a free plan available.

What others are saying

Maria Sanchez
Freelancer
"If you want to embed videos in Webflow and customize the look, there is no better solution than Vidzflow in my opinion."
Bryant Chou
Co-Founder at Webflow
"Vidzflow is really slick!!!"
Robin Vander Heyden
CEO at ManyRequests
"Because our website is built on Webflow, we've integrated Vidzflow for our videos. I appreciate how easy it is to customize the video player to match our branding, and the pricing is budget-friendly when compared to other options in the market."
Nishant Modi
Founder at GreetsApp
"This is great, like community service. Love your plans too. A great vimeo alternative."
Emmet Armstrong
Webflow Expert
"Vimeo pushed us towards a plan that was 20x pricier, so I switched to Vidzflow instead!"
Josselin Colletta
Freelancer
"Awesome. I've been juggling with Vimeo and such for years!"
Annabelle Porter
Freelancer
“Wow! Exactly what I need for a current project.”
Nina Martinez
Assistant web development manager at Digital Resource
"I’ve been testing Vidzflow this week and it’s great! It really solves many pain points that Webflow was experiencing with their lack of video hosting. Not only is it serving an important role, but the UI of the dashboard is great."
Audiencon
@audiencon
"This tool is outstanding for hosting videos on Webflow. Congratulations!"
Dominic Yates
CMO at SalesHookup
"I was embedding Vidyard videos on my Webflow page 🤮 Gonna try this instead!!"
Bethany Pryce
Freelancer
"It is a tool that Webflow has needed for a very long time!"
Leon Barth
Webflow Expert
"Great idea guys. Really good subject to tackle and throw resources at."
Niko Dovidija
Agency co-founder
"Great idea guys 👏 definitely a much needed substitute for Webflow's native solution!"
Sean Dorje
Co-Founder of ezML
"This seems like a fantastic solution to video hosting issues on Webflow, and I'm sure many users are looking forward to this feature. Speed and customization are crucial for engaging users with video content, and you seem to have nailed these aspects."
Prasad Lingawar
Growth @ Dyte
"This is good. Sharing it with our marketing developer."
Jitesh
Founder at Victrays.com
"This tool is lit for hosting videos on Webflow. Congrats!"