vyds vs Scribe
Scribe captures your workflow as step-by-step screenshots with text. vyds records the same workflow as screen video.
Different documentation formats for different audiences. Scribe is right for searchable text guides; vyds is right when a moving picture says it faster than 12 screenshots.
| Feature | vyds | Scribe |
|---|---|---|
| Output type | Recorded video with share link | Auto-generated screenshot + text guide |
| Primary use case | Async screen recording | Process documentation as how-to guides |
| Free plan | Unlimited recordings, 5 min, no watermark, BYOS | Basic Free - works with web apps |
| Entry paid plan | $7/mo Plus ($5 annual) | Pro Personal $25/seat/mo annual |
| Team plan | $12/seat/mo Pro ($9 annual) | Pro Team $13/seat/mo annual (5+ seats) |
| Top plan | $12/seat/mo Pro | Enterprise custom (SSO, PII redaction) |
| Captures | Live screen video | Click-by-click screenshots + text |
| Edit captured steps | Trim / stitch video | Edit and redact screenshots |
| Export format | Video link / MP4 download | PDF / HTML / Markdown |
| Customize with company branding | Pro Personal and up | |
| Chrome / web extension | ||
| Native desktop apps | macOS + Windows | Pro plans (web + mobile + desktop) |
| AI captions & summaries | Pro plan | Text-based AI summaries |
| Local-first recording | ||
| Bring Your Own Storage | ||
| Best for | Async screen video | Sales enablement, training, customer docs |
Why teams switch from Scribe
Video says it faster than 12 screenshots
Scribe is great when readers want to scan a numbered list. vyds is right when the workflow is faster to show than describe. Pick the format that fits the audience.
Way cheaper per seat
Scribe Pro Personal is $25/seat/mo (annual). vyds Plus is $7/mo (annual $5/mo). For individual users, vyds is roughly a third the cost.
Use both as needed
Some processes are easier as a Scribe walkthrough; others are easier as a vyds video. Many teams use both, choosing per document.
Your video stays yours
Scribe hosts your guides on their cloud. vyds Free saves recordings to your own Google Drive. Long-term portability for your video library.
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