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 or OneDrive. Long-term portability for your video library.
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