vyds vs Whale
Whale is a SOP and knowledge base platform. vyds records the videos that go inside those SOPs.
Different jobs, often complementary. Whale stores the process; vyds shows the process happening.
| Feature | Vyds | Whale |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use case | Async screen recording | SOP creation and knowledge base management |
| Output type | Recorded video with share link | Searchable text + media playbooks |
| Free plan | Unlimited recordings, 5 min, no watermark, BYOS | Free Plan available |
| Entry paid plan | $7/mo Plus ($5 annual) | Starter (per-seat tier) |
| Top plan | $12/seat/mo Pro ($9 annual) | Enterprise (custom) |
| Screen recording | Core feature | Not a focus |
| AI-generated documentation | ||
| Process docs / playbooks | Core differentiator | |
| Mobile apps | ||
| Slack / training reminders | ||
| Embed video in process doc | Share link works anywhere | Native embed |
| AI captions & summaries | Pro plan | |
| Chrome extension | ||
| Local-first recording | ||
| Bring Your Own Storage | ||
| Best for | Async screen video recording | Operations teams building SOPs and training |
Why teams switch from Whale
Different problem
Whale is built for storing and organizing your team's processes. vyds is built for recording screen video. You may need both - they are complementary, not competing.
If video is the main artifact
If your team's primary output is video walkthroughs that get sent and watched once, a full knowledge base is overkill. vyds Plus at $7/mo handles record-and-share for that workflow.
Use vyds inside Whale
Many Whale customers embed external video links inside their SOPs. Record with vyds, paste the share link into Whale. Two tools, each doing their job well.
Your storage, your data
Whale hosts your knowledge base. vyds Free saves recordings to your own Google Drive or OneDrive. Even if you change tools, your video library stays with you.
Ready to make the switch?
Join the waitlist. Free forever when we launch — no credit card required.