Stop delivering wedding films on Vimeo
Vimeo is a great tool for hosting your portfolio. It was never built to deliver a wedding film to a couple. Pixelreel was — with branded portals, password protection, review collection, and a cinema experience that makes the delivery feel like an event.
Vimeo links break. Pixelreel portals last.
Pixelreel portals stay live for 2–5 years regardless of plan changes. Your couples get a private, password-protected URL under your studio brand — not a Vimeo page with Vimeo's logo.
| Feature | Pixelreel | Vimeo (Pro/Business) |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose-built for weddings | ✓ | ✗ |
| Studio-branded portal | ✓ | Partial (your video, Vimeo's UI) |
| Password protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Portal survives plan change | ✓ | ✗ |
| Built-in review collection | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vendor notification emails | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instagram Reel teaser embed | ✓ | ✗ |
| Wedding Theater cinema mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Guest Reel (QR guest photos) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Studio CRM pipeline | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom subdomain | ✓ | ✗ |
| Full white-label (no badge) | ✓ (Studio Pro) | ✗ |
| Photo gallery delivery | ✓ (Studio Pro) | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ (Studio Pro) | ✓ |
| Couple download link | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pay-per-delivery option | ✓ ($19) | ✗ |
Choose Pixelreel if…
- Delivering the final film to your couple after the wedding
- Creating a keepsake experience they'll share with family
- Collecting reviews at exactly the right emotional moment
- Notifying their photographer and venue automatically
- Having a custom-domain portal under your studio brand
- Wanting a CRM pipeline and Guest Reel guest photo collection
Choose Vimeo (Pro/Business) if…
- Hosting your public portfolio and showreel
- Embedding sample films on your website
- Sharing work-in-progress cuts with clients for feedback
- Uploading teaser/promo content publicly
How the pricing actually stacks up
Pixelreel
- Pay Per Reel: $19/delivery — perfect for testing
- Studio: $29/mo — unlimited portals for active studios
- Studio Pro: $49/mo — full white-label, photo gallery, 5-year access
Vimeo (Pro/Business)
- Starter: ~$12/mo — very limited, public-facing
- Standard: ~$20/mo — needed for privacy controls
- Advanced: ~$46/mo — needed for custom domains, analytics
- Vimeo's branding appears on all pages; removing it requires Advanced tier
Common Questions
Why shouldn't I just send my couples a Vimeo link?
Vimeo unlisted links are only private while your subscription is active. If you cancel, downgrade, or Vimeo changes policies, those links can break — leaving couples with a dead URL on their anniversary. Pixelreel portals stay live for 2–5 years regardless of plan changes.
Is Pixelreel more expensive than Vimeo?
Vimeo Standard is ~$20/month but includes Vimeo branding and limited privacy controls. Pixelreel Studio is $29/month with fully branded portals, password protection, review collection, and vendor notifications — none of which Vimeo offers.
Can I still use Vimeo to host my videos with Pixelreel?
Yes. Pixelreel embeds your Vimeo (or YouTube) links inside a branded cinematic portal. You get Vimeo's reliable hosting plus a delivery experience that feels like a premiere, not a file share.
Does Vimeo have vendor credits or review collection?
No. Vimeo is a video hosting platform, not a delivery platform. It doesn't include vendor notification emails, review collection prompts, or a branded portal experience for couples.
Your couple's wedding film deserves its own premiere — not a Vimeo link.
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