Panopto vs Vimeo:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Vimeo had more branded searches than Panopto among business video hosting platforms worldwide. Vimeo had about 1 million branded searches, while Panopto had 110,000. Vimeo made up 82.6% of all business video hosting platform searches we track, and Panopto accounted for 8.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about business video hosting platforms, Vimeo appeared in all five answers and Panopto in two. Vimeo was mentioned before Panopto in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Vimeo, about 9 searches for every 1 for Panopto
Who does AI mention more?
Vimeo, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Vimeo, named ahead of Panopto in every answer
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Top business video hosting platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Vimeo appeared in all five answers. Panopto was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Vimeo was listed before Panopto in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Vimeo1st
Wistia2nd
Vidyard3rd
SproutVideo4th
Brightcove5th
Kaltura6th
Panopto7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Vimeo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Wistia5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Vidyard4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Brightcove3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SproutVideo3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Panopto2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kaltura2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about business video hosting platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which business video hosting platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best business video hosting platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best business video hosting platform for a marketing team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best video hosting platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“video hosting for business”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Panopto or Vimeo more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Panopto and Vimeo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven business video hosting platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Vimeo, Panopto. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Vimeo | Panopto | Wistia | Kaltura | Vidyard | Brightcove | SproutVideo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 82.5% | 8.8% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.23% |
| Nov 2025 | 84.4% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.19% |
| Dec 2025 | 86.1% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 85.2% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.19% |
| Feb 2026 | 86.5% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.86% | 0.16% |
| Mar 2026 | 87% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.71% | 0.16% |
| Apr 2026 | 84.5% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.84% | 0.19% |
| May 2026 | 85.8% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 86.8% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 88% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.87% | 0.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 86.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.85% | 0.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 82.6% | 8.8% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.99% | 0.19% |
How has the Panopto and Vimeo comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Vimeo was ahead of Panopto in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Panopto’s share of searches among business video hosting platforms worldwide held steady at 8.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 110K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vimeo’s share of searches among business video hosting platforms worldwide moved from 82.5% to 82.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3M to 1M.
How did search popularity change for business video hosting platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Panopto gained share of searches among business video hosting platforms worldwide, from 6.1% to 8.8%.

In September 2026, Vimeo lost share of searches among business video hosting platforms worldwide, from 86.2% to 82.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Panopto’s and Vimeo’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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