Comparison
VidDay vs CinematicCard
VidDay makes group video gifts: friends and family record video messages, and VidDay puts them together into one video for the recipient. Here is how it compares with CinematicCard, feature by feature, from VidDay’s own pages.
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VidDay’s column comes from its own pages, read on October 30, 2026. Where those pages say nothing about a feature, the chart says “Not described on the pages we checked”, not that it is missing. Prices and features change; check their site before you buy.
| Feature | VidDay | CinematicCard |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A group video montage made from contributors’ video, photo and text messages. | A digital greeting card made from your memories: your photos play as a cinematic slideshow set to music, with your message. |
| Your own photos | Yes, photos and videos from you and your contributors. | Up to 20 of your photos. Photo Finder can suggest photos of the person on your own device. |
| Music | Yes: “Select or upload background music”. | A built-in soundtrack, or upload your own song (WAV, MP3 or MP4) for +$3.00. |
| Your own voice | Inside video messages contributors record on their phone or webcam. A separate audio-only voice message: not described on the pages we checked. | Record a voice message in the browser, or upload one (M4A, MP3, WAV or WebM), up to 60 seconds. It plays at the very end of the card, with your words captioned on screen while the music lowers under your voice. |
| Many people contributing to one card | Yes, its core product: unlimited contributors, no contributor account, RSVP tracking and automatic reminders. | No: one sender per card. You can send the same card to many people. |
| Scheduled delivery | Not described on the pages we checked. | Yes, email on the date you choose, +$1.00. |
| How it reaches them | Send it as a surprise, play it on a TV, or download it; iOS and Android apps. | A link you share by text or any app, or email from CinematicCard; bulk email to up to 500 people. Opens in any browser, no app or account. |
| Gift with the card | Group gifting: contributors chip in; the recipient chooses a prepaid Visa, a gift card or a charity. | Signature card: a cash gift the recipient requests and you approve in your own Venmo, PayPal or Cash App; CinematicCard never holds the money. |
| Physical keepsake | Yes: Video Book, USB, DVD or postcard. | No, digital only. |
| Price | Pay per video: $5 (up to 3 minutes), $15 (3–10 minutes), +$20 per extra 10 minutes, capped at $75. Personal plan $4.99 a month ($59.99 a year, 6 videos). | $3.99 a card; $6.99 with your photos or your own song or voice; $9.99 with both. No subscription required. |
| Free option | Free to create, collect and preview; you pay to download or share. | Your first card is free: one complete single card, for an email address you confirm, once. Previewing is always free. |
What VidDay does well
- Unlimited contributors, who need no account, with RSVP tracking and automatic reminders
- Group gifting: contributors chip in and the recipient chooses a prepaid Visa, a gift card or a charity
- Physical keepsakes (Video Book, USB, DVD) and iOS and Android apps
Choose VidDay if
- You want many people to record video messages for one person
- You want a group gift pot or a physical keepsake
Choose CinematicCard if
- You want the card to be your own memories: up to 20 of your photos, playing cinematically, with music
- You want them to hear your own voice
- You want to pay per card, with your first one free, and nothing for them to install
Questions
- What is the difference between VidDay and CinematicCard?
- VidDay makes group video gifts: friends and family record video messages, and VidDay puts them together into one video for the recipient. CinematicCard is a digital greeting card made from one sender’s memories: up to 20 photos played as a cinematic slideshow set to music, with your message and your own recorded voice; your first card is free.
- How much does VidDay cost?
- On its pricing page (checked October 30, 2026): $5 for a video up to 3 minutes, $15 for 3–10 minutes, plus $20 per extra 10 minutes, capped at $75; or a Personal plan at $4.99 a month. Creating, collecting and previewing are free.
- How much does CinematicCard cost?
- Your first card is free. After that, $3.99 a card, $6.99 with your photos or your own song or voice, $9.99 with both; no subscription required.
Sources
- VidDay — Pricing — checked October 30, 2026
- VidDay — Home — checked October 30, 2026
- VidDay — Group gifting — checked October 30, 2026
- VidDay — llms.txt — checked October 30, 2026
- CinematicCard: Terms, Delivery Policy, how a card is made
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