How to Migrate from Wistia to SmartVideo
Export your videos from Wistia, upload them to SmartVideo, and stop paying per video. No per-video fees, unlimited bandwidth, and generous storage on every plan, starting at $19/mo.
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- Per-video charges — bill grows with every upload
- 200 GB bandwidth cap on the free plan
- Wistia branding unless you pay for higher tiers
- Heavy embed — loads JS, CSS, and fonts per video
- Paying for marketing tools you may not need
- No per-video fees on any plan
- Unlimited bandwidth — no caps, no overages
- Clean, unbranded player — your logo only
- Lightweight async loader — CWV-friendly
- Flat, predictable pricing from $19/mo
How to Migrate — Step by Step
Most sites are fully migrated in 15–30 minutes depending on how many videos you have.
Create your SmartVideo account
~2 minutesSign up at swarmify.com/pricing. Pick any plan — all include a 14-day free trial. Copy your Swarm CDN key from the dashboard.
Export your videos from Wistia
~5 minutesIf you still have the original video files on your computer, use those for the best quality. Otherwise, download them from Wistia:
- Log into your Wistia account
- Open a project and select a video
- Click Video Actions → Download
- Choose Original File for the highest quality
Wistia lets you download original files on all paid plans. You can also use their bulk export if you have many videos.
Upload to SmartVideo
~5 minutesIn the SmartVideo dashboard, go to your Video Library and upload your files. SmartVideo encodes them into optimized formats and delivers them from 125+ edge locations worldwide.
You can also add a direct video URL to a <smartvideo> tag if you already host the file elsewhere (S3, your own server, etc.).
Replace your Wistia embeds
~3 minutesInstall the SmartVideo plugin, paste your Swarm CDN key in Settings → SmartVideo, then replace your Wistia embeds with SmartVideo shortcodes or the Gutenberg block. Copy embed codes from the SmartVideo dashboard.
Add the SmartVideo script to your theme’s <head>, then replace Wistia embeds with SmartVideo embed codes from your dashboard:
<script src="https://assets.swarmcdn.com/cross/swarmdetect.js" data-swarmcdnkey="YOUR_KEY"></script>Add the SmartVideo script in Settings → Advanced → Code Injection → Header, then use Code Blocks to paste SmartVideo embed codes where your Wistia videos were:
<script src="https://assets.swarmcdn.com/cross/swarmdetect.js" data-swarmcdnkey="YOUR_KEY"></script>Add the SmartVideo script before </head>, then swap your Wistia embeds for SmartVideo embed codes from the dashboard:
<script src="https://assets.swarmcdn.com/cross/swarmdetect.js" data-swarmcdnkey="YOUR_KEY"></script>SEO-safe
Your pages and URLs stay exactly as they are. You’re just swapping the video player — nothing else changes.
Keep your Wistia account
No need to cancel Wistia right away. Run both side by side, migrate at your pace, and cancel when you’re ready.
No per-video surprises
Every SmartVideo plan includes no per-video fees and unlimited bandwidth. Your bill stays predictable as your library grows.
White-glove support
Large library? Get in touch and we’ll help you plan and execute the migration.
You don't have to cancel Wistia the day you start. Run both side by side, move your most important page first, and only close your Wistia account once every embed is swapped — your existing Wistia videos keep playing the whole time.
Migration FAQ
How do I get my videos out of Wistia?
Log into Wistia, open a video, and use Video Actions → Download → Original File. Wistia lets you download originals on all paid plans. For bulk exports, check Wistia’s export guide.
Can I migrate just some videos?
Yes. Start with your most important page — export that video from Wistia, upload it to SmartVideo, and swap the embed. Migrate the rest at your own pace.
How is pricing different from Wistia?
Wistia charges per video and caps free-plan bandwidth at 200 GB. SmartVideo charges by views — bandwidth and encoding are unlimited on every plan, with generous storage included (1–5 TB). Plans start at $19/month. See pricing.
What about Wistia's marketing features?
If you rely on Wistia’s email gates, heatmaps, or HubSpot integrations, those are Wistia-specific tools. SmartVideo focuses on fast, reliable, affordable video delivery. Many customers find they were paying for marketing features they never used.
Do I have to cancel Wistia?
No. You can run both services side by side while you migrate. Once all your videos are on SmartVideo and your embeds are swapped, cancel Wistia on your own timeline.
Does SmartVideo work with my platform?
Yes. WordPress (plugin), Shopify, Squarespace, Wix, and any platform that lets you add a script tag to the <head> and embed HTML. The WordPress plugin is the easiest option.
I have hundreds of Wistia videos. Is there a faster way?
We’re building import tools that let you paste a URL directly in the SmartVideo library. In the meantime, our support team can help you plan a bulk migration. Get in touch.
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