Video vs Video
Comparison Tool

Yes, you can compare any two public YouTube videos. Simply paste the URLs for both videos and our tool will fetch and compare their metrics. Private or unlisted videos cannot be analyzed as their data is not publicly accessible.

Engagement rate is calculated as (Likes + Comments) / Views x 100. This gives you a percentage showing how many viewers actively interacted with the video. A higher engagement rate indicates stronger audience connection and typically correlates with better algorithm performance.

We compare across multiple metrics: views, likes, comments, engagement rate, and SEO score. The video that wins in more categories is declared the overall winner. However, context matters - a video with fewer views but higher engagement might actually be performing better relative to its exposure.

The SEO score evaluates: 1) Title optimization (keyword placement, length, power words), 2) Description quality (length, keyword usage, timestamps, links), 3) Tag relevance, and 4) Custom thumbnail usage. Each factor is weighted based on its impact on YouTube search rankings.

For the most meaningful insights, yes. Different niches have vastly different engagement patterns. A music video will have different typical metrics than an educational tutorial. Comparing within your niche gives you actionable benchmarks you can actually apply to your content strategy.

Older videos have had more time to accumulate views and engagement. A 2-year-old video with 1 million views is performing differently than a 1-week-old video with the same count. That's why we show "views per day" - it normalizes for age and shows actual content velocity.

You can, but interpret results carefully. Larger channels have built-in audiences that boost initial views regardless of content quality. Focus on engagement rate percentages rather than raw numbers when comparing across different channel sizes - this levels the playing field.

We fetch real-time data from YouTube's public data. View counts, likes, and comments are 100% accurate as of the moment you run the comparison. The SEO score is our calculated estimate based on optimization best practices. YouTube occasionally rounds large subscriber/view counts.

Several factors can cause this: 1) Smaller, more engaged audience vs. broad viral reach, 2) Content that encourages interaction (tutorials, controversial topics), 3) Better community management (responding to comments), 4) Newer video with engaged subscriber base. Higher engagement often predicts better long-term algorithm performance.

Technically yes, but the comparison may not be meaningful. Shorts have different consumption patterns - typically higher views but lower engagement per view. For useful insights, compare Shorts to Shorts or long-form to long-form. Our tool will analyze both formats but will note when you're comparing different content types.

Compare after each new upload to see how it stacks up against your best performers. Monthly comparisons against competitors help track your progress. When experimenting with new formats or styles, compare the test video against your baseline to measure impact.

Close metrics suggest both videos are performing at similar levels for their context. In this case, look at qualitative differences: thumbnail quality, title compelling-ness, first 30 seconds of content, call-to-action placement. These softer factors often determine which video ultimately wins long-term.