MyVidLogMyVidLog vs Viewstats
Looking for a Viewstats alternative? Here is a direct, source-checked comparison of the two tools and who each one is best for.
The short answer
Viewstats is built for wide public-channel research, outliers, and packaging inspiration. MyVidLog combines connected-channel analytics with title, thumbnail, planning, rival, community, and monetization tools, then adds a detailed evidence trail for changes made after publication.
Who is each tool best for?
Viewstats is best for
Viral research, public analytics, and outlier discovery.
MyVidLog is best for
A multi-tool connected-channel workspace with first-party insights and post-publish evidence.
Feature comparison
Analytics data
Viewstats: Public YouTube analytics, outlier discovery, and competitor alerts.
MyVidLog: Uses read-only data for private dashboard, video, and channel analytics scoped to the connected YouTube channel.
Outlier discovery
Viewstats: Designed to surface public outlier videos and viral patterns.
MyVidLog: Does not provide broad market-wide outlier research; it concentrates on the creator's own results.
Thumbnail research
Viewstats: Provides thumbnail search, outlier discovery, and ideation.
MyVidLog: Creates and edits AI thumbnails with saved photos, composite controls, version history, and export rather than searching the wider thumbnail market.
Competitors & rivals
Viewstats: Tracks competitors and can send alerts based on public activity.
MyVidLog: Rival Radar and Rival League also use public channel data, but focus on a creator's selected rivals and growth competition.
Public rankings
Viewstats: Broad public analytics support comparison across channels.
MyVidLog: World Stats shows curated public YouTube rankings; it is not a broad market-research database.
Titles & packaging
Viewstats: Ideation is informed by public winners and outlier packaging.
MyVidLog: Paid title scoring and rewrites plus AI thumbnail projects help create packaging directly.
Post-publish evidence
Viewstats: Public analytics show how channels and videos perform over time.
MyVidLog: Change Log links live title, thumbnail, description, and tag changes to later views, watch time, AVD, and CTR; this is observational rather than A/B testing.
Insights & audits
Viewstats: Its analytical suite is oriented around public research and inspiration.
MyVidLog: AI Insights and audits interpret the connected creator's own performance.
Planning & operations
Viewstats: The researched feature set centers on discovery rather than creator operations.
MyVidLog: Includes a content calendar, coin-gated AI chapter suggestions that creators copy and publish manually in YouTube Studio, comments workflow, collaboration, and Subscriber Log.
Progress & monetization
Viewstats: Primarily an analytical research suite.
MyVidLog: Adds badges, prestige, leaderboards, sponsorship/media-kit tools, and monetization forecasts that are modeled estimates—not verified revenue.
Current pricing summary
Viewstats
Pro starts at $49.99/month
- Free tier available.
- Pro: $49.99 monthly or $479.88 yearly ($39.99/mo equivalent).
- Business: Starts at $249/month.
- No official GBP pricing.
MyVidLog
Starts at £0/month
- Free: £0 with 5 captures/month
- Starter: £10/month with 15 captures
- Pro: £25/month with 30 captures
- Billing is in GBP; card issuers handle conversion automatically.
Important caveats
- The Business plan's final price is quote-only.
Official sources
Pricing and feature information checked 27 August 2026. Where an official price was not published or the official pages conflicted, this comparison says so rather than estimating.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use MyVidLog to research competitors?
Yes, in a focused way. Rival Radar and Rival League use public rival and channel data, and World Stats shows curated rankings. Viewstats remains the stronger fit for broad outlier, thumbnail, and market research.
Why are MyVidLog leagues different from Viewstats rankings?
MyVidLog's Rival League is a gamified competition built from public rival and channel data, while Viewstats provides broader public analytics and research.
Is MyVidLog a full Viewstats replacement?
Not for market-wide research. Viewstats is the stronger fit for finding public outliers and packaging inspiration. MyVidLog is the stronger fit for remembering what you changed on your connected channel and measuring the outcome.