The definitive
Ceros alternative
Looking for an alternative to Ceros? We want to share the most honest, matter-of-fact comparisons so you can make an informed decision.
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Yes, many of our clients switch from Ceros
This isn’t another dishonest comparison page. Clients from Ceros keep booking demos with us because they’re frustrated; and they tell us all the reasons why they’re ready to make the switch.
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What is Ceros? a no-code builder for marketing teams prepared to invest heavily, often alongside external agency services. Many clients rely on those services for content creation, which can add cost and slow down in-house production.
What is Vev? The enterprise‑first no‑code content builder for building interactive content at scale. Teams use it to launch everything from scrollytelling sites and pitch decks, infographics to full reports—faster, cheaper, and without compromise.
Pitch deck
Quiz
Annual reports
Sports marketing
Science communication
Sponsored content
Brand storytelling
Campaign landing pages
Microsites
Presentations
Live, interactive decks that don’t feel flat.
Annual reports
Scrollable reports stakeholders actually read.
Sponsored content
Polished, on-brand partner content built fast.
Quizzes
Engaging experiences that capture leads.
Presentations
Live, interactive decks that don’t feel flat.
Annual reports
Scrollable reports stakeholders actually read.
Sponsored content
Polished, on-brand partner content built fast.
Quizzes
Engaging experiences that capture leads.
Sports marketing
Engage fans and deliver ROI for partners.
Science communications
Complex ideas with visual storytelling.
Campaign landing page
Campaign pages shipped in hours, not weeks.
Microsites
The go-to format for marketing campaigns.
Sports marketing
Engage fans and deliver ROI for partners.
Science communications
Complex ideas with visual storytelling.
Campaign landing page
Campaign pages shipped in hours, not weeks.
Microsites
The go-to format for marketing campaigns.
From campaigns to editorials—build it all with Vev
Launch editorial content, product showcases, immersive data visualizations, and full websites—all in one collaborative, no-code platform built for scale.
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See how Vev compares
Creative freedom
Free drag and drop canvas like Figma; build content with a wide selection of animation presets and native interactions.
Template‑bound. Issues reported: no tables, clunky text handling, limited styling.
Templates
Build your own branded library; reuse across markets and brands.
Either choose from their generic pre‑made templates or build your own.
AI features
Vev’s AI is brand‑aware. It drafts layouts based on your variables, components, and libraries, delivering on‑brand content faster.
Used market Gemma as a creative AI assistant. That messaging has since been de-emphasized; current docs focus on AI for copy edits, translations, and image generation.
Responsiveness
Single responsive project; build once for multiple breakpoints, constraints, and flex layouts; changes cascade.
Adaptive layouts for each device; manual duplication; hover interactions require manual removal on mobile.
Hosting & Performance
Publish to Vev, your own servers, or directly into your CMS. Output is clean HTML/CSS/JS with server‑side rendering, ensuring speed, SEO, and accessibility.
Primarily embedded via cloud-hosted iframes. While you can export and self-host, it still behaves like an embedded experience. Iframes = slower loads + weaker SEO.
Content Ownership
You own everything. Export a full ZIP with assets anytime. If you leave, your projects come with you.
Clients tell us exporting work can involve extra steps or added costs, which makes switching platforms harder.
Third-party tools
Open system; supports Typeform, HubSpot, Marketo, and more and even custom scripts via “Embed Anything”
Limited support for third-party tools and integrations.
Code Flexibility
Extend with custom React components where developers can build custom React component and designers then tweak them visually without touching code.
Limited SDK with mostly CSS adjustments.
Testing & Pricing
Explore fully before committing with as many users as you’d like. Enterprise pricing is transparent and flexible. Clients appreciate unlimited testing during evaluation.
One client told us their trial was limited to a short, single-user session. Pricing skews expensive due to historical market dominance.
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Creative freedom
Template‑bound. Issues reported: no tables, clunky text handling, limited styling.
Free drag and drop canvas like Figma; build content with a wide selection of animation presets and native interactions.
Templates
Either choose from their generic pre‑made templates or build your own.
Build your own branded library; reuse across markets and brands.
AI features
Used market Gemma as a creative AI assistant. That messaging has since been de-emphasized; current docs focus on AI for copy edits, translations, and image generation.
Vev’s AI is brand‑aware. It drafts layouts based on your variables, components, and libraries, delivering on‑brand content faster.
Responsiveness
Adaptive layouts for each device; manual duplication; hover interactions require manual removal on mobile.
Single responsive project; build once for multiple breakpoints, constraints, and flex layouts; changes cascade.
Hosting & Performance
Primarily embedded via cloud-hosted iframes. While you can export and self-host, it still behaves like an embedded experience. Iframes = slower loads + weaker SEO.
Publish to Vev, your own servers, or directly into your CMS. Output is clean HTML/CSS/JS with server‑side rendering, ensuring speed, SEO, and accessibility.
Content Ownership
Clients tell us exporting work can involve extra steps or added costs, which makes switching platforms harder.
You own everything. Export a full ZIP with assets anytime. If you leave, your projects come with you.
Third-party tools
Limited support for third-party tools and integrations
Open system; supports Typeform, HubSpot, Marketo, and more and even custom scripts via “Embed Anything”
Code Flexibility
Limited SDK with mostly CSS adjustments.
Extend with custom React components where developers can build custom React component and designers then tweak them visually without touching code.
Testing & Pricing
One client told us their trial was limited to a short, single-user session. Pricing skews expensive due to historical market dominance.
Explore fully before committing with as many users as you’d like. Enterprise pricing is transparent and flexible. Clients appreciate unlimited testing during evaluation.
Myth
Fact
We’ve noticed some prospects often come out of Ceros’ demo calls with a few misconceptions about Vev. Here are the facts.
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Myth:
“Vev needs developers for advanced work.”
Myth:
“Vev is not marketer friendly.”
Facts:
95% of our clients do it all no‑code; in fact, dev is optional for rare, bespoke components, not everyday work. We built Vev enterprise‑first, so teams can choose when to involve devs.
Facts:
Marketers and non designers use Vev’s drag and drop intuitive interface everyday to launch landing pages, reports, and campaigns without touching code.
What ex-Ceros users say
“At one point, we couldn’t even copy‑paste from old projects into new ones. Frustrated doesn’t begin to cover it.”
Head of Content /
Creative Agency
“We wanted to switch to Vev as the cost of Ceros just doesn’t justify staying on.”
Digital Lead /
Architect Brand
“After switching from Ceros, I realized Vev lets me do much more; horizontal scrolling, scrollytelling, and scroll-based animations.”
Senior Graphic Designer / Property Brand
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