GNU MediaGoblin
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VisitGNU MediaGoblin vs Opencast
What both publish
| Fact | GNU MediaGoblin | Opencast |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | MediaGoblin can be installed on a server or run in Docker; the project publishes release images to Docker Hub. | The Opencast 12 Administration Guide says the system can run on one Linux server or scale across multiple distributed Linux servers. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2007 |
| License | MediaGoblin is released under the GNU AGPLv3. | The main Opencast repository is released under the Educational Community License 2.0. |
| Purpose | MediaGoblin is a free software media publishing platform anyone can run, described as a decentralized alternative to Flickr, YouTube, and SoundCloud. | Opencast is an open-source video management system for academic institutions, built for automated video capture and distribution at scale. |
GNU MediaGoblin plans
- GNU MediaGoblinFree
Opencast plans
- OpencastFree
- Opencast softwareFree
Pick GNU MediaGoblin if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Opencast if…
Opencast suits academic institutions that need scheduled or classroom video capture and managed distribution. It is also a fit for teams using an LMS or self-hosting on Linux.