Opencast
7.6#4 in video hosting platformsFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitOpencast vs SproutVideo
SproutVideo
7.0#20 in video hosting platformsFrom $12 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Opencast | SproutVideo |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Opencast is an open-source video management system for academic institutions, built for automated video capture and distribution at scale. | SproutVideo is a business video hosting platform for live and on-demand video with privacy, marketing, and analytics tools. |
Opencast plans
- OpencastFree
- Opencast softwareFree
SproutVideo plans
- Seed$12 a month
- Sprout$35 a month
- Tree$72 a month
- Forest$195 a month
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.
Pick SproutVideo if…
It suits businesses hosting live or on-demand video that need privacy controls, marketing tools, and analytics. Teams using iOS or Android can use its supported mobile playback.