Opencast
7.6#5 in video hosting platformsFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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UbiCast Nudgis
6.6#6 in lecture capture softwareFrom $4,500 a yearWebAPImacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Opencast | UbiCast Nudgis |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The Opencast 12 Administration Guide says the system can run on one Linux server or scale across multiple distributed Linux servers. | Nudgis is offered as a cloud service hosted by UbiCast in France or for local deployment on the customer’s own infrastructure. |
| Founded | 2007 | 2007 |
| Purpose | Opencast is an open-source video management system for academic institutions, built for automated video capture and distribution at scale. | Nudgis is a private video platform for recording, editing, centralising, and sharing educational and organisational video content. |
Opencast plans
- OpencastFree
- Opencast softwareFree
UbiCast Nudgis plans
- Starter$4,500 a year
- Extra$9,900 a year
- Advanced$19,900 a year
- CustomPriced on request
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 UbiCast Nudgis if…
Nudgis suits schools, universities, businesses, and public institutions that need video for lectures, training, assignments, or internal communication. It may fit teams that want an LMS-connected platform with cloud or on-premises deployment.