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| Fact | Opencast | Vbrick Enterprise Video Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Access controls | Fine-grained viewing and editing permissions are built in, and LMS integration can provide single sign-on. | The security page describes role-based permissions, content-level access controls, audit trails, domain restrictions, and watermarking. |
| Deployment | The Opencast 12 Administration Guide says the system can run on one Linux server or scale across multiple distributed Linux servers. | The platform is offered as cloud SaaS with eCDN components inside the customer network, and private or on-premises deployment can be specified in an order. |
| Documentation and support | Official adopter and developer guides, webinars, GitHub discussions, Matrix chat, sysadmin meetings, test servers and security reporting are provided. | Support includes a knowledgebase, email, phone, web and chat channels, training sessions, remote access, release bulletins and product guides. |
| Founded | 2007 | LinkedIn and Gartner list Vbrick's founding year as 1998. |
| License | The main Opencast repository is released under the Educational Community License 2.0. | Vbrick software is licensed on a non-transferable subscription basis; copying, modification and redistribution are restricted, although some components include third-party open-source software. |
| Purpose | Opencast is an open-source video management system for academic institutions, built for automated video capture and distribution at scale. | Vbrick describes its platform as software for capturing, storing, managing, streaming, searching, and analyzing live and on-demand video across an organization. |
Opencast plans
- OpencastFree
- Opencast softwareFree
Vbrick Enterprise Video Platform plans
- Enterprise Video Platform—
- Vbrick Distribution—
- Vbrick Enterprise Video PlatformPriced 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 Vbrick Enterprise Video Platform if…
The platform is intended for enterprise teams in internal communications, learning and development, IT and security, and marketing and sales. It may suit organizations that need video management, streaming, and deployment choices.