Opencast
7.6#4 in video hosting platformsFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitOpencast vs VideoPress
VideoPress
6.1#94 in video hosting platformsFrom $10 a monthWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Opencast | VideoPress |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 | 2005 |
| Player | The default Paella Player supports simultaneous streams, subtitles and optional viewing metrics. | The player is ad-free and unbranded, with customizable seekbar colors. |
| Purpose | Opencast is an open-source video management system for academic institutions, built for automated video capture and distribution at scale. | VideoPress hosts and plays videos for WordPress sites, aimed at videographers, creators, filmmakers, educators, and bloggers. |
Opencast plans
- OpencastFree
- Opencast softwareFree
VideoPress plans
- VideoPress$10 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 VideoPress if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.