Opencast
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VisitOpencast vs Vimeo
What both publish
| Fact | Opencast | Vimeo |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 | 2004 |
| License | The main Opencast repository is released under the Educational Community License 2.0. | Vimeo's Developer Addendum grants a limited license and prohibits reverse engineering or modifying player elements, indicating proprietary service software rather than an open-source product. |
Opencast plans
- OpencastFree
- Opencast softwareFree
Vimeo plans
- EnterpriseFree
- FreeFree
- Starter$12 a month
- Standard$25 a month
- Advanced$75 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 Vimeo if…
It suits marketers, agencies, filmmakers, and employee communications teams that make, manage, or share video. Teams needing video review or live events may find the corresponding collaboration and Advanced plan features relevant.