Panopto
The Video Learning Platform.
Overview
Panopto is an all-in-one video platform designed for educational institutions. It allows for easy lecture capture, recording of supplemental video content, live streaming, and secure video content management. A key feature for asynchronous learning is its 'inside video search,' which allows students to search for any word spoken or shown on screen in any video in the library, making it easy to find specific information. It also includes features for interactive quizzing and analytics.
✨ Key Features
- Lecture capture and personal video recording
- Secure video content management system (VCMS)
- Inside-video search (searches speech and on-screen text)
- Interactive video quizzing
- Detailed analytics on viewer engagement
- LMS integrations for embedding videos and grade sync
- Automated captioning and transcription
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Powerful inside-video search technology
- Simplicity of recording and uploading
- Deep integrations with LMS and video conferencing tools
Unique Value: Unlocks the knowledge within every video, making lectures and meetings as easy to search as email or documents.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Automatically recording all lectures in a lecture hall and making them available in the LMS
- Students searching across all course videos for a specific keyword mentioned by the professor
- Creating a video assignment where students submit a presentation for grading
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Short, informal video discussions (Flip is better)
- Detailed, time-stamped skill feedback (GoReact is better)
- Collaborative whiteboarding
🏆 Alternatives
While other platforms store video, Panopto's core strength is making the content within those videos discoverable and useful long after the live session ends.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Panopto Basic is free for individuals. 5 hours of video storage, 100 hours of streaming per month.
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