GNU MediaGoblin vs Opencast
GNU MediaGoblin
mediagoblin.org
Opencast
opencast.orgSide by side
| Figure | GNU MediaGoblin | Opencast |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Video Hosting Platforms | 8.1 (#39) | 8.7 (#4) |
| Deployment | MediaGoblin can be installed on a server or run in Docker; the project publishes release images to Docker Hub. | The Opencast 12 Administration Guide says the system can run on one Linux server or scale across multiple distributed Linux servers. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2007 |
| License | MediaGoblin is released under the GNU AGPLv3. | The main Opencast repository is released under the Educational Community License 2.0. |
| Purpose | MediaGoblin is a free software media publishing platform anyone can run, described as a decentralized alternative to Flickr, YouTube, and SoundCloud. | Opencast is an open-source video management system for academic institutions, built for automated video capture and distribution at scale. |
| Security | The deployment guide recommends running MediaGoblin under a dedicated unprivileged system user to help keep it more secure. | Opencast supports access control and signed media URLs that expire after a configured period, usually one hour depending on server configuration. |
Plans
In their own words
GNU MediaGoblin
GNU MediaGoblin has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Opencast
Opencast is a free, open-source video management system for academic institutions, designed to capture and distribute video at scale. Administrators can schedule recordings and live streams, with classroom recording also possible depending on hardware. Opencast Studio captures video in a browser without requiring an Opencast installation. Configurable workflows can generate captions, add branding and thumbnails, and deliver media at chosen resolutions and bitrates. The integrated editor handles multiple streams, subtitles, and cover thumbnails. Fine-grained permissions control viewing and editing; learning platform integrations can provide single sign-on and video delivery. Opencast uses the Paella Player by default, while the separate Tobira portal can keep videos online during Opencast maintenance. Integrations include Brightspace, Canvas, ILIAS, Moodle, Sakai, Stud.IP, BigBlueButton, Zoom recording, Matomo, WordPress, Whisper, and YouTube. It runs on one Linux server or can scale across distributed Linux servers. Demo instances are available to explore the administrative interface and portal.