GoCast vs Impartus Lecture Capture System

GoCast is a self-hosted platform for streaming and recording lectures. Organizations can run it on their own servers, keeping streaming data processing and storage under their control. It can automatically stream auditorium lectures according to schedules, while lecturers can also stream using OBS, Zoom, or other software. Lecturers manage videos through a self-service interface, and course and student enrollment information can be imported from CAMPUSonline. Live streams are recorded automatically, and video-on-demand uploads are supported. Post-processing can detect silence, create searchable transcripts, and generate thumbnails. Live chat lets listeners ask questions and upvote them; lecturers can run polls and mark or hide questions. Course access can be public, limited to enrolled or invited users, or restricted to users logged in with an LRZ ID. GoCast is open source under the MIT license and listed as free. Deployment requires worker or runner servers and shared storage. Its self-streaming guide warns that streams may be unreliable and recordings may be corrupted, and recommends keeping a local copy.

Impartus Lecture Capture System records classroom audio and video, stores the recordings in the cloud, and makes them available to students on demand through web and mobile applications. Playback is adaptive, and the product says encryption helps protect recordings from unauthorized access. Multi-view capture and integration with a college timetable support classroom recording, including automated recording. The system supports live streaming and delivery through learning management systems such as Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, and D2L, as well as other LMSs. Professors can create course content using multiple cameras, audio sources, and screen sharing, then edit and preview it before publishing. They can also upload documents and presentations. Additional tools include search, analytics, bookmarks, polls, and discussion forums. Student data can be compiled into reports or dashboards to help teachers review progress and tailor teaching. The offering is aimed at educational institutions. Pricing is available on request, and the plan page suggests requesting a demo.