Panopto vs. Setplex Comparison


Panopto	Setplex	+	+
Learn More Update Features	Learn More Update Features	Add To Compare	Add To Compare



About Panopto is a video platform built for businesses and universities. When businesses and universities need an easy, reliable solution for managing, streaming, and recording videos, they turn to Panopto. We’ve built a video platform that any employee, instructor, and student can use regardless of their prior experience. Videos aren't like other files. Panopto's content management system was built for storing and managing video assets securely, at scale. A video content management system, or video CMS, is purpose-built to enable organizations to centralize, manage, and deliver video securely online. With Panopto, security comes first. Panopto’s video CMS integrates with single sign-on (SSO) ID management solutions including Google Apps, oAuth, SAML, and Active Directory, as well as a number of LMS authentication systems for both desktop and mobile users. Secure video management. Industry-leading search. Flawless streaming.		About Seplex is an OTT solutions provider, serving global operators with simple, powerful and scalable OTT solutions—from content preparation, management and monetization to video delivery, multi-screen apps and real-time analytics. We offer a unified OTT platform that includes middleware, transcoders, CDNs, DRM, multi-screen apps, STBs, and analytics, designed to support operators worldwide. Our solutions earned the PRODU Award for OTT Development of the Year in 2025, thanks to Setplex’s role in powering Copa América 2024 streaming for Venezuelan broadcaster Televen, scoring over 43 million impressions and 1.3 million app installs across mobile, web, & smart TV platforms. With the advantage of being operators ourselves, serving millions of subscribers, we possess deep insights into the daily challenges faced by operators. This expertise fuels our R&D efforts, driving the development of our platform, paving a smoother path for operators, and enhancing their operational efficiency.
Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported		Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Businesses, organizations, and universities that need an easy, reliable solution for managing, streaming, and recording videos		Audience Setplex provides a comprehensive OTT/IPTV platform solutions tailored for MSOs, ISPs, broadcasters, government entities, and operators seeking to deliver high-quality video services. Our end-to-end solutions support content management, delivery, and monetization across any network or device.
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported		Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Supported		API Offers API Supported
Screenshots and Videos View more images or videos		Screenshots and Videos View more images or videos
Pricing No information available. Free Version Supported Free Trial Supported		Pricing Pay as you grow model. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Not Supported
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.6 / 5 ease 4.8 / 5 features 4.4 / 5 design 4.1 / 5 support 4.6 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Read all reviews
Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros Panopto is always available - it can be used from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone. And I have never had it fail when I needed it to record an important presentation or event. My students regularly use it to record assignments, which allows them to share more than just words - they can share dynamic images, hand gestures, intonation, and pacing. For me the entire platform is a "pro" it just joins up lots of individual aspects of capturing a lecture in to one really smooth and easy to use process. From an academics point of view it is very easy to use and it also very flexible and can work with many teaching styles. I like that it can be as simple or as complicated as you like catering for a large group of people. The online platform is very easy to use and since the aesthetic revamp I really like the UI. Its easy to manage recordings and as an Admin I can easily manage permissions and users. All in all the system works very well and doesn't require huge amounts of training in order to use! The support is also second to none and if you have a problem you can be reassured the support team will help to resolve it! Very easy to use as it's fully integrated into teaching spaces and VLE. Seamless service from recording in teaching spaces to students viewing online. I love all of the functionality and the ability to manage all of the content. We can live stream events, add quizzes to videos and integrate them into Canvas, schedule lectures and more. All of this is backed up by a passionate company that takes pride in their work and provides excellent support. They also have a thriving community available and an excellent annual conference where you get to speak with the engineers in person. Great piece of software that is easy to use and administer. They tie into other pieces of educational software that makes my life easier as an admin. Cons If I want to organize recordings by date, setting up folders for each class on a semester-by-semester basis requires me to think about which classes need a folder to save recordings. It's a small price to pay for the convenience of having recordings from when I first used Panopto in 2009. The online editor is a bit limited and I would love to see a web based recorder or at least a "no Install" recorder for both mac and windows (currently its only for windows) This would be very handy for external lectures. Also the apps on both android and iOS could use an update. Editing is a little finicky. Could be a little easier. No web based recorder yet. A web based recorder with an intuitive guided experience would help our students create and submit videos for homework. What I'm excited about though, is given the companies passion for their platform, I know this is something they will develop down the line. The reporting could be enhanced, but I know this is coming in the future.
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported		Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported
Company Information Panopto Founded: 2007 United States www.panopto.com		Company Information Setplex Founded: 2006 United States setplex.com
Alternatives Reuters Imagen Reuters		Alternatives inoRain inoRain OTT
movingimage Enterprise Video Suite movingimage		Vdox Vdox OTT Solutions
EnterpriseTube VIDIZMO		KWIKmotion White Peaks Solutions
MediaPlatform Broadcaster MediaPlatform		ViewLift
Mediasite Sonic Foundry View All		VPlayed Contus View All
Categories Content Management Supported Digital Asset Management Supported Live Streaming Supported Presentation Supported Transcription Supported Video Supported Video CMS Supported		Categories Live Streaming Supported Multimedia Supported OTT Supported Video CMS Supported
Live Streaming Features Access Control Not Supported Audience Analytics Not Supported Audience Engagement Not Supported Browser-based Supported Customizable Branding Not Supported Encoding Supported Event Scheduling Not Supported Live Streaming Production Not Supported Moderation Not Supported Monetization Tools Not Supported Multi-Screen / Split-Screen Not Supported Multiple Camera Feeds Supported Multistreaming Not Supported Session Recording Supported Social Media Integration Supported Streaming Platform Integration Supported Video CMS Features Editing Tools Supported Encoding / Transcoding Supported Live Streaming Supported Organization / Categorization Supported Tagging / Metadata Supported Video Sharing Supported Video Storage Supported Show More Features Content Management Features Audio Content Supported Customizable Templates Supported Document Indexing Supported E-forms Supported Full Text Search Supported Image Editor Supported SEO Management Not Supported Text Editor Supported Version Control Not Supported Video Content Supported Website Management Supported Digital Asset Management Features Asset Categorization Supported Asset Library Supported Asset Sharing Supported Brand Control Supported Customizable Branding Supported File Conversion Not Supported Metadata Management Supported Mobile App Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Search Within Document Not Supported Search/Filter Supported Version Control Not Supported Watermarking Not Supported Workflow Management Supported Presentation Features 3D Objects Not Supported Animations & Transitions Supported Audio Content Supported Collaboration Tools Supported Content Library Supported Customizable Templates Supported Media Library Supported Offline Editing Not Supported Offline Presenting Not Supported Screen Sharing Supported Search/Filter Supported Templates Not Supported Video Content Supported Transcription Features AI / Machine Learning Not Supported Annotations Not Supported Audio/Video File Upload Not Supported Automatic Transcription Supported Collaboration Tools Not Supported File Sharing Not Supported For Manual Transcription Not Supported Full Text Search Not Supported Multi-Language Support Not Supported Natural Language Processing (NLP) Not Supported Playback Controls Not Supported Speech Recognition Supported Subtitles Not Supported Text Editor Not Supported Timecoding Not Supported Video Features Analytics Supported Brand Overlay Supported Bulk Uploading Supported Closed Captions Supported Mobile Screen Support Supported Privacy Options Supported Social Sharing Supported Video Looping Not Supported Video Streaming Supported		Live Streaming Features Access Control Supported Audience Analytics Supported Audience Engagement Supported Browser-based Supported Customizable Branding Supported Encoding Supported Event Scheduling Not Supported Live Streaming Production Not Supported Moderation Supported Monetization Tools Supported Multi-Screen / Split-Screen Not Supported Multiple Camera Feeds Not Supported Multistreaming Not Supported Session Recording Not Supported Social Media Integration Supported Streaming Platform Integration Supported Video CMS Features Editing Tools Not Supported Encoding / Transcoding Supported Live Streaming Supported Organization / Categorization Supported Tagging / Metadata Supported Video Sharing Not Supported Video Storage Supported Show More Features OTT Features API Access Supported Content Organization Supported Live Events Supported Monetization Tools Supported Multi-Service Integration Supported Scheduling Not Supported SDK Not Supported Video Hosting/Storage Supported Video Quality Optimization Supported
Integrations 3Play Media Supported AlertOps Supported Blackboard for Business Supported BlueJeans Supported CYPHER Learning Supported Cornerstone Saba Supported D2L Brightspace Supported Desktop.com Supported Epiphan Connect Supported GoTo Meeting Supported Google Workspace Supported Moodle Supported MySchool SIS Supported SAP SuccessFactors Supported Sakai Supported Salesforce Supported Skype Supported Vibe Interactive Whiteboard Supported Zoom Supported Show More Integrations View All 33 Integrations		Integrations 3Play Media Not Supported AlertOps Not Supported Blackboard for Business Not Supported BlueJeans Not Supported CYPHER Learning Not Supported Cornerstone Saba Not Supported D2L Brightspace Not Supported Desktop.com Not Supported Epiphan Connect Not Supported GoTo Meeting Not Supported Google Workspace Not Supported Moodle Not Supported MySchool SIS Not Supported SAP SuccessFactors Not Supported Sakai Not Supported Salesforce Not Supported Skype Not Supported Vibe Interactive Whiteboard Not Supported Zoom Not Supported Show More Integrations
Claim Panopto and update features and information Claim Panopto and update features and information