Express Capture vs Kaltura Capture


About

Kaltura Capture and Kaltura Express Capture are both tools offered by Kaltura for recording and sharing video content, but they serve different purposes and have distinct features.

Kaltura Capture

  • Comprehensive recording tool: Kaltura Capture is a more robust, feature-rich desktop application.
  • Multimedia recording: It allows for simultaneous recording of multiple video sources, including webcam, screen, and audio.
  • Editing capabilities: Offers basic editing tools post-recording, such as trimming and adding annotations.
  • Offline capability: Can be used without an internet connection, with uploads happening when connectivity is restored.
  • Installation required: Requires downloading and installing the application on your computer.

Express Capture

  • Browser-based: Express Capture is a lightweight, web-based tool that works directly within your browser.
  • Quick and simple: Designed for quick and easy recording, typically using a webcam and microphone.
  • Limited features: Has fewer features compared to Kaltura Capture, with no advanced editing options.
  • Instant upload: Videos are immediately uploaded to the Kaltura platform upon completion of the recording.
  • No installation: Does not require any software installation, making it accessible from any device with a compatible browser.

Summary

Kaltura Capture is suitable for more complex recording needs, with multiple video sources and basic editing, ideal for detailed presentations and tutorials. Express Capture is perfect for quick, straightforward recordings, such as short announcements or webcam messages, directly from a browser.

Feature comparison

Feature

Deployment method

Browser

Local app

Audio  capture

Yes

Yes

Camera capture

Yes, single camera

Yes, up to two cameras

Screen capture

Yes, single screen

Yes, up to two screens

Annotation and whiteboard

No

Yes

Auto generate chapters from PowerPoint

No

Yes

Deploy via SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager)

No

Yes

Pause / resume 

No

Yes

Save recording to desktop

Via download option

Yes

Select camera and screen capture resolution

No

Yes

VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) compatible

Yes

No

Was this article helpful?
Thank you for your feedback!
In This Article
Related Articles
Back to top

Never miss a thing!

Subscribe to our customer newsletter and our release notes updates, so you always get the best out of Kaltura.
Newsletter