Education · head to head
360Learning vs Panopto

Panopto
Webinars
Video management and live streaming platform for enterprises
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The short version
- Only 360Learning has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: 360Learning the published Team plan at $8 per user per month covers up to 100 users; beyond that pricing is custom; Panopto no price list is published, and the vendor states there are no tiers at all
- They diverge on capability: 360Learning covers Collaborative authoring, Panopto covers Video management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which 360Learning and Panopto actually diverge.
| Attribute | 360Learning | Panopto |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android, API | Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web |
| Category | Education | Webinars |
| Founded | 2010 | 2007 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in 360Learning
- Collaborative authoring
- AI-powered recommendations
- Social learning
- Assessments
- Mobile learning
- Integrations
- Gamification
- Workday
Only in Panopto
- Video management
- Live streaming
- Recording
- Search
- Microsoft 365
- Canvas
- Blackboard
- Windows support
Both cover
- Analytics
- Salesforce
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
360Learning
- Collaborative course authoring by internal subject matter expertsnot Panopto
- Onboarding and compliance training deliverynot Panopto
- Upskilling programmes tracked across a workforcenot Panopto
- Customer and partner trainingnot Panopto
Panopto
- Recording, hosting and searching lecture and training videonot 360Learning
- Integrating video libraries with learning management systemsnot 360Learning
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
360Learning
- The published Team plan at $8 per user per month covers up to 100 users; beyond that pricing is custom
- Business and Enterprise pricing is not published
- Priority SLA, dedicated technical support and premium onboarding are Enterprise only
- Business and Enterprise plans are typically annual contracts rather than monthly
Panopto
- No price list is published, and the vendor states there are no tiers at all
- Cost depends on user count, integrations, add ons and deployment model, so several negotiated variables set the figure
- Four capabilities are separately priced add ons on top of any quote
- Every route to a figure is a demo or a conversation with sales
Pricing, plan by plan
360Learning
Free- Team$8/month
- Up to 100 users
- No minimum number of users required
- Pay only for active users
- Business$null/custom
- Flexible user models: registered and monthly active users
- Growing organizations and L&D teams ready to scale
- Annual contracts generally offered
- Enterprise$null/custom
- Flexible user models: registered and monthly active users
- Large organizations seeking enterprise-wide L&D transformation
- Annual contracts generally offered
Panopto
On request- Professional$500/month
- Video storage
- Basic features
- Business$1000/month
- Live streaming
- Analytics
- Enterprise$2500/month
- Custom solutions
- Dedicated support
Which should you pick?
Choose 360Learning if
- You need collaborative authoring.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android, API.
- You also want ai-powered recommendations.
Choose Panopto if
- You need video management.
- You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
- You also want live streaming.
Questions people ask
- Is 360Learning or Panopto better?
- Neither clearly leads. 360Learning starts at Free and Panopto at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, 360Learning or Panopto?
- 360Learning has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for 360Learning and On request for Panopto.
- Does 360Learning or Panopto run on more platforms?
- 360Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android, API. Panopto runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
- Can I use 360Learning for free?
- Yes. 360Learning has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Panopto starts at On request.
- What is 360Learning best used for?
- 360Learning is most often used for collaborative course authoring by internal subject matter experts, onboarding and compliance training delivery, upskilling programmes tracked across a workforce, customer and partner training. Of those, collaborative course authoring by internal subject matter experts and onboarding and compliance training delivery are not what Panopto is typically brought in for.
- What can 360Learning do that Panopto cannot?
- 360Learning covers Collaborative authoring, AI-powered recommendations, Social learning, Assessments. Panopto covers Video management, Live streaming, Recording, Search. Both handle Analytics, Salesforce, Web support, IOS support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
360Learning: Does 360Learning offer a free trial before committing to a paid plan?
Yes, a 30-day free trial is available with no credit card required. Customers can easily upgrade to a paid plan or add more users at any time without disrupting their setup.
SourcePanopto: How much does Panopto cost?
Panopto does not publish pricing rates. Instead, each organization receives a custom quote based on unique factors including the number of users, storage needs, integrations required, and deployment model.
Source360Learning: Can I scale up my user count on the Team plan, or do I need to upgrade to Business?
The Team plan accommodates up to 100 users with no minimum user requirement. You pay only for active users on the platform. To exceed 100 users, you would need to contact sales for a Business or Enterprise plan with custom pricing.
SourcePanopto: What is included in Panopto's base enterprise plan?
The base enterprise plan includes enterprise-scale storage, AI capabilities like search and auto-captions, content creation tools, security and compliance features, LMS integrations, and dedicated implementation support.
Source360Learning: What billing flexibility does 360Learning offer for larger organizations?
Business and Enterprise plans use flexible user models that combine both registered and monthly active users. Annual contracts are generally offered for these tiers, with no hidden setup fees.
SourcePanopto: Does Panopto offer a free trial?
Panopto offers free product demonstrations for prospective customers, with pricing discussions typically conducted through direct contact with their sales team.
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