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Webinar & Virtual Events · head to head

Kaltura vs Pop

Kaltura logo

Kaltura

Webinar & Virtual Events

Video platform for learning, media, and engagement

From
On request
Rated
-
Pop logo

Pop

Remote Work

Lightweight screen sharing and recording

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Pop has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Kaltura covers Video creation, Pop covers Screen sharing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kaltura and Pop actually diverge.

Attributes where Kaltura and Pop differ
AttributeKalturaPop
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, Chrome extension, Desktop
CategoryWebinar & Virtual EventsRemote Work
Founded20062020

Identical on both: 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 Kaltura

  • Video creation
  • Live streaming
  • Analytics
  • Interactive content
  • Mobile apps
  • Canvas
  • Blackboard
  • Moodle

Only in Pop

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Instant links
  • Minimal interface
  • Chat
  • Slack
  • Chrome extension support
  • Desktop support

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Kaltura

  • Enterprise video portals and internal town hallsnot Pop
  • Virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universitiesnot Pop

Pop

  • Video Conferencingnot Kaltura
  • Team Collaborationnot Kaltura
  • Project Managementnot Kaltura

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Kaltura

  • The pricing page lists ten separate products and publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver for them, routing visitors to a quote request
  • Capabilities are split across separate products such as Webinars, Virtual Events, Town Halls, Video Portal and Virtual Classroom, each licensed on its own

Pop

Nothing recorded yet. See the Pop review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Kaltura

On request
  • Starter$400/month
    • Video library
    • Basic features
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Live streaming
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Support

Pop

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Instant sharing
    • Recording
    • Basic features
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Kaltura if

  • You need video creation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want live streaming.

Choose Pop if

  • You need screen sharing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop.
  • You also want recording.

Questions people ask

Is Kaltura or Pop better?
Neither clearly leads. Kaltura starts at On request and Pop at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kaltura or Pop?
Pop has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Kaltura and Free for Pop.
Does Kaltura or Pop run on more platforms?
Kaltura runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Pop runs on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop.
Can I use Pop for free?
Yes. Pop has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kaltura starts at On request.
What is Kaltura best used for?
Kaltura is most often used for enterprise video portals and internal town halls, virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universities. Of those, enterprise video portals and internal town halls and virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universities are not what Pop is typically brought in for.
What can Kaltura do that Pop cannot?
Kaltura covers Video creation, Live streaming, Analytics, Interactive content. Pop covers Screen sharing, Recording, Instant links, Minimal interface. Both handle Web support.

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