Kaltura vs. Watchity

The Watchity platform includes Live Studio, a live video production software that allows users to easily create a professional-looking live broadcast. It features advanced video production tools such as real-time camera switching, multiple scene modes, dynamic transitions, incorporation of graphics and animations, and live multimedia content sharing, enabling users to produce high-quality videos for webinars and events. It also offers an automatic mode where you don’t have to worry about production, as Watchity takes care of generating the broadcast with an autonomous algorithm.

On the other hand, Kaltura is more focused on the video conferencing aspect of webinars. The platform offers some basic tools such as screen sharing and using a virtual background. However, Kaltura does not have the same advanced live video production capabilities as Watchity Live Studio.

Both Watchity and Kaltura offer flexible integration with any website or intranet, allowing live events to be easily embedded into your website, intranet, or training portal. You can also customize the appearance and design of the virtual event environment or “event room” to align with your brand image, providing a consistent and high-quality user experience. Additionally, Watchity provides tools to customize the appearance of the registration page and confirmation and reminder emails, allowing you to further personalize the branding experience.

The viewing experience for spectators watching an event on Watchity is of higher quality compared to Kaltura Webinars. Watchity broadcasts webinars using HLS, the same technology used by platforms like Netflix or HBO, to provide a smoother and high-quality viewing experience compared to Kaltura’s WebRTC video conferencing technology.

Furthermore, Watchity features a video player with advanced controls that empower spectators to have greater control over their viewing experience. This includes the ability to pause and play the video at any moment, visually search the video for specific moments, and start watching the event with a delay (start-late) in case they joined late.

Another advanced feature of the Watchity player is the capability to record the event, allowing spectators to rewind, pause, and resume watching the event at any time for an unlimited period. This functionality provides viewers with a higher level of flexibility and convenience during their viewing experience, which is not available in Kaltura Webinars.

Both Watchity and Kaltura offer a variety of interactive tools that enhance the viewers’ experience during online events. For example, viewers can ask questions and receive real-time answers through the live Q&A feature or participate in surveys and polls to engage with the presenters and other event attendees. They can also chat with organizers, speakers, or any other participants.

Both platforms offer security measures to protect the privacy and data security of users and participants in the webinar. Watchity uses secure HTTPS and SSL protocols to encrypt data and prevent unauthorized access. Additionally, Watchity allows you to control who has access to the content and can restrict access to authenticated users. Geolocation restrictions can also be applied, and the number of users accessing the content simultaneously can be limited.

In terms of scalability, both platforms provide options to host meetings with a large number of participants. Watchity can support up to 100,000 live viewers, making it ideal for online events with a large audience. On the other hand, Kaltura Webinars can support up to 10,000 participants in a single meeting.