ilos vs. Synthesia

ilos is great for a larger group looking for an easy to learn capture system and platform all combined together. Because it lets you record, edit, and share there is no reason to learn one or two software for capture and editing, and another for sharing. ilos is not targeted at intermediate or advanced users, so the ability to manipulate your content - specifically when editing, is very limiting to more experienced users.

Incentivized

Corporate Online Training Videos Social Media Marketing Videos

• Desktop capture is simple even for first-time users
• Editing capabilities and focused on only the most common features, avoiding overwhelm or confusion
• Sharing inside Canvas is simple and intuitive

Incentivized

• Engaging customer service
• Easy-to-learn user interface
• Plentiful, high-quality learning materia

• Features are often rolled out before they are fully baked
• Communication of changes can be limited and frustrating
• Not all changes feel like improvements, much less necessary

Incentivized

• Continue to invest in AI

It was a tough call to choose ilos over Kaltura, but the more limited features made ilos seem more approachable for novice users. Price was also far lower because of the limited focus of ilos. Kaltura did offer more tools for marketing/public purposes - such as streaming, capture integration, and video portals - but none of those are necessary for us.

Incentivized

Synthesia is the best in the business.

• Makes sharing content with students easier for faculty - so they actually make and share videos more than before
• Students don't have issues viewing, even on limited bandwidth
• Because you can make a video wherever and whenever you want, creation has increased

Incentivized

• Quicker turn-around on video creation