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Feature Set Ratings
Video Marketing

BrightTALK
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

9.5
Ensemble Video
95%
Ensemble Video ranks higher in 2/2 features
Ensemble Video ranks higher in 2/2 features
Video personalization
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Support for advertisements
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
90%
1 Rating
Video Platform Integrations

BrightTALK
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

10.0
Ensemble Video
100%
Ensemble Video ranks higher in 1/1 features
Ensemble Video ranks higher in 1/1 features
Integration to LMS
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Video Security

BrightTALK
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

10.0
Ensemble Video
100%
Ensemble Video ranks higher in 5/5 features
Ensemble Video ranks higher in 5/5 features
Video access controls
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
User management
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Video link sharing
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Internal video
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
External video
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Video Player

BrightTALK
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

10.0
Ensemble Video
100%
Ensemble Video ranks higher in 4/4 features
Ensemble Video ranks higher in 4/4 features
Player customization
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Embedded videos
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Video quality / Bandwidth controls
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Mobile compatibility
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Video Analytics

BrightTALK
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

10.0
Ensemble Video
100%
Ensemble Video ranks higher in 4/4 features
Ensemble Video ranks higher in 4/4 features
Streaming quality reports
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Per viewer tracking
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Per video tracking
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Video analytics dashboard
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Video Hosting, Management & Storage

BrightTALK
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

10.0
Ensemble Video
100%
Ensemble Video ranks higher in 6/6 features
Ensemble Video ranks higher in 6/6 features
On-Demand video
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Live streaming
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Impact of streaming on network
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Video upload & format support
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Video library / File management
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Video portal
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Video Engagement

BrightTALK
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

9.0
Ensemble Video
90%
Ensemble Video ranks higher in 2/2 features
Ensemble Video ranks higher in 2/2 features
Audience polling
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
90%
1 Rating
Video comments
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
90%
1 Rating
Attribute Ratings
- BrightTALK and Ensemble Video are tied in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend

10.0
BrightTALK
100%
3 Ratings

10.0
Ensemble Video
100%
11 Ratings
Support Rating

BrightTALK
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
Ensemble Video
100%
2 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
BrightTALK
I actually like to use this as training for onboarding new talent. The webinars are incredibly useful. But sometimes face-to-face training and coaching are more suitable for the healthcare environment we operate in.

Verified User
C-Level Executive in Professional Services
Medical Practice Company, 11-50 employeesEnsemble Video
I'm not sure where Ensemble Video would be less appropriate. We've found it to be very effective for our campus-specific use cases. However, the product is very customizable in how a campus could structure their Ensemble instance to match their organization, and how users may be managed.
LMS Administrator / Instructional Technologist
Westfield State UniversityHigher Education, 1001-5000 employees
Pros
BrightTALK
- It expands our audience by allowing us to tap into their database of users.
- It is easy to use and is reliable. We don't have any technical issues.
- It has robust reporting that provides a lot of data on attendees.
Vice President of Product Development and Senior Consultant
DecisionWiseManagement Consulting, 11-50 employees
Ensemble Video
- Adapting to user needs. Ensemble Video seems to always be listening to their clients needs and suggestions by implementing effective features in every system update. Communication seems to always indicate that these features are driven by requests that their customers have made to improve the service.
- Client Support - I have an IT/support background and have had to deal with many vendors and external support. Ensemble is easily the most responsive and effective vendor when it comes to support. When needing certain solutions, they have sent code that was in development and not officially released so I could achieve my goals with project videos. Support is always personal, prompt and effective.
- Customization. New templates, video players, account management, and embed options have allowed us to use Ensemble Video in a much more personalized way. Early versions of the service had an "Ensemble feel" but color schemes and logos are now able to be changed for a better organization feel.
Director of Distance Learning
Erikson InstituteHigher Education, 51-200 employees
Cons
BrightTALK
- The user interface can be a bit tricky at times, as you have to dig down to find certain information. However, it is a robust interface and the information is there.
- Some features, like adding questions or resources, have cut-off windows, so you cannot make last-minute additions or changes.
- The bridge occasionally drops speakers, and this can be disconcerting to presenters. However, it does not happen too often.
Director of Marketing
Caringo, Inc.Computer Software, 11-50 employees
Ensemble Video
- User management. Some features are unique to the entire deployment (like authentication sources). It would be great if multiple authentication options could be used across different Ensemble institutions.
- Upgrade processes. Though new versions of Ensemble Video are always better, the installation process is very manual and Ensemble Video must be involved directly. Not a weakness, but it would be nice to be able to perform our own upgrades/patches when needed.
Instructional Systems Specialist
Wheaton CollegeHigher Education, 501-1000 employees
Pricing Details
BrightTALK
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Ensemble Video
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
Required
Starting Price
—Support Rating
BrightTALK
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Ensemble Video
Ensemble Video 10.0
Based on 2 answers
The team at Ensemble Video is dedicated to supporting us and they offer prompt and reliable services.

Verified User
Employee in Other
Higher Education Company, 1001-5000 employeesAlternatives Considered
BrightTALK
It is easy to use and very popular, yes, but a bit too mainstream for us in our industry. BrightTALK it's more sophisticated and it's content and feels more professional to us.

Verified User
C-Level Executive in Professional Services
Medical Practice Company, 11-50 employeesEnsemble Video
Ensemble Video has succeeded for us where other solutions have failed. It came along exactly when we needed it, for our organization. At the time, we were caught between the push and pull of several different solutions, uploading our videos with the expectation that users would take the time to download and play them, using popular public video streaming services with few settings and options, and forgoing videos altogether. Ensemble Video has taken our myriad needs and provided a platform that addresses all of them.
Instructional Tech Trainer
University of MemphisInformation Technology and Services, 1001-5000 employees
Return on Investment
BrightTALK
- We have grown our audience by at least 50%
Vice President of Product Development and Senior Consultant
DecisionWiseManagement Consulting, 11-50 employees
Ensemble Video
- Ease of user contributed content. The videos that users upload to the system can either be automatically published or they can be reviewed by staff before being added to websites and courses. Instead of all these videos living on different sites (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) we now have a centralized location that we have control over.
- LMS Integration - A year ago YouTube changed their policy to not allow direct recording from webcams. This essentially broke the Blackboard Video Everywhere tool that allowed our instructors to post quick comments in class discussions and content areas. While they need to be pre-recorded, the Ensemble Building Block allows our instructors and students to once again upload and post videos, all from directly within the Blackboard content editor.
- Flexibility - With the ease of creating user accounts and video libraries, Ensemble Video has become the go to option for Erikson courses, professional development content and project videos. Different departments can have their own account and have control over their libraries without the worry of them viewing or editing other institute content.
Director of Distance Learning
Erikson InstituteHigher Education, 51-200 employees