Connatix Elements vs. Ensemble Video

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Connatix Elements
Score 0.0 out of 10
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Elements by Connatix is a video platform built for the modern publisher. According to the vendor, Elements was built with a robust revenue engine as a part of a unified technology stack to maximize the publisher’s revenue while minimizing their upfront spend. Boasting a fast video player at its core and robust CMS, Elements also incorporates an Ad Server and Exchange to give publishers more efficiency, greater visibility, and better control over the editorial…N/A
Ensemble Video
Score 9.1 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Ensemble Video is an online video platform that simplifies video management and delivers content any time, over a variety of networks.N/A
Pricing
Connatix ElementsEnsemble Video
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Connatix ElementsEnsemble Video
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalRequired
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Community Pulse
Connatix ElementsEnsemble Video
Top Pros

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Top Cons

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Features
Connatix ElementsEnsemble Video
Video Marketing
Comparison of Video Marketing features of Product A and Product B
Connatix Elements
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Ratings
Ensemble Video
9.5
1 Ratings
28% above category average
Video personalization00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Support for advertisements00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Video Platform Integrations
Comparison of Video Platform Integrations features of Product A and Product B
Connatix Elements
-
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Ensemble Video
10.0
1 Ratings
45% above category average
Integration to LMS00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Video Security
Comparison of Video Security features of Product A and Product B
Connatix Elements
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Ensemble Video
10.0
1 Ratings
14% above category average
Video access controls00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
User management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Video link sharing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Internal video00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
External video00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Video Player
Comparison of Video Player features of Product A and Product B
Connatix Elements
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Ensemble Video
10.0
1 Ratings
18% above category average
Player customization00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Embedded videos00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Video quality / Bandwidth controls00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Mobile compatibility00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Video Analytics
Comparison of Video Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Connatix Elements
-
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Ensemble Video
10.0
1 Ratings
29% above category average
Streaming quality reports00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Per viewer tracking00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Per video tracking00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Video analytics dashboard00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Video Hosting, Management & Storage
Comparison of Video Hosting, Management & Storage features of Product A and Product B
Connatix Elements
-
Ratings
Ensemble Video
10.0
1 Ratings
17% above category average
On-Demand video00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Live streaming00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Impact of streaming on network00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Video upload & format support00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Video library / File management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Video portal00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Video Engagement
Comparison of Video Engagement features of Product A and Product B
Connatix Elements
-
Ratings
Ensemble Video
9.0
1 Ratings
11% above category average
Audience polling00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Video comments00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
Connatix ElementsEnsemble Video
Likelihood to Recommend
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10.0
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Support Rating
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10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Connatix ElementsEnsemble Video
Likelihood to Recommend
Connatix
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Ensemble 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.
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Pros
Connatix
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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.
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Cons
Connatix
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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.
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Support Rating
Connatix
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Ensemble Video
The team at Ensemble Video is dedicated to supporting us and they offer prompt and reliable services.
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Alternatives Considered
Connatix
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Ensemble 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.
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Return on Investment
Connatix
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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.
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ScreenShots

Ensemble Video Screenshots

Screenshot of Ensemble Video works in concert with users and systems across your organization to enable collaborative sharing and management of an ever-increasing flow of video content.Screenshot of The Ensemble Video player is lightweight, customizable and brandable, and video streaming is seamless - no matter which device your viewers are using. Our Adaptive Bit Rate encoding tools ensure viewers will see great looking and consistently reliable video streams.Screenshot of Display and search your captions to your viewers in your learning management systems, HTML pages, blogs, portals and other content management systems.Screenshot of Use our built-in viewing analytics that provide you with the information and insight you need to successfully manage your content.Screenshot of Ensemble Studio, our room capture solution, provides easy, automated recording in classrooms, meeting rooms, labs, courtrooms, and medical training rooms.Screenshot of Ensemble Anthem, our screen capture solution, allows you to create screen, webcam and audio recordings wherever and whenever you want.