Ensemble Video vs. PlayPlay

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
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
PlayPlay
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
PlayPlay is an online video maker that any communication professional can use to produce, in minutes, videos ready to publish on social media, blogs or on internal channels. Stories, interviews, news clips, events and product promotions, job offers… Engage audiences with video! The vendor states that PlayPlay is best for, but not limited to: small to large companies that need to create engaging videos for social media, highlight internal initiatives and employee projects, and build…
$217
1 User per month
Pricing
Ensemble VideoPlayPlay
Editions & Modules
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Basic
$217.00
1 User per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Ensemble VideoPlayPlay
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
Additional DetailsEnterprise plan also available, catered to your company's specific requirements. Let's talk!
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Features
Ensemble VideoPlayPlay
Video Marketing
Comparison of Video Marketing features of Product A and Product B
Ensemble Video
9.5
1 Ratings
28% above category average
PlayPlay
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Ratings
Video personalization10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for advertisements9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Video Platform Integrations
Comparison of Video Platform Integrations features of Product A and Product B
Ensemble Video
10.0
1 Ratings
45% above category average
PlayPlay
-
Ratings
Integration to LMS10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Video Security
Comparison of Video Security features of Product A and Product B
Ensemble Video
10.0
1 Ratings
14% above category average
PlayPlay
9.3
1 Ratings
6% above category average
Video access controls10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
User management10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Video link sharing10.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Internal video10.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
External video10.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Video Player
Comparison of Video Player features of Product A and Product B
Ensemble Video
10.0
1 Ratings
18% above category average
PlayPlay
8.5
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Player customization10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Embedded videos10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Video quality / Bandwidth controls10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile compatibility10.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Video Analytics
Comparison of Video Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Ensemble Video
10.0
1 Ratings
29% above category average
PlayPlay
-
Ratings
Streaming quality reports10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Per viewer tracking10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Per video tracking10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Video analytics dashboard10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Video Hosting, Management & Storage
Comparison of Video Hosting, Management & Storage features of Product A and Product B
Ensemble Video
10.0
1 Ratings
17% above category average
PlayPlay
8.7
1 Ratings
3% above category average
On-Demand video10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Live streaming10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Impact of streaming on network10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Video upload & format support10.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Video library / File management10.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Video portal10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Video Engagement
Comparison of Video Engagement features of Product A and Product B
Ensemble Video
9.0
1 Ratings
11% above category average
PlayPlay
-
Ratings
Audience polling9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Video comments9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Ensemble VideoPlayPlay
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(11 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Ensemble VideoPlayPlay
Likelihood to Recommend
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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PlayPlay
For any company that wants to use more video in their content and marketing overall, PlayPlay is your best bet. Anyone can make a video--no expertise required. Honestly, it's really fun to do, and you feel like a creative genius afterward! If you are making long-form videos or need something for a TV commercial, PlayPlay doesn't make sense. But you can absolutely take snippets from other video projects and break them into smaller videos. That's what we love to do. Also, they just launched a podcast tool to help podcasters use video to promote their episodes.
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Pros
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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PlayPlay
  • Very simple-to-use but super professional looking video templates
  • Intuitive platform for creating a story with video
  • One-click resizing for social formats
  • Amazing customer success--if you need it--offering recommendations to make your video look amazing
  • Access to Getty Premier for video and image stock
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Cons
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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PlayPlay
  • Product is very easy to use; I got a little stuck on changing font colors with text
  • Automatic subtitling is amazing, but you do need to adjust the words per screen
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Support Rating
Ensemble Video
The team at Ensemble Video is dedicated to supporting us and they offer prompt and reliable services.
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PlayPlay
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
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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PlayPlay
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Return on Investment
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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PlayPlay
  • Huge ROI--we're saving thousands on editing costs
  • It's another way to repurpose content
  • Our staff has loved using the product--also less work for them
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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.

PlayPlay Screenshots

Screenshot of TemplatesScreenshot of Select different screens and build your video according to your objectivesScreenshot of Need inspiration? Choose  from a variety of templates to help get you started