Media Composer vs. PlayPlay

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Media Composer
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Avid Technologies offers Media Composer, the company's professional class video editing software supporting high res and advanced video creation needs.
$23.99
per month
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
Media ComposerPlayPlay
Editions & Modules
Monthly
$23.99
per month
Month-to-Month
$34.99
per month
Yearly
$239
per year
Students & Teachers Perpetual
$295
per license
Media Composer Perpetual
1,499
per license
Basic
$217.00
1 User per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Media ComposerPlayPlay
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsEnterprise plan also available, catered to your company's specific requirements. Let's talk!
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
Media ComposerPlayPlay
Features
Media ComposerPlayPlay
Video Security
Comparison of Video Security features of Product A and Product B
Media Composer
-
Ratings
PlayPlay
9.3
1 Ratings
8% above category average
User management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Video link sharing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Internal video00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
External video00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Video Player
Comparison of Video Player features of Product A and Product B
Media Composer
-
Ratings
PlayPlay
8.5
1 Ratings
4% above category average
Player customization00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Mobile compatibility00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Video Hosting, Management & Storage
Comparison of Video Hosting, Management & Storage features of Product A and Product B
Media Composer
-
Ratings
PlayPlay
8.7
1 Ratings
0% above category average
On-Demand video00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Video upload & format support00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Video library / File management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
Media ComposerPlayPlay
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(2 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Media ComposerPlayPlay
Likelihood to Recommend
Avid Technology
I've cut my own video content on Media Composer, and also worked on a network television show with it - it performed excellently in both situations. The bins are a great way to find and store content and the timeline is easy to understand. In my experience, crashes were few and far between (although they're a part of the job no matter what DAW you're using).
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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
Avid Technology
  • Manage Longform Media
  • Edit video and sound
  • Script Based editing
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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
Avid Technology
  • A faster update track
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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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Alternatives Considered
Avid Technology
We [utilize] premiere for our VFX and animation curriculum due to tight integration with after effects and [photoshop]. we utilize resolve for DIT and color correction and finishing Media composer is the heart of our editorial workflow to align with the industry and give students a leg up to get jobs
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PlayPlay
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Avid Technology
  • It's saved time by being easy to learn (well, easy to start. It takes a long time to learn)
  • Because everyone in the industry uses or has used it, collaborating is easier
  • It's saved us money because we don't have to change products
  • It integrates well with Pro Tools
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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

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