EchoVideo offers multiple options for creating recordings that do not require dedicated capture appliances. They include:
- Browser or browser-based Capture
- Universal Capture: Personal (UC: Personal)
- Universal Capture: Classroom (UC: Classroom)
The primary difference between Universal Capture (either mode) and Browser Capture is that Universal Capture is a program you download from EchoVideo and install on your local computer. As a result, it offers a wider range of features and can be used offline, even without an active internet connection. It also requires a computer with a minimum set of specifications (operating system, drive space, RAM, etc.).
In-browser capture only requires an internet browser; no download, no installation, and no minimum computer specifications are required, except that the computer must support an internet connection and a compatible browser. This means you can use any computer, including Chromebooks or other netbooks, which may be more widely used.
The table below compares In-Browser capture to Universal Capture, highlighting the available options and features.
| Feature / Requirement | In-Browser Capture | Universal Capture |
|---|---|---|
| Requires download/install | No | Yes |
| Can be run on netbooks | Yes | No |
| Can be used offline (no internet connection) | No | Yes |
| Can be accessed from the EchoVideo interface | Yes | Yes |
| Can use built-in camera/microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Can use external attached camera/microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Can use virtual backgrounds | Yes | No |
| Automatic Audio Normalization | Yes | No |
| Can record screen display | Yes | Yes |
| Can record only selected application or program window | Yes | No |
| Can record only specific browser tab | Yes | No |
| Can record system audio | No | Yes |
| Provides immediate download of completed recording | Yes | No |
| Provides Live streaming of capture as it is recording | No | Yes |
| Allows naming of recording at recording time | Yes | Yes |
| Recording automatically uploaded when finished | Yes | Yes |
| Completed recording added to your Library | Yes | Yes |
| Completed recording can be automatically added to a course | Yes | Yes |
| Recording can be placed into a course or collection after upload | Yes | Yes |
| Can be edited in EchoVideo after upload | Yes | Yes |
| Can be used for future scheduled recordings | No |
Yes (UC Classroom) |