Thinking of making the switch from CameraTag?
We want to make the decision as easy as possible. Here is how the two compare on the recorder, the integration, the dashboard and the price.
5.9 times smaller
The AddPipe recording client is 75.4KB compressed. The CameraTag recorder downloads 540KB.
No upload wait
Data streams to AddPipe while the user records, so there is usually no upload screen at the end.
From $50/month
At 10,000 web minutes a month, you save $2,100 a year. See the full comparison.
AddPipe has a better recording client.
Lighter to load, quicker to finish, and more of it under your control. About the recording client
5.9 times smaller
The AddPipe HTML5 recording client is just 75.4KB compressed. The CameraTag recorder downloads 540KB.
Fewer HTTP requests
Delivered through the 2.0 embed code, our recorder needs only 5 HTTP requests to record. CameraTag needs double that.
No upload times
The AddPipe desktop recorder starts streaming data to our platform as soon as recording starts, so there is usually no need for an upload wait screen at the end.
Recording recovery
If the user completely loses their Internet connection, we recover the streamed data and process it as usual.
Control the resolution
Configure the desktop recorder to record at 320p, 480p, 720p or any other resolution. CameraTag decides for you.
Up to 4K
We correctly process recordings up to 4K in resolution recorded from mobile devices.
TAB accessible
The recorder is fully keyboard accessible, a must if you need to meet WCAG AA on government websites.
Four languages
English, French, German and Spanish, out of the box.
Screen and camera
Record the user's screen and camera together with the built-in, extension-free recorder. Works on Chrome, Firefox and Safari. Screen recorder.
AddPipe is easier to integrate.
A JavaScript SDK for the front end, and webhooks and an API for the back end.
Powerful JavaScript SDK
The 2.0 JS embed code lets you add or remove recorders in single-page apps built with Angular, Vue, React or plain JS.
6 webhook events
AddPipe can POST data to your server at six points in the lifecycle of a recording, for more granular integrations and immediate notifications.
Video ingestion through POST
A private POST API lets you push recordings to AddPipe from any server-side code or mobile app, whatever the technology. Contact us for access.
AddPipe is easier to manage.
A dashboard built for thousands of recordings, and the data to tell what went wrong when something does.
Manage more recordings
The dashboard shows 50 recordings per page with in-depth info, making it easy to spot problems or find a specific recording.
Uses your time zone
All dates and times are shown in your time zone, which you can change. No more UTC guesswork.
More data
Every recording comes with device names, audio and video codecs, sample rates and channel count, so you know what came in before transcoding.
Retry mechanism
If we can't push a recording and its snapshot to your storage, for example while your server is down, we retry 12 times over 3 days.
Track down storage issues
Success and error logs for every storage attempt are linked to the recording, searchable by ID, and can be filtered to show only problem transfers.
Account and subscription control
Cancel your subscription or delete your account, including all recordings and data, at any time.
In most cases, you'll pay less.
Plans start at $50/month. Here is how volume recording compares with CameraTag's prices.
| Minutes/month | CameraTag | Pipe | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 web | $110/month | $50/month | $720/year |
| 10,000 web | $375/month | $200/month | $2,100/year |
| 20,000 web | $450/month | $400/month | $600/year |
| 1,666 SD | $68/month | $50/month | $216/year |
| 6,666 SD | $250/month | $200/month | $600/year |
Details.
How much does AddPipe cost compared to CameraTag?
AddPipe plans start at $50/month. At 2,500 web minutes a month that is $50 against CameraTag's $110, a saving of $720 a year. At 10,000 web minutes it is $200 against $375, a saving of $2,100 a year.
Why is there no upload wait at the end of a recording?
The AddPipe desktop recorder starts streaming data to our platform as soon as recording starts, so there is usually nothing left to upload when the user stops.
What happens if the user loses their connection while recording?
If the user completely loses their Internet connection, AddPipe recovers the data that was already streamed and processes it as usual.
Can I choose the resolution of the recording?
Yes. The desktop recorder can be configured to record at 320p, 480p, 720p or any other resolution, and recordings from mobile devices are processed correctly up to 4K.
Can I delete my account and all my recordings?
Yes. At any time you can cancel your subscription and delete your AddPipe account, including all recordings and account data.
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