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ATHLYZER vs ELAN
Both stand on video annotation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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ATHLYZER offers tiered video-analysis workflows, from tagging and playlists to live capture and match-flow tools. The yearly billing structure and storage limits distinguish its three plans.
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ELAN provides detailed, time-aligned annotation tools for audio and video, with a free version for three desktop operating systems. Check media compatibility for the operating system in use, and note the stated limit of four linked videos per document.
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| ATHLYZER | ELAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Rookie: €33 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 3 | None |
| Maker | Not published | ELAN |
| Website | athlyzer.com | archive.mpi.nl |
| On video annotation software | #15 of 34 | #11 of 34 |
ATHLYZER: what it does well
- Cloud video analysis across five platforms
- Automatic playlists and scene tagging
- Professional includes PowerPoint and streaming integrations
- Expert adds timeline and match-flow analysis
- 30-day trial without a credit card
What to know first
- No free plan
- Plans are billed yearly
- Storage ranges from 100 GB to 300 GB by plan
ELAN: what it does well
- Free, with Windows, macOS, and Linux distributions
- Supports unlimited textual annotations
- Aligns annotations with media time and hierarchical tiers
- Annotation text supports Unicode
- Includes manuals, guides, a forum, and support desk
What to know first
- A document can link up to four video files
- Media compatibility depends on the operating system
- REFI export is described as a one-time integration
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