Galicaster-PRO

Galicaster-PRO is lecture and conference recording software for building a multi-stream recording unit on recommended hardware. It records and streams presenter and presentation feeds in dual-stream, multi-quality formats, and can combine two feeds as a configurable side-by-side view or picture-in-picture stream. Real-time processing includes QR code recognition and slide-change detection. A browser-based panel provides audio and video monitoring, recording control, profile and repository management, and system information. TELTEK says the panel works without plugins on desktop, Android, and iOS, with user roles to restrict access to selected functions. Supported capture sources include HD-SDI, HDMI, component, composite, RTP network cameras, Datapath capture cards, VGA, and DVI presentation inputs. It is compatible with Opencast Matterhorn for scheduled recording and automatic ingestion, and its product page lists a REST interface plugin. Galicaster-PRO can serve only a small number of streaming clients directly, or push streams to an external server. Deployment is on-premise, and LMS delivery is supported. It is usually sold with a Galicaster unit; software licenses are available under certain conditions. Pricing is on request.

Galicaster-PRO combines capture, processing, monitoring, and recording controls for lecture and conference workflows. Buyers should account for its limited direct streaming capacity and request pricing and license details from TELTEK.

It suits institutions and event teams that need on-premise lecture or conference capture with multi-stream recording and LMS delivery. Its Opencast compatibility may fit organizations using that system.

Overview

Galicaster-PRO is on-premise lecture and conference capture software that turns recommended hardware into a multi-stream recording unit. It suits institutions that need controlled room capture and Opencast workflows; it is a weaker fit when serving a large live audience directly is central.

Its mix of capture, processing, and browser-based controls is purpose-built for managing recorded sessions, while streaming to many viewers depends on an external server.

Key features

Dual-stream, multi-quality recording can capture presenter and presentation feeds together. Galicaster-PRO can blend those feeds into a configurable side-by-side view or an intelligent picture-in-picture stream, giving institutions options for how a session appears without reducing the workflow to a single camera feed.

Real-time QR-code recognition and slide-change detection add processing during capture. The browser panel brings audio and video monitoring, recording controls, profile and repository management, and system information into one place. It works without plugins on desktop, Android, and iOS, while user roles can limit access to functions such as monitoring, system status, and the repository. That separation is useful where room operators and administrators should not have identical access.

Capture inputs include HD-SDI, HDMI, component, composite, RTP network cameras, Datapath capture cards, VGA, and DVI presentation inputs. Opencast Matterhorn compatibility supports scheduled recording and automatic ingestion, and a REST interface plugin is listed. Galicaster-PRO can stream to a small number of clients itself; for broader distribution, it can push streams to an external streaming server.

Pricing

Galicaster-PRO is paid, with custom pricing. It is usually sold pre-installed with a Galicaster unit, though software licenses are available under certain conditions. TELTEK offers special Education discounts and directs buyers to [email protected] for pricing.

There are no published plan tiers to compare. Buyers should request a quote that clarifies whether the purchase is for a complete unit or a software license and what the applicable terms are. Its on-premise deployment also means the capture workflow is built around local hardware rather than a hosted service.

Platforms

The browser panel works on desktop, Android, and iOS without plugins. The software is deployed on-premise, supports multi-camera capture and live streaming, and can deliver to an LMS. TELTEK also links to a support portal.

Who it's for

Galicaster-PRO is best suited to universities and conference operators that need multi-source room recording, scheduled capture or automatic ingestion through Opencast, and local control over recordings and system access. Its wide range of capture inputs is valuable where rooms combine different camera and presentation sources.

It is less suitable as a stand-alone option for events that need to serve many simultaneous live viewers: its own streaming server is limited to a small number of clients. Those buyers should plan for an external streaming server or consider a platform better aligned with their distribution needs.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Dual-stream capture, configurable feed blending, and broad capture-source support suit varied lecture and conference rooms.
• Pro: Opencast scheduling and automatic ingestion can connect room capture to an established lecture-capture workflow.
• Pro: Browser-based controls work across desktop and mobile without plugins, and roles can restrict access to sensitive functions.
• Con: Direct streaming serves only a small number of clients, so larger audiences require an external streaming server.
• Con: It is usually sold with a Galicaster unit, and software-only licensing is conditional, which may limit purchasing flexibility.
• Con: Custom pricing requires buyers to request a quote rather than compare published tiers.

Alternatives

For a broader shortlist, see Lecture Capture Software.

• Presentations2Go is worth considering when a free plan or trial matters; it also spans more listed platforms, including macOS and Windows.
• Planet eStream may suit school groups that need modular pricing; its room capture has no per-room licence cost.
• Impartus Lecture Capture System is another paid Android, iOS, and web option for buyers prepared to request a demo.
• Vbrick Enterprise Video Platform may fit buyers seeking a quote tailored to audience size, video-library size, use case, and network topology.
• YuJa Lumina Video Platform is another paid option, with pricing available from a sales specialist.
• ShareStream Video Platform may appeal to buyers who want a trial; it has no free plan.
• Panopto is worth comparing when a video CMS, built-in AI capabilities, SSO and LMS integrations, and dedicated implementation support are priorities.
• GoCast is the free, open-source alternative for teams able to provide their own servers and infrastructure.

Verdict

Choose Galicaster-PRO for on-premise lecture and conference capture when multi-source recording, Opencast integration, and browser-based operational controls matter more than serving a large live audience directly. Its principal trade-off is clear: direct streaming is limited, and the hardware-led purchase model with custom pricing calls for a quote before budgeting. Look elsewhere if broad live distribution or a free, self-hosted option is the priority.