Trace vs. Veo vs. Hudl vs. Pixellot vs. BallerCam: Which Basketball Camera Is Best?

Keren Kurti

If you’re trying to find the best way to film basketball, you’ve probably heard of Trace, Veo, Hudl, Pixellot, and BallerCam.

They all promise automated filming, but only one truly delivers a hands-off, player-focused, parent-friendly experience.

Let’s break down how they stack up — and why Trace is changing the game for basketball families and teams everywhere.

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Basketball Camera Comparison at a Glance
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Feature	Trace	Veo	Hudl Focus	Pixellot	BallerCam
AI Auto-Tracking	✅ Tracks ball and players	⚽ Ball tracking + some player tracking	📍 Fixed camera follows ball	✅ Team-level tracking	⚠️ Partial (manual assist)
Player-Specific Highlights	✅ Yes - automatic PlayerCam	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No
Player Halo	✅ Patented PlayerFocus AI	❌	❌	❌	❌
Automatic Editing	✅ Highlights delivered in hours	⚡ Manual clipping in app	⚠️ Requires upload and tagging	⚠️ Manual review	❌ No auto editing
Setup and Portability	⚡ Simple tripod setup	⚡ Simple tripod setup	⚠️ Ceiling mounted	❌ Permanent install	⚠️ Requires a phone for entire game
Multi-Angle Capture	✅ Yes - add sideline angles with MultiCam	⚠️ Single camera only	⚠️ Single camera	⚠️ Single camera	✅ Handheld or tripod
Accessibility	✅ Each player chooses their access level	⚠️ Team-only access	⚠️ Coach-controlled	⚠️ Team package	⚠️ Single-user access only
Cost	💰 Low - no permanent hardware or setup	💰💰 Higher upfront cost	💰💰 Requires school install	💰💰💰 Subscription and install	💰 Low but requires dedicated iPhone
Ideal For	Families, travel teams, clubs	Clubs, academies	High schools	Facilities and streaming	Individual players
Easiest to Use?	🏆 Yes - everything is automatic	❌	❌	❌	⚠️ Partially

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Why Trace Stands Out

🎯 Focus on Your Player with PlayerCam

Trace is the only basketball camera with PlayerCam, powered by PlayerFocus AI. It automatically creates a personalized highlight reel centered on your athlete, in 4X zoom, complete with a patented halo that keeps them in view throughout the game.

No other system delivers this level of detail — or makes your player feel like the star of their own ESPN replay.
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⚙️ Fully Automatic, So You Can Actually Enjoy the Game

Unlike other cameras that require setup, uploads, or manual editing, Trace does everything automatically. Just press record, and Trace captures, edits, and delivers the game to your phone. (If you are the kind of parent that loves to edit, Trace has tools for you too. But the automatic tools eliminate all the busywork.)

👨‍👩‍👧 Team Flexibility

When your team uses Trace, families can join anytime — no need for everyone to commit upfront. Each player who joins gets their own personalized highlights and storage, so every family gets exactly what they want from game film.
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⏱️ Fast turnaround, no busywork

Trace delivers your game and highlights within hours. With Veo or Hudl, you often have to wait for uploads, manual tagging, or coach review before seeing a single clip. Trace skips all that, giving families instant access to what matters most.
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💸 Affordable for Families and Teams

Trace offers free camera rentals and low-cost subscriptions, making it accessible for youth and club teams. You don’t need an installation crew or a school gym hookup — just your team, your camera, and the game.

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The Bottom Line

If you want to:

Record every game automatically
Watch instead of film
Get personalized PlayerCam highlights
Let other families join whenever they’re ready

Then Trace is the clear winner.

It’s not just the smartest basketball camera — it’s the easiest way to capture every moment.

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