Compare soccer cameras: Trace vs Veo, Hudl, Pixellot, XbotGo and Spiideo
Trace is the soccer camera built for the individual player. Every rostered player gets their own highlights automatically, from $180 a year with the camera included.
It works for coaches too: a coach playlist, tactical plays and every player's clips with no tagging. Veo, Hudl and Pixellot cost more and are usually bought by a club. XbotGo needs your phone and follows one view. Spiideo is fixed venue video.
Six soccer cameras, side by side
Families and coaches. Every player's highlights, no editing.
Club-owned team camera
School and club film rooms
Broadcast-style team video
Filming on your phone
Venues streaming home fields
Year-one cost, side by side
All six soccer cameras at a glance
| Trace | Veo | Hudl | Pixellot | XbotGo | Spiideo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $180/yr, camera included | $1,299 camera + $999/yr | $500 to $2,500/yr per team + camera | $949 camera + $1,283/yr | $299.99 + tripod + your phone | Not published |
| Hardware | Yes.Leased, included | No.Bought | No.Quoted | No.Bought | Partly.Your phone or Falcon | No.Quoted |
| Every player's highlights | Yes.Automatic | Partly.Add-on | Partly.Add-on | Partly.Depends on service | No.One target | No.Not published |
| Livestreaming | Yes.Included, beta | Partly.Add-on from $240/yr | Yes.Included | Partly.Coming soon (US) | Yes.Free | Yes.Automated |
| Goal clips to phones mid-game | Yes.Yes | No.Not published | No.Not published | No.Not published | No.Not published | No.Not published |
| Usually bought by | A family or coach | A club or coach | A club or school | A club or venue | A parent | A venue or league |
| Built for | Families and coaches | Club team film | School and club film rooms | Broadcast video | Filming on your phone | Venue streaming |
Last verified: October 19, 2026. USD before tax, list prices from each company's site. "Not published" means we could not find it there. Full sources on each comparison page.
What makes Trace different
Every player gets their own clips
PlayerFocus finds each rostered player and cuts their moments. PlayerCam keeps them centered at up to 4x zoom.
Goals land on your phone mid-game
Clips, photos and text of goals and key plays, sent while the game is on. Soccer and basketball, with the livestream running.
Stream from the same camera
Included at no extra cost. A fixed, wide view of the field from the Trace camera. Viewers watch free by link. In beta.
How to choose
For your player
Want highlights without scrubbing? Trace clips every player's moments automatically.
For a coach
Trace gives you a coach playlist, tactical plays and every player's clips. No tagging, no analyst.
For a club
Each family picks its own Trace plan. No club contract, and every team is covered.
For the lowest cost
Trace: $180 a year with the camera included. No hardware to buy.
Buyer's guides
Frequently asked questions
What is the best soccer camera for youth teams?
Trace. Every rostered player gets their own highlights automatically, coaches get a coach playlist and tactical plays, and it costs $180 a year with the camera included.
Which soccer camera gives each player their own highlights?
Trace gives every rostered player highlights automatically on every plan. Veo and Hudl offer player highlights through paid add-ons. XbotGo follows one target at a time.
What is the most affordable AI soccer camera?
Trace: $180 for the first year with the camera, cloud storage and AI highlights included. XbotGo Chameleon is $299.99 plus a tripod and your own phone. Veo and Pixellot start above $2,200 in year one.
Which soccer cameras include livestreaming?
Trace includes it at no extra cost (beta). Hudl includes it in club tiers. XbotGo streams free. Veo Live is an add-on from $240 a year. Pixellot lists it as coming soon on Air NXT in the US.
Which camera sends goal clips to my phone during the game?
Trace sends goal clips, photos and text during soccer and basketball games. We found no published equivalent from Veo, Hudl, Pixellot, XbotGo or Spiideo.
How often are these comparisons updated?
We re-check every price and feature at least every 30 days. Each table shows its Last verified date.
Sources and how we check
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Every competitor price and feature comes from the company's own site. "Not published" means we could not find it there. We re-check at least every 30 days. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.
- Trace: Pricing and plans. https://traceup.com/pricing
- Trace: Live updates during the game. https://traceup.com/product-features/live-updates
- Trace: PlayerCam, ready within hours. https://traceup.com/product-features/playercam
- Trace: Livestreaming (beta) FAQ. https://support.traceup.com/content/livestreaming-beta-faq
- Trace: Trace iD FAQ. https://support.traceup.com/content/trace-id-faqs
- Trace: Coach and tactical playlists. https://support.traceup.com/content/playerfocus-coach-and-tactical-playlists
- Veo: Plans and pricing (US list prices from the catalog behind this page). https://www.veo.com/en-us/pricing
- Veo: Veo Cam 3. https://www.veo.com/product/veo-cam-3
- Veo: Veo Go. https://www.veo.com/en-us/product/veo-go
- Veo: Veo Live. https://www.veo.com/product/veo-live
- Veo: Player Profile. https://www.veo.com/en-us/product/player-profile
- Veo: Veo buyer's guide for parents and youth teams. https://www.veo.com/en-us/article/buyers-guide-parents-youth-teams
- Veo: Veo's own Veo vs Trace page. https://www.veo.com/en-us/veo-vs-trace
- Hudl: Club soccer pricing (Core, Plus, Premier). https://www.hudl.com/pricing/club/soccer
- Hudl: Focus Flex portable camera. https://www.hudl.com/products/focus/flex
- Hudl: Focus Flex FAQ. https://www.hudl.com/products/focus/faq/portable
- Hudl: Hudl Focus cameras. https://www.hudl.com/products/focus
- Hudl: Hudl Assist for soccer. https://www.hudl.com/products/assist/soccer
- Hudl: Hudl TV livestream pricing guide. https://www.hudl.com/support/hudltv/guides/promoting-your-hudltv-livestreams
- Hudl: Athlete recruiting profile. https://www.hudl.com/support/athletes-guide-to-hudl/guides/player-profile
- Hudl: Hudl for club soccer. https://www.hudl.com/solutions/club/soccer
- Pixellot: Pixellot Air NXT US plans and prices. https://you.pixellot.tv/plans/us/
- Pixellot: Pixellot Air NXT product page. https://pixellot.tv/products/pixellot-air/
- Pixellot: Plan inclusions (storage, VidSwap analytics, breakdowns). https://you.pixellot.tv/pricing-gopro/
- Pixellot: Viewing and sharing support FAQ. https://www.you.pixellot.tv/support-center/air-faq-support/faq-category/viewing-sharing-support/
- Pixellot: Equipment support FAQ. https://you.pixellot.tv/support-center/air-faq-support/faq-category/equipment-support
- Pixellot: Pixellot Show fixed camera. https://www.pixellot.tv/products/show/
- Pixellot: Pixellot FAQ (installation). https://www.pixellot.tv/faq/
- XbotGo: XbotGo store. https://xbotgo.com/collections/all
- XbotGo: Falcon product page. https://xbotgo.com/products/xbotgo-falcon-true-4k-ai-camera-for-team-sports
- XbotGo: Chameleon product page. https://xbotgo.com/products/xbotgo-chameleon-ai-powered-4k-sports-camera-system-phone-mount
- XbotGo: Chameleon features. https://xbotgo.com/pages/xbotgo-chameleon
- XbotGo: Falcon vs Chameleon buying guide. https://xbotgo.com/blogs/buying-guide/falcon-vs-chameleon
- XbotGo: Does XbotGo require a subscription?. https://xbotgo.com/blogs/how-tos/does-xbotgo-require-a-subscription
- XbotGo: Pro Soccer analysis add-on. https://xbotgo.com/pages/pro-soccer-analysis
- XbotGo: Cloud+ storage. https://xbotgo.com/pages/cloud-storage
- Spiideo: Spiideo camera systems. https://www.spiideo.com/sports-video-camera-systems/
- Spiideo: Spiideo for youth. https://www.spiideo.com/youth/
- Spiideo: Spiideo Perform. https://www.spiideo.com/spiideo-perform/
- Spiideo: Spiideo Play. https://www.spiideo.com/spiideo-play/
- Spiideo: Spiideo Play subscription tiers. https://support.spiideo.com/en/articles/6306130
- Spiideo: Selling streams and season passes. https://support.spiideo.com/en/articles/6940927
- Spiideo: Portable SmartCam. https://support.spiideo.com/en/articles/4888118
- Spiideo: NCAA DI women's soccer video exchange. https://www.spiideo.com/ncaa-soccer-video-exchange-women-di/
