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# Loom vs Microsoft Stream Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Loom** [

4.7/5(2,415)

](https://www.g2.com/products/atlassian-loom/reviews#reviews)

**Microsoft Stream** [

4.3/5(56)

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-stream/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Loom**
Free Trial

**$0.00** 1 User Per Month · Starter

**Microsoft Stream**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Loom**
1 month

Based on 195 responses

**Microsoft Stream**
1 month

Based on 5 responses

Return on Investment

**Loom**
9 months10 months sooner

Based on 171 responses

**Microsoft Stream**
19 months

Based on 5 responses

Perceived Cost

**Loom**
$$$$$

**Microsoft Stream**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Loom**
7%

**Microsoft Stream**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Loom**
[
Ease of Use (314)
](https://www.g2.com/products/atlassian-loom/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1225862&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Recording (251)
](https://www.g2.com/products/atlassian-loom/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1227102&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Recording Issues (143)
](https://www.g2.com/products/atlassian-loom/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1226229&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Features (81)
](https://www.g2.com/products/atlassian-loom/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1223620&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Microsoft Stream**
[
Easy Recording (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-stream/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1467057&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Screen Recording (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-stream/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2023025&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficult Navigation (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-stream/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1466503&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Organizational Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-stream/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2023013&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Loom**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_2a3c6c39bf8b8eb277cfcd42d9bbca1e/asana.png "Product Avatar Image")

Asana

](https://www.g2.com/products/asana/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6d237d93de1d8a7baa8fc4a7f7d47e0f/atlassian-2025-01-31.jpeg "Product Avatar Image")

Atlassian

](https://www.g2.com/products/atlassian-2025-01-31/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_0e35321b76b5727e3fe4fa0476cfe294/atlassian-atlas.png "Product Avatar Image")

Atlassian Atlas

](https://www.g2.com/products/atlassian-atlas/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_3a9f46b15d804a2abbb8138a7bf78b88/calendly%282%29.png "Product Avatar Image")

Calendly Sales

](https://www.g2.com/products/calendly/reviews)[
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**Microsoft Stream**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Loom**
 ![Loom screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/193329/Live-Rewind.png)

**Microsoft Stream**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Loom**

9.2

9.21,336

**Microsoft Stream**

8.8

8.844

Ease of Use

**Loom**

9.3

9.31,546

**Microsoft Stream**

8.7

8.744

Ease of Setup

**Loom**

9.4

9.4731

**Microsoft Stream**

8.4

8.417

Ease of Admin

**Loom**

9.2

9.2310

**Microsoft Stream**

8.2

8.213

Quality of Support

**Loom**

8.9

8.9873

**Microsoft Stream**

8.8

8.836

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Loom**

9.3

9.3290

**Microsoft Stream**

8.8

8.813

Product Direction (% positive)

**Loom**

8.8

8.81,266

**Microsoft Stream**

8.7

8.744

Features

Video Hosting[Hide 56 FeaturesShow 56 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.4

152

8.4

43

Hosting

Video player

9.3(tied score)

133

9.3(tied score)

39

Profile channel

8.5(won by 0.3)

110

8.2

40

Live streaming

7.5

88

8.6(won by 1.1)

34

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Management

Video management

9.1(won by 0.6)

133

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.5

41

Distribution

9.2(won by 0.8)

122

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.4

41

Private upload

8.9

121

9.3(won by 0.4)

38

Collaboration

9.2(won by 0.6)

116

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.6

39

Multi-Channel Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audio/video file upload

Not enough data

Not enough data

SEO Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Marketing

Engagement tools

8.7(won by 0.7)

108

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

31

Monetization

Feature Not Available

7.0(won by default)

27

SEO

7.8(won by default)

35

Not enough data

Social sharing

8.4(won by default)

39

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Monetization Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Insights

Analytics

8.7(won by 0.7)

106

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

35

Third-Party Integrations

8.6(won by 0.3)

107

8.3

36

Generative AI

AI Text-to-Image

7.4(won by default)

60

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Video

7.6(won by default)

59

Not enough data

AI Text-to-3D

7.1(won by default)

58

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Content organization

8.8(won by default)

34

Not enough data

Video editing

8.6(won by default)

34

Not enough data

Analytics

8.5(won by default)

36

Not enough data

User engagement

8.1(won by default)

33

Not enough data

Integrations

8.7(won by default)

34

Not enough data

Live streaming

8.0(won by default)

33

Not enough data

Video Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Encoding and transcoding

8.5(won by default)

35

Not enough data

Security and privacy

8.9(won by default)

36

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Video Hosting

Autonomous Task Execution

8.3(won by default)

28

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

8.5(won by default)

28

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

8.5(won by default)

28

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

8.3(won by default)

28

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

8.3(won by default)

28

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Customizable CTAs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Format Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Privacy Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Meeting Assistants[Hide 35 FeaturesShow 35 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.6

23

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agenda Management

Agenda Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Speech Recognition

Speech Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Support

Decision Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accessibility Compliance (WCAG)

Accessibility Compliance (WCAG)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Language Translation

Real-Time Language Translation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Autonomous Task Execution

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Notes

Meeting Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Management

Action Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Transcription

Call Transcription

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recording

Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transcript Search & Annotation

Transcript Search & Annotation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Item Tracking

Action Item Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Prep - AI Meeting Assistants

Agenda Management

8.3(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Virtual Meeting Hosting

7.6(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

7.5(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Meeting Automation - AI Meeting Assistants

Automated Note-Taking

8.1(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Voice Recognition

7.8(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Action Item Tracking

8.0(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Meeting Insights - AI Meeting Assistants

Sentiment Analysis

7.2(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Personalization

7.3(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Smart Summaries

7.5(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Accessibility - AI Meeting Assistants

Language Translation

7.8(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Real-Time Transcription

8.1(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Accessibility Guidelines Compliance

7.6(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Agentic AI - AI Meeting Assistants

Autonomous Task Execution

7.4(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

7.5(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

6.9(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Decision Making

7.5(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Meeting Capture & Retention - AI Meeting Assistants

Bot Presence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Moments Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audio or Video Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen and Video Capture[Hide 57 FeaturesShow 57 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

1,053

Not enough data

Platform Basics

Screen Capture

9.3(won by default)

924

Not enough data

Video Capture

9.5(won by default)

1010

Not enough data

Image Editor

7.7(won by default)

536

Not enough data

Audio Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Content

Scrolling Capture

8.7(won by default)

746

Not enough data

Text Extraction

8.0(won by default)

659

Not enough data

Screen Record

9.5(won by default)

999

Not enough data

Video Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

File Sharing

8.8(won by default)

790

Not enough data

Platform Search

8.3(won by default)

700

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture

Autonomous Task Execution

7.4(won by default)

93

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Screen Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Annotations

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Call Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

On-Demand Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

YouTube Uploading

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Speech-to-Text Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video CMS[Hide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.9

125

Not enough data

Customization

Branding

8.3(won by default)

93

Not enough data

Customizable Thumbnails

8.2(won by default)

94

Not enough data

Annotations

7.9(won by default)

62

Not enough data

Custom Metadata

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Organization

Availability Scheduling

7.8(won by default)

65

Not enough data

Workflows

7.9(won by default)

62

Not enough data

Playlists

8.0(won by default)

82

Not enough data

Deep Search

7.8(won by default)

60

Not enough data

Analytics

8.2(won by default)

91

Not enough data

Permissions

8.4(won by default)

88

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Video CMS

Autonomous Task Execution

7.5(won by default)

26

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

7.7(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

7.8(won by default)

26

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

7.5(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Publishing Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Classification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Email[Hide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

326

Not enough data

Video Creation

Screen Recording

9.6(won by default)

293

Not enough data

Video Upload

9.1(won by default)

192

Not enough data

Unlimited Video Storage

9.2(won by default)

263

Not enough data

Live Video Streaming

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Video Player Customization

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Software Delivery

Mobile Application

8.3(won by default)

211

Not enough data

Browser Extension

8.9(won by default)

273

Not enough data

API / Integrations

8.2(won by default)

192

Not enough data

Analytics

Recipient Tracking

8.7(won by default)

268

Not enough data

Campaign Performance Tracking

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Thread Length Tracking

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text-to-Image

7.4(won by default)

122

Not enough data

AI Text-to-3D

7.1(won by default)

120

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

8.1(won by default)

128

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Music

6.9(won by default)

120

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Video Email

Autonomous Task Execution

8.0(won by default)

39

Not enough data

Video Communications[Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

670

Not enough data

Platform Features

Video Capture

9.4(won by default)

587

Not enough data

Image Editor

7.6(won by default)

400

Not enough data

Screen Capture

9.1(won by default)

502

Not enough data

Scrolling Capture

8.5(won by default)

384

Not enough data

Screen Record

9.5(won by default)

597

Not enough data

Text Extraction

8.1(won by default)

358

Not enough data

Organization

Search

8.5(won by default)

445

Not enough data

Permissions

8.4(won by default)

448

Not enough data

Organization

8.7(won by default)

483

Not enough data

Customization

Customizable Thumbnails

8.3(won by default)

419

Not enough data

Annotations

8.3(won by default)

402

Not enough data

Frames & Background

8.1(won by default)

403

Not enough data

Analytics

Viewer Reactions

8.9(won by default)

488

Not enough data

Engagement Insights

8.9(won by default)

467

Not enough data

Viewer Insights

8.8(won by default)

472

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rapid Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Promotion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Privacy Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Screen Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inside the Video Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brand Overlay

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multimedia Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Closed Captions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Archiving

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Format Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Looping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bulk Uploading

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Loom](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6d8cf81bc1f650c2b12bbb5327ab14ff/loom-loom.svg "Loom")](https://www.g2.com/products/atlassian-loom/reviews)

Loom

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

61.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

31.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

7.1%

[![Microsoft Stream](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_922c72685a41fb6759b93880e18a96da/microsoft-stream.png "Microsoft Stream")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-stream/reviews)

Microsoft Stream

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

30.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

30.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

39.6%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

61.6%

30.2%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

31.3%

30.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

7.1%

39.6%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Loom](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6d8cf81bc1f650c2b12bbb5327ab14ff/loom-loom.svg "Loom")](https://www.g2.com/products/atlassian-loom/reviews)
Loom

Computer Software

21.2%

Marketing and Advertising

13.1%

Information Technology and Services

11.7%

Consulting

3.1%

Accounting

3.0%

Other

47.8%

[![Microsoft Stream](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_922c72685a41fb6759b93880e18a96da/microsoft-stream.png "Microsoft Stream")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-stream/reviews)
Microsoft Stream

Information Technology and Services

28.3%

Computer Software

11.3%

Non-Profit Organization Management

9.4%

Renewables & Environment

3.8%

Construction

3.8%

Other

43.4%

FAQs

## Loom vs Microsoft Stream FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Loom vs Microsoft Stream?

Loom stands out for its higher G2 rating, larger review volume, and stronger ease-of-use and support scores compared to Microsoft Stream.

| [Loom](https://www.g2.com/products/atlassian-loom/reviews) | [Microsoft Stream](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-stream/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.7/5 (2,413 reviews) | 4.3/5 (56 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Enterprise |
| 9.4 | 8.4 |
| 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Ease of Use (329 all-time mentions) | Easy Recording (3 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Loom and Microsoft Stream compare?

Loom is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing more satisfaction with its pricing than Microsoft Stream.

- **Loom:** In recent reviews, many cite Loom's pricing as a concern after an 80% price increase, but overall satisfaction with value remains high due to its ease of use and time-saving features.
- **Microsoft Stream:** Reviewers note that Stream is included with Microsoft 365 subscriptions, making it cost-effective for organizations already using Microsoft products, but some mention it may be too expensive for smaller organizations or those with limited budgets.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent Loom reviewers mention switching due to price hikes and feature limitations in the free plan, while Microsoft Stream reviewers highlight integration with the Microsoft ecosystem as a key reason for adoption.

### What are the best alternatives to Loom and Microsoft Stream?

The top three alternatives to Loom and Microsoft Stream are Vidyard, Zight, and Vimeo.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Loom](https://www.g2.com/products/atlassian-loom/reviews) | 4.7/5 (2,413) | Small-Business | Recent reviews cite price increases and free plan limitations | Ease of Use (329 all-time mentions) |
| [Microsoft Stream](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-stream/reviews) | 4.3/5 (56) | Enterprise | Included with Microsoft 365, but costly for smaller orgs | Easy Recording (3 all-time mentions) |
| [Vidyard](https://www.g2.com/products/vidyard/reviews) | 4.5/5 (834) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Zight](https://www.g2.com/products/zight/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1,234) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) | 4.3/5 (722) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Video Communications features should I prioritize when comparing Loom and Microsoft Stream?

Buyers should prioritize ease of use, ease of setup, integrations, support quality, and organization features when comparing Loom and Microsoft Stream.

- **Ease of Use:** Loom scores 9.3, Microsoft Stream 8.7.
- **Ease of Setup:** Loom scores 9.4, Microsoft Stream 8.4.
- **Integrations:** Loom is frequently cited for Slack (111 all-time mentions) and Jira (11 all-time mentions); Microsoft Stream is noted for Microsoft 365 and Teams integration in recent reviews.
- **Quality of Support:** Loom scores 8.9, Microsoft Stream 8.8.
- **Organization:** Loom has recurring reviewer feedback on workspace clutter and video management, while Microsoft Stream is cited for organizational issues and navigation challenges.

### What are the pros and cons of Loom vs Microsoft Stream?

Loom's headline strength is ease of use, while Microsoft Stream's is its integration with the Microsoft ecosystem.

- **Loom strengths:** Ease of Use (329 all-time mentions), Easy Recording (259), Screen Recording (207), Easy Sharing (191), Time-saving (154), AI Integration (127), Video Quality (113).
- **Loom trade-offs:** Recording Issues (146), limited editing features, free plan restrictions, recent price increases, workspace organization challenges.
- **Microsoft Stream strengths:** Easy Recording, integration with Microsoft 365 and Teams, secure internal sharing, automatic transcription, and organizational video hosting.
- **Microsoft Stream trade-offs:** Difficult navigation, organizational issues, limited external sharing, fewer integrations, and limited editing/customization options.

### Is Loom or Microsoft Stream better for small businesses?

Loom is the better fit for small businesses, as reflected by its largest reviewer segment and positive small-business sentiment.

- **Loom:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight its ease of use, quick setup, and value for small teams.
- **Microsoft Stream:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers note its value for organizations already using Microsoft 365, but mention it may be less suitable for small businesses due to cost and complexity.

### Which Video Communications platform has better integrations?

Loom is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing more third-party connections than Microsoft Stream.

- **Loom:** Slack integration is mentioned in 111 reviews, and Jira integration in 11 reviews.
- **Microsoft Stream:** Reviewers highlight integration with Microsoft 365 and Teams, but do not cite third-party integrations beyond the Microsoft ecosystem.

### How do Loom and Microsoft Stream compare on customer support?

Loom and Microsoft Stream are rated nearly identically on Quality of Support, with Loom at 8.9 and Microsoft Stream at 8.8, indicating parity.

- **Loom:** Reviewers frequently mention responsive support and helpful resources, though some cite frustration with billing and support contact processes.
- **Microsoft Stream:** Reviewers describe support as generally positive, especially for enterprise customers, but note challenges with customer support portals and slower response times for complex issues.

### Which is easier to implement, Loom or Microsoft Stream?

Loom is rated higher for Ease of Setup, scoring 9.4 versus Microsoft Stream's 8.4, a difference of 1.0 points.

- **Loom:** Reviewers consistently describe Loom as quick and easy to implement, with minimal setup required and an intuitive onboarding experience.
- **Microsoft Stream:** Reviewers note that setup is straightforward for organizations already using Microsoft 365, but mention a learning curve for new users and more complex permission management.

### Which product has better Organization?

Loom is cited more frequently for organization-related feedback, with both positive and negative mentions, while Microsoft Stream is noted for organizational issues and navigation challenges.

- **Loom:** Workspace organization and video management are recurring themes in reviews, with some users noting clutter and difficulty finding older videos.
- **Microsoft Stream:** Reviewers mention organizational issues, difficult navigation, and challenges with cataloging and searching videos, especially without SharePoint integration.

Alternatives

**Loom Alternatives**

 ![Vidyard](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b8eeb74c6c12ccc5f1ce6876e0229a33/vidyard.svg "Vidyard")

[
Vidyard
](/products/vidyard/reviews)

 ![Zight](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/862c5bef45c43a4e60f04768a0964618/zight.svg "Zight")

[
Zight
](/products/zight/reviews)

 ![Hippo Video](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a4a8a5c248ec0fa6e763d4d92b9940d0/hippo-video-hippo-video.svg "Hippo Video")

[
Hippo Video
](/products/hippo-video-hippo-video/reviews)

 ![Snagit](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cf48c4809298cff042c6b2a089194d06/snagit.svg "Snagit")

[
Snagit
](/products/snagit/reviews)

**Microsoft Stream Alternatives**

 ![Vimeo](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8372839a7dacdf33b29a35ba100d6dcb/vimeo.svg "Vimeo")

[
Vimeo
](/products/vimeo/reviews)

 ![YouTube Advertising](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_dfb3f596dca6398e0f7bc25db4a4a4fd/google-youtube-advertising.png "YouTube Advertising")

[
YouTube Advertising
](/products/google-youtube-advertising/reviews)

 ![Vidyard](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b8eeb74c6c12ccc5f1ce6876e0229a33/vidyard.svg "Vidyard")

[
Vidyard
](/products/vidyard/reviews)

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Brightcove
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