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Compare Brightcove and Microsoft Stream 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (39.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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No pricing available
Brightcove
Star Rating
(53)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Browse all 3 pricing plansMicrosoft Stream
Star Rating
(56)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Learn more about Microsoft StreamBrightcove vs Microsoft Stream
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Microsoft Stream easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Microsoft Stream overall.
- Reviewers felt that Microsoft Stream meets the needs of their business better than Brightcove.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Microsoft Stream is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Microsoft Stream over Brightcove.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Brightcove
Communications Studio
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For marketers and corporate communications professionals who want to break through
with video and build stronger connections with their audiences.
- Security features that protect content from unauthorized viewers
- Live streaming and virtual events
- Interactive elements deepen audience engagement
Microsoft Stream
No pricing availableFree Trial
Brightcove
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Stream
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.2
48
8.8
44
Ease of Use
7.6
48
8.7
44
Ease of Setup
7.4
28
8.4
17
Ease of Admin
7.7
29
8.2
13
Quality of Support
7.7
45
8.8
36
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
29
8.8
13
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
45
8.7
44
Features by Category
Software Options
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Audience Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting
9.1
15
9.3
39
7.6
11
8.2
40
8.5
11
8.6
34
Management
9.1
15
8.5
41
8.9
15
8.4
41
8.1
12
9.3
38
Feature Not Available
8.6
39
Marketing
8.5
11
7.0
27
8.2
14
8.0
31
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Insights
7.2
15
8.0
35
7.9
14
8.3
36
Generative AI
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Security
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization
8.3
13
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
Organization
8.0
10
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
7.1
14
Not enough data
7.5
14
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video CMS
Not enough data
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API Features
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Security and Compliance
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Platform Features
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Organization
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Customization
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Analytics
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Brightcove and Microsoft Stream are categorized as Video Hosting
Unique Categories
Brightcove is categorized as Video CMS, Video Communications, Live Stream, and Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS)
Microsoft Stream has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Brightcove
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Stream
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Broadcast Media
11.5%
Online Media
9.6%
Media Production
9.6%
Computer Software
7.7%
Sports
5.8%
Other
55.8%
Information Technology and Services
28.3%
Computer Software
11.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
9.4%
Renewables & Environment
3.8%
Market Research
3.8%
Other
43.4%
Discussions
Brightcove has no discussions with answers
Microsoft Stream has no discussions with answers
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