# Lumen5 vs StoryStream Comparison | | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 70 | 70 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (68.3% of reviews) | Enterprise (48.6% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Lumen5 Pros: - Customer Support (2 reviews) - Easy Editing (2 reviews) Cons: - Cost Issue (1 reviews) - Download Issues (1 reviews) ### StoryStream **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (56 reviews) | 9.1 (60 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (56 reviews) | 8.6 (59 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 8.4 (25 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (24 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (49 reviews) | 9.6 (63 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 9.6 (25 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (53 reviews) | 9.8 (59 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Lumen5 #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Community Price: Free Description: For casual video enthusiasts Key Features: - Unlimited videos - Contains Lumen5 watermark - 720p video resolution [Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/lumen5/pricing) #### Free Trial No ### StoryStream #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Digital Asset Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lumen5** | N/A | N/A | | **StoryStream** | 9.4/10 | 6 | #### Interface and Performance | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Import/Export** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | | **Organizational Interface** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | | **Search** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **File Preview** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | #### Asset Management | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **File Types** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Metadata** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | | **File Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Expiration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Watermark** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Digital Rights Management** | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | | **Brand Guidelines** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | #### Media Types | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Video** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | | **Audio** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Images** | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | #### Administration | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | | **Brand Portal** | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | | **Integration with Creative Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration with Marketing Software** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Digital Asset Management | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Content Marketing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lumen5** | N/A | N/A | | **StoryStream** | N/A | N/A | #### Content Creation | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Content Creation Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content Curation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Buyer Personas** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Optimization | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **SEO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **A/B Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboards & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audience Targeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **ROI Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Logistics | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Customizable Templated Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Internal Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Editing and Approval Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Distribution Features** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations & APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Content Curation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lumen5** | N/A | N/A | | **StoryStream** | 9.1/10 | 26 | #### Content Discovery | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Query Builder** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | | **Content Sources** | Not enough data | 8.9 (16 reviews) | | **Content Suggestions** | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) | | **Multimedia Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Content Curation | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Collaboration** | Not enough data | 9.4 (16 reviews) | | **Content Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (16 reviews) | | **Customization** | Not enough data | 9.0 (12 reviews) | | **Analytics and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Content Distribution | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Social Media** | Not enough data | 9.6 (15 reviews) | | **Email Marketing** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | | **Blogs/Websites** | Not enough data | 9.7 (10 reviews) | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | | **SEO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Content Curation | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Social Media Advertising | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lumen5** | N/A | N/A | | **StoryStream** | 8.5/10 | 6 | #### Platform Interoperability | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Close Ecosystem API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Social Media Advertising | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Social Functionality | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Social Functionality** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | #### Campaign Management | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Campaign Dashboard** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Campaign Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reach** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Bulk Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Batch Uploading** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Brand Safety** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Fraud Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Frequency Capping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Budget Pacing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Creative Optimization** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | | **Rich Media Capabilties** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **In-App Ads** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Rich Media Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Targeting | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Targeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Retargeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Geo-Targeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Contextual Targeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | | **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Enterprise Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow Capability** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Content Experience Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lumen5** | N/A | N/A | | **StoryStream** | 9.1/10 | 8 | #### Content Creation | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Content Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Content Experience Platforms | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Optimization | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **ROI Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | ### Video Editing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lumen5** | N/A | N/A | | **StoryStream** | N/A | N/A | #### Editing | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Audio Mixing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Transcription** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Text Animation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Time Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Overlays and Watermarks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Clip Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Titles and Captions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Format Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Team Review** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Video Editing | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Live Commerce | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lumen5** | N/A | N/A | | **StoryStream** | N/A | N/A | #### Engagement | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Live streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Live chat discussions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Social media** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **One-to-one call scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Omnichannel livestreaming ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stream sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product demonstrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Shopping cart** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Social media** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Video analytics tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Campaign management tool** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **CRM & Data Platform Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Smartphone and DSLR ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Live selling | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Social media** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Marketplaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Lead capturing and distribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **E-commerce platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analytics | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Data Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Campaign performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### User-Generated Content | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lumen5** | N/A | N/A | | **StoryStream** | 9.2/10 | 21 | #### Visual UGC | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Campaign Customization** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | | **Widget Customization** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | | **Widget** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) | | **Media Library** | Not enough data | 9.4 (11 reviews) | #### Integrations | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Social Media** | Not enough data | 9.4 (12 reviews) | | **Content Creation** | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | | **Marketing Automation** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) | | **Rights Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | #### Support | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Onboarding** | Not enough data | 9.6 (15 reviews) | | **24/7 Client Support** | Not enough data | 9.3 (14 reviews) | #### Performance | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **UGC Analytics** | Not enough data | 9.2 (14 reviews) | | **Lazy-Loading** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | ### Content Creation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lumen5** | 8.3/10 | 11 | | **StoryStream** | 8.6/10 | 20 | #### Planning | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Scheduling Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Publishing | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Execute Content Publication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Social Media | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Social Media Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Planning | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Collaborative Editorial Calendars / Scheduling Content** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Content Creation | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Video Content Creation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lumen5** | N/A | N/A | | **StoryStream** | N/A | N/A | #### Video creation - Video Content Creation | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Screen recorder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Transcription** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Animations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Version history** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Storyboard timeline** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Text-to-speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sound library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-format resizer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Distribution - Video Content Creation | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Omnichannel delivery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Embed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Download formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analytics - Video Content Creation | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **A/B testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Engagement metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Training & Support - Video Content Creation | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Community** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customer support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integrations - Video Content Creation | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Media assets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Marketing automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Other - Video Content Creation | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roles management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Video Content Creation | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Content Distribution | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lumen5** | N/A | N/A | | **StoryStream** | 8.0/10 | 20 | #### Agentic AI - Content Distribution | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Planning | Feature | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Collaborative Editorial Calendars / Scheduling Content** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Content Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-creation) **Unique to Lumen5 (2):** [Video Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-editing), [Video Content Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-content-creation) **Unique to StoryStream (7):** [Content Curation Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-curation), [Content Distribution Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-distribution), [Content Experience Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-experience-platforms), [User-Generated Content Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/user-generated-content-platforms), [Digital Asset Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-asset-management), [Social Media Advertising Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-advertising), [Live Commerce Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-commerce) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Lumen5 | StoryStream | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 68.3% | 17.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 25.4% | 34.3% | | **Enterprise** | 6.3% | 48.6% | ### By Industry #### Lumen5 - **Information Services:** 12.7% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.5% - **Internet:** 9.5% - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.5% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.8% - **Education Management:** 4.8% - **Financial Services:** 4.8% - **Retail:** 3.2% - **Publishing:** 3.2% - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 3.2% - **Other:** 34.9% #### StoryStream - **Automotive:** 44.3% - **Retail:** 18.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.7% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 4.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.3% - **Cosmetics:** 4.3% - **Consumer Electronics:** 2.9% - **Consumer Goods:** 2.9% - **Civic & Social Organization:** 1.4% - **Computer Software:** 1.4% - **Other:** 10.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Lumen5 - [Synthesia](https://www.g2.com/products/synthesia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2762 reviews) - [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7562 reviews) - [invideo](https://www.g2.com/products/invideo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (176 reviews) - [Camtasia](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1713 reviews) - 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[Dash Social](https://www.g2.com/products/dash-social/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (410 reviews) - [Vyond](https://www.g2.com/products/vyond/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (502 reviews) - [RELAYTO AI](https://www.g2.com/products/relayto-ai/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (472 reviews) - [Adobe Experience Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-experience-manager/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (674 reviews) - [PhotoShelter for Brands](https://www.g2.com/products/photoshelter-for-brands/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1097 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Lumen5 - Title: [Is lumen5 good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-lumen5-good) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Lumen5 is very good, easy to use, you can create engaging videos in really short time even with the free version." ### StoryStream No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/lumen5-vs-storystream)