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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (65.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$20.00 Per Month
Microsoft Stream
Star Rating
(56)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft StreamVimeo
Star Rating
(709)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Vimeo excels in branding options, with a score of 8.8, allowing for extensive customization of video presentations, while Microsoft Stream also offers branding but with slightly lower user satisfaction.
- Reviewers mention that Vimeo's recording capabilities are highly rated at 9.2, making it a preferred choice for users who prioritize high-quality video capture, whereas Microsoft Stream's recording features, while competent, do not receive the same level of acclaim.
- G2 users highlight Vimeo's superior screen capture functionality, scoring 9.4, which is particularly beneficial for tutorial and educational content, compared to Microsoft Stream's score of 8.3 in this area.
- Users on G2 appreciate Vimeo's video management features, scoring 8.9, which facilitate easier organization and retrieval of content, while Microsoft Stream's management tools, though effective, are rated slightly lower at 8.6.
- Reviewers say that Microsoft Stream shines in quality of support, with a score of 8.9, indicating a more responsive customer service experience compared to Vimeo's score of 8.4, which some users find lacking.
- Users report that both platforms offer live streaming capabilities, but Microsoft Stream edges out with a score of 8.5, as users find its integration with other Microsoft tools particularly beneficial for enterprise environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Stream
No pricing availableVimeo
Starter
$20.00
Per Month
Grow your business with essential video tools. Includes everything in the Free Plan, plus:
- Privacy controls
- Custom video player
- Custom URLs
Free Trial
Microsoft Stream
No trial information availableVimeo
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
44
8.7
520
Ease of Use
8.7
44
9.0
524
Ease of Setup
8.4
17
8.8
219
Ease of Admin
8.2
13
8.6
192
Quality of Support
8.8
36
8.4
415
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
13
8.5
182
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
44
7.9
494
Features by Category
Software Options
Not enough data
8.8
74
Not enough data
8.3
69
Not enough data
8.6
68
Not enough data
9.1
76
Audience Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
68
Not enough data
8.7
73
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
9.1
74
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
7.8
49
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
9.0
33
Not enough data
7.4
30
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.3
31
Not enough data
7.1
30
Not enough data
9.1
32
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
8.5
31
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting
9.3
39
9.1
140
8.2
40
8.5
119
8.6
34
8.2
105
Management
8.5
41
8.9
142
8.4
41
8.7
129
9.3
38
9.1
137
8.6
39
8.5
121
Marketing
7.0
27
6.7
85
8.0
31
7.8
108
Not enough data
7.2
27
Not enough data
8.2
28
Insights
8.0
35
8.2
127
8.3
36
8.1
108
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.3
47
Not enough data
6.2
45
Not enough data
6.1
45
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
7.4
27
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
7.5
27
Not enough data
8.2
26
Not enough data
7.8
24
Security
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.3
27
Agentic AI - Video Hosting
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.4
11
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
7.3
11
Content Type
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
7.6
17
CDN Type
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
7.9
16
Monetization
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
8.0
17
Content Delivery
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.5
18
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.0
16
Not enough data
5.2
16
Not enough data
5.0
16
Not enough data
5.1
16
Agentic AI - OTT Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
API Features
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Security and Compliance
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Platform Features
Not enough data
8.5
32
Not enough data
7.7
29
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
26
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Organization
Not enough data
7.8
33
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
8.3
37
Customization
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Analytics
Not enough data
7.8
31
Not enough data
8.0
34
Not enough data
8.1
34
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Stream and Vimeo are categorized as Video Hosting
Unique Categories
Microsoft Stream has no unique categories
Vimeo is categorized as Video Communications, Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS), Live Stream, Screen and Video Capture, and OTT Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Stream
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Vimeo
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
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%
Marketing and Advertising
12.1%
Computer Software
8.3%
Information Technology and Services
5.5%
Media Production
4.3%
Higher Education
4.3%
Other
65.6%
Discussions
Microsoft Stream has no discussions with answers
I have recently seen lot of business people use vimeo than youtube. Is there any specific reason behind this?
8 Comments
AC
Youtube will just pop ads in your videos at any given time. Don't know about Vimeo, but youtube is still dominant in the market so I'd still go with them...Read more
What is the best way to make a video?
1 Comment
AL
Totally unreliable service. I requested for a refund which they did, but with a shortfall of $$$$.
When I requested for an explanation, they provided a...Read more
Vimeo or YouTube for embedded videos ?
1 Comment
CV
Vimeo because it doesn't show "related" videos when the clip has finished playing and you can actually add a call to action on the video.Read more
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