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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (49.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0.00 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
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Star Rating
(1,050)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Wistia excels in user experience, with many praising its comprehensive interface that is both clear and easy to navigate. Users appreciate features like video summaries and transcripts that enhance accessibility and usability.
- Users say Microsoft Stream is particularly beneficial for organizations already using Microsoft products, as it allows for seamless integration and easy access without needing to log into another platform. This is especially helpful for non-technical users who find the platform easy to navigate.
- Reviewers mention that Wistia's video quality is a standout feature, with high-resolution videos that look great on landing pages. This focus on video quality is a significant advantage for businesses looking to maintain a professional online presence.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft Stream shines in its secure video storage and intelligent video search capabilities, making it a solid choice for organizations that prioritize security and ease of access to their video content.
- G2 reviewers highlight Wistia's strong support and onboarding process, with many users noting the quick implementation and helpful customer service, which contributes to a smoother transition for new users.
- Users report that while Microsoft Stream offers useful features like mobile access and analytics, it may not match Wistia's overall satisfaction ratings, indicating that some users find Wistia to be a more robust solution for their video hosting needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Stream
No pricing availableWistia
Free
$0.00
Per Month
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- 1 user (that's you!)
- Customizable player
Free Trial
Microsoft Stream
No trial information availableWistia
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
44
9.1
870
Ease of Use
8.7
44
9.3
879
Ease of Setup
8.4
17
9.3
589
Ease of Admin
8.2
13
9.3
415
Quality of Support
8.8
36
9.1
679
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
13
9.2
391
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
44
8.9
843
Features by Category
Host Tools
Not enough data
8.9
106
Not enough data
9.0
105
Not enough data
9.2
105
Attendee Tools
Not enough data
8.8
98
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
8.3
90
Post-Event Tools
Not enough data
8.9
95
Not enough data
8.8
93
Integrations
Not enough data
8.4
95
Not enough data
8.6
102
Agentic AI - Webinar
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
8.2
30
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
8.0
29
Software Options
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.2
39
Not enough data
8.4
39
Not enough data
9.2
41
Audience Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
8.9
37
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
8.6
40
Not enough data
9.1
42
Not enough data
8.5
43
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.8
9
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
77
Not enough data
8.6
77
Not enough data
7.5
71
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
7.6
71
Not enough data
8.6
76
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
77
Not enough data
8.2
70
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
Not enough data
6.8
21
Hosting
9.3
39
9.4
528
8.2
40
8.6
467
8.6
34
7.5
364
|
Verified
Management
8.5
41
9.3
538
8.4
41
9.4
513
9.3
38
9.2
482
8.6
39
8.7
473
Marketing
7.0
27
Feature Not Available
8.0
31
8.7
462
Not enough data
8.1
261
Not enough data
8.5
264
Insights
8.0
35
8.7
517
8.3
36
8.4
460
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.9
258
Not enough data
7.8
261
Not enough data
8.8
267
Not enough data
8.4
251
Not enough data
8.2
248
Not enough data
7.6
240
Security
Not enough data
8.7
244
Not enough data
8.8
240
Agentic AI - Video Hosting
Not enough data
7.2
118
Not enough data
7.2
116
Not enough data
7.5
118
Not enough data
7.3
116
Not enough data
7.2
117
Customization
Not enough data
8.9
168
Not enough data
9.3
169
Not enough data
8.6
158
Not enough data
8.5
156
Organization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
154
Not enough data
7.7
145
Not enough data
8.7
166
Not enough data
8.6
160
Agentic AI - Video CMS
Not enough data
7.0
30
Not enough data
7.0
29
Not enough data
7.0
30
Not enough data
6.8
28
API Features
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
57
Not enough data
8.9
58
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Security and Compliance
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
42
Not enough data
8.6
41
Editing
Not enough data
8.1
117
Not enough data
8.7
133
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
140
Not enough data
8.8
141
Platform
Not enough data
9.0
124
Not enough data
8.9
128
Not enough data
8.9
123
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
7.9
49
Not enough data
7.9
47
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
8.0
49
Core Recording & Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Live Collaboration & Direction
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Post & Editing Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI & Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Stream and Wistia are categorized as Video Hosting
Unique Categories
Microsoft Stream has no unique categories
Wistia is categorized as Virtual Recording Studio, Webinar, Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS), Live Stream, Video CMS, Video Editing, and Screen and Video Capture
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Stream
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Wistia
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%
Computer Software
26.3%
Marketing and Advertising
10.8%
Information Technology and Services
10.2%
E-Learning
3.0%
Financial Services
2.9%
Other
46.7%
Discussions
Microsoft Stream has no discussions with answers
How do I embed a video, so it is the same size as a YouTube embed?
1 Comment
JM
In Wistia, click 'Embed and Share' > Select Inline Embedded > then look at Options and there you can select and enter the size you want your video to...Read more
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