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# Azure Live and On-Demand Streaming Reviews
**Vendor:** Microsoft  
**Category:** [Other Video Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-video)  
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 10
## About Azure Live and On-Demand Streaming
Azure Media Services supports on-demand and live streaming, as well as dynamic packaging, which is the real-time transmuxing to and from HLS and Smooth Streaming formats, with DASH on the way .




## Azure Live and On-Demand Streaming Reviews
  ### 1. Great experience and fast service 

**Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Financial Services | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 18, 2018

**What do you like best about Azure Live and On-Demand Streaming?**

I like the live streaming at work option and how smoothly the program works. 

**What do you dislike about Azure Live and On-Demand Streaming?**

There' is nothing I dislike at the moment 

**What problems is Azure Live and On-Demand Streaming solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Reviewing status reports in a very quick time period. We use it for storage and easy access on all the services for global networks.


## Azure Live and On-Demand Streaming Discussions
  - [How do I stream video from Azure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-stream-video-from-azure)
  - [What are the four types of services included in Microsoft Azure Media Services?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/azure-live-and-on-demand-streaming-what-are-the-four-types-of-services-included-in-microsoft-azure-media-services)
  - [What is Azure live streaming?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-azure-live-streaming)

- [View Azure Live and On-Demand Streaming pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-live-and-on-demand-streaming/reviews?filters%5Bnps_score%5D%5B%5D=3&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-14+06%3A44%3A28+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=91c1604c-4da1-4941-b0be-2ffe6feda13f&secure%5Btoken%5D=6014f6712349435d6fd0058da3dcf49e25727bbe242d0e995cf61c9883e9e12f&format=llm_user)

## Azure Live and On-Demand Streaming Features
**Additional Functionality**
- Metadata Management
- Version Control
- Collaboration Tools
- Rapid Creation
- Video Tagging
- Social Promotion
- Filtering
- Commenting/Notes
- Privacy Options
- Multi-Channel Marketing
- Mobile Screen Support
- Video Editing
- Live Streaming
- Inside the Video Search
- Brand Overlay
- Customizable Branding
- Presentation Streaming
- Alerts/Notifications
- Multimedia Support
- Real-Time Analytics
- Video Creation
- Content Library
- Screen Recording
- Closed Captions
- Image Library
- Website Analytics
- Video Archiving
- Video Support
- Customizable Templates
- Visual Analytics
- Drag & Drop
- Multi-Channel Distribution
- Workflow Management
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Engagement Tracking
- Multiple Format Support
- Labeling
- Social Media Integration
- API
- Single Sign On
- File Management
- Template Management
- Social Sharing
- Communication Management
- Tagging
- Search/Filter
- Generative AI
- SSL Security
- Video Streaming
- Reporting & Statistics
- Content Management
- AI Copilot
- Video Looping
- Video Management
- Activity Dashboard
- Reporting/Analytics
- Third-Party Integrations
- Bulk Uploading

**Content Type**
- Video Streaming
- Audio-Only Streaming

**CDN Type**
- Built-In Content Delivery Network (CDN)
- Content Delivery Network (CDN) Integrations

**Monetization**
- Subscription Video-On-Demand (SVOD)
- Advertising Video-On-Demand (AVOD)
- Transactional Video-On-Demand (TVOD)

**Content Delivery**
- Multi-Device Delivery
- Multilanguage Support
- Website Hosting
- Application Development

**Generative AI**
- AI Image-to-Text
- AI Text-to-Video
- AI Text-to-Music
- AI Text-to-3D

**Agentic AI - OTT Platforms**
- Multi-step Planning
- Cross-system Integration

## Top Azure Live and On-Demand Streaming Alternatives
  - [Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) - 4.3/5.0 (700 reviews)
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  - [Kaltura - Agentic Digital Experiences Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/kaltura-agentic-digital-experiences-platform/reviews) - 4.3/5.0 (117 reviews)