--- title: Microsoft Stream Reviews meta\_title: 'Microsoft Stream Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 56 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Microsoft Stream works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.3 review\_count: 56 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: Video url: https://www.g2.com/categories/video --- # Microsoft Stream Reviews & Product Details Microsoft Stream is an enterprise video management service that enables organizations to securely create, store, share, and view videos. Integrated within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, it allows seamless incorporation of videos into applications like Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Users can record and watch Teams meetings with automatically generated transcripts, create screen and webcam recordings, and share videos for purposes such as leadership communications, training, and compliance. Stream also offers features like video search, transcript reading, commenting, and embedding videos into SharePoint portals and pages. By leveraging Stream, organizations can enhance collaboration, improve information dissemination, and foster a more connected workplace through the power of video. * * * Seller [Microsoft](https://www.g2.com/sellers/microsoft) Discussions [Microsoft Stream Community](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-stream/discuss) Solution Type Best-of-Breed Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 1 month ### Return on Investment 19 months [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-stream/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Loom](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Loom") Loom 4.7/5(2,413) ](https://www.g2.com/products/atlassian-loom/reviews) [ ![Vimeo](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Vimeo") Vimeo 4.3/5(722) ](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) [ ![YouTube Advertising](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "YouTube Advertising") YouTube Advertising 4.6/5(290) ](https://www.g2.com/products/google-youtube-advertising/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-stream/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 56 real user reviews. Implementation Time 1 month Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Leslie P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Leslie P.") LP Leslie P. Data Strategist Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 9/16/2025 "Easy to use recording platform" 5/5 What do you like best about Microsoft Stream? It is easy to navigate and use, even for people who aren't necessarily "tech-y". I can record videos for other staff members and they can access them without having to log into another program, since it is included in our Microsoft subscription. I use Stream on a weekly basis to record trainings and demonstrations for our staff. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Microsoft Stream? I wish there were default settings that could be applied to every recording, versus having to manually check each setting every time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Microsoft Stream solving and how is that benefiting you? We have a large staff that work in offices across a large geographic area. It can be difficult to schedule everyone for a training. Some people also learn better if they can see a demonstration of instructions. Stream makes it easy for me to communicate procedures or updates with everyone in my organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Kamaljeet S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Kamaljeet S.") KS Kamaljeet S. Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 4/24/2024 "Platform for streaming videos- Microsoft streams review." 4.5/5 What do you like best about Microsoft Stream? East to use . Easy to understand . we can learn by watching the videos on the ms stream platform . Record the team meeting and go thorught later . Record and share KT sessions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Microsoft Stream? The user interface might use some work. finds it challenging to find relevant videos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Microsoft Stream solving and how is that benefiting you? Helps to be on same page by watching the training sessions which are missed or re learn Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 5/28/2024 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ST Sudheer Kumar T. SDE Information Technology and Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 4/24/2024 "Microsoft stream review - Video Streaming platform." 4.5/5 What do you like best about Microsoft Stream? It is a good platform where we can watch organisational recorded KT videos and learn new technologies . The recording of microsoft teams can saved here so can use it later . People who are not present in the meetings can go through the stream videos later on . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Microsoft Stream? User Interface can be improved . Faces dfficulty in searching relevent videos . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Microsoft Stream solving and how is that benefiting you? Helping to go thrugh the missed meetings videos and be on the same page. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite PA ParasuRaman A. Executive - RPA Developer Information Technology and Services Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 6/12/2023 "Enhanced Video Sharing and Collaboration with Microsoft Stream" 5/5 What do you like best about Microsoft Stream? Microsoft Stream is a powerful tool that enables seamless video sharing and viewing, enhancing internal communication and knowledge sharing within organizations. It's user-friendly interfaces and advanced features, such as intelligent search and transcript generation, make it valuable for managing and accessing video content. With robust security measures, organizations can trust Microsoft Stream to protect their sensitive video data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Microsoft Stream? Microsoft Stream's video playback quality can be inconsistent and prone to buffering issues, hindering the viewing experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Microsoft Stream solving and how is that benefiting you? Having used Microsoft Stream for over three years, I have found it a reliable platform for sharing and managing video content within our organization. Its integration with other Microsoft tools and secure sharing options have facilitated effective communication and collaboration. However, occasional delays in video processing and limited customization options have been minor drawbacks in an otherwise satisfactory experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Ashutosh V.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Ashutosh V.") AV Ashutosh V. Assoc. Data Science Analyst Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 4/11/2023 "Great platform to share and view intra organization videos." 4.5/5 What do you like best about Microsoft Stream? The best thing about Microsoft Stream is its ease of use when it comes to sharing your videos. I like how if you record meetings on Microsoft Teams, it automatically shares it on Stream. I also like how it automatically transcribes such videos uploaded on it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Microsoft Stream? Microsoft Stream has some points to work on; if one has to create access to share the uploaded file with a team, it gets a bit tedious for new users. The time is taken for the video to be uploaded a bit long, and one has to spend it waiting for it to upload. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Microsoft Stream solving and how is that benefiting you? Microsoft Stream helps in uploading, sharing and viewing videos internally in our organization, it helps in sharing internal training videos which can be accessed only by employees. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Information Technology and Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Information Technology and Services") UI Verified User in Information Technology and Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9/25/2023 "Video sharing tool" 5/5 What do you like best about Microsoft Stream? I can share many business related vidoes to my team members to whom I am working with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Microsoft Stream? There is only one dislike about I am unable to share video link to whom who are out of the organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Microsoft Stream solving and how is that benefiting you? As I am working with my team It helps me to share one video to entire team members by just hosting a video on stream. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 10/16/2023 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Information Technology and Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Information Technology and Services") UI Verified User in Information Technology and Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/12/2023 "Easy Screen Recording & Sharing" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Microsoft Stream? I love that Microsoft Stream is included in our Microsoft Suite for easy screen recording and sharing. Sometimes you need to make a video of your screen or audio to show someone how to do something and Stream makes it simple to do so. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Microsoft Stream? Sometimes downloading the videos and the setting isn't as seamless as I would like, especially if it is a longer video. I suppose this is to be expected though, so isn't the largest issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Microsoft Stream solving and how is that benefiting you? Within our company, we can easily record and share videos with each other showing steps to do something, reviewing something, or anything else we need easily with just a couple of steps. I like how quickly I can create, download, and send video content through Stream. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Mehdi M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mehdi M.") MM Mehdi M. System Engineer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/1/2023 "The best!" 5/5 What do you like best about Microsoft Stream? It is a very helpful app for students and teacher as teachers can make groups according to class and upload the recorded session so that students can watch and learn, it is very helpful especially during this pandemic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Microsoft Stream? It has removed the feature to directly upload a video of Microsoft teams, now you have to upload video separately on stream. It does not work well there is lot of bugs in it due to which it hangs a lot. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Microsoft Stream solving and how is that benefiting you? Everything Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Raj S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Raj S.") RS Raj S. Back End Developer Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 11/1/2022 "Cloud video sharing platform for organizations" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Microsoft Stream? The video can be broadcasted and shared with all the team members very easily. Since it is a cloud streaming platform, the videos do not take any local storage space. It integrates well with other Microsoft applications like Microsoft Teams and can be used to record and share the meetings conducted on Microfot Teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Microsoft Stream? The videos can be downloaded to view them offline but, the videos open only in Microsoft Stream and cannot be viewed without installing the application. It would be useful if there is an option to compress or reduce the size of a video for downloading it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Microsoft Stream solving and how is that benefiting you? It helps in saving the meeting recordings which can be viewed later by someone who did not attend the meeting. Also, there is no concern for privacy because the videos can be accessed only by the team members within the organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Islam A.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Islam A.") IA Islam A. 3rd Line Cloud Systems Engineer / Group Infrastructure Services Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 5/24/2023 "Great Experience" 5/5 What do you like best about Microsoft Stream? - Communication ways - useful - easy to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Microsoft Stream? nothing all good till now with me and my team Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Microsoft Stream solving and how is that benefiting you? easy to host any video or share it with each other and to retain it for a specific period Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. 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