Microsoft Stream vs. Niche Private Media Channel (discontinued)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Microsoft Stream
Score 7.3 out of 10
N/A
Microsoft Stream is an enterprise video option available to users of Microsoft 365 as part of the Office 365 E1 edition tier. Users can create explainer videos and send videos to Teams channels, SharePoint sites, Microsoft Viva Engage posts, Microsoft Viva Connections, and Microsoft365.com to inform and align with colleagues in the flow of work.N/A
Niche Private Media Channel (discontinued)
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
Niche Video Media in Atlanta, Georgia offers an enterprise video hosting platform called Private Media Channel. It has been discontinued.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Microsoft StreamNiche Private Media Channel (discontinued)
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
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Features
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Video Security
Comparison of Video Security features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Stream
5.2
1 Ratings
49% below category average
Niche Private Media Channel (discontinued)
-
Ratings
Video access controls6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
User management3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Video link sharing3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Internal video7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
External video7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Video Player
Comparison of Video Player features of Product A and Product B
Microsoft Stream
3.7
1 Ratings
76% below category average
Niche Private Media Channel (discontinued)
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Ratings
Player customization3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Embedded videos4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Video quality / Bandwidth controls4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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Microsoft StreamNiche Private Media Channel (discontinued)
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User Ratings
Microsoft StreamNiche Private Media Channel (discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend
7.0
(1 ratings)
8.7
(11 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Usability
7.0
(1 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.8
(3 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Microsoft StreamNiche Private Media Channel (discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
Stream is good for recording and capturing discussion from meetings. I would say that it isnt appropriate where there is lots of detail and lots of varying topics discussed as the summarising tool can in these instances be too broad. It is really good where meetings have been left or missed; as the notes and transcript allow for easy catchup
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I'm not sure what the average user is looking for, but I can imagine a number of scenarios for which the platform offers a very flexible hosting service for a variety of users, with plenty of bells and whistles, for a reasonable costs that can protect content while offering a good interface between the publisher and their viewers.
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Pros
Microsoft
  • Records Meetings
  • Transcribes voice to text
  • Summarise discussed audio into concise notes
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  • Answer the telephone and provide technical support very readily. Stay on the line to make sure your problem is solved.
  • Hosting with user payment ability to be handled by their site or my site. Don't have to have different companies for payment and hosting.
  • Affordable for small business.
  • Ability to organize content in multiple ways. Works well for educational model.
  • Allows my own branding. There branding is fairly transparent.
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Cons
Microsoft
  • Notes summarised could be more accurate
  • Transcript could be more accurate with regional accents
  • Sharing recordings could be slicker from Stream
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  • Niche could add a more comprehensive online tutorial.
  • The Niche Web RTC program is amazing but it would be great if they had an app that would allow mobile devices to also connect even if they dont have chrome
  • It would be great if Niche could add a less comprehensive platform only for healthcare applications
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Likelihood to Renew
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Discontinued Products
Because 10 is considered the best rating. Niche Video Media gives good service.
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Usability
Microsoft
Its integration into the Teams stack allows for ease of use without having to leave the application to access it elsewhere. Its interface is intuitive and easy to use. Sharing could be better. Transcripts and notes are very good
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Because 10 is the best.
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Support Rating
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Discontinued Products
Immediate response from a knowledgeable rep - not a tier 1 automaton reading a script. I can, and have, reached them at all hours by phone, by chat, or by email. Responses are under 24 hours and frequently less than 1. And stuff gets DONE! I see things I request in almost every monthly release.
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Online Training
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Discontinued Products
It was direct and personal, aimed at solving the immediate task at hand while instructing me how the channel as a whole works in the process.
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Implementation Rating
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Discontinued Products
No, the support at Niche Video Media was very helpful during set up.
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Alternatives Considered
Microsoft
Consensus is better for lead generation and sharing marketing content; however, Stream is most appropriate for capturing meeting recordings when using teams. its integration flawlessly allows for such a slick process that using an external solution wouldn't
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Discontinued Products
The access controls of who can view, when one can view, how many times one can view, and from where they can view and also the security, and protecting from download [are better]. The review and approval workflow, editing the videos, blue-pen are all not available in Vimeo Pro.
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Return on Investment
Microsoft
  • Helps to solve disputes with clients on what was said in meetings
  • Allows quick review of meetings without spending 2hrs re watching
  • Sharing of notes helps collaboration internally
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Discontinued Products
  • I believe videos for training will be the way of the future. Once the initial cost of producing the videos is accounted for, other than hosting cost all views of the course will be income.
  • I believe creating short marketing videos will attract new customers.
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