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At a Glance
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe Media Encoder
Star Rating
(235)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Adobe Media Encoder
Microsoft Stream
Microsoft Stream
Star Rating
(55)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft Stream
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Adobe Media Encoder excels in video encoding and transcoding capabilities, with a strong focus on supporting various formats, while Microsoft Stream is noted for its robust video management and distribution features, making it ideal for enterprise-level video sharing.
  • Reviewers mention that Adobe Media Encoder has a steeper learning curve, particularly in its interface for video editing, whereas users on G2 find Microsoft Stream easier to navigate, especially for those new to video streaming and management.
  • G2 users highlight that Adobe Media Encoder's quality of support is rated lower compared to Microsoft Stream, which has received praise for its responsive customer service and comprehensive support resources.
  • Users say that Microsoft Stream shines in its live streaming capabilities, with features that allow for seamless integration into Microsoft Teams, while Adobe Media Encoder lacks in this area, focusing more on pre-recorded content.
  • Reviewers mention that Adobe Media Encoder's monetization options are limited, with a score of 4.5, while Microsoft Stream offers better engagement tools and monetization features, scoring 7.5, making it more appealing for businesses looking to generate revenue from their video content.
  • Users report that Adobe Media Encoder is favored for its encoding speed and quality, but Microsoft Stream is preferred for its analytics and insights capabilities, which provide valuable data on viewer engagement and content performance.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Media Encoder
No pricing available
Microsoft Stream
No pricing available
Free Trial
Adobe Media Encoder
No trial information available
Microsoft Stream
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
208
8.7
43
Ease of Use
8.4
209
8.6
43
Ease of Setup
8.9
38
8.3
16
Ease of Admin
9.1
23
8.2
13
Quality of Support
7.8
153
8.7
35
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
21
8.8
13
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
205
8.6
43
Features by Category
6.4
47
8.5
42
Hosting
7.2
35
9.3
38
6.8
30
8.2
39
5.3
26
8.5
33
Management
8.8
32
8.5
40
8.1
30
8.3
40
7.5
28
9.3
37
7.2
32
8.6
38
Marketing
4.6
23
7.2
26
5.7
24
8.1
30
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Insights
6.1
28
8.0
34
8.6
34
8.3
35
Generative AI
4.6
17
Not enough data
4.9
19
Not enough data
4.6
19
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Hosting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe Media Encoder
Microsoft Stream
Microsoft Stream
Adobe Media Encoder and Microsoft Stream are categorized as Video Hosting
Unique Categories
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe Media Encoder has no unique categories
Microsoft Stream
Microsoft Stream has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe Media Encoder
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
60.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.7%
Microsoft Stream
Microsoft Stream
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe Media Encoder
Media Production
14.3%
Marketing and Advertising
13.9%
Graphic Design
7.8%
Broadcast Media
6.1%
Higher Education
4.8%
Other
53.2%
Microsoft Stream
Microsoft Stream
Information Technology and Services
28.8%
Computer Software
11.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.7%
Renewables & Environment
3.8%
Market Research
3.8%
Other
44.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe Media Encoder
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Stephen Y.
SY
Stephen Y.
Verified User in Religious Institutions

I really like the ability to dump renders into the background so that it doesn't tie up the program that I am exporting from. Nothing is more frustrating that being locked out of Premiere or After Effects because you are rendering something. It's really...

Most Helpful Critical Review
RH
Rachel H.
Verified User in Media Production

Media Encoder tends to crash about 50% of the time I use it— especially when I queue up an export, and then go back to working in Premiere. Often times, I simply have to queue up one or two videos to export, and then leave the computer completely alone...

Microsoft Stream
Microsoft Stream
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ashutosh V.
AV
Ashutosh V.
Verified User in Market Research

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.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Yash S.
YS
Yash S.
Verified User in Computer Software

Microsoft Stream is not perfect and has limitations that may not make it the best solution for everyone. Some of the downsides include being a paid service that may be too expensive for smaller organizations or those with limited budgets, limited...

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Discussions
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe Media Encoder Discussions
What are two useful features offered by Adobe Encoder?
1 comment
Lalit A.
LA
It can encode files for you and help you change file formats of video and audio files whenever you need to.Read more
Can Adobe Media Encoder convert files?
1 comment
Hamza Khalid S.
HS
Yes, Adobe Media Encoder can convert files, into various default sizes and also can convert in custom size.Read more
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Microsoft Stream
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