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Compare Azure Media Services and Vimeo 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (65.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$20.00 Per Month
Azure Media Services
Star Rating
(16)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Media ServicesVimeo
Star Rating
(671)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Vimeo excels in Ease of Use with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for a straightforward video hosting solution. In contrast, Azure Media Services has a lower score of 8.0, indicating a steeper learning curve for new users.
- Reviewers mention that Vimeo's Quality of Support is rated at 8.4, which is significantly higher than Azure Media Services' score of 6.8. This suggests that users find Vimeo more responsive and helpful when issues arise.
- G2 users highlight Vimeo's strong capabilities in Live Streaming with a score of 8.4, while Azure Media Services, although robust, has not been rated as highly in this area, indicating that Vimeo may offer a more user-friendly live streaming experience.
- Users on G2 appreciate Vimeo's Customization options, particularly in Customizable Thumbnails and Annotations, both scoring above 8.7. Azure Media Services, while offering customization, does not match the same level of user satisfaction in these specific features.
- Reviewers say that Vimeo's Video Management features score 8.9, which is higher than Azure Media Services' 8.7. This suggests that users find Vimeo's tools for organizing and managing video content more intuitive and effective.
- Users report that Vimeo's Analytics capabilities, with a score of 8.3, provide valuable insights into viewer engagement, whereas Azure Media Services, with a similar score, lacks some of the user-friendly reporting features that Vimeo offers, making it less appealing for those focused on detailed analytics.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Media Services
No pricing availableVimeo
Starter
$20.00
Per Month
Grow your business with essential video tools. Includes everything in the Free Plan, plus:
- Privacy controls
- Custom video player
- Custom URLs
Free Trial
Azure Media Services
No trial information availableVimeo
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
11
8.7
486
Ease of Use
8.0
11
9.0
488
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.9
186
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.6
173
Quality of Support
6.8
10
8.4
384
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.5
164
Product Direction (% positive)
5.8
11
7.8
458
Features by Category
Host Tools
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
9.2
19
Attendee Tools
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
7.4
11
Post-Event Tools
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
8.3
15
Integrations
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.7
15
Software Options
Not enough data
8.8
57
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
9.0
61
Audience Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.6
58
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
9.1
59
Not enough data
8.2
55
Not enough data
7.6
33
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.4
27
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
7.6
24
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
7.4
24
Not enough data
9.4
26
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
8.6
25
Hosting
Not enough data
9.2
117
Not enough data
8.6
96
Not enough data
8.4
82
Management
Not enough data
8.9
118
Not enough data
8.7
106
Not enough data
9.2
115
Not enough data
8.6
99
Marketing
Not enough data
6.8
61
Not enough data
8.0
85
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
5
Insights
Not enough data
8.2
102
Not enough data
8.2
85
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
5
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
Security
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Pricing
Not enough data
7.7
50
Not enough data
7.1
43
Not enough data
7.3
45
Media
Not enough data
7.2
36
Not enough data
7.7
40
Not enough data
8.9
48
Customization
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
7.6
24
Not enough data
8.0
26
Organization
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.3
31
Not enough data
8.8
30
API Features
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
Security and Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Features
Not enough data
8.4
27
Not enough data
7.6
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
21
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Organization
Not enough data
7.6
28
Not enough data
8.1
29
Not enough data
8.1
32
Customization
Not enough data
8.7
31
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Analytics
Not enough data
7.7
26
Not enough data
7.9
29
Not enough data
8.0
29
Editing
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Engagement
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Live selling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Media Services and Vimeo are categorized as Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS)
Unique Categories
Azure Media Services has no unique categories
Vimeo is categorized as Video Communications, Stock Footage, Live Stream, Video CMS, Webinar, Video Hosting, Video Editing, Screen and Video Capture, and Live Commerce
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Media Services
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Vimeo
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
21.4%
Hospital & Health Care
14.3%
Telecommunications
7.1%
Oil & Energy
7.1%
Medical Practice
7.1%
Other
42.9%
Marketing and Advertising
12.6%
Computer Software
8.7%
Information Technology and Services
5.6%
Media Production
4.5%
Higher Education
4.2%
Other
64.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Azure Media Services
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Libraries
I'm intrigued by the idea of being able to do digital marketing with this product.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
There are other integrated solutions out there that are part of our current web hosting
Vimeo
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Daniel J.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Vimeo is a great alternative to YouTube. They have a much more professional look and feel, and I personally think there are many more high-quality videos on Vimeo than YouTube. Obviously both sites are going to have good and bad videos, I just feel like the...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
Like the features and measurement provided by Wistia better.
Verified User in Libraries
I'm intrigued by the idea of being able to do digital marketing with this product.
Daniel J.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Vimeo is a great alternative to YouTube. They have a much more professional look and feel, and I personally think there are many more high-quality videos on Vimeo than YouTube. Obviously both sites are going to have good and bad videos, I just feel like the...
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
There are other integrated solutions out there that are part of our current web hosting
Verified User in Computer Software
Like the features and measurement provided by Wistia better.
Discussions
Azure Media Services has no discussions with answers
I have recently seen lot of business people use vimeo than youtube. Is there any specific reason behind this?
8 comments
AC
Youtube will just pop ads in your videos at any given time. Don't know about Vimeo, but youtube is still dominant in the market so I'd still go with them...Read more
What is the best way to make a video?
1 comment
AL
Totally unreliable service. I requested for a refund which they did, but with a shortfall of $$$$.
When I requested for an explanation, they provided a...Read more
Vimeo or YouTube for embedded videos ?
1 comment
CV
Vimeo because it doesn't show "related" videos when the clip has finished playing and you can actually add a call to action on the video.Read more
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