Microsoft Stream service description
Microsoft Stream is an enterprise video management service that lets people in your organization create, store, share, and view videos securely. Stream is deeply integrated within the Microsoft 365 app ecosystem allowing you to add and consume videos within other apps such as Teams, Viva Engage, Viva, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and SharePoint. Stream is commonly used at work to:
- Record and watch Microsoft Teams meetings with automatically generated transcripts
- Record video from user’s camera, screen or both
- Share videos such as leadership, human resources or training/compliance videos
- Watch videos
- Search or read video transcripts
- Share and comment on videos
- Embed videos into SharePoint portals and pages
Note
Currently Microsoft offers two versions of Stream: Stream (Classic) and Stream (built on SharePoint). Stream (Classic) is a legacy version of the application that is in the process of being replaced with Stream (on SharePoint). For more information on the differences between the versions, see Stream (built on SharePoint), the new version of Microsoft Stream.
Microsoft Stream (built on SharePoint)
Microsoft Stream (built on SharePoint) allows for high quality video playback and rich media experiences for files stored on SharePoint and OneDrive for Business. The benefit of storing videos in SharePoint/OneDrive is that if offers admin control of storage, management, compliance, governance, & life cycle capabilities. Additionally, SharePoint/OneDrive is compliant across many industry standards and offers enterprise security, sharing and collaboration.
Available plans
Microsoft Stream (on SharePoint) is available for all Microsoft 365 customers through plans that have SharePoint and OneDrive available. Feature availability may vary across plans. Please see below for more details.
For detailed plan information on subscriptions that enable users for Microsoft Stream, see the Microsoft 365 business plan comparison and Microsoft 365 Enterprise plan comparison.
For detailed plan information on subscriptions that enable users for Microsoft Stream and are currently available in European Economic Area (EEA) countries and Switzerland see the Microsoft 365 business plan comparison for EEA and Microsoft 365 Enterprise plan comparison for EEA.
Feature availability
The following table lists the major features of Microsoft Stream (on SharePoint) available across plans (certain caveats apply – see the footnotes for further information). This table may change without notice. For the most up-to-date, complete list of Microsoft Stream (on SharePoint) features, see Current features and upcoming roadmap for Microsoft Stream (on SharePoint).
Microsoft Stream (built on SharePoint) Features
| Features | Small business | Enterprise plans | GCC | GCC – High | DoD | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upload & view video & audio files | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Manage video & audio files via OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Get back to videos across Microsoft 365 that you created or were shared with you via the Office Home & Stream start page | Yes | Yes | Yes | No 1 | No 1 | Yes |
| Create screen & web cam recordings | No 1 | No 1 | No 1 | No 1 | No 1 | No 1 |
| Generate transcripts for uploaded videos | No 1 | No 1 | No 1 | No 1 | No 1 | No 1 |
| Search video & meeting recording transcripts in Microsoft 365 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No 1 | No 1 | Yes |
1 Coming soon, see roadmap for details: Microsoft 365 roadmap
Microsoft Stream (Classic)
Microsoft Stream (Classic) is in the process of being replaced by Microsoft Stream (built on SharePoint). Microsoft Stream (Classic) is a Microsoft 365 application with independent video storage separate from how all other files are stored and managed across the Microsoft 365 app ecosystem. Videos are uploaded directly to the Stream (Classic) application for storage, management, and viewing. Videos in Microsoft Stream (Classic) do not have the same storage, management, governance, and lifecycle as files in OneDrive and SharePoint. As such if you are a new customer, you should explore using Microsoft Stream (on SharePoint) instead.
Feature availability
The following table lists the major Microsoft Stream (classic) features available across plans (certain caveats apply -- see the footnotes for further information -- this table may change without notice). Microsoft Stream capabilities vary based on the Microsoft 365 subscription and the following table highlights the functionality differences by subscription. For the most up-to-date, complete list of Microsoft Stream (classic) features across plans, see Microsoft Stream licensing overview - Microsoft Stream | Microsoft Docs.
Microsoft Stream Classic Features
| Features | Firstline F1, GCC | Education A1 | Microsoft 365 Business Premium / Essentials | Enterprise E1/E3, Education A3, GCC | Enterprise E5, Education A5, GCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create/upload/edit videos | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Search automatically generated transcripts in Stream (Classic) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Note
Stream Live Events has been retired.
Microsoft Stream (Classic) is being replaced by Stream (on SharePoint) where video and live event capabilities will be offered through OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, and Viva Engage.
Learn More
For more information about Microsoft Stream, check out the following resources:
- For more help regarding Microsoft Stream, go to Microsoft Stream documentation - Microsoft Stream | Microsoft Docs.
- See also, Getting started with Stream, Blog, and Community.
- Licensing terms: For licensing terms and conditions for products and services purchased through Microsoft Commercial Volume Licensing Programs, see the Product Terms site. Microsoft Stream is classified as a tier D to learn more, go to: Microsoft Trust Center, Microsoft 365 Compliance Framework paper.
- See Licensing overview for more information on storage.
- For live events, check that you have a valid license and contact your Stream admin to get access to this feature.
- Messaging: To stay informed of upcoming changes, including new and changed features, planned maintenance, or other important announcements, visit the Message Center. For more information, see Message center.
- Accessibility: Microsoft remains committed to the security of your data and the accessibility of our services. For more information, see the Microsoft Trust Center and the Office Accessibility Center.
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