Hive Streaming vs Windows Azure CDN comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Hive Streaming
Ranking in CDN
11th
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Windows Azure CDN
Ranking in CDN
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the CDN category, the market share of Hive Streaming is 0.1% and it decreased by 69.1% compared to the previous year. The market share of Windows Azure CDN is 2.3% and it increased by 26.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

VK
Sep 18, 2023
A stable platform that maximizes the business value of video streaming
Hive Streaming is used as we work with companies that have, most of the time, bad networks. We provide video and live streaming solutions for them. It's like YouTube, but for the enterprise. When the network is not really great, Hive helps to optimize the broadcast The optimization of the network…
AA
Feb 13, 2024
Our data is cached faster and sites load faster
We use the solution for hosting static web applications. We use it to cache images or files We mostly distribute images through the CDN. Earlier, we were directly caching from the server to CDN. Since we started using the solution, there has been a significant improvement in the response time.…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The optimization of the network is a valuable feature."
"I enjoy engaging in discussions with colleagues possessing unique expertise. I leverage the three platforms—Azure, Google, and AWS extensively. This allows me to offer diverse solutions to customers, commonly referred to as a multi-cloud approach."
"One of the most valuable aspects is the capability to store extensive datasets and objects in the cloud, enabling their download through shared access signatures."
"I like that CDN offers a routing feature."
"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that one can access Windows Azure CDN from anywhere."
"The UI is very intuitive."
"The most valuable feature of Windows Azure CDN is its effectiveness."
"The fact that it just delivers what it is supposed to do is its most valuable feature...The initial setup is very straightforward."
"The geolocation feature is very important because many colleagues travel worldwide and need to access information from anywhere. The product has improved security."
 

Cons

"Hive should let customers know about the carbon usage."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"Azure is continuously improving its CDN but the documentation should be up-to-date."
"We have experienced issues with switch connectivity."
"I aim to enhance the reporting."
"The response time of the support team must be improved."
"I believe Windows Azure CDN can improve monitoring and measuring overall end-user performance. Providing monitoring tools or agents that can be integrated into our pages would be highly beneficial. Setting up a custom domain with Windows Azure CDN involves proving domain ownership, which can take some time. The process is relatively straightforward if your DNS or domain registrar is already integrated with Microsoft. However, the verification process may be more time-consuming if you use a different service provider."
"There were a few bugs that were very disappointing. So, that is a part of the reason why we started using Fastly."
"Exploring shared access solutions with cloud accounts would be a beneficial choice."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It comes at a relatively affordable cost."
"The pricing is extremely high, almost 9 out of 10."
"The solution's price depends on how much traffic you have. So, it was okay for us. Payments are to be made on a monthly basis since one has to pay for what they used."
"The pricing of the solution depends on usage and varies based on the company's needs. If you want additional features like advanced logging, it will be pricier. However, it could be cheaper if you don't need those features. It all depends on the resources and requirements."
"I rate the price of Windows Azure CDN a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is high."
"The tool's pricing is cheap."
"The tool's pricing is cheap."
"The solution's price is above the medium range."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
33%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Hive Streaming?
The optimization of the network is a valuable feature.
What needs improvement with Hive Streaming?
Hive should let customers know about the carbon usage.
What is your primary use case for Hive Streaming?
Hive Streaming is used as we work with companies that have, most of the time, bad networks. We provide video and live streaming solutions for them. It's like YouTube, but for the enterprise. When t...
What do you like most about Windows Azure CDN?
One of the tool's best features is its ability to handle edge cases. For instance, we encountered a situation where we needed to remove certain files from public access. The solution offered a purg...
What needs improvement with Windows Azure CDN?
I believe Windows Azure CDN can improve monitoring and measuring overall end-user performance. Providing monitoring tools or agents that can be integrated into our pages would be highly beneficial....
 

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Sample Customers

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