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Hive Streaming vs Windows Azure CDN comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Hive Streaming
Ranking in CDN
22nd
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Windows Azure CDN
Ranking in CDN
10th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the CDN category, the mindshare of Hive Streaming is 1.2%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows Azure CDN is 2.8%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
CDN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Windows Azure CDN2.8%
Hive Streaming1.2%
Other96.0%
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Featured Reviews

reviewer2231556 - PeerSpot reviewer
R&D Manager of Momindum at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
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
Consultant at NatWest Group
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."
"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that one can access Windows Azure CDN from anywhere."
"One of the best features of Windows Azure CDN is that it has integrated WAF; it is not only CDN alone and it is a very smart and capable WAF."
"I like that CDN offers a routing feature."
"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."
"The UI is very intuitive."
"The most valuable feature of Windows Azure CDN is its effectiveness."
"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."
"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 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."
"Windows Azure CDN should lower its prices."
"It is not a weakness of Windows Azure CDN; rather, it is the fact that it is outside Saudi Arabia, leading to some regulation issues."
"The high price of Windows Azure CDN is an area of concern where improvements can be made."
"There were a few bugs that were very disappointing. So, that is a part of the reason why we started using Fastly."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"Azure is continuously improving its CDN but the documentation should be up-to-date."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"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 solution's price is above the medium range."
"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."
"The pricing is extremely high, almost 9 out of 10."
"It comes at a relatively affordable cost."
"The tool's pricing is cheap."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
15%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise6
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Windows Azure CDN?
In terms of pricing for Windows Azure CDN and the whole Microsoft products, you cannot compare networking alone or compute alone; you need a full solution.
What needs improvement with Windows Azure CDN?
It is not a weakness of Windows Azure CDN; rather, it is the fact that it is outside Saudi Arabia, leading to some regulation issues. For computing, they could make a flex engine similar to other p...
What is your primary use case for Windows Azure CDN?
We are using Windows Azure CDN, Azure AI capability for a translator, Azure Front Door for CDN, and from Microsoft's side, we are selling many Microsoft E5 licenses. We are using it for our client.
 

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