Microsoft eCDN
Microsoft eCDN: A cloud eCDN for enterprise live events across Microsoft tools and selected video platforms. Ranked #1 of 5 in Enterprise Content Delivery Network (eCDN) Software by our editors (8.8/10); pricing: Paid; best for enterprises delivering live events in Microsoft tools.
At a glance
- Editor score8.8 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forEnterprises delivering live events in Microsoft tools
- Free planNo
- Paid from$0.50/user/mo
- Peer-assisted deliveryYes
- Founded1975 · Redmond, Washington, USA
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- WebRTC peer delivery can reduce internet and LAN bandwidth demand.
- Integrates with Teams Town Hall, Viva Engage, and selected video platforms.
- Subnet mapping, network analytics, and silent network assessment aid event planning.
Where it doesn't
- The $0.50 per-user monthly annual price is for legacy standalone licensing.
- Teams Live Events were retired June 30, 2026.
- Support channels listed are documentation only.
Our verdict on Microsoft eCDN
Microsoft eCDN is a cloud service for distributing live and on-demand video across an organization’s network. It is aimed at enterprises running company-wide town halls, training broadcasts, and other high-concurrency internal events. Its WebRTC peer-to-peer streaming lets authenticated viewers relay stream chunks to nearby viewers, with the goal of reducing internet and LAN bandwidth demand. It is a fit for organizations that need to deliver video within Microsoft tools and selected third-party platforms, rather than a general-purpose CDN for public web delivery.
The published $0.50 per-user-per-month price, billed annually, applies to Microsoft eCDN legacy standalone licensing; the plan is a standalone tenant license with licensing based on benefiting users. Current documentation says eCDN is included with Teams Enterprise/Town Hall entitlements, so buyers should distinguish that entitlement from the legacy standalone plan when evaluating cost. Teams Live Events were retired on June 30, 2026, and previously scheduled events are supported through February 28, 2027. The product also integrates with Teams Town Hall and Viva Engage, plus third-party HLS platforms including MediaPlatform, Kaltura, Brightcove, and Intrado.
Operationally, subnet mapping and configurable peering groups let organizations shape peer delivery, while granular event and network analytics and troubleshooting dashboards help assess delivery. Silent testing can evaluate a network before an event, and no endpoint software installation is required. Those capabilities suit IT and event teams coordinating large internal broadcasts. It is less compelling for organizations seeking a broad external content-delivery service or relying on Teams Live Events for new broadcasts. Buyers should consider it when internal video delivery across supported platforms is the priority; those needs fall outside its focus should look elsewhere.
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Microsoft eCDN fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $0.50/user/mo |
| Peer-assisted delivery | Yes |
| Live video delivery | Yes |
| On-demand video delivery | Yes |
| Deployment options | Cloud |
| Video platform integrations | Microsoft Teams Town Hall; Microsoft Teams Live Events; Viva Engage; MediaPlatform; Kaltura; Brightcove; Intrado |
| Network analytics | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Microsoft Teams Town Hall, Microsoft Teams Live Events, Viva Engage, MediaPlatform, Kaltura, Brightcove … |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | microsoft.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Microsoft eCDN integrations
Microsoft eCDN lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Microsoft Teams Town Hall
- Microsoft Teams Live Events
- Viva Engage
- MediaPlatform
- Kaltura
- Brightcove
- Intrado
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- MediaPlatformA broad video platform for organizations prioritizing webcasts and branded portals.7.1
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