Looking for a SharePoint Alternative for Video Storage?
SharePoint is a document management and intranet platform built into Microsoft 365. It handles documents, wikis, and team sites well. But video is an afterthought: there's a 15 GB file upload limit, no video-specific features, expensive per-user licensing, and complex admin overhead. If your storage needs are primarily video, SharePoint isn't built for the job.
What SharePoint does well
- Deep Microsoft 365 integration
- Strong document management and versioning
- Built-in intranet and team sites
- Familiar for organizations already on Microsoft 365
Where it falls short for video
- 15 GB file upload limit
- No video-specific features (playback, metadata, retention)
- Per-user licensing ($5-$22/user/mo depending on plan, 1 TB per user on all tiers)
- Complex admin and permissions setup
- Storage shared across documents, sites, and lists
- Not designed for large media libraries
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | SharePoint | BillionMediaVault |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | $6-$22/user/mo annual (1 TB per user on all plans) | $5/mo per vault (300 hrs FHD each) |
| 5,000 hrs FHD video (~25 TB) | ~$220/mo (10 users at $22, Business Premium) with 10 TB total | $85/mo (17 vaults) |
| Retention policies | Document retention (not media-specific) | Per-file/folder retention with auto-expiration |
| File upload limit | 15 GB per file | No file size limit |
| Export formats | Original format only | Studio: ProRes (MOV) or DNxHR (MXF) |
| Team members | Per-user licensing | 10 users included per account |
| Video playback | Basic preview via Stream | Instant playback |
When SharePoint is the better choice
SharePoint wins for document-heavy organizations already deep in Microsoft 365. If video is 5% of your storage and your team lives in Word, Excel, and Teams, SharePoint handles it fine alongside everything else.
When BillionMediaVault is the better choice
When video is the bulk of what you store, SharePoint's per-user pricing and 15 GB upload limit make it impractical. BillionMediaVault stores 300 hours of Full HD per vault with no file size limits, retention policies built for media workflows, and ProRes/DNxHR export.