Find the right STREAM® edition
Choose between STREAM® Cloud and STREAM® Classic based on your programme maturity, operational complexity, and deployment requirements.
Last updated: 19 May 2026
Quick guide
A fast orientation across the three dimensions that most often decide the edition.
| Dimension | STREAM® Cloud | STREAM® Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Programme maturity | Early-to-intermediate | Advanced-to-mature |
| Operational complexity | Lightweight; guided workflows | Enterprise-scale; deep automation |
| Deployment | Cloud-based; fast deployment | On-prem; option for isolated (air-gapped) environments |
| Best for | Moving beyond spreadsheets | Complex GRC requirements |
Why choose each edition
STREAM® Cloud
- Fast time to value — deploy in days, not months
- Guided workflows with a minimal learning curve
- No infrastructure to manage or maintain
- Lower total cost of adoption
- Practical visibility without enterprise complexity
STREAM® Classic
- Deep modelling for complex, multi-layered environments
- Full automation of the risk lifecycle
- Advanced reporting with BI integration (Power BI, Tableau)
- On-prem control for regulated and air-gapped deployments
- Expert configurability for mature programme requirements
Capability comparison
Both editions share STREAM®'s core platform capabilities — hierarchical business structures, risk identification, control assessment, and integrated dashboards. The differences below reflect the depth, automation and deployment each edition adds.
| Capability | STREAM® Cloud | STREAM® Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Data modelling | Customisable fields and record types | Advanced: conditional fields, virtual views, bulk operations, and record cloning |
| Risk assessment approach | Qualitative (5×5 matrix) | Qualitative + quantitative (Monte Carlo analysis and loss exceedance) |
| Risk lifecycle automation | Manual risk identification and tracking | Automated risk identification, assessment, and acceptance workflows |
| Controls assurance | Control assessment with central templates | Advanced templates with scheduled recurring assessments and due-date alerts |
| Reporting | Built-in reports and integrated dashboards | Custom report builder, branded dashboards, and BI integration (Power BI, Tableau) |
| Integrations and connectivity | Data import/export via Excel and basic document management | REST API integrations (Nessus, Qualys, and others), Active Directory, SharePoint, and email notifications |
| Workflow and automation | Action tracking with priorities, dates, and owners | Custom workflow automations, escalation rules, and a forms designer |
| User management and security | Unlimited users with group-based permissions | Unlimited users with SSO, MFA, and Active Directory integration |
| Deployment | Cloud-based; fast deployment | On-premises; supports air-gapped and isolated environments |
| Audit trail | Central audit trail for all activity | Central audit trail for all activity |
Not sure which edition is right for you?
Our team can help you choose the right STREAM® edition based on your organisation's needs.
Leaning towards Cloud?
If you're formalising your programme and want fast, guided deployment, STREAM® Cloud is the practical starting point. See it in a walkthrough tailored to your team.
Book a STREAM® Cloud demoNeed enterprise depth?
If you need quantitative modelling, deep automation, or on-premises and air-gapped deployment, explore STREAM® Classic or talk to the team about a tailored demo.
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