Wowza Streaming Engine
The Gold Standard of Streaming.
Overview
Wowza Streaming Engine is a powerful and flexible media server software that provides the foundation for building custom streaming solutions. It is designed for developers, broadcasters, and enterprises who require full control over their streaming infrastructure. Wowza Streaming Engine can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud and supports a wide range of protocols, codecs, and features for live and on-demand streaming.
✨ Key Features
- Live and on-demand streaming
- High-quality transcoding
- Secure, low-latency streaming (WebRTC, SRT)
- DVR, nDVR, and time-shifted playback
- Extensive API for customization
- Content delivery to any device
- Real-time analytics
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Industry-leading stability and reliability
- Extensive protocol support and flexibility
- Comprehensive documentation and developer community
Unique Value: Build and scale reliable, professional streaming workflows with a highly customizable and extensible media server.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Powering a large-scale IPTV service for a telecommunications company
- Delivering a sub-second latency live auction stream to bidders worldwide
- Creating a secure, on-premise video platform for a government agency
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Non-technical users looking for an out-of-the-box solution
- Small-scale streamers who do not need a dedicated media server
- Users who prefer a fully managed, cloud-based SaaS platform
🏆 Alternatives
Wowza Streaming Engine is a more mature and feature-rich platform than many open-source alternatives, and provides more control and flexibility than fully managed SaaS platforms like Dacast or Vimeo.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium Support (paid add-on) tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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