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See which one fits best with your workflow.
Wowza Streaming Cloud
Managed Live Streaming Service
Best For:
- Wowza-managed infrastructures
- Live event streaming to web or social
- Live streaming apps
Available APIs and SDKs
- REST API
- Ruby SDK (transitioning to community managed)
- Java SDK (transitioning to community managed)
Wowza Streaming Engine
Media Server Software
Best For:
- Self-managed infrastructures
- Streaming service providers
- Customized streaming solutions
Available APIs and SDKs
- REST API
- Java API
- PHP Wrapper (community managed)
Wowza ClearCaster
Live Encoding Solution
Best For:
- Cloud-based, remote managed, customizable encoding workflows
- Automated workflows to increase reliability
Available APIs and SDKs
- GraphQL
Not Sure Which Service to Use?
Answer a couple of questions and we’ll suggest the best service based on your needs.
Do you prefer to keep your streaming infrastructure in house?
Are you able to build out your infrastructure as your user base grows?
Does your streaming workflow require a high level of customization?
Do you need on-demand scaling capabilities?
Would you be willing to deploy your solution in the cloud for scaling with ease?
Do you prefer getting up and running in a snap rather than config?
Is scalability even a concern?
Deploying your solution in the cloud is essential if you are unable to build an in-house infrastructure. We’d suggest going with a secure cloud solution.
Live Streaming Tools
Example Code
- Wowza CDN on Fastly Token Authentication
- Wowza Streaming Engine Plugins
- Sign GraphQL API Requests for the Wowza ClearCaster GraphQL PI
Bonus Tools
WebRTC
WebRTC With Wowza Streaming Engine
WebRTC With Wowza Streaming Cloud
The Complete Guide to Live Streaming
What live video streaming is, how it works, and why you need it.
Getting Started With Wowza Streaming Cloud
Easily stream live video to any device, scaling automatically to accommodate audiences of any size, anywhere.
Getting Started With Wowza Streaming Engine
Learn how to download, install, play, and test a live or VOD streaming clip using our starting guide.
Live Streaming Using an RTMP-Based Encoder
Configure Wowza Streaming Engine™ media server software to receive an encoded live stream.
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