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Wowza Streaming Cloud
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Technical Comparison — Know which one fits better in your workflow.

Wowza
Streaming Cloud
Managed Live Streaming Service
BEST FOR
- Deploys on a managed infrastructure.
- Live event streaming to web or social.
- Live streaming apps via GUI or API.
Available APIs & 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 & 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
- 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 — Useful documentation and links for developers using Wowza.
Example Code
Streaming Cloud
Streaming Engine
WebRTC — Resources for developers working with Wowza and WebRTC.

Wowza WebRTC Examples GitHub Repo
A collection of WebRTC examples in a single repo demonstrating different functionality and workflows with Wowza.
Beginner Resources — Articles, videos, and useful links for beginners.

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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