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Wowza Streaming Cloud

Managed Live Streaming Service

Best For:

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)

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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)

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Wowza ClearCaster

Live Encoding Solution

Best For:

Cloud-based, remote managed, customizable encoding workflows
Automated workflows to increase reliability

Available APIs and SDKs

GraphQL

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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.

Based on your answers, we suggest you use Wowza Streaming Engine hosted in the cloud.

Based on your answers, we suggest you use Wowza Streaming Engine hosted on-premises.

Based on your answers, we suggest you use Wowza Streaming Cloud.

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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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