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Wowza Streaming Engine(TM) server software is a powerful, flexible, solution that powers reliable streaming of high-quality video and audio to any device, anywhere.
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Overview
Wowza Streaming Engine(TM) server software is a powerful, flexible, solution that powers reliable streaming of high-quality video and audio to any device, anywhere. Built for builders integrating video into their business, Wowza Streaming Engine software running on Amazon EC2 enables you to take advantage of the technology's extensive streaming capabilities as well as the flexibility and scalability of Amazon Web Services. Hosting Wowza Streaming Engine instances on Amazon EC2 is ideally suited to streaming of live events, one-to-many training, webinars, and company meetings and more, due to this setup's global reach. It is also an excellent choice for adding overflow capacity to your own dedicated Wowza software deployments, and for cost-constrained organizations that need the flexibility of starting small but the available capacity to cost-effectively scale as their business grows. With prebuilt Wowza AMIs that can be launched in any Amazon EC2 operational region, using Wowza Streaming Engine software on Amazon EC2 is simple. The licensing uses a paid Wowza Streaming Engine AMI, which includes unlimited transcoding for adaptive streaming, live-stream DVR, DRM, and all free AddOns.
Highlights
- Any media to any device, anywhere, simplified: takes any video format and reliably delivers it in multiple formats and with the highest possible quality to any connected device, anywhere.
- Dedicated, customizable, and extensible: integrates with third-party systems and includes powerful components that let you build solutions for your evolving streaming needs.
- Security, Performance, and Scalability: includes multiple levels of content security as well as high performance and scalability so you can build your streaming workflow? with confidence
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Pricing
Pricing is based on a fixed subscription cost and actual usage of the product. You pay the same amount each billing period for access, plus an additional amount according to how much you consume. The fixed subscription cost is prorated, so you're only charged for the number of days you've been subscribed. Subscriptions have no end date and may be canceled any time.
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- $85.00/month
Dimension | Cost/hour |
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m5.2xlarge Recommended | $1.39 |
c6i.2xlarge | $1.39 |
c7i.xlarge | $0.99 |
c7i.2xlarge | $1.39 |
c5.large | $0.69 |
c6i.4xlarge | $1.49 |
m6a.2xlarge | $1.39 |
c5.xlarge | $0.99 |
m7a.2xlarge | $1.39 |
c7i.4xlarge | $1.49 |
Vendor refund policy
Generally, fees paid are not refundable. We will, however, refund up to the amount of one Monthly Subscription Fee if you are not satisfied with Wowza Streaming Engine and request a refund during your first thirty (30) days of use.
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
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Usage instructions
Full instructions for setting up and managing Wowza Streaming Engine on Amazon EC2 can be found in the Wowza Streaming Engine for EC2 Users Guide: https://www.wowza.com/docs/amazon
Support
Vendor support
Paid support is available from our streaming experts. Our premium support plans offer various levels of service so you can get the help you need, when you need it. Learn more about premium support plans. (https://www.wowza.com/support/plans-and-services ). Online technical articles about deploying Wowza on Amazon are available from the Wowza Streaming Engine EC2 Support Center (https://www.wowza.com/docs/amazon ).
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Adaptive Bitrate Streaming
Unlimited transcoding for adaptive streaming to deliver video in multiple formats with highest possible quality to any connected device
Live Stream Recording and Playback
Live-stream DVR capability for recording and playback of live streaming content
Digital Rights Management
DRM support for content security and protection
Multi-Format Media Support
Accepts any video format and reliably delivers content in multiple formats to any connected device
Extensibility and Integration
Extensible architecture with powerful components that integrate with third-party systems for building custom streaming solutions
Multiprotocol Media Streaming
Supports multiple streaming protocols including HTTP and RTMFP for delivering video content across diverse network conditions and use cases.
Dynamic HTTP Packaging
Enables dynamic packaging of media content for HTTP delivery, allowing single source content to be adapted for multiple delivery formats and devices.
DRM and Content Protection
Provides Digital Rights Management support for Apple HLS and dynamic media encryption to protect audio and video streams from unauthorized access.
Real-time Communication Protocol
Implements RTMFP protocol for real-time communication capabilities with support for multiple concurrent connections across different instance types.
Cross-platform Device Compatibility
Delivers streaming content to iOS, Android, Internet-connected TVs, and desktop platforms through a unified streaming platform.
Ultra-Low Latency Streaming
Supports WebRTC protocol with less than 0.5 seconds latency for real-time streaming applications.
Multi-Protocol Support
Supports WebRTC, RTMP, RTSP, HLS, LL-HLS, SRT, DASH, CMAF, WHIP, and Zixi protocols for diverse streaming requirements.
Scalable Architecture
Provides scalable real-time streaming server infrastructure that can grow to accommodate expanding streaming needs.
SDK and API Integration
Offers RESTful API and comprehensive SDKs for JavaScript, Android, iOS, Flutter, and React Native for rapid integration.
ONVIF Device Compatibility
Supports ONVIF-compliant devices for secure and scalable video monitoring from IP cameras and CCTV systems.
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Customer reviews
Non-Profit Organization Management
Reliable Streaming with Excellent Support
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I use Wowza Streaming for our pet boarding cameras, allowing pet owners to check on their pets while they're away. The video quality is pretty good, which is important for a clear view during live streams that are available during specific hours. Also, Wowza support has been really helpful whenever we've had issues, which makes dealing with any problems much easier.
What do you dislike about the product?
I think the back end is a bit hard to navigate at first.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Wowza Streaming for livestreaming pet boarding cameras, allowing owners to watch their pets while on vacation. The video quality is pretty good, and their support is super helpful when we reach out.
Armili J.
Exceptional Streaming with Stellar Support
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I really appreciate Wowza Streaming for its strong video streaming functionality and the amazing service they provide, from technical support to customer service. I like the stability of their solutions and the responsiveness to incidents. The team guided us well during the initial setup over 5 years ago, and everything has been working well since.
What do you dislike about the product?
N/A
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Wowza Streaming provides strong video streaming functionality with great support, ensuring stability and prompt incident responses.
Medical Devices
Flexible, Extensible, and Reliable - Great solution for a Streaming Server
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Some of Wowza's aspects that I find crucial are flexibility, extensibility and reliability. I've been using Wowza for over a decade on many different projects, across many industries. I was always able to adjust it to suite my needs through either the wide choice of preexisting functionalities, or through writing custom modules. Whenever I faced a problem, I was able to resolve it either through the community forums or with the help of support.
What do you dislike about the product?
Wowza is very powerful and extensible, but that comes at the price of the server running "a bit heavy". But honestly, I rarely found this to be a big problem. If you want something super-optimized, without support for many features you possibly don't need, then something else might be a better choice.
The same is true for cost - if you are looking to save money, you could go for something free or cheaper, that will be less powerful or will require more work. But given what it offers - Wowza is a pretty good deal.
The same is true for cost - if you are looking to save money, you could go for something free or cheaper, that will be less powerful or will require more work. But given what it offers - Wowza is a pretty good deal.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
With several projects, the plan was to replace Wowza with something else at some point, something more optimal in terms of both resources and pricing. However, Wowza has been running so smoothly, without causing any problems, that replacing it usually stays at the bottom of the priority list. It comes with wide support of streaming protocols and is usually quite advanced in adding support for new ones, that it remains a good choice for future-proofing as well. It has allowed me to make low-level changes to how video and audio packets are processed and synced, to automate my workflows, and custom security enhancements, combine benefits of different streaming protocols in a single workflow, etc.
Information Technology and Services
Wowza’s Rock-Solid Reliability and High Performance Over the Years
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
What I like best about Wowza is its incredible robustness. We have been using it for many years, and it has consistently delivered high performance without issues. It is a highly reliable solution that has proven its value over time, regardless of how the streaming industry has evolved.
What do you dislike about the product?
There isn't much to dislike. The only minor point is the learning curve, as it is a highly technical platform. However, once you have it configured, it works flawlessly, so we haven't encountered any significant issues in all our years of operation.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We chose Wowza because it was the best solution available when we launched our streaming services for our clients. It solved the problem of handling complex media workflows and diverse playback formats. The main benefit for us has been peace of mind: having a platform that was top-tier back then and continues to deliver consistent results for our business today.
Michael S.
Stable Streaming
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I appreciate that Wowza Streaming allows us the stability required for streaming, giving us the confidence that our stream reaches the right destination with great quality and all necessary settings. It just takes a lot of the worry out of our hands. The first setup of Wowza Streaming was really easy, which is something I value.
What do you dislike about the product?
The user interface is a little bit clunky and needs someone who really knows what they're doing to use it. I would love something a little bit more cleaner and user-friendly.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Wowza Streaming provides the stability we need for streaming to multiple destinations. I can rely on it to ensure our streams arrive with great quality and necessary settings, which takes a lot of the worry out of our hands.