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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 bring-your-own-license ("BYOL") Wowza Streaming Engine AMI that also offers access to unlimited transcoding for adaptive streaming, live stream DVR, DRM, and all free Add-Ons.
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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Vendor refund policy
License fees paid directly to Wowza Media Systems are not refundable. Please see the Wowza End User License Agreement (https://www.wowza.com/resources/WowzaStreamingEngine-4_LicenseAgreement.pdf ) for more information.
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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
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Launch the instance with One Click
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Log in to Wowza Streaming Engine Manager here: http://[public-domain-name]:8088/enginemanager
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Sign in with the username wowza and a password. The password is the Instance ID. (See Get the instance public domain name and ID.)
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If you launched a Wowza Streaming Engine BYOL AMI but didn't supply a license for Wowza Streaming Engine, you must replace the temporary license key. Do the following:
A. Click the Server tab at the top of the page, and then click Server Setup in the contents pane.
B. On the Server Setup page, click Edit, and then replace the temporary license key value in the Lince Keys box with your Subscription or Perpetual license key for Wowza Streaming Engine. If applicable, add separate license keys for the Transcoder, nDVR, and DRM features. Each license key should be on a separate line.
C. Click Save, and then click Restart Now when prompted to apply changes.
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/wowza-streaming-engine-for-linux-on-amazon-ec2
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 ).
AWS infrastructure support
AWS Support is a one-on-one, fast-response support channel that is staffed 24x7x365 with experienced and technical support engineers. The service helps customers of all sizes and technical abilities to successfully utilize the products and features provided by Amazon Web Services.
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Customer reviews
Daniel .
Solid Streaming Application with Android Hiccups
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like Wowza Streaming's Multi Bitrate auto Bandwidth and the ability to convert codecs and create multiple resolutions. Setting up a live stream from OBS to the web was easy, and while making something broadcast-ready was more complex, it was still okay.
What do you dislike about the product?
{"HLS Playback in Android makes still problems. Solution Stream about HTTPS, but sorry Android users are 60% of the world, nice that it works for Apple but just for Apple that are less people.","RTSP RTMO Streams are not good supported on, for example, Pixel 7 Phones.","MP3 is not playing over RTSP.","If we want to configure to open direct a RTSP Stream it was not working at all.","A price that is a little bit too high for me private."}
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Wowza Streaming solves protocol compatibility issues like RTMP. I like the multi-bitrate auto bandwidth and how it converts codecs to create multiple resolutions.
Iavor S.
Stability and support exceed license costs
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I find Wowza Streaming stable and well-documented. The documentation makes it easier to get acquainted with the technology, and the robust configuration ensures smooth and reliable operation. I like the customer support.
What do you dislike about the product?
The licensing costs. A more affordable license for universities would be good.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Wowza Streaming offers stable and well-documented features. The documentation makes it easy to get acquainted with the technology, and the robust configuration ensures smooth and reliable operation. The customer support is also good.
Yugo K.
Stable streaming with easy operation
Reviewed on Feb 06, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I really like the stability of Wowza Streaming. Also, it's great that anyone can easily use it once it's installed. It's easy to operate with the GUI, and when you contact support, they provide accurate answers, which is reassuring. Once I installed the JDK, everything else was set up quickly, so if you're familiar with Linux, it's super easy.
What do you dislike about the product?
There are more affordable options like RED5 and AntMediaServer, aren't there? They are also evolving, so I hope they continue to advance further.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Wowza Streaming enables stable video streaming by converting to formats like HLS using HTML5 even after the discontinuation of Flash. It is easy for anyone to use, and the support is quick and reliable.
Angelo C.
Rock-Solid Streaming with Great Extensibility, Minor Setup Hurdles
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Wowza Streaming Server is rock solid, we usually use it in every streaming event we do mainly as as a transcoder to feed Akamai CDN.
We also use it in some customer auction projects to stream real time feeds to clients.
We really appreciate the stability and quality of service, we never ever had a technical problem during the past 8 years of use.
We also appreciate extensibility with plugins and developers API we had the chance to use in some more specific use cases and scenarios.
We also use it in some customer auction projects to stream real time feeds to clients.
We really appreciate the stability and quality of service, we never ever had a technical problem during the past 8 years of use.
We also appreciate extensibility with plugins and developers API we had the chance to use in some more specific use cases and scenarios.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some custom optimizations require direct edit of configuration text files and are not 100% user friendly
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It solved our needs for real time streaming services during auctions and high quality encoding and transcoding of ingested SRT or RTMP feeds coming from live events location.
Wade C.
Convenient Streaming, Needs User-Friendly Improvements
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I really appreciate how Wowza Streaming allows me to stream to multiple platforms without manual intervention, which simplifies the broadcasting of my bible study classes significantly. The convenience of being able to stream seamlessly, including integration with my mobile app, is a standout feature for me. I also value its affordability and the compatibility it provides with the various platforms I use. These aspects make it a valuable tool for my streaming needs.
What do you dislike about the product?
I find the user-friendliness lacking, making Wowza Streaming less intuitive to navigate. The ease of use is not satisfactory, leading to difficulties during initial setup, especially when transitioning services between different devices like desktops and laptops. Interaction and communication with customer support is not seamless, creating a barrier when assistance is needed. Furthermore, I face integration challenges, particularly when streaming through Zoom to multiple platforms, which requires additional support.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Wowza Streaming to effortlessly stream to multiple platforms, eliminating the need for manual processes. It supports my mobile app and other platforms like YouTube and Facebook, which is instrumental for my bible study classes.