Wowza Streaming Engine (Linux BYOL)
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Great documentation and responsive stream
What do you like best about the product?
As a small company with limited resources we tried alternatives that could not come close to what Wowza offers. It starts with the documentation which is well written and includes very helpful details. When comparing it to other services, it outperformed by a huge margin. The response time is incredible fast and the videos have hardly any loading time until they play.
What do you dislike about the product?
The documentation had old content included which we could not use and this could be documented a bit better.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We use Wowza internally for meetings and as a video resource for applications. Furthermore, we hold live streams on the website for tutorials and marketing.
The interface is intuitive, simple and powerful.
What do you like best about the product?
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What do you dislike about the product?
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What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Live broadcast can push multiple streams. Convenient and fast
Solid Streaming Powerhouse
What do you like best about the product?
Wowza Streaming Engine has truly transformed the way we handle live streaming. It's incredibly robust and manages high-quality streams effortlessly. The low-latency performance is quite remarkable, and it integrates smoothly with various protocols, which adds to its versatility. However, I have to say, setting it up isn’t the simplest task—it definitely calls for some technical expertise. Still, if you're on the lookout for a dependable, professional-grade streaming solution, Wowza is absolutely worth the investment. Just be ready to tackle a bit of a learning curve!
What do you dislike about the product?
The pricing can be a bit high for smaller setups.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
To run our VOD setup seamlessly, it's been doing an incredible job for over a year.
Live Streams
What do you like best about the product?
I use Wowza to stream multiple live Zoom feeds for client viewing and it’s been solid. The streams are reliable and smooth, which is exactly what I need for live events.
What do you dislike about the product?
My only complaint is the yearly price increases — I don’t raise my rates to clients, so it makes it tough to absorb.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
no problems at the moment.
Helpful and fast streams
What do you like best about the product?
I could not believe the fast processing and quick response times I was getting when using the API for the first time. It is snapping fast and there has been no downtime yet.
What do you dislike about the product?
The User Interface leaves something to wonder about.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
In the past, using our own servers and servers hosted in the cloud for the whole processing and storage has been a real hassle. I am able to let my engineers work on the dashboard rather than managing servers with Wowza.
Streaming Engine quick and easy
What do you like best about the product?
I was firstly introduced to Wowza by a friend who told me they had integrated the Streaming Engine into their platform. This intrigued me and led me to try it out myself. After reading the documentation, which really is just a two minute read, I was able to set the correct settings and it worked first time. Honestly, Wowza came at the right time for us and we are now in the process of integrating their APIs into our platform.
What do you dislike about the product?
The UI for the mobile view overflows the screen and the user experience (UX) looks rather old for such a well working product. I suppose this might be the flair - keep the product quick and simple, so the UI should be too?
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Using their APIs, I can integrate a Live Stream much quicker and easier for the users of my platform to see.
Rock-Solid Streaming Engine for Long-Term Success – 7 Years and Still Going Strong
What do you like best about the product?
I’ve been using Wowza Streaming Engine for over 7 years (currently on version 4.9.0+3), and it’s been the backbone of our live streaming platform. While it was a bit challenging to set up initially especially since I didn’t have a support plan the online forums and documentation were extremely helpful. Once configured, it has worked flawlessly. It supports all devices and operating systems, making it perfect for streaming live cameras on a public website.
Pros:
• Extremely stable and reliable once configured
• Streams work seamlessly across all browsers and platforms
• Highly customizable for advanced setups
• Excellent documentation and active community forums
Pros:
• Extremely stable and reliable once configured
• Streams work seamlessly across all browsers and platforms
• Highly customizable for advanced setups
• Excellent documentation and active community forums
What do you dislike about the product?
Cons:
• Steep learning curve for beginners
• UI feels a bit dated
• Support requires an additional cost
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Wowza Streaming Engine enables us to broadcast multiple live camera feeds to our website without interruption. It handles device and browser compatibility with ease, which has saved us countless hours and ensured a great experience for our viewers.
• Steep learning curve for beginners
• UI feels a bit dated
• Support requires an additional cost
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Wowza Streaming Engine enables us to broadcast multiple live camera feeds to our website without interruption. It handles device and browser compatibility with ease, which has saved us countless hours and ensured a great experience for our viewers.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Wowza Streaming Engine allows me to run my own live streaming server independently without relying on third-party platforms. This gives me full control over our infrastructure and removes the need for recurring licensing fees per camera or stream. As long as the server hardware is powerful enough, I can scale up and stream as many live cameras as I want making it extremely cost effective and flexible for a growing network.
Nothing better for the price
What do you like best about the product?
Wowza Streaming Engine has been a game-changer for our live streaming needs! The reliability, scalability, and flexibility it offers have allowed us to deliver high-quality content to our global audience with ease. The support team is knowledgeable and responsive, making it a breeze to troubleshoot any issues. We've seen a significant increase in viewer engagement and satisfaction since implementing Wowza. It's a solid investment for any organization looking to take their streaming to the next level!
What do you dislike about the product?
It has been a reliable solution, however, we've encountered some challenges. The user interface can be complex, requiring a steep learning curve. Additionally, we've experienced occasional latency issues and difficulties with certain codec configurations. The documentation, although extensive, sometimes lacks clarity. Despite these drawbacks, the Wowza team has been responsive to our concerns. With some improvements to the UI and documentation, Wowza could further solidify its position as a leading streaming solution."
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Live streaming and transcoding without a need to those complex FFMPEG commands.
Excellent Video Engine
What do you like best about the product?
It is a stable and powerful engine, in addition to having excellent performance.
What do you dislike about the product?
Well in general the cost, but it is always necessary.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It is easy to implement and easy to administer.
Easy to use and affordable
What do you like best about the product?
Wowza Streaming is easy to use and very affordable
What do you dislike about the product?
I have not found any downside to Wowza Streaming
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Wowza Streaming integration works very well our production platform (NewTek TriCaster) making it one less thing to worry about during crunch time.
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