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Bitmovin Live Encoder

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Spec sheet

Purpose
The Live Encoder ingests RTMP/S, SRT, or Zixi feeds and encodes and packages them as HLS and DASH outputs for streaming.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmovin.com
Free plan
NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · bitmovin.com
Company
Bitmovin says it was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, Klagenfurt, and Denver.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmovin.com
24/7 looping
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · bitmovin.com
Cloud deployment
The Live Encoder is offered as Managed SaaS or can run in customer-owned cloud accounts, with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Akamai named as deployment options.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmovin.com
Codecs
The product lists H.264, H.265/HEVC, and VP9 as output video codecs.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmovin.com
Content security
The Live Encoder supports multi-DRM integrations for protecting live streams.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmovin.com
DRM
Listed DRM formats include Widevine, PlayReady, Marlin, and FairPlay.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmovin.com
Integration partners
Bitmovin lists integrations including Videon LiveEdge, Grass Valley AMPP, Zixi, EZDRM, and Yospace for workflows on Akamai.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmovin.com
Live-to-VOD
The product can generate Live-to-VOD content instantly.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmovin.com
Monetization
It supports server-side and client-side ad insertion, SCTE-35 pass-through, and real-time cue insertion through the UI or API.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmovin.com
Redundancy
Live event feeds can use single or dual main-and-backup inputs.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmovin.com
Setup and support
Bitmovin provides an encoding wizard, comprehensive APIs, code samples, and developer documentation to help users get started.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmovin.com
Target customers
Bitmovin describes the solution for streaming platforms and service providers delivering live content over the internet.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmovin.com
Technical limits
The Live Encoding HD option lists a maximum output resolution of Full HD, 30 fps, six video renditions, and two output manifests; custom configurations list up to 4K and 120 fps.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmovin.com
Use cases
Bitmovin describes the product for live events, user-generated content, and 24/7 channels.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmovin.com

Plans and prices

Pay as you go Price not published 360 free minutes per month Read 21 Sep 2026 · bitmovin.com
Custom Price not published Enterprise usage · Support SLAs · Integration · Professional services · Custom features · Training Read 21 Sep 2026 · bitmovin.com
Pay as you go — Live Encoder Free $3 / additional hour ($0.05 / minute); 6 free hours (360 minutes / month included); $0 fixed costs 6 free hours/month · additional usage billed per hour or minute Read 12 Oct 2026 · bitmovin.com

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