Google Cloud Live Stream API vs Red5 Pro
Google Cloud Live Stream API
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Red5 Pro
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| Figure | Google Cloud Live Stream API | Red5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $29.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · RTMP Streaming Services | 7.3 (#20) | 8.2 (#10) |
| Spec score · Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) Software | 6.9 (#20) | 8.0 (#13) |
| Integrations | The API integrates with Cloud Storage, Cloud Audit Logs, and Google Cloud infrastructure. | Red5 lists software partners including PubNub, EZDRM, Blackbird, Magnifi, Singular.live, and Zixi. |
| Security | Access control uses Identity and Access Management, and the API supports content encryption configurations including AES-128, SAMPLE-AES, and MPEG-CENC. | Red5 documentation describes JWT authentication with local token validation, signature checks, expiration checks, and optional role and room restrictions. |
| Support | Google Cloud customers, including free-trial customers, get Basic Support with documentation, community forums, billing assistance, and Active Assist. | Enterprise includes community, email, private Slack, and phone support, and the plan lists 24/7 support. |
Plans
Google Cloud Live Stream API
- On-demand usagePrice not published
Red5 Pro
- Developer Pro$29.99 a month
- Startup$119 a month
- Growth Pro$299 a month
- Enterprise$3,499 a month
- Mobile SDKs$419 a month
In their own words
Google Cloud Live Stream API
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