Wowza Streaming Engine vs YouTube
Wowza Streaming Engine
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YouTube
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| Figure | Wowza Streaming Engine | YouTube |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $195/mo | $1.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 5 |
| Spec score · Live TV streaming services | 8.6 (#23) | 9.0 (#7) |
| Spec score · Live Streaming Software | 8.6 (#21) | 8.9 (#11) |
| Spec score · Live streaming software | 8.6 (#21) | 8.9 (#11) |
| Company | Wowza describes itself as a Colorado-based company and says its Denver team works from its Belmar office. | YouTube’s Terms identify Google LLC as the entity providing the service, located in Mountain View, California. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Security | Security options include source and playback authentication, IP address controls, SSL/TLS, DRM integrations, and SecureToken playback protection. | Google says it uses encryption for data in transit and offers security tools including Safe Browsing, Security Checkup, and 2-Step Verification. |
Plans
Wowza Streaming Engine
- One Month of Streaming$295, paid once
- Basic Monthly$195 a month
- Basic Monthly$195 a month
- One Month of Streaming$295, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
YouTube
- Sports + News Plan$49.99 a month
- YouTube TV$59.99 a month
- Sports Plan$64.99 a month
- 4K Plus$9.99 a month
- More premium TV add-ons$1.99 a month
In their own words
Wowza Streaming Engine
Wowza Streaming Engine has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
YouTube
YouTube is a service for discovering, watching, and sharing videos and other content, as well as a platform for creators and advertisers. People can browse and search without a Google account, though some features require one. Channel owners can upload videos, comment, and make Shorts and playlists; YouTube Studio is the place to post videos and edit a channel. Shorts are vertical videos of 60 seconds or less, alongside longer videos. Recommendations use signals such as viewing behavior, likes, dislikes, subscriptions, and satisfaction feedback. Users can pause, edit, or delete their search and watch history. Developers can use YouTube APIs to embed playback, search and manage content, review analytics, add subscribe buttons, and manage live streams. Eligible Partner Program creators may access multiple revenue streams, subject to regional availability and program criteria. The free service is listed for Android, iOS, and web, with an API. YouTube Premium adds ad-free viewing on millions of videos, offline downloads, background play, and ad-free music in YouTube Music, though some creator and event promotions may remain. Premium plan options include individual, household family, and annually verified student plans.