# AWS Elemental MediaConvert vs Wowza Streaming Comparison | | AWS Elemental MediaConvert | Wowza Streaming | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 14 | 131 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (83.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (52.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $195.00 1 Instance Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### AWS Elemental MediaConvert **Not enough data** ### Wowza Streaming Pros: - Reliability (40 reviews) - Streaming Quality (37 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (16 reviews) - Complex Setup (13 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | AWS Elemental MediaConvert | Wowza Streaming | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 8.9 (117 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 8.4 (118 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.1 (110 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.5 (78 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 8.4 (106 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.5 (78 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (118 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### AWS Elemental MediaConvert #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Wowza Streaming #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Private Cloud & On-Prem Basic Monthly Price: Starting at $195.00 1 Instance Per Month Description: Best for ongoing on-prem hosted streaming needs with steady events and growing audiences Key Features: - First instance included - Fully customizable streaming server software - Up to 10 concurrent, transcoded channels [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/wowza-streaming/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Live Stream | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS Elemental MediaConvert** | N/A | N/A | | **Wowza Streaming** | 7.4/10 | 95 | #### Software Options | Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConvert | Wowza Streaming | |---|---|---| | **Hosted Platform** | Not enough data | 8.3 (84 reviews) | | **Social Media Stream** | Not enough data | 7.4 (82 reviews) | | **Multi-Platform Streaming** | Not enough data | 8.6 (86 reviews) | | **Embeddable** | Not enough data | 8.9 (86 reviews) | #### Audience Tools | Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConvert | Wowza Streaming | |---|---|---| | **Live Rewind** | Not enough data | 6.8 (33 reviews) | | **Live Chat** | Not enough data | 6.2 (78 reviews) | | **Pause** | Not enough data | 7.8 (82 reviews) | #### Streamer Tools | Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConvert | Wowza Streaming | |---|---|---| | **Highlight Clips** | Not enough data | 6.1 (30 reviews) | | **Video Archive** | Not enough data | 7.6 (79 reviews) | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | 7.2 (82 reviews) | | **Monetization Options** | Not enough data | 5.7 (73 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Live Stream | Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConvert | Wowza Streaming | |---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (19 reviews) | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 7.8 (15 reviews) | ### Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS Elemental MediaConvert** | N/A | N/A | | **Wowza Streaming** | 7.4/10 | 30 | #### API Features | Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConvert | Wowza Streaming | |---|---|---| | **Live Chat** | Not enough data | 6.2 (27 reviews) | | **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Subtitles and Closed Captions** | Not enough data | 6.8 (28 reviews) | | **Custom Video Player** | Not enough data | 7.7 (28 reviews) | | **Live Simulcasting** | Not enough data | 7.6 (28 reviews) | #### Security and Compliance | Feature | AWS Elemental MediaConvert | Wowza Streaming | |---|---|---| | **Encryption** | Not enough data | 8.3 (29 reviews) | | **Watermarking** | Not enough data | 7.4 (28 reviews) | | **HIPAA Compliance** | Not enough data | 7.6 (27 reviews) | | **GDPR Compliance** | Not enough data | 7.7 (28 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Unique to AWS Elemental MediaConvert (1):** [Other Video Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-video) **Unique to Wowza Streaming (2):** [Live Stream Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software), [Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-platform-as-a-service-vpaas) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | AWS Elemental MediaConvert | Wowza Streaming | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 83.3% | 52.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 16.7% | 36.2% | | **Enterprise** | 0% | 11.8% | ### By Industry #### AWS Elemental MediaConvert - **Information Technology and Services:** 25.0% - **Computer Software:** 16.7% - **Photography:** 8.3% - **Online Media:** 8.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.3% - **Higher Education:** 8.3% - **Entertainment:** 8.3% - **Education Management:** 8.3% - **Broadcast Media:** 8.3% #### Wowza Streaming - **Higher Education:** 10.7% - **Broadcast Media:** 10.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 10.7% - **Computer Software:** 7.4% - **Events Services:** 5.0% - **Entertainment:** 4.1% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 4.1% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.1% - **Media Production:** 3.3% - **Gambling & Casinos:** 3.3% - **Other:** 36.4% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to AWS Elemental MediaConvert - [VideoLan](https://www.g2.com/products/videolan/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (629 reviews) - [Handbrake](https://www.g2.com/products/handbrake/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (155 reviews) - [Konvey](https://www.g2.com/products/jerry-nweke-konvey/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (159 reviews) - 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