Compare Restream and Wowza Streaming 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (50.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Starting at $0.00
Restream
Star Rating
(52)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 3 pricing plansWowza Streaming
Star Rating
(117)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $0.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Wowza Streaming excels in flexibility and reliability, supporting a wide range of streaming protocols like HLS, RTMP, and WebRTC, which is crucial for users needing robust streaming options.
- Users say Restream offers a very quick setup process, allowing users to get up and running in just a few seconds, making it an attractive option for those who prioritize speed and ease of use in their streaming solutions.
- Reviewers mention that Wowza Streaming is particularly strong in its performance during live events, with many users highlighting its reliability as a transcoder for feeding content to CDNs, which is essential for high-stakes streaming scenarios.
- According to verified reviews, Restream shines in its ability to stream simultaneously to multiple platforms, with seamless integration with services like LinkedIn and YouTube Live, allowing users to reach a wider audience effortlessly.
- Users appreciate Wowza Streaming's solid support and easy upgrades, which help maintain production stability, while some Restream users have noted that while the interface is user-friendly, they sometimes encounter limitations in advanced features.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Restream has a slight edge in user-friendly features like chat boxes on streams, Wowza Streaming's overall higher satisfaction score indicates a more robust experience for users with diverse streaming needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Restream
Basic
Free
- Stream to multiple channels with OBS, Restream Studio, vMix and more.
- 2 channels for multistreaming
- 30+ supported platforms
Wowza Streaming
Cloud Pay As You Go
Starting at $0.00
Best for ongoing streaming needs and fluctuating usage.
- Usage billed separately
Free Trial
Restream
Free Trial is available
Wowza Streaming
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
37
8.9
109
Ease of Use
8.7
37
8.4
109
Ease of Setup
8.8
14
8.1
102
Ease of Admin
8.7
14
8.4
78
Quality of Support
8.6
34
8.3
97
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
14
8.5
78
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
36
8.7
111
Features by Category
Software Options
8.1
23
8.2
82
8.3
31
7.3
80
8.9
30
8.6
82
7.9
22
8.8
84
Audience Tools
7.1
18
6.7
33
8.8
24
6.2
78
8.1
16
7.8
82
Streamer Tools
7.4
15
6.1
30
6.9
24
7.7
79
7.3
28
7.2
81
6.4
14
5.7
73
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
7.8
15
API Features
Not enough data
6.2
27
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.8
28
Not enough data
7.7
28
Not enough data
7.5
27
Security and Compliance
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
7.4
28
Not enough data
7.6
27
Not enough data
7.7
28
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Restream and Wowza Streaming are categorized as Live Stream
Unique Categories
Restream has no unique categories
Wowza Streaming is categorized as Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Restream
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Wowza Streaming
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Religious Institutions
14.3%
Marketing and Advertising
12.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
10.2%
Information Technology and Services
10.2%
Computer Games
8.2%
Other
44.9%
Broadcast Media
11.5%
Information Technology and Services
10.6%
Higher Education
9.7%
Computer Software
7.1%
Events Services
5.3%
Other
55.8%
Discussions
Are there plans to integrate voice chat through the chat service?
2 Comments
NK
No voice chat, but since you can reply to chats during live chat that is something like voice reply as well.Read more
I'm lazy!!
1 Comment
VB
Hi Enda!
You surely can stream to Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram within Restream.
At this time, Instagram does not officially support streaming outside...Read more
What platforms does Restream stream to?
1 Comment
DK
huge lot of platforms I use fb , fb pages , youtube , linkedin , twitter , rtmp streaaming . it also streams to twitch and many many more platformsRead more
What is Wowza Video used for?
2 Comments
ZH
Wowza Video is used for live and on-demand video streaming.Read more
Wowza Streaming has no more discussions with answers
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