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Compare Wowza Streaming and YouTube Live 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (76.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $0.00
No pricing available
Wowza Streaming
Star Rating
(114)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $0.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansYouTube Live
Star Rating
(211)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about YouTube LiveSummary
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, making it a solid choice for diverse streaming needs.
- Users say that YouTube Live shines in real-time interaction, allowing creators to engage with their audience through live chat, which enhances the streaming experience and fosters community building.
- Reviewers mention that Wowza Streaming's implementation process is straightforward, with many users appreciating the ease of upgrades that do not disrupt production, which is crucial for businesses relying on consistent streaming.
- According to verified reviews, YouTube Live is praised for its simplicity in reaching a global audience, with a straightforward setup process and excellent video quality, making it ideal for users looking to broadcast to large groups without technical hassles.
- Users highlight that while Wowza Streaming has a robust feature set, it may not be as user-friendly as YouTube Live, which scores higher in ease of use and setup, indicating a steeper learning curve for some users.
- Reviewers note that Wowza Streaming's support quality is commendable, but YouTube Live's integration with third-party tools like OBS and its comprehensive analytics features provide a more seamless experience for content creators looking to optimize their streams.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Wowza Streaming
Cloud Pay As You Go
Starting at $0.00
Best for ongoing streaming needs and fluctuating usage.
- Usage billed separately
YouTube Live
No pricing availableFree Trial
Wowza Streaming
Free Trial is available
YouTube Live
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
108
8.8
185
Ease of Use
8.4
108
9.1
186
Ease of Setup
8.1
101
8.8
42
Ease of Admin
8.4
77
9.1
36
Quality of Support
8.3
96
8.0
163
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
77
8.5
33
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
110
8.5
184
Features by Category
Software Options
8.2
81
8.6
148
7.3
79
8.8
155
8.5
81
8.0
145
8.8
83
8.6
144
Audience Tools
6.7
32
8.4
141
6.2
77
8.7
149
7.8
81
8.3
145
Streamer Tools
6.1
29
8.3
137
7.7
78
8.7
151
7.1
80
8.9
150
5.6
72
8.1
137
Agentic AI - Live Stream
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
API Features
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
Not enough data
Security and Compliance
8.3
29
Not enough data
7.4
28
Not enough data
7.6
27
Not enough data
7.7
28
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Wowza Streaming and YouTube Live are categorized as Live Stream
Unique Categories
Wowza Streaming is categorized as Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS)
YouTube Live has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Wowza Streaming
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
YouTube Live
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
Broadcast Media
11.6%
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Higher Education
8.9%
Computer Software
7.1%
Events Services
5.4%
Other
56.3%
Entertainment
8.7%
Computer Games
5.8%
Higher Education
5.3%
Education Management
4.8%
Computer Software
4.8%
Other
70.7%
Discussions
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
Is there such a way for more visual personalization for the streaming channel ?
2 Comments
OT
I guess if you are doing live streaming and you are interested to make your show with different layout. You can check out https://streamlabs.comRead more
Do I need streaming software for YouTube live?
2 Comments
DA
You can use the built-in functions on YouTube.
But I wouldn't say they're convenient. There are much more convenient platforms for streaming...Read more
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