# Wowza Streaming, YouTube Live vs Restream Comparison | | Wowza Streaming | YouTube Live | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 131 | 219 | 56 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (52.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (76.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (81.1% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $195.00 1 Instance Per Month | No pricing available | $19.00 Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Wowza Streaming Pros: - Streaming Quality (32 reviews) - Reliability (31 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (15 reviews) - Complex Setup (12 reviews) ### YouTube Live Pros: - Live Streaming (5 reviews) - Ease of Use (4 reviews) Cons: - Streaming Issues (4 reviews) - Internet Dependency (3 reviews) ### Restream Pros: - Setup Ease (2 reviews) - Content Management (1 reviews) Cons: - Access Limitations (1 reviews) - Expensive (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Wowza Streaming | YouTube Live | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (117 reviews) | 8.8 (192 reviews) | 8.8 (39 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (118 reviews) | 9.1 (193 reviews) | 8.7 (39 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.1 (110 reviews) | 8.9 (49 reviews) | 8.9 (16 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (78 reviews) | 9.1 (36 reviews) | 8.7 (14 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (106 reviews) | 8.0 (168 reviews) | 8.6 (35 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (78 reviews) | 8.5 (33 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (118 reviews) | 8.6 (191 reviews) | 7.5 (38 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### 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 ### YouTube Live #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Restream #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Standard Price: $19.00 Per Month Key Features: - Stream on 3 channels at once - No Restream branding - 9 on-screen guests [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/restream/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Live Stream | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Wowza Streaming** | 7.4/10 | 95 | | **YouTube Live** | 8.5/10 | 174 | | **Restream** | 7.8/10 | 35 | #### Software Options | Feature | Wowza Streaming | YouTube Live | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Hosted Platform** | 8.3 (84 reviews) | 8.6 (148 reviews) | 8.2 (24 reviews) | | **Social Media Stream** | 7.4 (82 reviews) | 8.8 (160 reviews) | 8.4 (33 reviews) | | **Multi-Platform Streaming** | 8.6 (86 reviews) | 8.0 (145 reviews) | 9.0 (31 reviews) | | **Embeddable** | 8.9 (86 reviews) | 8.6 (144 reviews) | 7.9 (22 reviews) | #### Audience Tools | Feature | Wowza Streaming | YouTube Live | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Live Rewind** | 6.8 (33 reviews) | 8.4 (142 reviews) | 7.1 (18 reviews) | | **Live Chat** | 6.2 (78 reviews) | 8.7 (151 reviews) | 8.8 (25 reviews) | | **Pause** | 7.8 (82 reviews) | 8.3 (146 reviews) | 8.1 (16 reviews) | #### Streamer Tools | Feature | Wowza Streaming | YouTube Live | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Highlight Clips** | 6.1 (30 reviews) | 8.3 (136 reviews) | 7.4 (15 reviews) | | **Video Archive** | 7.6 (79 reviews) | 8.7 (153 reviews) | 6.9 (24 reviews) | | **Analytics** | 7.2 (82 reviews) | 8.9 (149 reviews) | 7.4 (29 reviews) | | **Monetization Options** | 5.7 (73 reviews) | 8.2 (140 reviews) | 6.4 (14 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Live Stream | Feature | Wowza Streaming | YouTube Live | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | 8.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | 7.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Wowza Streaming** | 7.4/10 | 30 | | **YouTube Live** | N/A | N/A | | **Restream** | N/A | N/A | #### API Features | Feature | Wowza Streaming | YouTube Live | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Live Chat** | 6.2 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Screen Sharing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Subtitles and Closed Captions** | 6.8 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Video Player** | 7.7 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Live Simulcasting** | 7.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security and Compliance | Feature | Wowza Streaming | YouTube Live | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Encryption** | 8.3 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Watermarking** | 7.4 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **HIPAA Compliance** | 7.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **GDPR Compliance** | 7.7 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Live Stream Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software) **Unique to Wowza Streaming (1):** [Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-platform-as-a-service-vpaas) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Wowza Streaming | YouTube Live | Restream | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 52.0% | 76.6% | 81.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 36.2% | 15.0% | 17.0% | | **Enterprise** | 11.8% | 8.4% | 1.9% | ### By Industry #### 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% #### YouTube Live - **Entertainment:** 8.8% - **Computer Games:** 5.6% - **Higher Education:** 5.1% - **Education Management:** 4.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.2% - **Computer Software:** 4.2% - **Religious Institutions:** 4.2% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.7% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.3% - **Online Media:** 3.3% - **Other:** 53.0% #### Restream - **Marketing and Advertising:** 15.7% - **Religious Institutions:** 13.7% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 9.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.8% - **Computer Games:** 7.8% - **Entertainment:** 7.8% - **Online Media:** 5.9% - **Computer Software:** 3.9% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.9% - **Financial Services:** 3.9% - **Other:** 17.6% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Wowza Streaming - [Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (723 reviews) - [Ant Media Server](https://www.g2.com/products/ant-media-server-ant-media-server/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (164 reviews) - [Wistia](https://www.g2.com/products/wistia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews) - [Twilio](https://www.g2.com/products/twilio/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (521 reviews) - [Vonage Communications APIs](https://www.g2.com/products/vonage-communications-apis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (404 reviews) - [Riverside](https://www.g2.com/products/riverside/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1722 reviews) - [BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/products/bigmarker/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (445 reviews) - [Gumlet](https://www.g2.com/products/gumlet/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (356 reviews) - [StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/products/streamyard/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (299 reviews) - [ImageKit](https://www.g2.com/products/imagekit/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (300 reviews) ### Alternatives to YouTube Live - [StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/products/streamyard/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (299 reviews) - [Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-live/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (236 reviews) - [Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (723 reviews) - [Panopto](https://www.g2.com/products/panopto/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (139 reviews) - [Dacast](https://www.g2.com/products/dacast/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (30 reviews) - [Streamlabs](https://www.g2.com/products/streamlabs/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (59 reviews) - [Riverside](https://www.g2.com/products/riverside/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1722 reviews) - [BigMarker](https://www.g2.com/products/bigmarker/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (445 reviews) - [Wistia](https://www.g2.com/products/wistia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews) - [Ant Media Server](https://www.g2.com/products/ant-media-server-ant-media-server/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (164 reviews) ### Alternatives to Restream - [Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (723 reviews) - [StreamYard](https://www.g2.com/products/streamyard/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (299 reviews) - [Streamlabs Talk Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/streamlabs-talk-studio/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (85 reviews) - [Streamlabs](https://www.g2.com/products/streamlabs/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (59 reviews) - [Resi](https://www.g2.com/products/resi/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (48 reviews) - [Dacast](https://www.g2.com/products/dacast/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (30 reviews) - [Be.Live](https://www.g2.com/products/be-live/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (28 reviews) - [Castr](https://www.g2.com/products/castr/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (243 reviews) - [Twitch](https://www.g2.com/products/twitch/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (59 reviews) - [Facebook Live](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-live/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (236 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Wowza Streaming - Title: [What is Wowza Video used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-wowza-video-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Wowza Video is used for live and on-demand video streaming." ### YouTube Live - Title: [What is YouTube Live used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-youtube-live-used-for) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "To stream live television like news broadcast and special events. " - Title: [Do I need streaming software for YouTube live?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-i-need-streaming-software-for-youtube-live) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "OBS is the best software for live streaming" - Title: [Is there such a way for more visual personalization for the streaming channel ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12379-is-there-such-a-way-for-more-visual-personalization-for-the-streaming-channel) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes, in profile edits you find these functions." - Title: [What is the best software for live streaming?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-software-for-live-streaming) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "There are many great software options for live streaming depending on your needs and budget.OBS Studio,Streamlabs OBS,XSplit." - Title: [How do you make YouTube live interactive?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-make-youtube-live-interactive) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "I interactive peoples from my impressive thumbnail my description my tags and my talking on live stream. " ### Restream - Title: [Are there plans to integrate voice chat through the chat service?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/are-there-plans-to-integrate-voice-chat-through-the-chat-service) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Of that I'm not sure, honestly I use Discord on the side and find it to be the perfect companion. Because Discord at this stage is so rich in features and..." - Title: [What platforms does Restream stream to?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-platforms-does-restream-stream-to) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "huge lot of platforms I use fb , fb pages , youtube , linkedin , twitter , rtmp streaaming . it also streams to twitch and many many more platforms" - Title: [I'm lazy!!](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27298-i-m-lazy) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi Enda! You surely can stream to Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram within Restream. At this time, Instagram does not officially support streaming outside..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/wowza-streaming-vs-youtube-live-vs-restream)