I’ve been using Wowza Streaming Engine for over 10 years as part of my business. I sell live streaming services to clients around the world, some use it for church broadcasts, others for music events, or even 24/7 channels, and Wowza has always been the core of it all. What I really like is that it’s stable and reliable. Once it’s set up, it just runs.

That’s important when your clients depend on you and you can’t afford downtime. I also appreciate how flexible it is. I can configure it to fit different streaming setups and integrate it into my own system without being locked into some closed platform. It's not a toy, it's professional-grade, and it’s helped me make a living doing what I do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There’s one thing I really think needs improvement: the license system. As it stands, the license key isn’t tied to a specific IP or server, so if someone gets hold of it, like a hacker, they can use it on their own server. This actually happened to me once, and I ended up with a surprise invoice that wasn’t even from my usage. Thankfully, Wowza support helped me fix it, but still, I shouldn’t have to worry about that. It would make much more sense to allow customers to lock the license to their server IP through the dashboard, like other platforms do.

Also, for people new to streaming, Wowza can feel a bit overwhelming at first. There’s a learning curve. But once you get past that, it’s a powerhouse. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I’ve worked with a variety of streaming platforms, and Wowza Streaming stands out for its exceptional performance and reliability. Whether you're deploying Wowza Streaming Engine on-premises or leveraging Wowza Streaming Cloud, the experience is consistently seamless.

Wowza empowers teams to deliver high-quality video and audio to any device, anywhere in the world. Its flexibility across deployment models and robust support for low-latency streaming make it an ideal solution for both live broadcasts and on-demand content. The platform’s scalability and integration capabilities, especially with cloud services and AI workflows, make it a powerful asset for any organization looking to elevate its streaming strategy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The initial configuration of Wowza Streaming can be complex, especially for beginners. This involves setting up protocols, encoding settings, and server configurations with many choices that can be confusing on the outset. But once you get it working, it pretty much just works. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The best feature is independence. To not have to rely on for instance Google to stream live or on demand video. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There’s really nothing to dislike in my opinion. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Wowza Streaming stands out for its flexibility and reliability. I appreciate how it supports a wide range of streaming protocols (HLS, RTMP, WebRTC, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The learning curve can be steep, especially for users who are new to streaming technologies. While the platform is powerful, setting up advanced features like adaptive bitrate streaming or custom transcoding profiles requires technical knowledge and time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I was firstly introduced to Wowza by a friend who told me they had integrated the Streaming Engine into their platform. This intrigued me and led me to try it out myself. After reading the documentation, which really is just a two minute read, I was able to set the correct settings and it worked first time. Honestly, Wowza came at the right time for us and we are now in the process of integrating their APIs into our platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The UI for the mobile view overflows the screen and the user experience (UX) looks rather old for such a well working product. I suppose this might be the flair - keep the product quick and simple, so the UI should be too? Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that it's relatively easy to use and allows us to reach a larger audience. It's easy to use wowza while also streaming to our youtube channel if necessary. It's competitive price wise and the streams always appear to be high quality. We have never had an issue getting support. AI tools are easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It could be a little more user friendly to those without much experience in streaming services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The setup and ease of use allowed us to quickly get our videos to our users. Most of the options we needed where there right from the get go. Once we got the hang of it, it was easy to implement things like a streamlock to secure our videos as well as some other checks to make sure our content is secure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Only a minor gripe as our team doesn't have a native Java programmer. So we had to come to grips with the basics of it to add some functionality to lock streams to only be allowed from specific URL's Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Wowza Streaming stable and well-documented. The documentation makes it easier to get acquainted with the technology, and the robust configuration ensures smooth and reliable operation. I like the customer support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The licensing costs. A more affordable license for universities would be good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lack of issues with the software allow it to be a seamless experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love it but could be a little more aesthetically pleasing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I’ve been using Wowza Streaming Engine for over 7 years (currently on version 4.9.0+3), and it’s been the backbone of our live streaming platform. While it was a bit challenging to set up initially especially since I didn’t have a support plan the online forums and documentation were extremely helpful. Once configured, it has worked flawlessly. It supports all devices and operating systems, making it perfect for streaming live cameras on a public website.

Pros:

• Extremely stable and reliable once configured

• Streams work seamlessly across all browsers and platforms

• Highly customizable for advanced setups

• Excellent documentation and active community forums Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cons:

• Steep learning curve for beginners

• UI feels a bit dated

• Support requires an additional cost

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Wowza Streaming Engine enables us to broadcast multiple live camera feeds to our website without interruption. It handles device and browser compatibility with ease, which has saved us countless hours and ensured a great experience for our viewers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.