What is Wowza hosting?
Wowza hosting gives you the full power of Wowza Streaming Engine on our managed servers. With this setup, you send your live stream in using RTMP. The Wowza engine then processes it and delivers it out as HLS, which plays smoothly on any device — laptops, mobile phones, tablets, and smart TVs.
Wowza is known in the streaming industry as the most reliable and flexible engine for professional broadcasters. It handles adaptive bitrate streaming, automatically adjusting quality to match each viewer’s internet speed, so playback is smooth even on weaker connections.
By choosing Wowza hosting, you don’t need to install or configure anything yourself. Everything is managed for you, giving you a secure, scalable, and white-label platform to run live or on-demand streaming at a professional level.
Core features of Wowza hosting
RTMP ingest, HLS delivery
Industry-standard workflow for maximum device reach across web, mobile, and TVs.
Adaptive bitrate & transcoding
Automatic quality ladders for smooth playback on slow and fast connections.
Low-latency options
Tune latency for events and live shows that need near real-time interaction.
Secure playback
HTTPS, tokenized URLs, and domain/referrer lock to protect your streams.
Recording & DVR
Capture live streams for replay and on-demand viewing with timeline scrubbing.
White-label + ads
Your branding on the player, with VAST/VMAP ad support when you want to monetize.
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View RTMP hosting plansCommon questions from our clients
1. What is Wowza Streaming Engine, and how does it differ from other platforms?
Wowza Streaming Engine is a professional-grade media server that powers our hosting. Unlike generic streaming platforms, it is self-hosted and optimized for high reliability, flexible configuration, and compatibility with all major devices.
2. What streaming protocols are supported?
With Wowza hosting you can ingest streams via RTMP, RTSP, SRT, or WebRTC, and deliver them to viewers using HLS, DASH, or other playback protocols. This ensures your streams reach browsers, mobiles, and smart TVs.
3. Can Wowza achieve low-latency or real-time streaming?
Yes. Wowza supports low-latency streaming using WebRTC, SRT, and Low-Latency HLS (LL-HLS). These options minimize delay for live events that require near real-time delivery.
4. How does Wowza handle adaptive bitrate streaming (ABR)?
Wowza automatically transcodes or transrates your input into multiple qualities. This allows viewers with fast or slow connections to get the best quality their device and bandwidth can handle.
5. What hardware and OS requirements does Wowza need?
When you host with us, you don’t need to worry about installation. Our Wowza hosting runs on optimized servers with the proper CPU, memory, and storage to deliver stable performance, even at scale.
6. How can I scale Wowza hosting for a global audience?
We integrate Wowza with Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) and edge servers to handle large or worldwide audiences. This allows your streams to stay smooth and reliable, no matter where viewers connect.
7. What security features are included?
Wowza hosting includes HTTPS delivery, token-based security, domain/referrer restrictions, geo-blocking, and optional DRM integration. These protect your content from unauthorized access and piracy.
8. Does Wowza support both live streaming and Video on Demand (VOD)?
Yes. With Wowza hosting you can stream live events or host a full library of videos for on-demand playback. Both options are supported on the same platform.
9. What is the licensing or pricing model for Wowza?
We handle all licensing on our side. You simply choose from our hosting plans, starting at $25/month, with Wowza already integrated, no extra software purchase required.
10. Can Wowza record live streams?
Yes. Wowza includes live recording features so you can save broadcasts for replay or turn them into on-demand content. Our hosting also supports nDVR for timeline scrubbing.
11. How is Wowza managed and monitored?
All Wowza hosting includes access to a web-based control panel, where you can configure streams, monitor performance, and adjust settings. Advanced users can also use the Wowza REST API.
12. Can Wowza run in the cloud?
Yes. Our Wowza hosting is already cloud-based, meaning you get all the benefits of flexible deployment without having to set up AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud yourself.