{"id":8001,"date":"2023-03-10T13:15:07","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T13:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/?p=8001"},"modified":"2023-08-26T09:40:42","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T09:40:42","slug":"building-a-video-streaming-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.mslive.co.in\/blog\/building-a-video-streaming-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Setup Your Own Video Streaming Server In 5 Steps?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8001\" class=\"elementor elementor-8001\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-845bfe3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"845bfe3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c3f18a1\" data-id=\"c3f18a1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b43321e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b43321e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When it comes to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">live video streaming<\/a>\u00a0for professional use, there is so much to know. However, since a top professional-grade\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">live streaming platform<\/a>\u00a0is a powerful broadcasting tool that solution providers update regularly, it isn\u2019t easy to find reviews and comparisons that include all the information you need.<\/p><p>For new broadcasters looking to get into the streaming game, objectively assessing the best platform for live streaming can be challenging. We\u2019ve put together a review of 15 of the best live streaming platforms for professional broadcasters and seven social video streaming alternatives that are also valuable for businesses, providing an in-depth review of the top 23 live streaming platforms.\u00a0<\/p><p>This comparison aims to help you make a well-informed decision on the top streaming platform to use for your broadcasting live streaming needs. We will discuss a live streaming platform, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">top features to consider<\/a>\u00a0when comparing streaming platforms for business and professional organizations, and the best streaming platforms and pricing for 2023 and beyond: #23for2023.<\/p><p>Let\u2019s get started!<\/p><h2><strong>Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">What is a Live Streaming Platform?<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Features to Consider When Comparing Streaming Platforms<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Live Streaming Technology Compatibility<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">The Rise of Live Video Streaming for Business<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">The Purpose of Professional Live Streaming Platforms<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Live Streaming Platform And Pricing Comparison for 2023<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">How to Create a User-Facing Live Stream Platform<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Live Streaming to Multiple Websites<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Common Integrations to Look For<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">So, What is the Top Streaming Service?<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Conclusion<\/li><\/ul><blockquote><p><i>Please note that streaming platform technology and pricing change regularly, and this post now reflects the most accurate information as of January 2023.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote><h2><strong>What is a Live Streaming Platform?<\/strong><\/h2><figure id=\"attachment_103107\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103107\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-103107\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>The technology for live video streaming platforms and OVPs has grown exponentially in the last decade.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><p><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Live streaming platforms<\/a>\u00a0are video hosting solutions that allow users to upload and broadcast content to their audience.\u00a0<\/p><p>Businesses use\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">online video platforms<\/a>\u00a0to share videos for lead generation, building brand awareness, advertising, and providing paid access to video streaming. When deciding what platform to stream on, you\u2019ll find that some are better than others, depending on your brand\u2019s goals.<\/p><p>For example, one of the most popular live streaming sites that most people are familiar with is Facebook Live. Still, despite being very popular, it has many limitations for businesses wanting more control over their live stream experience. That is why it is important to compare live streaming platforms in order to figure out what the best live streaming platform is for your business.<\/p><h2><strong>Live Streaming Statistics\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2><p>Many businesses are using live streaming platforms to reach their audience in a way that is both engaging and entertaining.<\/p><p>Let\u2019s review a few live streaming\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" hreflang=\"en\">statistics<\/a>\u00a0that truly demonstrate the growing value of the online video streaming industry:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Experts predict that the live streaming industry will be\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" hreflang=\"en\">worth $187.4 billion<\/a>\u00a0by the year 2027<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" hreflang=\"en\">weekly reach of live streams<\/a>\u00a0worldwide in Q3 of 2021 was 30.4%<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" hreflang=\"en\">Multistreaming<\/a>\u00a0will be big in 2023, with many\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">multistream platforms<\/a>\u00a0already available to stream to multiple sources<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Live streams capture viewers\u2019 attention for about\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">27% longer<\/a>\u00a0than on-demand videos<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Using video for marketing can help businesses\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" hreflang=\"en\">increase revenue by 49%<\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Landing pages that use video tend to drive at least\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" hreflang=\"en\">80% more conversions<\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Live streaming content hold viewers\u2019 attention for\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" hreflang=\"en\">10-20x longer<\/a>\u00a0than VOD content<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Online video is currently used by\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" hreflang=\"en\">86% of businesses<\/a>\u00a0for marketing purposes<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" hreflang=\"en\">Zoom streaming app<\/a>\u00a0has been downloaded 485 million times in 2020 and as of 2021, there are over\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" hreflang=\"en\">467,100 business users<\/a>\u00a0on Zoom<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Nearly\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">three-fourths of marketers<\/a>\u00a0believe that video is superior to static content<\/li><\/ul><p>Want to learn more about the state of the live streaming industry and how live streaming can help your business? Check out our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">115 live streaming statistics<\/a>\u00a0article to learn more about how live web streaming is changing the way people consume content.<\/p><h2><strong>Features to Consider When Comparing Streaming Platforms\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2><p>The beauty of having so many live video streaming services to choose from is that there are dozens of combinations of powerful features.<\/p><p>Again, when deciding what the best video streaming service is for you, there\u2019s no \u201cone-size-fits-all\u201d solution. That means that features that are valuable to you may not be valuable to another broadcaster, and vice versa. Best livestream platforms are ones that meet your specific business needs.\u00a0<\/p><p>Here are a few key features to look for when selecting a streaming platform:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Professional\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">video hosting services<\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Video content management<\/a>\u00a0tools<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Secure video streaming<\/a>\u00a0solutions<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">A top-tier\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">CDN (content delivery network)<\/a>\u00a0for professional\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">live streaming quality<\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Low latency streaming<\/a>\u00a0for live video delivery without delays<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">RTMP (real-time messaging protocol)<\/a>\u00a0ingest, playback, and streaming support<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Video monetization<\/a>\u00a0capabilities<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Live streaming APIs<\/a>\u00a0for enhanced content management<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Mobile streaming application<\/a>\u00a0support and an SDK for integration on iOS and Android<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Video editing and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">embedding tools<\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Advanced\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">video analytics<\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Cloud video encoding and transcoding<\/a>\u00a0for live or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">VOD content streaming<\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Encoding software<\/a>\u00a0for live video delivery<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Pricing plans<\/a>: does the live streaming service provider have a plan for your broadcasting needs?<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Digital Rights Management for video on demand<\/a>\u00a0for an extra layer of protection to your content.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Browser-based streaming<\/a>, an easy and convenient way to connect to your viewers.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">China live streaming<\/a>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p>In order to determine which features are the most valuable in a live streaming video service, you should identify the goals you\u2019d like to reach with\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">online video broadcasting<\/a>. Once you\u2019ve got your list of goals, determine which features you need to bring those goals to fruition, and choose your live streaming service for video streaming based on those tools. This is the best strategy for sorting through the top livestream platforms and choose the best one for your business\u2019s needs.\u00a0<\/p><h2><strong>Live Streaming Technology Compatibility<\/strong><\/h2><p>As you compare the best live streaming platforms for you, it is important to consider compatibility with other live streaming technology. For example, encoders play a huge role in the live streaming process, and if you\u2019re going to want to use affordable\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">RTMP encoders<\/a>, you need to see if your platform supports\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">RTMP ingest<\/a>.<\/p><p>Another thing to keep in mind is that there are several new streaming protocols that are on the horizon, including SRT and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">WebRTC<\/a>. These protocols have different functions, but the commonality is that they support higher-quality live streaming. Since they are still developing, they are not widely supported yet.<\/p><p>For example, WebRTC is specifically designed for real-time video streaming and web conferencing. If this is a functionality that is important to you, you will want to find a live stream service that offers that support or integration that offers the functionality. Continuing that example, Mslive offers a <a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Zoom live streaming integration<\/a>\u00a0that pulls in the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">web conferencing<\/a> aspect you might desire. Mslive also offers WebRTC streaming, allowing you to easily live stream directly from your webcam.\u00a0<\/p><p>Some other streaming technology compatibility that you should pay attention to include broadcasting software compatibility supported switchers,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">simulcasting<\/a>\u00a0tools, and mobile streaming support. You want to find a streaming video platform that offers as many features as possible to support your business goals.<\/p><h2><strong>The Rise of Live Video Streaming for Business<\/strong><\/h2><p>Broadcasting in the professional world is not new, but it has evolved in the past few years.\u00a0<\/p><p>Live streaming services for businesses specifically used to be less common. It was normal for professional livestream companies to use live streaming websites designed for consumers and independent content creators, such as\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">YouTube Live and Facebook Live<\/a>.<\/p><p>Consumer-grade broadcast platforms are very valuable for amateur broadcasters and independent streamers. However, these free web streaming platforms simply do not have the tools professional broadcasters or streaming businesses need to succeed. Consumer-grade broadcasting platforms fall short when it comes to the customization and control offered by professional streaming platforms.\u00a0<\/p><p>One of the first roadblocks that come with consumer-grade video streaming platforms that pushed businesses to seek professional corporate\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">live streaming software<\/a>\u00a0is that many schools and organizations block Youtube and Facebook because they are social media platforms.<\/p><p>A business using social media live streaming software would miss out on large audiences due to these social media consumer grade broadcasting platforms being blocked by a large number of organizations.<\/p><p>Another roadblock with consumer-grade video streaming platforms is that you don\u2019t control how the video player looks, content suggestions, or advertising. The frustration that these free web services caused for businesses forced professional\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">streaming solutions<\/a>\u00a0to come into play.<\/p><p>Now, there are many professional live streaming platforms for businesses to choose from that provide more control. Professional video streaming platforms offer more than the ability to avoid having your stream being blocked, they offer the ability to control the video viewing experience, from how the video player looks to what, if any, advertisements play with your content.\u00a0<\/p><h2><strong>The Purpose of Professional Live Streaming Platforms<\/strong><\/h2><figure id=\"attachment_71682\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71682\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-71682\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><i>Professional grade cloud-based streaming platforms are designed for businesses\u2019 needs that surpass the features of free online video platforms<\/i><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The main purpose of professional\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">live streaming platforms<\/a>\u00a0is to host live broadcasts for businesses and other professional organizations.\u00a0<\/p><p>Some perks of hosting video on a professional live streaming platform include monetization, customization, access to better security features, and fewer limitations. Many professional online video streaming platforms include integrated\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">video paywalls<\/a>\u00a0and tools to ease integration with existing workflows.<\/p><p>With the help of both video and player APIs, you have more control over your live streaming experience on both the ends of broadcasters and viewers.<\/p><p>Many of these\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">professional business video<\/a> streaming platforms, including Mslive, also offer<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">\u00a0around-the-clock 24\/7 technical support<\/a>. Most consumer-grade live streaming options don\u2019t offer this kind of support, instead leaving you to figure out things on your own.<\/p><p>Another\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">benefit of live streaming<\/a>\u00a0with a professional video delivery platform is that it typically does not put time restrictions on your streams, allowing you to stream for as long as you want. Many also offer white-label video players meaning you can have a professional live stream video embedded directly on your website with no trace of third-party ads or branding.<\/p><p>The purpose of professional live streaming platforms is to provide you with a video hosting service that you have complete control over. With a professional live stream platform, your business needs come first, not those of the platform.\u00a0<\/p><h2><b>Live Streaming Platform And Pricing Comparison for 2023<\/b><\/h2><p>In order to help make your search for the best professional live streaming platform a bit easier, we\u2019ve collected up-to-date information on the best\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">streaming platforms\u2019 pricing<\/a>, pros, cons, features, and more.<\/p><p>Please note that the data in this comparison post for the best live streaming video platform comes from much unique research and a number of sources. These sources include platform websites, user reviews, and free trial accounts.<\/p><p>We regularly update this comparison of the top major live streaming platforms with every detail as streaming platforms change live broadcast services, plans, and features, in order to ensure the accuracy of this live streaming platform comparison.\u00a0<\/p><p>Let\u2019s look at the provider overview, basic functionality, key and detailed features, pros, cons, and pricing for the 23 Best Live Streaming Platforms.<\/p><h2><strong>1. Mslive<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong><i>Mslive\u2019s live streaming platform is the leading professional online video and hosting solution.<\/i><\/strong><\/p><h3><strong>Overview and Company History:<\/strong><\/h3><p>With offices in London, San Francisco, Nantes, and Beijing, Mslive is considered a competitive offering in a crowded marketplace. Mslive is a full-featured, self-service solution for both <a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">live streaming<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">VOD hosting<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p><p>Mslive\u00a0is a unified streaming solution that makes the annual list of the most important, most innovative, and most interesting companies on the <a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">2021 Streaming Media Magazine\u2019s Top 50 List<\/a>. This powerful video hosting platform helps companies around the world scale and monetize their online video content.<\/p><h3><strong>Basic Functionality:<\/strong><\/h3><p>Mslive\u00a0provides comprehensive live streaming and <a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">secure video hosting<\/a> services. Users can embed videos on their own websites while maintaining 100% control of their content. Among other features, Mslive offers an <a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">integrated paywall<\/a>, password protection, referrer restriction, and an\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">analytics dashboard<\/a>.<\/p><h3><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/h3><p>Mslive\u00a0distinguishes itself by offering high-end features with competitive pricing plans. These include ad-free broadcasting, <a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">white-label service<\/a>\u00a0on all plans, and top-tier\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">CDN delivery<\/a>\u00a0(including the option for a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">multi-CDN solution<\/a>). 24\/7 phone support is also available for premium and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">enterprise-grade<\/a>\u00a0plans.<\/p><p>Additionally, the Mslive platform stands out from other online video platforms (OVPs) with its ease of use and accessibility. Even new broadcasters can create a new live channel and start a new live stream in just a few minutes.<\/p><h3><strong>Detailed Features:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Secure, global content delivery, including industry-best\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">video hosting<\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">24\/7\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">tech support<\/a>\u00a0with all plans, including email and live chat<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Video security<\/a>\u00a0features, including\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">password-protected hosting<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">AES encryption<\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">VOD platform<\/a>\u00a0to monetize on-demand content, and to scale your VOD business<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Expo video gallery<\/a>\u00a0to display your live streams in an immersive video showcase<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">RTMP Encoder<\/a>\u00a0for ingesting\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">HLS streaming<\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Low latency HTML5 channels<\/a>\u00a0for video streaming<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Player API<\/a>\u00a0access for 3rd party player integration<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Video API<\/a>\u00a0access on premium plans (event and scale)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Multi-bitrate streaming<\/a>\u00a0for live video and VOD<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Cloud video transcoding<\/a>\u00a0with true\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">adaptive bitrate streaming<\/a>\u00a0(ABR)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Live encoding support<\/a>\u00a0for the top video encoders<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Real-time\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">video streaming analytics<\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Ad-free streaming<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>New!<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Advanced API<\/a>\u00a0to build your own video CMS<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">AES video encryption<\/a>\u00a0for advanced streaming security<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Multi-user access (MUA)<\/a>\u00a0on Scale and Custom plans<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Zoom live streaming integration<\/a>\u00a0for meetings and live events in real-time<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Expo 2.0 galleries<\/a>\u00a0video portal for immersive video experiences<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">China live streaming support<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Digital Rights Management (DRM) for VOD<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Multi-CDN for high-quality broadcasts\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Browser-based live streaming<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Live streaming and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Video on Demand<\/a>\u00a0are included in all plans<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Unlimited viewers and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">live channels<\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">White label and branding<\/a>\u00a0control<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Embeddable\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">HTML5 video player<\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">SVOD<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">AVOD<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">TVOD pay-per-view<\/a>\u00a0monetization options<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">M3U8 media links<\/a>\u00a0to stream to mobile and smart TV apps such as Roku, Apple TV, etc.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Mobile device<\/a>\u00a0support<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">SDK for player integration on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">iOS<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Android<\/a>\u00a0platforms<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Live stream recording<\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">China Video Hosting<\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Pricing plans<\/a>\u00a0for every budget<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Requires a bit of a learning curve<\/li><\/ul><h3>Upload Guidelines and Specs:<\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Minimum dimension: None (but 240p is the recommended minimum)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Maximum dimension: 1080p or 4K (depends on the user\u2019s hardware and internet)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Aspect ratio<\/a>: No restrictions (but 16:9 is the default)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Max file size: None<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Max video length: None<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Total file storage: 10-1000GB (depends on plan)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Compatible video formats: MP4 (preferred), MOV, M4V, M2V, AVI, MPG, FLV, WMV, MKV, WEBM, OGV, MXF, ASF, VOB, MTS<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/h3><p>Streaming platform\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">pricing plans<\/a> with Mslive start at $39 per month and includes four levels:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Starter plan: $39\/month (billed annually); ideal for newcomers with 1.2 TB of bandwidth and 50 GB of storage per year<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Event plan: $63\/month (or $750\/year); for organizations that would rather not sign a contract, and want to purchase bandwidth separately to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">live stream an event<\/a>, offers 6 TB of bandwidth upfront, 50 GB of storage; additional data and storage can be added as needed<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Scale plan: $188\/month (billed annually); includes 24 TB of bandwidth per year, with 1 TB of storage; add phone support, monetization paywall, an<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">\u00a0M3U8 online player<\/a>\u00a0for live channels, ad insertion, white-label video player, and<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">\u00a0video API access<\/a>; additional bandwidth is available upon request for monthly plans<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Custom plan: if your enterprise business has high-volume streaming needs, you can<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Mslive contact <\/a>\u00a0for a custom plan tailored to your needs.<\/li><\/ul><p>Read more here about Mslive\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">live streaming pricing plans<\/a>.<\/p><p>Try Mslive risk-free for 14 days with our free trial. Access all of our features and see how our live streaming platform can help you reach your streaming goals. Mslive is a professional streaming platform with accessible pricing allowing businesses of all sizes access to an affordable video on demand and live video streaming service.\u00a0<\/p><p><a class=\"dacast-btn dacast-btn--primary\" href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Start My Free Trial<\/a><\/p><h2><strong>2. Brightcove<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong><i>Brightcove\u2019s Video Cloud uses an innovative HTML5 video player with the latest ingest and transcoding technology. Source: Brightcove<\/i><\/strong><\/p><h3><b>Overview and Company History:<\/b><\/h3><p>Founded in 2004, Boston-based\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Brightcove<\/a>\u00a0is one of the oldest\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">online video platforms<\/a>\u00a0in-game. Its product offerings focus on cloud encoding, live streaming, and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">VOD (video on demand)<\/a>\u00a0hosting.<\/p><p>In 2019, Brightcove acquired\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">streaming platform Ooyala<\/a>, known for its cloud video technology. Since the acquisition, Brightcove has announced\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">end-of-life plans for the Ooyala OVP<\/a>.<\/p><h3><b>Basic Functionality:<\/b><\/h3><p>Brightcove offers a number of modular products. These include: Video Cloud hosting, the Lift video player, Once for\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">server-side ad insertion<\/a>, Live for streaming video, OTT flow for internet TV, Zencoder for\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">cloud video transcoding<\/a>, and tools for monetization.<\/p><h3><b>Key Features:<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Brightcove\u2019s features<\/a>\u00a0shine in the arena of analytics. Its detailed analytics and video marketing tools are quite valuable for businesses that aim to capture leads and understand their audience.<\/p><h3><b>Detailed Features:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Multi-bitrate and adaptive streaming<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Global content delivery<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Tech support, but only at a basic level with slow ticket-based responses (unless you upgrade to a paid support plan)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Video API access, but only on custom-priced plans<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Security features, but with high-end features only available on custom plans<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Monetization options, but only on custom-priced plans<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Good analytics<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Includes custom video portals<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">CRM integration<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">High price point<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">No live streaming with packages under\u00a0 $499\/month<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Monetization is limited to custom-priced plans<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">No China video delivery<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Upload Guidelines and Specs:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimum dimension<\/b>: Determined by user<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maximum dimension<\/b>: Determined by user<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Aspect ratio<\/b>: No restrictions (since Brightcove uses a responsive player)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Max file size<\/b>: No limits on files size<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Max video length<\/b>: No published limits<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Total file storage<\/b>: Varies by plan<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compatible video formats<\/b>: MP4, MOV, FLV, AVI, WMV, MKV, 3GPP<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Pricing:<\/b><\/h3><p>Mainly targeting huge clients, Brightcove offers several\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">pricing plan<\/a>\u00a0levels but does not provide pricing. These include the following:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Starter<\/b>: includes 50 to 200 videos, up to 100,000 plays, and 2-5 users<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Professional<\/b>: unlimited videos, 100,000+ plays, and no overages plays, with +10 users<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enterprise<\/b>: unlimited videos, 100,000+ plays, and no overages plays, with 10+ users, unlimited upload, and analytics-only users<\/li><\/ul><p>Brightcove also includes custom-priced plans for their Enterprise Video Suite packages. Interested broadcasters can\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">contact their sales department<\/a>\u00a0to receive a quote or sign up for a 14-day free trial.<\/p><p>Brightcove is not designed for small to medium-sized businesses; they target large businesses with big budgets who are willing to pay for all the upgraded features they offer as part of their streaming platform.<\/p><h2><strong>3. StreamLabs OBS<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong><i>Streamlabs OBS is a top choice for free professional software for live streaming and recording.<\/i><\/strong><\/p><h3><b>Overview and Company History:<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Streamlabs OBS<\/a>, also known as \u201cSLOBS,\u201d is another powerful software for live streaming. It has similar functionality to OBS Studio, but it uses a graphical user interface rather than a command-line interface, making it easier to use. The latest version of Streamlabs OBS is v1.6.1 and is available for\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">download here<\/a>.<\/p><h3><b>Basic Functionality:<\/b><\/h3><p>Streamlabs offers quite a few features for editing and multicasting live streams. It is the chosen broadcasting software for many professional streamers. One of the unique aspects of this software is its\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">web-based live streaming studio<\/a>\u00a0called MelonApp. The app allows you to broadcast to Facebook, YouTube Live,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">LinkedIn<\/a>, or Twitch with one click and without leaving your browser.<\/p><h3><b>Key Features<\/b><\/h3><p>The Streamlabs website doesn\u2019t indicate any limitations on operating system compatibility. However, the platform is suitable for streaming on Twitch, Facebook, Mixer, and YouTube Live.<\/p><h3><b>Detailed Features:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Multistreaming<\/a>\u00a0to many popular platforms<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Highlighter free video editing tools<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Layout editor with drag and drop<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Selective recording of streamed content<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Replay buffer to replay clips for your viewers<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Dynamic in-game overlay for single monitors<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Streamlabs Deck with a live stream remote control app<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Secure streaming<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Easy for beginners<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Tools for designing stream layout<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Selective recording<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Gaming overlays<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Tools for tipping and donations<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">No scoreboards<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Limitations on graphic overlays<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Some features are clunky<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Upload Guidelines and Specs:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimum dimension<\/b>: N\/A<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maximum dimension<\/b>: 1080p<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Aspect ratio<\/b>: N\/A<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Max file size<\/b>: 300MB<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Max video length<\/b>: 4 or 10 hours (depends on plan)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Total file storage<\/b>: 30 days recording storage<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compatible video formats<\/b>: N\/A<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Pricing:<\/b><\/h3><p>The Streamlabs app is free to download, but users must pay for \u201cPrime\u201d for full access to all of the features. Prices for prime are not listed on the website.<\/p><p>Streamlabs is a great tool for businesses or individuals focused on streaming live content to social platforms. They offer personalized stream overlays and integrate with a range of apps that can provide you access to improved analytics, viewer interaction tools, and more automation tools.<\/p><h2><strong>4. Cincopa<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong><i>Cincopa is a live streaming platform that is most commonly known for multimedia hosting. Source: cincopa.com<\/i><\/strong><\/p><h3><b>Overview and Company History:<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Cincopa<\/a>\u00a0is a multimedia hosting platform that large organizations use to store their content. In addition to media hosting, Cincopa offers all of the tools that broadcasters need to host high-quality\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">live streams<\/a>.<\/p><p>Cincopa offers plans for different budgets. The range of pricing offerings, paired with the flexible functionality of this platform makes it a great tool for many different kinds of broadcasters.<\/p><h3><b>Basic Functionality:<\/b><\/h3><p>Cincopa\u2019s primary purpose is\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">hosting<\/a>\u00a0different types of media files, including video, audio, and images. However, this platform also supports live streaming.\u00a0<\/p><h3><b>Key Features<\/b><\/h3><p>Cincopa provides all of the features that broadcasters need for a professional streaming experience, including video monetization, stream recording, OTT streaming, powerful content delivery, and more.<\/p><p>Another perk of this streaming solution is that it supports integrations for a customizable streaming experience.<\/p><h3><b>Detailed Features:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Multimedia hosting<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Live streaming support\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Powerful video player<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Video monetization<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Integrations for customization<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">OTT streaming<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Reliable CDN partnerships<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Secure streaming<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">High-quality streaming<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Professional streaming experience<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Wide range of useful tools<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Customizable streaming<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Reliable customer support\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Live streaming is a secondary offering<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Some complaints of media storage limits<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Upload Guidelines and Specs:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimum dimension<\/b>: 144p<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maximum dimension<\/b>: 4K<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Aspect ratio<\/b>: 4:3, 16:9<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Max file size<\/b>: 1, 2, 20GB (depending on the plan)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Max video length<\/b>: not available<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Total file storage<\/b>: 5 videos, 40 videos, unlimited videos (depending on the plan)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compatible video formats<\/b>: AVI, MOV, WMV, MP4, M4A, F4A,\u00a0 F4B, F4V, F4P, M2TS, MTS, VOB, MKV, RMVB, M1V, QT, DIV, DIVX, DV, 3GP, 3GPP, 3G2, MPG, MPEG, MPE, FLV<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Pricing:<\/b><\/h3><p>Cincopa offers three different pricing plans, including:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Plus<\/b>: $25\/month; includes marketing tools (CTAs, email integrations, etc.)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Corporate<\/b>: $99\/month; advanced broadcasting tools<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Agency\/Enterprise<\/b>: $350\/month; advanced broadcasting tools with more flexibility\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p>Please check out\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Cincopa\u2019s pricing page<\/a>\u00a0for a further breakdown of storage and capabilities that come with each plan.<\/p><p>Cincopa is an image and podcast hosting platform that supports live streaming. If you need all three of those video live streaming services in one place, they may be the right platform for your business.<\/p><p><b>5. Restream<\/b><\/p><p><strong><i>Restream specializes in multistreaming, but its Studio solution hosts live streams. Source: restream.io<\/i><\/strong><\/p><h3><b>Overview and Company History:<\/b><\/h3><p>Restream is a streaming platform that specializes in\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">multistreaming<\/a>\u00a0but offers some other streaming products.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Restream Studio<\/a>\u00a0is their offering that supports in-browser live streaming.<\/p><p>Restream studio offers the ability to broadcast video in real-time, designed to increase brand exposure and sales.<\/p><h3><b>Basic Functionality:<\/b><\/h3><p>Restream is a platform for broadcasting live videos in-browser, most popular among the gaming, tech, government, sports, media, and music industries.<\/p><h3><b>Key Features:<\/b><\/h3><p>Restream is primarily a multistreaming platform, but it offers support for collaborative in-browser<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">\u00a0streaming alternatives<\/a>.<\/p><h3><b>Detailed Features:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">In-browser streaming<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Multistreaming capabilities\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Features for boosting engagement<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Peer-to-peer streaming support<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Tools for audience interaction<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Brand customization<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Scheduled events<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Easy to use<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Tools for collaboration<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">On-brand streaming<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Tools for audience engagement\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Not a dedicated streaming platform<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">In-browser streaming is secondary to live stream hosting<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Upload Guidelines and Specs:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommended dimension<\/b>: 1920\u00d71080<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Aspect ratio<\/b>: Unavailable<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Max file size<\/b>: 2GB (for pre-recorded streams)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Max video length<\/b>: 1-4 hours (depends on plan)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Total file storage<\/b>: 10 videos<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compatible video formats<\/b>: MP4, MKV, M4V, MOV<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Pricing:<\/b><\/h3><p>Restream has several\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">pricing plans<\/a>\u00a0for both individuals and businesses. These include the following plans:<\/p><p><b>Individuals<\/b>:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Free<\/b>: $0\/months<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Standard<\/b>: $19\/month<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Professional<\/b>: $49\/month<\/li><\/ul><p><b>Companies<\/b>:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Premium<\/b>: $99\/month<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Business<\/b>: $299\/month<\/li><\/ul><p>These prices reflect monthly rates when paid monthly, and offer discounts when paid for a full year in advance.<\/p><p>Restream touts that with one live stream, you can reach 30+ destinations all at once. However, their free plan only allows you to be multistream to 2 channels, their standard plan allows for multistreaming to 5 channels, and the professional plan allows for streaming to 8 channels. If you need to stream to more locations than that, you need a company plan.<\/p><h2><strong>6. Wowza<\/strong><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-73116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dacast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/live-streaming-platform-wowza.jpeg\" alt=\"cloud streaming platform wowza\" width=\"1023\" height=\"466\" \/><strong>Wowza\u2019s cloud streaming platform features a live streaming engine for business-critical applications. Source: Wowza.com<\/strong><\/p><h3><b>Overview and Company History:<\/b><\/h3><p>Founded in 2005 by David Stubenvoll and Charlie Good,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Wowza<\/a>\u00a0is a bootstrapped start-up, with live and on-demand live streaming capabilities to phones, tablets, consoles, focusing on greater accessibility, further flexibility, and the best\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">cost-effectiveness<\/a>.<\/p><h3><b>Basic Functionality:<\/b><\/h3><p>Wowza offers two main products, the first of which is the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Wowza Streaming Engine<\/a>. This product is widely used in the industry for\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">self-hosted streaming<\/a>. Wowza streaming services, however, come with the Wowza offering. The Streaming Cloud functionality includes a variety of features aimed at providing low-latency content access to global audiences of all sizes.<\/p><h3><b>Key Features:<\/b><\/h3><p>Wowza\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">live streaming platform\u2019s core capabilities<\/a>\u00a0help developers, event producers, and technical entrepreneurs deliver live streams to their viewers\/customers through third-party integration, captioning, API, and more.<\/p><h3><b>Detailed Features:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Cloud management<\/a>\u00a0portal<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Up to 4K streaming<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Wide range of security options<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">APIs available<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Live stream recording<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Audience Engagement<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Performance Monitoring<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Robust security<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Mobile Screen Support<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Video Looping<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">China video delivery<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">No Multistreaming<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">No Session Recording<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">No Video Monetization Tools<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">No Multiple Camera Feeds<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">No Audience Analytics<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">No Event Scheduling<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Upload Guidelines and Specs:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimum dimension<\/b>: 240p (320 x 240)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maximum dimension<\/b>: 4K (3840 x 2160)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Aspect ratio<\/b>: 16:9, 4:3<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Max file size<\/b>: Not available<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Max video length<\/b>: Not available<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Total file storage<\/b>: 250 GB (depends on the plan)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compatible video formats<\/b>: MP4, FLV, MP3, SMIL, AMLST, ID3, NGRP<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Pricing:<\/b><\/h3><p>Wowza recently overhauled its pricing plans and added several options. These are split into 2 main tiers: Streaming Cloud and Streaming Engine.<\/p><h4><b>Wowza Streaming Cloud:<\/b><\/h4><p>Wowza Streaming Cloud offers three different<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">\u00a0pricing plans<\/a>\u00a0and live streaming video services.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Live Event Pricing<\/a>, monthly plans include:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pay As You Go<\/b>: $29\/month, with a 3-month minimum; flexible streaming with low startup costs<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Basic<\/b>: $99\/month; includes 20 hours of live streaming and 1000 viewing hours based on video resolution of 720p<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>One Month Event<\/b>: $149 one-time purchase; includes 20 hours of live streaming and 1000 viewing hours also at 720p<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Plus<\/b>: $499\/month; includes 150 hours of live streaming and 7000 viewing hours based on video resolution of 720p<\/li><\/ul><p>All of these Live Event plans include full brand control,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">adaptive-bitrate streaming<\/a>, and HD and UHD streaming.<\/p><h4><b>Wowza Streaming Engine:<\/b><\/h4><p>The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Wowza Streaming Engine<\/a>\u00a0has its own pricing plans. These professional-grade streaming plans are billed annually and include:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Basic<\/b>: $175\/month + $195\/month for each additional instance and $125\/month for each additional prepaid instance<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>One Month Event<\/b>: $295\/month + $295month for each additional instance and $95\/month for each additional prepaid instance<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enterprise<\/b>: Please contact Wowza directly for access to their custom-tailored high volume\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">enterprise solutions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>Wowza is a platform that has streaming plans that work for both individuals and businesses. If you need a live streaming portal with plans that will grow with your business, Wowza may be right for you.<\/p><h2><strong>7. Panopto<\/strong><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-73114 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dacast.com\/static\/58475a9a3570fc58554ddb63186231f8\/live-streaming-platform-panopto.png\" alt=\"live streaming platform panopto\" width=\"1024\" height=\"589\" \/><\/p><p><strong><i>Panopto\u2019s live streaming platform is a reliable solution for managing, streaming, and recording videos for any organization. Source: Panopto.com<\/i><\/strong><\/p><h3><b>Overview and Company History:<\/b><\/h3><p>Founded in 2007 in Pittsburg at Carnegie Mellon University as a tech project,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Panopto<\/a>\u00a0is a video company focusing is on businesses and universities. This platform enables you to stream, share, record, and broadcast video content. With more than 100 employees in 6 offices worldwide, Panopto serves an audience of over 5 million end-users in the e-learning space.<\/p><h3><b>Basic Functionality:<\/b><\/h3><p>With a primary focus on internal use for\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">online education<\/a>, Panopto provides powerful tools for creating \u201cinternal YouTubes\u201d and integration with\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Learning Management Systems<\/a>. Panopto is a more focused online video organization than the other best live streaming platforms.<\/p><h3><b>Key Features:<\/b><\/h3><p>With Panopto, users have a single mobile-ready solution for recording live videos, live streaming, video search, quizzing, and analytics. Their content management (CMS) system allows for the centralization of video streams, playlists, and playback.<\/p><h3><b>Detailed Features:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Lecture-capture and video-search software<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Analytics<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Access control &amp; security features<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">White-label streaming<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Integration with LMS systems;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">API<\/a>s for further integrations.<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Audio Content<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Document Indexing<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Full-Text Search<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Video Content<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Asset Categorization<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Customizable Branding<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">China hosting<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">No customizable templates<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">No image editor<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">No SEO management<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">No version control<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Upload Guidelines and Specs:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compatible video formats<\/b>: AVI, MP4, MPG, WMV, MOV, QT, ASF, 3GP, WMA, MP3, M4V<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><i>All other upload guidelines and specs are only available to paying customers.\u00a0<\/i><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Pricing:<\/b><\/h3><p>Panopto recently simplified its\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">pricing packages<\/a>\u00a0and included the following three options:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Basic<\/b>: Free<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pro<\/b>: $14.99\/month<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enterprise<\/b>:<i>\u00a0Please contact Panopto for custom pricing.<\/i><\/li><\/ul><p>After establishing a contract, you have access to unlimited streaming and storage. However, this aspect may represent a potential downside for some streamers as Panopto does not handle any external-facing video content.<\/p><p>Panopto understands the needs of educational institutions, making it a great platform for educational institutions.<\/p><h2><strong>Top Social Video Streaming Platforms<\/strong><\/h2><p>As we mentioned, free B2C streaming platforms like\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">YouTube and Facebook<\/a>\u00a0are not ideal for<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">\u00a0video hosting on a professional level<\/a>. Live streaming social platforms tend to have limited features and functionality compared to the professional streaming services mentioned above.<\/p><p>Despite its limited functionality, social media live streaming platforms are useful for teasing content and building a loyal following for your brand. Doing a live stream on social media is also free, making it appealing for those unsure about professional broadcasting.<\/p><p>Let\u2019s take a look at a few of the top social media streaming platforms.<\/p><h2><strong>8. YouTube Live<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong><i>YouTube is one of the most popular video platforms. Source: youtube.com<\/i><\/strong><\/p><h3><strong>Overview and Company History:<\/strong><\/h3><p><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">YouTube<\/a>\u00a0was one of the first social broadcasting sites to make\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">online video streaming popular<\/a>, and it has grown exponentially in the past decade. This Google-owned website is designed for consumers, but many businesses use it while they are getting into broadcasting.<\/p><p>YouTube is not the best platform for live video streaming hosting since the site has strict limitations on monetization and other professional tools. Additionally, YouTube requires that broadcasters give up partial ownership of their content when they upload it to the platform. It is a live stream service that your business can use, but it has major limitations.\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>Basic Functionality:<\/strong><\/h3><p><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Youtube Live<\/a>\u00a0is a free B2C video streaming platform designed for users with little to no prior broadcasting experience.<\/p><h3><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/h3><p>YouTube is primarily a consumer-grade\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">video sharing platform<\/a>. It supports both VOD and live streaming, but the most popular content on the platform is on-demand videos.<\/p><h3><strong>Detailed Features:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Ad-based monetization is limited to users with large followings and watch times<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">No notable security features<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Popular among consumers<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Powered by Google<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Easy to share videos<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Videos can be embedded in other websites<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">No white-label capabilities<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Free to use<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">YouTube is a household name, so viewers are comfortable using it<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Easy to use (for both viewers and broadcasters)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Easy to embed video player<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Live and VOD hosting<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Cannot remove YouTube\u2019s branding<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Limitations on live streaming<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Strict restrictions on content. For example, if there\u2019s a popular song playing in the background, your video can be abruptly taken down for copyright reasons.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">YouTube owns partial rights to your content. For example, if you rely on in-video sponsorships, you may be forced to start giving a<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">\u00a0cut of your revenue to Youtube<\/a>\u00a0in the future.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Distracting third party ads and branding<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">YouTube will suggest the videos of competitors off to the side, which can drive away potential fans<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Upload Guidelines and Specs:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Minimum dimension: 240p (426 x 240)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Maximum dimension: 4K (3840 x 2160)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Aspect ratio: 16:9 (adds padding to videos with other aspect ratios)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Max file size: 128 GB<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Max video length: 12 hours<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Total file storage: No storage limit<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Compatible video formats: MP4, MOV, MPEG4, FLV, AVI, Web M, WMV, MPEG-PS, 3GPP<\/li><\/ul><p>YouTube is a free live streaming platform, that free tag comes with a cost, as you don\u2019t have the complete control over your content that a professional-grade live streaming platform can offer your business.<\/p><h2><strong>9. Dailymotion<\/strong><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-73118 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dacast.com\/static\/fe4646ec58b51bde50ae7ab4db935e8d\/live-video-streaming-platform-dailymotion.jpeg\" alt=\"live video streaming platform dailymotion\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p><p><strong><i>Dailymotion is often referred to as \u201cthe French YouTube.\u201d Source: DailyMotion<\/i><\/strong><\/p><h3><b>Overview and Company History:<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Dailymotion<\/a>\u00a0is a streaming platform that calls itself a place where you can discover content you love from around the world, live or on-demand, and where video-makers are free to share their world and connect with a passionate audience. One thing that many broadcasters like about Dailymotion is that it allows just about any content, whereas YouTube is quite strict.<\/p><p>The purpose of Dailymotion is essentially the same as YouTube. It is a basic platform for new broadcasters to upload and host video material. Since this site is free, it is pretty \u201cbare bones\u201d regarding professional broadcasting tools.<\/p><h3><b>Basic Functionality:<\/b><\/h3><p>The growing popularity of Dailymotion and the greater freedom of expression makes this streaming platform a great choice for many broadcasters.<\/p><h3><b>Key Features:<\/b><\/h3><p>DailyMotion is a basic video sharing platform that consumers and independent content creators primarily use. It includes tools for easy video sharing.<\/p><h3><b>Detailed Features:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Basic video sharing platform<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Based in France<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Small creator\u2019s fund<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Copyright protection<\/a>\u00a0tools<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Minimal content limitations<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Very few content restrictions<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Growing in popularity around the world<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Not as popular as YouTube<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">No significant monetization tools (other than a slim \u201ccreator fund\u2019)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Limited video analytics<\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Upload Guidelines and Specs:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimum dimension<\/b>: 240p (426 x 240)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maximum dimension<\/b>: 4K (3840 x 2160)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Aspect ratio<\/b>: 16:9 (adds padding to videos with other aspect ratios)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Max file size<\/b>: 128GB<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Max video length<\/b>: 12 hours<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Total file storage<\/b>: Unlimited<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compatible video formats<\/b>: MOV, MPEG4, MP4, AVI, WMV,\u00a0 MPEG-PS, FLV, 3GPP, WebM<\/li><\/ul><p>If you want a free platform that isn\u2019t YouTube, DailyMotion is the next logical choice. DailyMotion has fewer restrictions on what content can be shared on its platform.<\/p><h2><strong>How to Create a User-Facing Live Streaming Platform<\/strong><\/h2><p>All of the professional-grade streaming platforms we covered above are great options for hosting and managing your content, but you will need to create a user-facing platform where viewers can access your videos and streams.<\/p><p>Depending on which top live streaming platform you choose, you will be able to customize a gallery through that platform, or you\u2019ll have to build a custom site to embed your video player.<\/p><p>Mslive, for example, offers an <a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Expo Video Portal<\/a>\u00a0where broadcasters can organize their content by playlists for viewers to access. The portal can be easily customized to reflect your branding and best suit your audience.<\/p><p>As you create your live streaming platform, you\u2019ll need to work out pricing, monetization structures, and more details.\u00a0<\/p><p><b><i>For more information, check out our dedicated guide to building a\u00a0<\/i><\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\"><b><i>live streaming website<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>\u00a0in 6 easy steps.<\/i><\/b><\/p><h2><strong>Live Streaming to Multiple Websites<\/strong><\/h2><p>When there are so many platforms to choose from, it might be tough to single out any. If you\u2019re struggling to decide, consider\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" hreflang=\"en\">multistreaming<\/a>\u00a0to multiple platforms at once.<\/p><p>Even if you\u2019ve decided on one platform, you can still find it beneficial to stream on multiple streaming platforms. For example, maybe you want the professional features of Mslive while leveraging the wide reach and built-in audience that YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch offer. If that\u2019s the case, no worries. It\u2019s quite simple to stream with Mslive, Facebook, Twitch, and YouTube simultaneously.<\/p><p>Many platforms either natively offer the ability to stream to multiple websites or integrate with a service that allows you to stream to multiple websites simultaneously. That way, you can reach more people while giving your audience the flexibility to watch on whatever platform they prefer.<\/p><p>In practice, it\u2019s quite easy. You\u2019ll only need one setup, meaning you won\u2019t need multiple cameras or anything. Depending on the platform, you may have to copy and paste a few pieces of information into various locations, but each platform generally has easy-to-follow instructions.<\/p><h2><strong>Common Integrations to Look For<\/strong><\/h2><p>Sometimes, you may like what one specific platform offers, but they seem to be missing a key feature or two. If that\u2019s the case, there\u2019s a chance they offer common integrations. Some common integrations for live streaming platforms include the following:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Software that allows you to stream to multiple platforms at once<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Software that allows you to include a chatbox in your video streams<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Marketing tools like email marketing software, customer relationship management software, and analytics<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Multistreaming<\/strong><\/h3><p>If you find value in streaming to multiple platforms at the same time, you\u2019ll be happy to know that most platforms integrate with software that allows you to do so. For example, although Mslive does natively offer the ability to multistream, you can also integrate your Mslive account with<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">\u00a0Switchboard Live<\/a>\u00a0to make it even easier for you to do so.<\/p><p>Be sure to double-check the platforms that each multistream software is capable of streaming to. For example, one software may support streaming to Instagram, whereas another might not.<\/p><h3><b>Chatbox<\/b><\/h3><p>Many live streaming platforms don\u2019t natively offer the ability to live chat during a broadcast because you can easily find tools. It\u2019s generally quite simple to integrate with a tool like<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">\u00a0RumbleTalk<\/a>\u00a0if you want a platform that supports 2-way communication or wants to give your audience the ability to ask questions.<\/p><p>Some chat platforms even allow you to manage the chat for multiple streaming platforms from a centralized place.<\/p><h3><b>Marketing Tools<\/b><\/h3><p>A popular use case for live streaming is marketing. Because of this, many top platforms, like Mslive, natively support many marketing capabilities. However, if you find that a live streaming platform you\u2019re interested in doesn\u2019t, there\u2019s a chance they support integration with marketing software for email marketing, relationship management, and lead generation.<\/p><p>In effective marketing, it helps to know more about your audience \u2014 specifically where they\u2019re tuning in from, what devices they\u2019re using, their age, and so on. One of the top platforms for analytics is\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mslive.co.in\/\" hreflang=\"en\">Google Analytics<\/a>, so it\u2019s a good idea to see if your preferred platform integrates with it.<\/p><h2><b>So, What is the Top Streaming Service?<\/b><\/h2><p>As we\u2019ve discussed, many streaming services are on the market. As a result, it can be challenging for us to choose which is the best live streaming platform for you. It entirely depends on the goals of your specific business because all streaming platforms have their positives and negatives.<br \/>star<br \/>Ideally, you narrow this list down to a top 3 and evaluate them based on your specific broadcasting goals.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re stuck, consider asking yourself the following questions:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Is video going to be a big part of my business now and into the future?\u00a0<\/b>If you plan for video to be a big part of your business, you want a platform that can easily scale and support increasing viewers.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>How do I plan to monetize my business and videos?<\/b>\u00a0Not all platforms support ad-based revenue and subscriptions. Some platforms offer more tools for e-commerce businesses, while others cater to those who plan to monetize using a paywall.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>What type of content will I live stream?\u00a0<\/b>For example, suppose you plan to use live streaming for internal business purposes like new hire orientation. In that case, you\u2019ll certainly need to prioritize different features than if you were planning to stream video games.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Who is my ideal audience?\u00a0<\/b>Many organizations block common consumer platforms like Facebook and YouTube to maximize workforce productivity. If you have a B2B business and your audience works in an office setting, this is something you should consider.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>How strongly do I feel about video piracy?\u00a0<\/b>It\u2019s sadly too common for people to download videos off the internet and leverage them for their gain. In the same way, you rarely know who created the most popular memes, you need to consider that this commonly happens for business videos too. If you\u2019re concerned about this, features like watermarking or DRM are a must.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Am I in a regulated industry?\u00a0<\/b>Data privacy and security should always be a consideration \u2013 even more so if you\u2019re in an industry like healthcare or finance. Professional platforms almost always provide more security features than free platforms. And even among the professional ones, some have more robust offerings than others. Besides live streaming features, look for qualities like AES video encryption, secure video upload, tokenized security, and password protection.<\/li><\/ul><p>Am I technical, or do I have anyone on my team who is technical? If you run into technical problems, do you know how to troubleshoot your live stream? Some platforms offer around-the-clock technical support, whereas others, such as YouTube, offer little to no live support.<\/p><h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2><p>We hope this article has helped you to get a better idea of the streaming platforms available and what you should be looking for as you compare each one. Most importantly, we hope you\u2019ve succeeded in narrowing down your live streaming service provider.<\/p><p>Want to start streaming but you\u2019re still not sure which streaming service to choose? 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