Video Streaming Server | Media Server for Builders | Wowza
Mission-Critical Video Server
Built for What You’re Building.
Wowza is the video engine for teams who need the freedom to deploy
anywhere and the reliability to power whatever they’re creating.
Over 200,000 instances running at any given time across 140 countries
Public Safety
Enterprise & Government
Aerospace & Defense
Live Sports & Esports
OTT Services
Wowza Streaming Engine
Flexible, Reliable Video Infrastructure for Mission-Critical Operations
DEPLOY ANYWHERE
On-premises | Air-Gapped | Offline | Hybrid | Edge | Docker | Kubernetes | Private Cloud | Public Cloud | ARM | x86 | GPU
CONNECT & INGEST
BROAD PROTOCOL SUPPORT
RTSPSRTRTMPRTMPSWebRTC
UDPMPEG-TS
LIVE & ON-DEMAND SOURCES
IP CamerasMobile Devices
Broadcast EncodersIoT & Edge Cameras
File-Based VOD
PROCESS & CUSTOMIZE
TRANSCODING & PACKETIZATION
Low-Latency Transcoding
Protocol Transmuxing
Recording & Clipping
VIDEO INTELLIGENCE
Object Detection & Event Logging
BYOM AI Support
INTEGRATION
API/SDK/Java Modules/MCP
Custom Workflows
DELIVER EVERYWHERE
RELIABLE STREAMING
HLS/LL-HLSWebRTC
MPEG-DASHModern & Legacy Codecs
SECURE DESTINATIONS
Control Centers & NOCs
AI/Analytics Engines
Direct IP Streams
CDN Integration
Secure Content Delivery
Applications for
EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Sports & Live Events
Corporate Communications
News, Media & Publishing
Conferences & Performances
Faith-Based & Nonprofit Streaming
MONITORING AND SURVEILLANCE
Security & Surveillance
Law Enforcement & Public Safety
Government & Defense
Election Monitoring & Civic Transparency
Smart Cities & Traffic Management
Industrial & Remote Operations
Healthcare & Medical Technology
Campus & Corporate Security
Environmental & Wildlife Monitoring
Why Streaming Innovators and Leaders Choose Wowza
Wowza Streaming Engine is the industry’s most trusted media server.
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Support Any Deployment Environment
Deploy Wowza on-premises or in air-gapped environments for security and cost control, or leverage private and public cloud infrastructure for high-density streaming at scale. Avoid vendor lock-in and deploy where your workflow demands it.
ENVIRONMENTS
- On-Premises
- Air-Gapped | Offline
- Private Cloud
- Public Cloud
- Hybrid Cloud
- Edge
PLATFORMS
- Linux (Ubuntu, Rocky)
- Windows
- x86_64
- ARM64 (AWS Graviton)
- GPU acceleration (NVIDIA, AMD Xilinx)
- Docker
DEVICES
- Broadcast Cameras
- IP Cameras
- Drones
- Surveillance Systems
- Encoders
- Mobile Devices
- Sensors | IoT
Ultimate Configurability & Extensibility
Integrate Wowza with existing systems and tools. Build custom capabilities to safeguard access, dynamically serve ads, and more via API, SDK, or Java. Fine-tune your viewer experience, optimize monetization strategies, or scale to meet demand. Add intelligence to legacy systems for custom AI functionality.
INGEST PROTOCOLS
RTSPRTMP | RTMPSSRTWebRTCRTP | UDPMPEG-TSFILE-BASED VOD
DELIVERY PROTOCOLS
HLS | LL-HLSMPEG-DASHWebRTCRTMPRTSP
CODECS
H.264H.265 | HEVCVP8 | VP9OPUSAACMP3
EXTENSIBILITY
APISDKJavaMCP
Built for Systems That Can’t Fail
When downtime isn’t an option, Wowza delivers the reliability mission-critical operations demand. Organizations running 24/7 surveillance, emergency response, and industrial monitoring trust Wowza for systems where failure has real consequences. Deploy on-premises or air-gapped for complete infrastructure control.
Reliably Deliver Video Anywhere
CDN Load Balancing
High-Availability
Edge Hardware
Multiple Cloud Patterns
OEM Systems
Failover Redundancies
Protect Proprietary & Sensitive Materials
TLS | HTTPS
AES-128 HLS Encryption
Source Authentication
Token-Based Access
Multi-DRM Support (Widevine, FairPlay, PlayReady)
Watermarking
Deep Technical Support When it Matters
Wowza provides deep technical expertise when you need it most. Access experienced streaming engineers 24/7, leverage comprehensive documentation built over decades, and tap into the industry’s largest developer community. Whether you’re scaling fast, troubleshooting complex integrations, or need backup when your team is stretched thin, you get the support to move forward with confidence.
SUPPORT RESOURCES
24/7 Customer Support
Professional Services Options
Extensive Documentation
Community Forums
Developer Guides
Webinars & Demos
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