Sardius
Sardius combines live streaming, on-demand video, events, TV and mobile apps, encoders and AI in a broadcast platform.
What Sardius is
Sardius combines live streaming, on-demand video, events, TV and mobile apps, encoders and AI in a broadcast platform. It says it serves mission-driven organizations such as broadcasters, churches and ministries. Teams can run recurring live broadcasts, archive them automatically, distribute content or present prerecorded material as simulated live streaming. Event tools include moderated chat, Q&A, polls, clickable video overlays, voice notes and networking. AI tools can create transcriptions, keywords, summaries and searchable content; live subtitles and translations are also offered. Sardius supports SRT, RTMP and HLS ingest and identifies AWS Elemental Anywhere and Haivision as encoder integrations. It connects with CHOP and Resi and can distribute content to YouTube and Facebook. Native apps are offered for Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, iOS and Android, with resume playback and favorites. Analytics cover viewer behavior, engagement, asset performance and geographic data, with API access. Viewer authentication and access controls can restrict sensitive or donor content. The company advertises 24/7 support and dedicated account managers. Pricing is by quote.
Good
- Supports recurring broadcasts and automated archiving
- Event features include chat, Q&A and live polls
- Provides live subtitles and translations
- Native apps cover Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV and mobile
- Advertises 24/7 support and dedicated account managers
Watch out
- Pricing is available by quote
- The stated audience focuses on mission-driven organizations
Who it suits
Sardius is suited to mission-driven organizations that need live and on-demand broadcasting, event features and distribution across TV and mobile apps. Its access controls may suit teams publishing sensitive or donor content.
Verdict
Sardius brings broadcast workflows, events, apps, analytics and AI tools into one platform. Organizations should request a quote and consider whether its stated audience and feature set match their needs.
Plans and prices
From Sardius's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Custom plan | Priced on request | Pricing by quote |
| Custom quote | Priced on request | Pricing not listed publicly · Get a quote/demo |
The facts
Each one read from Sardius's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI and discovery
- AI tools can generate transcriptions, keywords, summaries, and searchable content, and the platform offers live subtitles and translations.checked 30 Sep 2026
- AI metadata
- AI can generate transcriptions, keywords, summaries and searchable content metadata.checked 15 Oct 2026
- AI partnership news
- A 2026 LinkedIn update says Sardius was building an AI product suite with TwelveLabs for archive search, metadata hydration and AI-powered mobile content discovery.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Analytics and API
- Sardius advertises real-time analytics dashboards covering viewer behavior, engagement, asset performance and geographic data, with API access.checked 15 Oct 2026
- API and analytics
- Analytics dashboards cover viewer behavior, engagement, asset performance, and geographic data, with API access.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Audience
- Sardius says it serves mission-driven organizations, including broadcasters, churches, and ministries.checked 30 Sep 2026
- AWS infrastructure case study
- A Base2Services case study reports that Sardius used AWS-focused cloud services to speed live-video streaming and let the company focus on its core business.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Broadcast workflows
- The platform supports recurring live broadcasts, automated archiving, content distribution, and simulated live streaming of prerecorded content.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Control panel
- The Sardius Control Panel manages live-event channels, registration, assets, feeds, outputs, schedules, audiences, metadata and analytics.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- The public knowledge base lists 351 articles in 13 categories, including onboarding, streaming, hardware, release notes, integrations and troubleshooting.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Encoder integrations
- The platform integrates with AWS Elemental MediaLive Anywhere and Haivision encoders.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Encoding
- Sardius supports multi-codec encoding including AV1 and HEVC, with per-title optimization and 4K workflows.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Encoding integrations
- Sardius identifies AWS Elemental Anywhere and Haivision as encoder integrations, and supports SRT, RTMP, and HLS ingest protocols.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Engagement
- Event features include moderated chat, Q&A, live polls, clickable video overlays, voice notes, and networking.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Google Play data statement
- The Sardius Playback listing says no data is collected and no data is shared with third parties.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Interactive engagement
- Event workflows include moderated chat, Q&A, polls, clickable overlays, voice notes and networking tools.checked 15 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Apps
- Sardius offers native viewing applications for Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, iOS and Android.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Google Play app
- Sardius Playback is a free Android tool for monitoring RTMP, RTMPS and SRT streams, with real-time quality checks and diagnostics.checked 15 Oct 2026
The company
- Company history
- Sardius says it has helped mission-driven organizations for more than a decade; the page does not state a founding year.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Company location
- Sardius says it is based in Kansas City, with team members across North and South America.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Company size and ownership
- LinkedIn lists Sardius Media as privately held with 11–50 employees.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Founded
- LinkedIn and SignalHire both list Sardius Media as founded in 2014.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Kansas City, Missouri, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
- Independent company profile
- SignalHire describes Sardius Media as an independent online-media company specializing in live streaming and video on demand, with 10–50 employees.checked 15 Oct 2026
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