Amazon Interactive Video Service
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VisitAmazon Interactive Video Service vs MediaMTX
What both publish
| Fact | Amazon Interactive Video Service | MediaMTX |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Protocols | Real-time streaming uses RTMPS and WHIP input with WebRTC output; low-latency streaming uses RTMPS and SRT input with HLS output. | It supports Media-over-QUIC, SRT, WebRTC, RTSP, RTMP, HLS, MPEG-TS, and RTP for publishing, with several protocols also supported for reading. |
| Security | AWS describes IVS security as a shared responsibility, with AWS responsible for cloud infrastructure and customers responsible for security in the cloud according to their service use and requirements. | Release binaries have public SHA256 checksums whose attestations can be verified through Sigstore, and vulnerabilities can be reported privately using GitHub Security Advisories. |
Amazon Interactive Video Service plans
- Advanced SD channel input$0.50 a month
- Advanced HD channel input$0.85 a month
- Real-Time Streaming participant hours$0.07 a month
- Free TierFree
- Basic channel inputPriced on request
- Advanced SD inputPriced on request
MediaMTX plans
- MediaMTXFree
Pick Amazon Interactive Video Service if…
IVS suits developers building live video applications that need real-time or low-latency delivery, interactive features, or multi-host stages. It also fits workflows that record streams to Amazon S3 for later playback.
Pick MediaMTX if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.