Amazon Interactive Video Service
8.7#3 in live tv streaming servicesFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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MistServer
7.7#36 in live tv streaming servicesFrom €500 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Amazon Interactive Video Service | MistServer |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | The product lists WHIP, SRT, HLS, DASH, RTMP, RTMPS, E-RTMP, and RTSP for contribution and delivery. |
| 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. | The documentation covers access control, stream keys, and securing the interface and media endpoints with HTTPS. |
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
MistServer plans
- Open source—
- Basic support€500 a month
- Advanced support€1,000 a month
- Developer support€5,000 a month
- MistServerFree
- Open source supportFree
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 MistServer if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.