Amazon Interactive Video Service
8.7#3 in live tv streaming servicesFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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OpenStudio
6.4#132 in live tv streaming servicesFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Amazon Interactive Video Service | OpenStudio |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| 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 project describes 24-hour JWT room tokens, scoped invite tokens, role-based access, WebSocket message caps, per-IP connection limits, rate limits, CORS controls, and hardened security headers. |
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
OpenStudio plans
- Free / self-hostFree
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 OpenStudio if…
OpenStudio suits community radio hosts and podcast collectives that want to run their own broadcast infrastructure. It may also fit creators who need separate recordings and optional transcription or show-note tools.