Amazon Interactive Video Service
8.7#3 in live tv streaming servicesFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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OvenMediaEngine
7.6#40 in live tv streaming servicesFrom $1,000 a yearFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Amazon Interactive Video Service | OvenMediaEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 | 2010 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Maker | Amazon Web Services says it launched in 2006 and is part of Amazon. | OvenMedia Labs says it has been behind OvenMediaEngine since 2010 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. |
| 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 open-source guide lists access control through AdmissionWebhooks and SignedPolicy, and DRM support for Widevine, FairPlay, and PlayReady. |
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
OvenMediaEngine plans
- Monthly$100 a month
- Annual$1,000 a year
- Perpetual$2,500 a month
- OvenMediaEngine Open-SourceFree
- OvenMediaEngine Enterprise Monthly$100 a month
- OvenMediaEngine Enterprise Annual$1,000 a year
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 OvenMediaEngine if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.