Amazon Interactive Video Service
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VisitAmazon Interactive Video Service vs Red5 Pro
What both publish
| Fact | Amazon Interactive Video Service | Red5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Latency | AWS lists real-time streaming latency as under 300 milliseconds and low-latency streaming as 3–5 seconds. | Red5 says its scalable WebRTC streaming architecture can deliver latency as low as 50 ms. |
| Protocols | Real-time streaming uses RTMPS and WHIP input with WebRTC output; low-latency streaming uses RTMPS and SRT input with HLS output. | Listed protocols and formats include WebRTC, RTMP, RTSP, HLS, SRT, WHIP, and WHEP. |
| 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. | Red5 documentation describes JWT authentication with local token validation, signature checks, expiration checks, and optional role and room restrictions. |
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
Red5 Pro plans
- Developer Pro$29.99 a month
- Startup$119 a month
- Growth Pro$299 a month
- Enterprise$3,499 a month
- Mobile SDKs$419 a month
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 Red5 Pro if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.