Amazon Interactive Video Service
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VisitAmazon Interactive Video Service vs Stream What You Hear
Stream What You Hear
6.3#135 in live tv streaming servicesFree planFree planWindows
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| Fact | Amazon Interactive Video Service | Stream What You Hear |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 | 2012 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Latency | AWS lists real-time streaming latency as under 300 milliseconds and low-latency streaming as 3–5 seconds. | DLNA renderers buffer network audio, so delay depends mostly on the receiving device and cannot always be eliminated by SWYH. |
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
Stream What You Hear plans
- FreeFree
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 Stream What You Hear if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.