Amazon Interactive Video Service
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StreamShark
7.4#51 in live tv streaming servicesFrom $159 a monthWeb
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| Fact | Amazon Interactive Video Service | StreamShark |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 | 2011 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Scale | AWS says IVS channels can scale to streams watched by millions of concurrent viewers. | The live streaming page says the platform has been proven to support more than 100,000 concurrent viewers. |
| 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. | StreamShark states it is certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and GDPR compliant, and offers AES-128 encrypted live and on-demand streaming. |
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
StreamShark plans
- Standard$159 a month
- Team$399 a month
- Business$799 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
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 StreamShark if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.