Wowza servers – professional streaming powered by Wowza Streaming Engine
Run reliable live and on-demand streams on enterprise hardware. Our Wowza servers are managed by experts and built on Intel Xeon CPUs, DDR5 RAM, NVMe SSD storage, and 10 Gbps uplinks for low-latency delivery at scale.
Why choose Wowza hosting with Red5Server?
- Enterprise-grade performance: DDR5 RAM, NVMe SSDs, 10 Gbps uplinks.
- Managed by experts: We install, configure, secure, and maintain your Wowza environment.
- Feature-rich streaming: HLS, RTMP, RTSP, MPEG-DASH support; live recording and VOD.
- Scalable for your use case: Live events, online TV stations, education, corporate comms, OTT.
- Affordable licensing: Wowza Streaming Engine license available for +$100 on dedicated servers.
Wowza dedicated streaming servers
Get a dedicated machine pre-installed with Wowza Streaming Engine and managed by our team. Ideal for production workloads that need consistent throughput and room to scale.
- Intel Xeon processors, DDR5 RAM, NVMe SSD storage
- 10 Gbps network uplinks with global routing
- Live, VOD, 24/7 linear channels, and stream recording
- Firewall hardening, SSL, and monitoring included
- Wowza license add-on: +$100
Wowza vs NGINX RTMP – which is right for you?
Both are strong options. NGINX RTMP is lightweight and great for simpler stacks. Wowza Streaming Engine offers advanced features and enterprise-grade reliability.
| Feature | NGINX RTMP | Wowza Streaming Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Open-source module | Commercial streaming server |
| License cost | Free | +$100 (license add-on) |
| Protocols | HLS, RTMP | HLS, RTMP, RTSP, MPEG-DASH, and more |
| Core services | Live streaming, TV station | Live, VOD, 24/7 channels, live recording |
| HTTPS / HLS live | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Developers, smaller projects | Broadcasters, businesses, production workloads |
Common use cases
- Live event broadcasting with multi-bitrate HLS
- 24/7 online TV stations and scheduled programming
- Video-on-demand libraries and training portals
- Corporate town halls and education platforms
Ready to launch on Wowza? Try our control panel first — stream live, schedule a TV channel, and test VOD.
Try Wowza with our custom Media Control Panel
Experience the difference: stable Wowza-powered streaming combined with our easy-to-use control panel. Upload videos, schedule playlists, or go live instantly — all managed in one simple interface. Sign up now for a 5-day free trial and see how effortless streaming can be.
Start Free TrialFAQs about Wowza hosting and streaming
Wowza Streaming Engine is professional streaming server software used by broadcasters, businesses, and OTT platforms. It supports RTMP, HLS, RTSP, and MPEG-DASH, delivering reliable live and on-demand streaming at scale.
Wowza is built for 24/7 operation with robust protocol handling and session management. On our side, we run Intel Xeon CPUs, DDR5 RAM, NVMe SSDs, and 10 Gbps uplinks, plus monitoring and hardening — so streams remain stable even during peaks.
No. We provide a simple control panel so you don’t have to touch Wowza’s backend. From the panel you can upload videos, manage playlists, schedule TV channels, and start or stop live streams in clicks.
Yes. Create a linear channel with a program schedule: line up shows by time, loop playlists, insert bumpers, and interrupt anytime to go live for events or announcements.
Absolutely. Host a VOD library alongside your live channel. Great for training portals, entertainment catalogs, and hybrid live + on-demand platforms.
Yes — try live streaming, VOD, and TV scheduling with our free trial. Start your free test .
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