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Wistia vs Wowza Video
Both stand on video cms software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
Wistia combines video creation and hosting with analytics and lead-generation tools. Compare the free plan’s user and storage limits with the paid Business plan’s annual billing and included capacity.
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Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Wowza Video combines streaming delivery, content management, analytics, player tools, and stream protection. The trial can demonstrate the platform, but its restrictions and the listed annual starting price should be considered first.
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| Wistia | Wowza Video | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Business: $79 a month | Video Platform Growth Plan: $99, paid once |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | Wistia | Not published |
| Website | wistia.com | wowza.com |
| On video cms software | #8 of 18 | #12 of 18 |
Wistia: what it does well
- Includes recording, transcript editing, and speech enhancement.
- Analytics include heatmaps and A/B testing.
- Supports in-video calls to action and lead forms.
- Free plan includes 25 GB storage and one user.
- Player supports captions and audio descriptions.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to one user.
- Business costs $79.00 per month, billed annually.
- Business includes 1 TB bandwidth.
- No video monetization options are listed.
Wowza Video: what it does well
- Supports live and on-demand video
- Includes DRM and token authentication
- Provides video analytics
- Offers HTML5 player customization
- 30-day trial available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Trial streams limited to 20 minutes
- Only three trial streams can run simultaneously
- Some trial features are unavailable
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