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Save 92% on Streaming Costs

How to Migrate from Wowza to Shoutcast Net

Switch from Wowza's unpredictable per-hour billing to Shoutcast Net's flat-rate pricing. Keep your encoders, update RTMP endpoints, and start saving immediately.

Migration Stats:

  • Time: 1-2 hours
  • Cost savings: 85-95%
  • Downtime: Zero (with parallel testing)
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Wowza to Shoutcast Net migration cost comparison showing 92% savings

Cost Savings Calculator

See exactly how much you'll save by switching from Wowza's per-hour billing

24/7 Church Stream
Scenario:

100 viewers, 24/7 streaming

Wowza Cost:

  • 720 hrs × $2.50 = $1,800
  • 100 viewers × 720 hrs × $0.10 = $7,200
  • Total: $9,000/month

Shoutcast Net:

$149/mo

Save $8,851/month (98%)

Weekly Event Stream
Scenario:

200 viewers, 8 hrs/week

Wowza Cost:

  • 32 hrs × $2.50 = $80
  • 200 viewers × 32 hrs × $0.10 = $640
  • Total: $720/month

Shoutcast Net:

$149/mo

Save $571/month (79%)

Monthly Event
Scenario:

1,000 viewers, 5 hours

Wowza Cost:

  • 5 hrs × $2.50 = $12.50
  • 1,000 viewers × 5 hrs × $0.10 = $500
  • Total: $512.50/event

Shoutcast Net:

$299/mo

Unlimited events per month

6-Step Migration Process

Step 1 Document Current Wowza Setup

Before migrating, document your current Wowza configuration for reference.

Information to Record:

RTMP Settings:
  • Server address/hostname
  • Port (usually 1935)
  • Application name
  • Stream name/key
Stream Settings:
  • Video bitrate
  • Resolution (720p, 1080p, etc.)
  • Audio bitrate
  • Codec (H.264, H.265)

Player URLs:

Note your current playback URLs:

  • HLS: https://yourserver.com:443/live/stream.m3u8
  • DASH: https://yourserver.com:443/live/stream.mpd
  • RTMP: rtmp://yourserver.com:1935/live/stream

Step 2 Create Shoutcast Net Account

Sign up for Shoutcast Net video hosting and provision your streaming server.

Steps:

  1. Visit Shoutcast Net Video Hosting
  2. Select plan based on your current concurrent viewers
  3. Complete registration and payment
  4. Wait 5-10 minutes for server provisioning
  5. Access control panel and note new RTMP details

New Connection Details:

RTMP URL: rtmp://server1234.shoutcastnet.com:1935/live
Stream Key: your-unique-stream-key
HLS Playback: https://server1234.shoutcastnet.com/hls/stream.m3u8

Step 3 Update Encoder Software

Update your streaming software to point to Shoutcast Net instead of Wowza.

Encoder Configuration:

OBS Studio
  1. Settings → Stream
  2. Service: Custom
  3. Server: rtmp://server1234.shoutcastnet.com:1935/live
  4. Stream Key: your-key
  5. Click Apply
vMix
  1. Settings → Outputs → External
  2. Type: RTMP
  3. URL: rtmp://server1234.shoutcastnet.com:1935/live/your-key
  4. Quality: Match your settings
  5. Enable and test
Wirecast
  1. Output → Output Settings
  2. Destination: RTMP Server
  3. Address: rtmp://server1234.shoutcastnet.com:1935/live
  4. Stream: your-key
  5. Start streaming
XSplit
  1. Broadcast → Set up a new output
  2. Custom RTMP
  3. RTMP URL: rtmp://server1234.shoutcastnet.com:1935/live
  4. Stream Key: your-key
  5. Confirm and broadcast
Pro Tip: Keep your Wowza settings saved in a separate profile so you can switch back if needed during testing.

Step 4 Test Stream Quality

Verify video quality and playback before switching live viewers.

Testing Checklist:

  • Start encoder and verify "Live" status in control panel
  • Open HLS playback URL in browser
  • Check video quality matches your settings
  • Test on multiple devices (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Verify audio sync and quality
  • Test adaptive bitrate switching
  • Monitor latency (should be 2-5 seconds)

Test Players:

VLC Media Player

Open Network Stream → Paste HLS URL

Browser

Use control panel's built-in player

Mobile Apps

Test iOS Safari and Android Chrome

Step 5 Update Player Embed Codes

Replace Wowza player URLs with Shoutcast Net URLs on your website and apps.

URL Mapping:

Format Old Wowza URL New Shoutcast Net URL
HLS https://wowza.com/live/stream.m3u8 https://server1234.shoutcastnet.com/hls/stream.m3u8
DASH https://wowza.com/live/stream.mpd https://server1234.shoutcastnet.com/dash/stream.mpd
RTMP rtmp://wowza.com/live/stream rtmp://server1234.shoutcastnet.com:1935/live/stream

Where to Update:

  • Website embeds - Video.js, Flowplayer, JW Player configurations
  • Mobile apps - iOS/Android player URLs
  • Smart TV apps - Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV streams
  • Social media - Updated stream URLs in profiles

Step 6 Calculate Your Savings

See exactly how much money you're saving each month.

Savings Formula:

Old Wowza Monthly Cost:

(Streaming Hours × $2.50) + (Viewer Hours × $0.10) + CDN + Server + SSL

New Shoutcast Net Cost:

$49-$299/month (everything included)

Average Savings: 85-95%

Migration Complete! You're now streaming with Shoutcast Net at a fraction of your old Wowza costs.

Wowza to Shoutcast Net Feature Mapping

Wowza Feature Shoutcast Net Equivalent Notes
RTMP Ingest RTMP/RTMPS Ingest Same protocol, no changes needed
HLS Output HLS with ABR Adaptive bitrate included
MPEG-DASH DASH Support Fully compatible
Transcoding Live Transcoding H.264/H.265 supported
DVR / nDVR DVR Recording Cloud storage included
Access Control Token Auth / Geo-blocking Multiple auth methods
Analytics / Logs Real-Time Dashboard Better UI than Wowza logs
CDN Integration Built-in CDN No extra setup required

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