92% Cost Savings vs Wowza

Best Wowza Alternative 2026 - 10x Lower Cost Video Streaming

Shoutcast Net delivers the same RTMP/HLS streaming, transcoding, and CDN delivery as Wowza—with flat-rate pricing instead of $2.50/hour. Stream 24/7 without surprise bills.

Real Pricing Example:

100 viewers for 10 hours = $125 on Wowza vs $39.99/month flat on Shoutcast Net

Save $85 (68% off)

Why Video Streamers Are Switching

  • 92% Lower Costs - $49/month vs $1,920/month for 24/7 streaming
  • Predictable Billing - No per-hour or per-viewer fees
  • Same Features - RTMP ingest, HLS delivery, transcoding, CDN
  • Easy Migration - Keep your encoders, just update endpoints
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Wowza Streaming Engine alternative comparison showing affordable flat-rate RTMP HLS video streaming server with identical features at 10x lower cost

Feature Comparison: Wowza vs Shoutcast Net

Same capabilities, 10x lower cost, zero surprise billing

Feature Shoutcast Net Wowza Streaming Engine
RTMP Ingest Unlimited Streams Supported
HLS / MPEG-DASH Output Adaptive Bitrate Adaptive Bitrate
Live Transcoding H.264/H.265 Built-in H.264/H.265
Low-Latency Streaming 2-5 Second Latency WebRTC/LL-HLS
CDN / Edge Delivery Global CDN Included Extra Setup Required
DVR / Recording Built-in Storage Supported
Real-Time Analytics Geographic + Device Basic Logs
Mobile Compatibility iOS & Android Native HLS Compatible
Setup & Configuration 30-Minute Setup Hours of Config
Technical Support 24/7 Live Chat Email Support
Pricing Model $49-$149/month Flat Rate $2.50/hr + $0.10/viewer/hr

The True Cost of Wowza vs Shoutcast Net

Wowza's "pay as you go" sounds good—until you see the bill. Here's the real math.

Wowza Streaming Engine Cost

$1,920/month

For 24/7 streaming with 100 viewers

Wowza Pricing Breakdown:
  • Streaming Hours (24/7 = 720 hrs) $1,800/mo
    720 hrs × $2.50/hr = $1,800
  • Viewer Hours (100 viewers) $120/mo
    100 viewers × $0.10/hr × 24 hrs × 30 days
Additional Costs (Not Included):
  • Server hosting ($50-200/month)
  • CDN bandwidth ($100-500/month)
  • SSL certificates ($10-50/month)
  • Backup & redundancy ($50-100/month)
  • Technical expertise for setup
Estimated Total: $2,130-$2,770/month

Shoutcast Net All-Inclusive

$149/month

Unlimited hours, 100 concurrent viewers

Everything Included:
  • Unlimited Streaming Hours (24/7/365)
  • RTMP/RTMPS Ingest (OBS, vMix, Wirecast)
  • HLS/DASH Output (adaptive bitrate)
  • Live Transcoding (H.264/H.265)
  • Global CDN Delivery (no extra bandwidth fees)
  • SSL/HTTPS (automatic certificates)
  • DVR Recording (cloud storage included)
  • Real-Time Analytics (viewers, geography, devices)
  • 24/7 Support (live chat, email, phone)
  • 99.9% Uptime SLA (redundant infrastructure)
Save $1,771/month vs Wowza (92% savings)
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More Pricing Examples

10 hours/day stream with 50 viewers:
Wowza: $975/month | Shoutcast Net: $99/month
Event streaming (8 hrs) with 500 viewers:
Wowza: $420/event | Shoutcast Net: $149/month unlimited
Church live stream (4 hrs/week, 200 viewers):
Wowza: $168/month | Shoutcast Net: $49/month

How Shoutcast Net Solves Wowza's Pain Points

Wowza Problem: Bill Shock

  • $2.50 per streaming hour adds up fast
  • $0.10 per viewer hour compounds costs
  • 24/7 streaming becomes prohibitively expensive
  • Can't predict monthly bills accurately
  • Hidden costs: bandwidth, storage, server hosting

Shoutcast Net Solution

  • Flat Monthly Rate - $49-$149/month, that's it
  • Unlimited Hours - Stream 24/7/365 at no extra cost
  • No Viewer Fees - Concurrent viewer limits, not per-hour
  • Predictable Budgeting - Know exactly what you'll pay
  • Everything Included - CDN, storage, SSL, support

Wowza Problem: Configuration Hell

  • Requires dedicated server setup and management
  • Complex XML configuration files
  • Manual CDN integration required
  • Steep learning curve for non-technical users
  • Need DevOps expertise to maintain

Shoutcast Net Solution

  • Fully Managed Service - No servers to maintain
  • Web-Based Control Panel - Everything in browser UI
  • CDN Built-In - Global delivery out of the box
  • 30-Minute Setup - From signup to streaming
  • Zero DevOps Required - We handle infrastructure

Wowza Problem: Basic Analytics

  • Only shows basic connection logs
  • No geographic viewer breakdown
  • Can't track device types or platforms
  • No real-time viewer dashboard
  • Requires third-party analytics tools

Shoutcast Net Solution

  • Real-Time Dashboard - Live viewer map
  • Geographic Insights - Where viewers are watching from
  • Device Breakdown - Desktop, mobile, tablet, smart TV
  • Session Analytics - Watch time, engagement, retention
  • Export Reports - Download detailed analytics CSV

Wowza Problem: Limited Support

  • Email support only (slow response times)
  • Community forums for self-help
  • No phone support on standard plans
  • You're responsible for troubleshooting
  • Premium support costs extra

Shoutcast Net Solution

  • 24/7 Live Chat - Instant responses
  • Phone Support - Talk to real engineers
  • Email Support - Detailed technical help
  • Free Migration Help - 1-on-1 specialist assistance
  • All Plans Included - No extra support fees

Migrate from Wowza in 4 Simple Steps

Switch from Wowza to Shoutcast Net in 1-2 hours with zero downtime for your viewers

1

Sign Up

Create Shoutcast Net account and provision your video streaming server

2

Update Encoder

Change RTMP endpoint in OBS, vMix, Wirecast, or XSplit to new URL

3

Test Stream

Verify video quality and playback with new HLS URL before switching viewers

Go Live

Update player embed codes. You're streaming at 10x lower cost!

Encoder Compatibility

Shoutcast Net works with your existing streaming software:

  • OBS Studio / Streamlabs OBS
  • vMix (all versions)
  • Wirecast Pro
  • XSplit Broadcaster
  • Any RTMP encoder
  • Hardware encoders (Teradek, LiveU)
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What Video Streamers Say

"Wowza was costing us $2,400/month for our 24/7 church stream. Shoutcast Net gave us the same quality for $149/month. That's $27,000 saved per year!"

Pastor David Miller Grace Community Church, Texas

"Setup took 45 minutes. Updated my OBS settings and was live. The real-time analytics are way better than Wowza's basic logs. No looking back!"

Marcus Johnson Sports Streaming Network, Atlanta

"We host 12 live events per year. With Wowza's per-hour pricing, each event cost $500+. Shoutcast Net's flat rate means unlimited events. Game changer."

Lisa Chang Corporate Events Pro, California

Frequently Asked Questions

Shoutcast Net offers flat-rate pricing starting at $49/month with unlimited streaming hours, eliminating Wowza's $2.50/streaming hour + $0.10/viewer hour costs. You get the same RTMP/HLS capabilities, transcoding, and CDN delivery without unpredictable billing. Most customers save 85-95% compared to Wowza.

Wowza charges $2.50/streaming hour + $0.10/viewer hour. A 24/7 stream with 100 viewers costs $1,920/month just in Wowza fees—plus server hosting ($50-200), CDN ($100-500), and SSL ($10-50). Shoutcast Net offers the same capabilities for $149/month flat rate with everything included—saving you $1,771/month or 92%.

Yes! Migration takes 1-2 hours. Keep your existing RTMP encoders (OBS, vMix, Wirecast, XSplit) and update connection settings with our new server details. Test your stream first, then update player embed codes when ready. We provide migration guides, dual-delivery testing support, and free 1-on-1 migration assistance.

Yes! Shoutcast Net supports RTMP/RTMPS ingest, HLS/DASH output with adaptive bitrate streaming, live transcoding (H.264/H.265), DVR recording, low-latency streaming (2-5 seconds), global CDN delivery, and SSL/HTTPS. We also provide better analytics and 24/7 live support that Wowza doesn't include.

Shoutcast Net scales easily. Our plans support 50-1000 concurrent viewers per stream, with options for unlimited viewers on enterprise plans. Multiple streams? No problem—each stream is billed separately at the same flat rate. Contact sales for custom pricing if you need 500+ concurrent viewers or 10+ simultaneous streams.

Yes! We offer a 14-day free trial with full access to all video streaming features—no credit card required. Test RTMP ingest, HLS playback, transcoding, and analytics before committing. We also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied. Try Shoutcast Net risk-free.

Shoutcast Net works with all RTMP-compatible encoders: OBS Studio, Streamlabs OBS, vMix, Wirecast, XSplit, Livestream Studio, and hardware encoders like Teradek, LiveU, and Makito. If it sends RTMP, it works with Shoutcast Net—no configuration changes needed beyond updating the server URL and stream key.

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