Wowza Media Systems

What Wowza Media Systems does

Wowza Media Systems is a privately held video streaming infrastructure company founded in 2005 (incorporated 2007) and headquartered in Evergreen, Colorado, with operations in the United States and Sweden via its acquired Flowplayer subsidiary. The company sells a dual-product portfolio: Wowza Streaming Engine, a self-hosted, configurable Java-based media server that ingests live or file-based video and delivers it via RTSP, RTMP, SRT, WebRTC, HLS, LL-HLS, MPEG-DASH, and other protocols across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, edge, and fully air-gapped environments; and Wowza Video, a fully managed cloud streaming platform with usage-based billing, CDN integration, analytics, and player capabilities. A Flowplayer-branded HTML5 player extends the offering into web and mobile playback. The technical stack includes comprehensive REST APIs, a Java SDK, MCP support, AI Video Intelligence (object detection, event logging, BYOM), and integration with VMS platforms such as Milestone, Genetec, and Axis Camera Station.

Name

Wowza Media Systems

Legal name

Wowza Media Systems, LLC

Website

http://www.wowza.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Wowza Media Systems provides self-hosted and cloud-based video streaming infrastructure for mission-critical workflows across government, defense, healthcare, sports, and enterprise, powering 200,000+ instances in 140 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Streaming Infrastructure Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Streaming Technology & SDK Providers (Low-latency video, input, client SDKs) (MPAFAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Streaming & Low-Latency OTT Orchestration (LL-HLS, DASH, WebRTC) (MPAHAJAK), Live Stream Processing (Ingest, ABR Packaging, Just-in-Time Packaging) (MPAHAHAD), Video Player Delivery & Playback Optimization (ABR, QoE) (MPAHAIAD), DRM, License Delivery & Content Protection (Widevine/FairPlay/PlayReady) (MPAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Video streaming software
• Live video infrastructure
• Media server technology
• Cloud video platform
• Video delivery solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Evergreen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Streaming Engine Software Licenses: Subscription and perpetual license fees for Wowza Streaming Engine software, deployed on-premises or in private cloud. Plans include one-time monthly keys for short-term needs and annual enterprise agreements.
2. Streaming Engine Instance Expansion: Additional instance licensing for scaling deployments beyond base subscription tier.
3. Wowza Video Platform: Fully managed cloud platform with usage-based billing for streaming hours and viewer hours, plus optional add-ons and premium features.
4. Wowza Video Subscriptions: One-time purchase plans and annual subscriptions for Wowza Video platform with included streaming and viewing hours.
5. Hybrid Cloud Services: CDN, Flowplayer, and analytics services bundled with enterprise streaming engine deployments for hybrid cloud configurations.
6. Professional Services: Expert guidance on technology integration, architecture optimization, and custom deployment services.
7. Flowplayer Licensing: Video player licensing for HTML5 and mobile deployments with SDK and API access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Wowza Media Systems sells configurable video streaming software and a managed cloud streaming platform. Its Wowza Streaming Engine is self-hosted media server software that ingests, transcodes, and delivers live and on-demand video across on-premises, private/public cloud, hybrid, edge, and air-gapped environments, with full programmatic control via REST API and Java SDK. Wowza Video is a fully managed, cloud-based streaming platform for live and on-demand video at scale, bundled with CDN, Flowplayer player, CMS, and analytics. The acquired Flowplayer product provides an HTML5 and mobile video player with HLS and MPEG-DASH playback and SDKs for customization.

Product overview

Wowza Media Systems offers a dual-core product portfolio consisting of Wowza Streaming Engine (self-hosted, configurable media server software) and Wowza Video (fully managed cloud platform). Flowplayer, acquired in 2022, provides HTML5 video player capabilities. The products support both live streaming and VOD workflows, deploy across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and air-gapped environments, and integrate via REST APIs and SDKs. The 2025 acquisition of AVA Intellect added AI-native intelligent agent technology for video automation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wowza Video: Fully managed, cloud-based streaming platform for live and on-demand video at scale.
• Wowza Streaming Engine
• Flowplayer

Products and services

• Wowza Streaming Engine A powerful, configurable streaming server software that ingests live or file-based video, transcodes it into adaptive bitrates, and delivers it via protocols like HLS, DASH, WebRTC, RTMP, RTSP, and SRT. Deployable on-premises, in private/public cloud, hybrid, edge, or air-gapped environments with full programmatic control via REST API and Java SDK. Built for enterprise, government, defense, and media organizations running mission-critical video workflows.
• Wowza Video A fully managed, cloud-based streaming platform for live and on-demand video at scale. Provides complete delivery from ingest through playback, transcoding for optimal viewer experience, CDN-supported 99.9% uptime, and real-time streaming at scale with sub-second latency to large audiences. Bundled with CMS, analytics, and Flowplayer player support, with usage-based billing and annual subscriptions.
• Flowplayer An HTML5 video player for web and mobile devices providing HLS and MPEG-DASH playback, with SDKs and APIs for customization. Acquired by Wowza in September 2022 to enhance video player capabilities with advanced analytics, monetization features, and expanded European market presence. Sold via Flowplayer licensing for deployment on customer properties.

Named customers17 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AVA IntellectcoreTechnology or Integration · 25 June 2025Acquisition of AVA Intellect, an AI-native startup specializing in intelligent agent technology for video platforms. The acquisition enhanced Wowza's AI-first product strategy by integrating AVA's agent framework into Wowza's streaming infrastructure for improved video insights and automation.
• FlowplayercoreTechnology or Integration · 6 September 2022Acquisition of Flowplayer, a Swedish video player company with nearly two decades of experience in video player technology. The acquisition expanded Wowza's technology portfolio with advanced analytics, monetization, and player features, and extended its international presence in Europe.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kaltura: Video platform with cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployment options across enterprise communications, education, and media. Comparable to Wowza in supporting both self-hosted and managed streaming models, and in serving government/enterprise verticals.
• AWS Elemental Media Services: Cloud-based media services from Amazon Web Services including MediaLive, MediaPackage, and MediaConvert for live and on-demand video workflows. A primary competitive threat to Wowza Video for customers already invested in the AWS ecosystem.
• Brightcove: Established video hosting, live streaming, and OTT platform serving enterprise media customers with a wider portfolio that includes monetization, analytics, and marketing tools. Competes with Wowza across both live streaming and VOD use cases for enterprise broadcasters.
• Dolby.io Media APIs (formerly Millicast): Real-time streaming platform acquired by Dolby, delivering sub-second WebRTC-based live video at scale. Competes with Wowza's Wowza Video and Streaming Engine low-latency capabilities for large-scale interactive live streaming customers.

Direct peers

• Mux: Cloud-native video streaming infrastructure platform offering live and VOD APIs, real-time analytics, and a video player. Directly competes with Wowza Video in the developer-first streaming infrastructure category, serving similar digital media and enterprise customers.
• JW Player: Video player and streaming infrastructure platform serving publishers and broadcasters with HLS/DASH playback, ad monetization, and CDN delivery. Comparable to Wowza's combination of Flowplayer and Streaming Engine for publisher/enterprise streaming use cases.
• Red5 Pro: Real-time video streaming server software supporting WebRTC, LL-HLS, and sub-second latency for interactive live applications. Directly competes with Wowza Streaming Engine in the self-hosted, low-latency streaming infrastructure category.
• Nimble Streamer: Lightweight media server software for live and VOD streaming with support for HLS, DASH, WebRTC, and SRT protocols. Competes directly with Wowza Streaming Engine for cost-conscious self-hosted streaming deployments.

Emerging players

• Ant Media Server: Open-source and enterprise streaming server supporting WebRTC, LL-HLS, and SRT for live broadcasting and video conferencing. Comparable to Wowza Streaming Engine as a configurable media server, though typically more price-competitive for SMB customers.
• Phenix Real-Time Solutions: Real-time video delivery platform focused on sub-second latency for live auctions, sports, and interactive broadcasts. Adjacent to Wowza's low-latency streaming capabilities, particularly competing in sports and event streaming use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wowzamedia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/WowzaSystems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wowza-media-systems
• Facebookfacebook.com/Wowza

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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