Ant Media Server vs Switchboard Live Comparison

89% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Ant Media Server

Live Stream Software

4.5 2 user ratings

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87% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Switchboard Live

Live Stream Software

5 2 user ratings

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Overview

Description

Ant Media Server is a streaming tool which provides end to end latency in microseconds. The tool supports WebRTC, RTMP, MP4, HLS, and RTSP, which enables it to deliver streams everywhere and on varying internet speeds. It lets managers scale publishers and viewers with auto-scaling clusters. WebRTC and RTMP SDKs aid both broadcasting and streaming in iOS, Android, and JavaScript. It provides compatibility with ONVIF IP cameras with PTZ and Auto-Discovery Features allowing Remote Stream Pulling(RTSP/RTMP/HLS) for IPTV solutions. Both Community and Enterprise Editions Open Source Community Edition are on GitHub. The tool can be used for multiple solutions, such as scaling number of viewers with ultra-low latency streaming, monitor IP cameras with ultra-low latency on a web browser, and more. It even delivers reliable interactions between viewers and broadcasters in webinars and video game streamings with ultra-low latency. Read more

Switchboard Live is a live video streaming solution that makes it possible for users to stream live videos on multiple platforms simultaneously. Brands and content creators can take a video live on multiple platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Periscope, Custom RTMP destinations, etc. This enables them to customize their streams and broadcast them on platforms that do not allow enough customization and lack options to add multiple persons in a live video. The software allows the host to add the brand logo, watermark, overlays, etc. Users do not need to invite people on one platform to join the stream on the other. Switchboard Live enables each platform to push its own notification for the live stream, thus informing all the user bases of different platforms at once and without any hassle. The best part is that broadcasting on multiple platforms will not consume a hefty bandwidth. Instead, the user just sends a copy of his stream to Switchboard Live, and the software itself leverages its powerful infrastructure to distribute it over all the platforms. This saves all the bandwidth without compromising with the streams’ quality. Read more

Pricing Options

Free Trial Not Available
Starts at $0.09.

Free Trial Available
Starts at $35.00.

SW Score & Breakdown

89% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

95%
Reviews

62%
Momentum

70%
Popularity

87%

87% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

93%
Reviews

63%
Momentum

66%
Popularity

82%

Features

Total Features	10 Features	11 Features
Common Features for All	Audience Analytics Displays audience data, demographics, traffic stats and etc Audience Engagement Shows real-time metrics like watch time, frequency, audience retention, and other insights on a dashboard Broadcast Recording A facility to record the broadcasting content as a private video for easy sharing Customizable Branding This feature enables the customization of brand marketing to meet specific requirements and preferences. Event Scheduling Helps to prepare and manage the schedule of an event in an appropriate and timely manner HD Video Streaming Support to broadcast or live stream high-quality HD resolution videos Live Chat Allows you to instantly communicate with your customers and/or exchange chat messages online Live Polling Helps you build interactive polls for viewers while on live streaming/broadcast Multi-camera feed Supports integration of visuals from multiple cameras Multistreaming A facility to broadcast video on multiple streaming platforms Q&A Facilitates attendees input a question and allows the host to see the same so that she/he can answer it live or through text. Video Annotations Allows you to enrich video by adding text, shapes, and sub-titles Video Monetization Helps you monetize your video content on multiple online platforms + 7 More - Show Less	Audience Analytics Displays audience data, demographics, traffic stats and etc Audience Engagement Shows real-time metrics like watch time, frequency, audience retention, and other insights on a dashboard Broadcast Recording A facility to record the broadcasting content as a private video for easy sharing Customizable Branding This feature enables the customization of brand marketing to meet specific requirements and preferences. Event Scheduling Helps to prepare and manage the schedule of an event in an appropriate and timely manner HD Video Streaming Support to broadcast or live stream high-quality HD resolution videos Live Chat Allows you to instantly communicate with your customers and/or exchange chat messages online Live Polling Helps you build interactive polls for viewers while on live streaming/broadcast Multi-camera feed Supports integration of visuals from multiple cameras Multistreaming A facility to broadcast video on multiple streaming platforms Q&A Facilitates attendees input a question and allows the host to see the same so that she/he can answer it live or through text. Video Annotations Allows you to enrich video by adding text, shapes, and sub-titles Video Monetization Helps you monetize your video content on multiple online platforms + 8 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Individuals Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Individuals Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS
Modes of Support	Business Hours Online	Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	NA

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.5/5 2 user ratings	5/5 2 user ratings
Ratings Distribution	Excellent 50% Very Good 50% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 0%	Excellent 100% Very Good 0% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 0%
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $0.09.	Free Trial Available Starts at $35.00.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Hourly License $0.09 $0.09 Per Instance Per Hour Annual License (Self-Hosted) $69.00 $69.00 per month Perpetual License (Self-Hosted) $1,999.00 $1,999.00	Indie $35.00 $35.00 per month Pro $99.00 $99.00 per month Business $350.00 $350.00 per month
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