PubNub is a real-time communication platform and
infrastructure-as-a-service company. It enables developers to build, manage, and optimize real-time interactive applications.
How We Partner with PubNub
PubNub and Red5 have partnered to deliver ultra-low-latency video combined with real-time interactivity at global scale. Together, we offer developers a fully composable stack for building live experiences—from chat and polls to AR overlays and synchronized metadata—without the lock-in of traditional engagement suites.
Whether you’re building live shopping, fan engagement, or real-time collaboration apps, this integration gives you the freedom to mix video and data in a way that’s flexible, scalable, and cost-predictable.
How It Works
Red5 handles the live video. PubNub handles the live data. With Red5 Cloud’s sub-250 ms video delivery and PubNub’s sub-100 ms real-time APIs, developers can create seamless live experiences with synchronized video, chat, presence, telemetry, and decision intelligence—all using modular SDKs that snap together with minimal code.
Key Benefits
Sub-Second Performance:
Glass-to-glass video under 250 ms and data in under 100 ms.
Composable Stack:
Add only the features you need—chat, video, overlays, telemetry, and more.
Cost Predictability:
Usage-based video pricing from Red5 and MAU-based pricing from PubNub—no per-minute or concurrency penalties.
Enterprise-Ready:
HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR, and ISO 27001 compliant. 99.999% uptime across 15+ global PoPs.
Developer Friendly:
Lightweight SDKs, open-source reference integrations, and full API access.
Use Cases
Live Sports & Events:
Multi-camera streams with real-time stats, fan polls, and AR effects.
Education & Collaboration:
Real-time classroom tools and team collaboration suites.
E-Commerce & Live Shopping:
Flash-sale counters, shoppable overlays, and instant reactions.
Telehealth & IoT:
Secure, HIPAA-compliant video plus device telemetry and alerts.
Surveillance & Ops:
Situational awareness powered by video + real-time analytics.
TrueTime™ + Illuminate = Smart Streaming
Pair Red5’s TrueTime Solutions™—like MultiView, WatchParty, and Studio—with PubNub’s Illuminate engine for a smarter live app stack. Together, they enable anomaly detection, automation, and AI-powered decisioning that reacts instantly to user behavior and events in the stream.
Explore the Integration
Try the joint solution for free – no credit card required.