MOQ Streaming
Use MOQ (Media Over QUIC) protocol for live streaming with Red5 products. Support for this protocol is coming to both Red5 Pro and Red5 Cloud by the end of 2025. Get in touch with us today to join the waitlist and be among the first to try it.
What is MOQ Streaming?
MOQ is a new live streaming protocol being developed as an open standard by the IETF. In parallel there are several open source projects being developed including a C++ version of a relay and other needed components of the MOQ spec being managed by the OpenMOQ Software Consortium, an organization founded by industry leaders including Red5, Akamai, CDN77, Cisco, Synamedia, YouTube. Learn more about this protocol from our blog.
Deliver ultra-low latency video and VOD with simpler client server architecture
MOQ protocol enables real-time streaming with sub-250-millisecond latency and supports both live and non-real-time scenarios such as caching, time-shifted playback, and VOD. Media Over QUIC combines the ultra-low latency interactivity of WebRTC, the scalability of HLS/DASH, and the simplicity of a single architecture, all built on a modern transport layer.
Modern Foundations
Built on the QUIC protocol and WebTransport, MOQ offers native security, multiplexing, and partial reliability for improved performance. Independent streams prevent head-of-line blocking, while connection migration ensures mobile resilience and seamless user experiences.
Robust Architecture
Enable faster setup and simpler infrastructure with efficient client-server design, quicker time to first frame, and flexible codec support beyond browser-bound WebRTC stacks.
Industry-Backed Innovation
Developed under the OpenMOQ Software Consortium with support from Red5, YouTube, Cisco, Akamai, CDN77, Synamedia, and other major industry leaders.
Power Interactive Streaming at Scale Across Diverse Industries with Real-Time Performance
Live Auctions, Surveillance, Sports, Media, Online Gambling, Government, Interactive Shopping
MOQ Streaming Features
Ultra-Low Latency Streaming
Deliver video, audio, or data with sub-250 millisecond latency across various devices, from smartphones to desktop browsers.
Video-On-Demand
Support on-demand playback with caching and time-shifted streaming capabilities, allowing users to pause, rewind, or replay live broadcasts while maintaining synchronization and quality.
Smart Media Delivery
Optimize performance through a publish–subscribe model for efficient distribution, fine-grained stream prioritization, adaptive quality based on network conditions, and built-in support for both interactive and live content.
Scalability
Automatically scale from small deployments to global audiences based on demand.
Secure Content Streaming
Protect streams with QUIC’s native TLS 1.3 encryption and optional authentication layers for granular access control.
How MOQ Streaming Works
FAQs
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What is Media Over QUIC protocol?
Media Over QUIC or MOQ is a next-generation streaming protocol that combines sub-second ultra-low latency at broadcast scale with architectural simplicity and transport efficiency.
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Are there any available examples of MOQ protocol implementations?
Yes. You can try the MOQtail demos, which showcase early implementations of the MOQ protocol. Each demonstration is linked to its corresponding Git commit, draft compatibility status, and other relevant metadata (where available).
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What types of applications benefit most from MOQ streaming?
MOQ is designed for modern live, real-time, and on-demand applications. It’s ideal for media and real-time data delivery, it will power gaming, live sports, financial feeds, collaborative tools, IoT sensors, AI/ML connections, and immersive AR/VR experiences.
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How does MOQ compare to WebRTC and HLS for latency and scalability?
MOQ bridges the gap between WebRTC’s near real-time latency and HLS’s scalability. Features that our customers already rely on, such as multi-view, clipping, and DVR-style scrubbing, could all run under a single protocol instead of switching between WebRTC for live and HLS for replays.
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Is MOQ a superior alternative to WebRTC for real-time streaming?
MOQ isn’t a direct replacement for WebRTC. They can and should coexist in the live streaming space. Read our blog “MOQ vs WebRTC” to learn more.
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Does Red5 support MOQ streaming?
Red5 support for the MOQ (Media over QUIC) protocol is coming to both Red5 Pro and Red5 Cloud by the end of 2025.