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Choosing a free live streaming platform often feels like a trap, filled with hidden limits, vague terms, and surprise charges. In this post, we break down how Red5 Cloud’s new Pay-As-You-Grow plan delivers real-time streaming with a truly free tier, offering 50 GB and 6,000 instance hours every month at no cost. Unlike competitors like… Continue reading Free Live Streaming Platform For Developers With No Catches? Red5 Cloud’s Pay-As-You-Grow Plan Beats the Competition 

As the Red5 team responds to surging global demand for technology supporting real-time multidirectional video streaming we’re encountering an immense amount of confusion over what can and can’t be done with the WebRTC protocol. While any use of WebRTC means real-time streaming is in play, painting all WebRTC-based streaming platforms with the same brush carries… Continue reading 6 Big Reasons Red5’s WebRTC Platform Outshines All Others

Learn everything you need to know about the RTMP streaming protocol from this extensive guide: what RTMP is, its history, how it works, how to choose and set up an RTMP server, how to troubleshoot common issues, debunk RTMP latency myths, and explore emerging trends. Use the table of contents to navigate between sections more… Continue reading What is RTMP and How Does It Work? Streaming Protocol Guide 2025

As organizations evaluate live streaming solutions, Amazon Interactive Video Service (IVS) has emerged as a managed streaming option. However, while IVS serves basic streaming needs, organizations requiring enterprise-grade capabilities are increasingly choosing Red5 on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) for superior performance, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. Let’s explore why Red5 on OCI provides a more comprehensive solution… Continue reading Red5 on OCI vs AWS IVS: Why Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is an Excellent Choice for Live Streaming

When businesses need ultra-low latency streaming capabilities, the choice of platform can significantly influence the user experience. Whether you’re delivering live sports, interactive gaming, or real-time collaboration tools, milliseconds matter—especially when latency and interactivity are critical. In this blog, we compare three widely used real-time streaming platforms—Red5, Phenix, and Dolby Optiview—to help you evaluate which… Continue reading Real-Time Streaming Solutions for 2025: Red5 vs. Phenix vs. Dolby Optiview

Amazon Interactive Video Service (IVS) has gained popularity as a managed live streaming service that simplifies video delivery for developers. However, while IVS works well for specific use cases, it may not be the ideal solution for every streaming scenario. In this comprehensive comparison, we’ll explore when AWS IVS excels, where it falls short, and… Continue reading AWS IVS vs Red5: Choosing the Right Live Streaming Solution for Your Business

Video codecs are the backbone of modern streaming technology, determining everything from video quality to bandwidth efficiency. Google’s open-source codec family—VP8, VP9, and AV1—represents a complete evolution of video compression technology over the past decade. Understanding the progression and differences between these codecs is crucial for streaming platforms, content creators, and developers making infrastructure decisions.… Continue reading AV1 vs VP9 vs. VP8: Complete Codec Evolution and Comparison for Live Streaming