Wowza Flowplayer

Wowza Flowplayer is a versatile online video player and platform solution designed to deliver high-quality video content to a global audience. It caters to organizations of varying sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises, aiming to enhance their video strategy. According to the vendor, Flowplayer is trusted by a wide range of industries and professions, including media and entertainment, e-learning and education, marketing and advertising, news and publishing, and sports and events.

Key Features

Performance First: According to the vendor, Wowza Flowplayer prioritizes performance, ensuring reliable video delivery and high-quality playback on any device. It supports adaptive bitrate streaming up to 1440p (4K), aiming to provide a seamless viewing experience.

Online Video Player & Platform Solution: Flowplayer is a comprehensive solution that caters to the evolving digital video economy. It offers an easy-to-use video interface for managing on-demand, live, or simulated live streaming goals at any scale, aiming to enhance user experiences and engagement.

Customizable Player Experience: Flowplayer Native, the HTML5 video player, offers over 36 different plugins and configuration options, allowing users to fully customize their player experience. It can be self-hosted or used as part of the full platform offering, according to the vendor.

Global Video Delivery: Wowza Flowplayer is equipped with global points of presence, aiming to ensure scalability, stability, and reliability in video delivery. It efficiently processes, stores, and delivers video content at the highest quality, ready for playback on any device, according to the vendor.

Advanced Video Analytics: Flowplayer provides real-time actionable analytics, offering insights into videos, live streams, ads, and players. The analytics dashboard presents important metrics related to content, usage, and ads, aiming to enable data-driven decision-making, according to the vendor.

Monetization and Integrations: Wowza Flowplayer supports robust monetization features, including client-side and server-side ad insertion. It integrates with advertising platforms and networks to streamline ad delivery and maximize monetization opportunities. According to the vendor, it also supports pay-per-view and subscription-based monetization strategies.

Live Streaming Capabilities: Flowplayer allows users to go live instantly, schedule live streams, or create 24/7 channels for continuous streaming. It offers features like live clippings, enabling the creation of separate on-demand video assets from live streams while the event is ongoing. According to the vendor, it also supports simulated live streaming.

Content Protection and Access Control: Flowplayer offers advanced content protection tools, including DRM video encryption and geo-blocking. Users can implement domain locking and access management technologies to ensure the security and controlled access of their video assets, according to the vendor.