Aside from the cost of a plan, there are quite a few important considerations to keep in mind when assessing a live-streaming vendor’s offering, which we have detailed in the infographic below.

If you’re looking for more insights, you can check out related resources down below.

Aspects to consider when choosing a live video provider

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Aside from the cost of a plan, there are a few important considerations to keep in mind when assessing a live-streaming vendor’s offering. We’ve detailed the six key things you should look at before choosing your live video provider, to ensure you can focus on what matters the most to you - your business growth. 

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Latency

The amount of time it takes for a single frame of video to go from the camera of one device to the display of another. Some solutions sacrifice video quality in order to achieve lower latency. 

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Plan / License Cost 

Basic plan costs are usually the minimum cost for a contract using the service. You should always evaluate what the initial cost includes.

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SDK Capabilities and Price

SDKs are used for integrating live video broadcasting/playback in an app. It is important to determine whether or not the SDKs are included in the base package price. 

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APIs 

APIs should be included in the basic package or plan in order for the service to be integrated into your platforms and tools. 

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Streaming Cost

It is crucial to get an approximation of the variable cost to know how much you will end up paying each month. On-demand viewing If storage is not a part of a basic plan, it may be offered as an add-on. Ensure to account for overage charges, should you exceed the monthly storage limit. 

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Transcoding and Content Delivery Network

Content Delivery Networks (CDN) enable reliable delivery of content from web-services that yield a lot of traffic and/or have a global reach. Proper transcoding functions enable distribution of video to all kinds of devices.

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Bambuser's video commerce platform lets you focus less on the tech and more on your core business. 

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Want to know more? Here are some useful resources put together by our development team:

• Live video broadcasting
• Live video playback
• APIs for transferring information about broadcasts to your backend
• Ad Monetization Guide

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