Wowza Media Server is a Flash Media Server alternative, Flash streaming server and flash server.



Getting Wowza Media Server is easy as 1-2-3:

Step 1 - Download a Wowza Media Server Installer
To complete the install you will need to obtain a valid license for the desired edition - see Step 2. Click on the desired installer to expand. Note: all Wowza Media Server 2 installers support both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems and Java runtime environments.
Windows Installation

Right-click to download (55.0 MB)
To install:
   Double click the installer and follow the on-screen instructions

Mac OS X Installation

Right-click to download (55.2 MB)
To install:
   Double click the installer and follow the on-screen instructions

Linux RPM Installation

Right-click to download (55.1 MB)
To install:
   sudo chmod +x WowzaMediaServer-2.0.0.rpm.bin
   sudo ./WowzaMediaServer-2.0.0.rpm.bin

Linux DEB Installation

Right-click to download (55.0 MB)
To install:
   sudo chmod +x WowzaMediaServer-2.0.0.deb.bin
   sudo ./WowzaMediaServer-2.0.0.deb.bin

Warning: the DEB installer will overwrite prior versions.

Linux/Solaris/Unix Installation (using tar command)

Right-click to download (55.0 MB)
To install:
   sudo chmod +x WowzaMediaServer-2.0.0.tar.bin
   sudo ./WowzaMediaServer-2.0.0.tar.bin



Step 2 - Get a License
All license keys are distributed by email and require a valid email address. Wowza Media Server is licensed pursuant to the Wowza Media Server EULA which contains licensing terms, conditions and restrictions.
  • Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), Hosting Services and Streaming Services : the Wowza Media Server 2 Subscription or Wowza for EC2 editions are required for service provider use - What is a service provider?
  • Wowza Media Server 2 for Amazon EC2: separate licensing applies. Please click here for additional information.
  • Please contact sales@wowzamedia.com with additional questions.
Wowza Server Developer edition

Stream up to 10 concurrent connections for unlimited streaming to Flash (RTMP), RTSP/RTP and MPEG-TS clients and limited time duration streaming to HTTP clients.

FREE

Wowza Server Subscription edition

Full Wowza Media Server 2 functionality and access to the latest software — all upgrades, even full version upgrades are free!

First instance: $65/month $65 to start
Volume discounts begin with the second server in use. Learn more...

This is a software subscription license only. You must use your own hardware and internet access. This license is not valid for use on Amazon EC2.

Wowza Server Perpetual edition

Single license
Stream unlimited connections, unlimited bandwidth from a single server. A separate unique license key is required for each server.

$995
Volume discounts are immediate. See details...

Not Valid for Use by Service Providers. What is a service provider?

Either the Wowza Server Subscription or Wowza Server for EC2 editions are required for service provider use. Please contact sales@wowzamedia.com with additional questions.

Wowza Media Server 2 for Amazon EC2 edition

Wowza Media Systems has teamed with Amazon Web Service to make billing quick, easy, and secure for the combination of Wowza Media Server 2 software, machine time with various EC2 instances and bandwidth.

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Wowza Server Evaluation edition

Free 30 day license for full multi-protocol, multi-client functionality of the Wowza Media Server 2 for evaluation or a time-limited production pilot deployment.
 
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FREE
Evaluation
Use is restricted to one time only, one license per customer.




Step 3 - Begin to Stream


The Wowza Quick Start Guide is an excellent way to get started using Wowza Media Server.