Amazon IVS alternative
An alternative to Amazon IVS: Orbit Stream
Orbit Stream: publish over RTMPS from the software you already use; viewers watch over HLS, delivered from the same edge as all of Orbit.
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At a glance
| Item | Orbit Stream | Amazon IVS |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Live broadcasts published over RTMPS and watched over HLS | AWS's live video service, billed per hour of video input and output |
| Who runs it | Hosted on the Orbit network | Hosted by AWS |
| Free option | In paid Orbit packs; not in the free pack | A monthly allowance for new AWS customers during their first 12 months |
Amazon IVS details are from Amazon IVS's own page as of 2026-09; terms change, so check there for the current ones.
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