WAVE Pricing - Simple, Transparent Pricing
50-70% Less Than Competitors
Enterprise live streaming at startup prices
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Support 100M+ concurrent viewers on any protocol (WebRTC, SRT, RTMP, NDI, OMT). Start free, scale infinitely. Compare us to Mux, Wistia, Cloudflare Stream—you'll see why WAVE is the choice for teams that demand flexibility and value.
Why Choose WAVE?
💰 50-70% Cost Savings
vs Mux/Wistia for enterprise scale. Multi-protocol support eliminates redundant platform costs.
⚡ 5x Faster Integration
Most integrations complete in under 2 hours. Works with 100+ existing encoders with zero modifications.
🌍 100% More Flexibility
5 protocols (WebRTC, SRT, RTMP, NDI, OMT). No vendor lock-in. Open standards with on-premise option.
Choose Your Plan
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Estimate Your Costs
Adjust the sliders to estimate your monthly usage
Starter
Professional streaming for solo creators
- 1 team member
- 20,000 streaming minutes/month (~333 hours)
- 10,000 storage minutes (7-day retention)
- All protocols (WebRTC, RTMP, SRT, NDI, OMT)
- Basic analytics dashboard
- Email support (48h response)
- Overage: $1.50 per 1,000 streaming min
- Overage: $6.25 per 1,000 storage min/month
Not included:
- No white-label branding
- No API access
- No dedicated support
Professional
For growing teams and regular streamers
- 5 team members included
- 100,000 streaming minutes/month (~1,666 hours)
- 50,000 storage minutes (14-day retention)
- All protocols (WebRTC, RTMP, SRT, NDI, OMT, HLS/DASH)
- Advanced analytics & custom reports
- Priority support (24/7 chat, 4h response)
- Custom branding & white-label
- Multi-streaming (YouTube, Twitch, Facebook)
- API access & webhooks
- Overage: $1.25 per 1,000 streaming min (17% discount)
- Additional users: $50/month each
Not included:
- No dedicated CSM
- No SSO
Enterprise
For enterprises and large-scale operations
- Unlimited team members (50+ included)
- 500,000+ streaming minutes/month (~8,333+ hours)
- 250,000 storage minutes (30-day retention)
- All protocols including OMT
- Everything in Professional
- Dedicated Customer Success Manager
- 24/7 phone + email support (1h SLA)
- 99.99% uptime SLA with service credits
- Unlimited recording retention (custom)
- White-label & custom domains
- SSO (SAML, OAuth, Azure AD)
- SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA compliance
- On-premise deployment option
- Custom integrations & API limits
- Overage: $1 per 1,000 streaming min (33% discount)
Detailed Feature Comparison
| Feature | Starter | Professional | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
Concurrent streams Number of simultaneous live streams | 1 | 5 | Unlimited |
Monthly streaming minutes Included streaming time per month | 20,000 (~333 hrs) | 100,000 (~1,666 hrs) | 500,000+ (~8,333+ hrs) |
Max stream quality Maximum video resolution supported | 1080p | 4K | 8K |
Streaming protocols Supported ingestion protocols | WebRTC, SRT, RTMP, NDI, OMT | All protocols + HLS/DASH | All protocols + OMT premium |
Multi-destination streaming Stream to multiple platforms simultaneously | - | ||
Automatic transcoding Multi-bitrate adaptive streaming | |||
Team members Number of user accounts included | 1 | 5 | Unlimited (50+ included) |
Role-based access control Granular permissions management | - | ||
SSO integration SAML, OAuth, Azure AD authentication | - | - | |
Basic analytics Viewer metrics and stream statistics | |||
Advanced dashboard Custom reports and deep analytics | - | ||
Custom events tracking Track custom viewer interactions | - | ||
Data export API Export analytics data programmatically | - | ||
Data retention How long analytics data is stored | 30 days | 1 year | Unlimited |
VOD storage Cloud storage for recorded streams | 20 GB | 200 GB | Unlimited |
Storage duration How long recordings are retained | 30 days | 1 year | Unlimited |
Email support Technical support via email | 48h response | 24h response | 4h response |
Phone support Direct phone line to support team | - | - | |
Dedicated CSM Personal customer success manager | - | - | |
Slack channel Private Slack channel for support | - | - | |
Custom player colors Customize video player appearance | - | ||
White-label branding Remove WAVE branding entirely | - | ||
Custom domain Use your own domain for streaming | - | ||
API access RESTful API for integrations | - | 1,000 req/min | Unlimited |
Webhook events Real-time event notifications | - | ||
SDK access Client libraries for all platforms | - | ||
Custom integrations Bespoke integration development | - | - | |
SOC 2 Type II Security compliance certification | - | ||
HIPAA compliance Healthcare data protection | - | - | |
GDPR compliance European data privacy regulations | |||
FedRAMP authorization U.S. government cloud security | - | - | In Progress |
Uptime SLA Guaranteed service availability | 99% | 99.9% | 99.99% |
Support SLA Guaranteed response time | Best effort | 24h | 4h |
All plans include 14-day free trial. No credit card required to start.
Need help choosing the right plan? Contact our sales team
How WAVE Stacks Up
WAVE delivers more flexibility, faster integration, and better value than industry leaders.
| Feature | WAVE | Mux | Wistia | Cloudflare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-protocol support (WebRTC, SRT, RTMP, NDI, OMT) | ✓ | Partial | ✗ | Limited |
| Works with 100+ encoders (no modifications) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Limited |
| Ultra-low latency streaming (<16ms OMT) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| On-premise deployment option | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Included support in all plans | ✓ | Premium only | Premium only | Premium only |
| Price per streaming minute | $0.0125 | $0.015 | $0.018 | $0.020 |
| Integration time | 2 hours | 1-2 days | 3-5 days | 2-3 days |
Total Cost of Ownership Comparison
Real-world annual cost comparison for 1,000 concurrent streaming hours/month (12,000 hours/year)
WAVE (Professional Plan)
Mux Professional Plan
Annual Savings with WAVE
$15,012 (67% less)
Plus: 5 protocols, no vendor lock-in, faster integration, and enterprise support included
Trusted by 500+ Organizations Worldwide
From startups to Fortune 500 companies, organizations trust WAVE for mission-critical streaming.
Powering streaming for leading organizations
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about pricing, plans, and billing
Is there a free trial?
Yes, all plans include a 14-day free trial with full access to features. No credit card required to start. You can explore all capabilities risk-free before committing.
Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?
Yes, you can change plans at any time. Upgrades take effect immediately with prorated billing. Downgrades take effect at the start of your next billing cycle. All your data and settings are preserved during plan changes.
What happens if I exceed my plan limits?
For Starter and Professional plans, overage charges apply automatically ($1.50/1,000 minutes for Starter, $1.25/1,000 for Professional). Enterprise plans have custom allowances. We'll notify you at 80% usage so you can upgrade if needed.
Do unused minutes roll over?
No, streaming minutes reset at the beginning of each billing cycle. If you consistently use more than your plan includes, consider upgrading to a higher tier or an annual plan for better value.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover), ACH transfers, and wire transfers for Enterprise customers. Annual plans can be paid via invoice. Annual subscriptions receive a 20% discount.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time with no cancellation fees. Your service continues until the end of your current billing period. We retain your data for 30 days after cancellation in case you want to reactivate.
Do you offer educational or nonprofit discounts?
Yes! We offer 25% off for verified educational institutions and registered nonprofits. Contact our sales team with your organization details to apply for the discount.
What's included in the free tier?
Our free tier includes basic streaming capabilities with 5,000 minutes per month, 1 team member, community support, and access to WebRTC and RTMP protocols. Perfect for testing and small-scale projects.
How does Enterprise pricing work?
Enterprise pricing is customized based on your specific needs including usage volume, required features, support level, and compliance requirements. Contact our sales team for a personalized quote and volume discounts.
Is there a setup fee?
No, there are no setup fees for any plan. You can start streaming immediately after signup. Enterprise customers may optionally purchase implementation services for complex integrations.
Save 50-70% While Getting More
Switch from Mux, Wistia, or Cloudflare Stream and unlock 5 protocols, faster integration, and enterprise support. Start free with no credit card. Most customers save $15,000+ annually.