Comparing Adaptive Streaming Technologies

Are you wondering how various adaptive streaming technologies compare? A new comparison chart of the latest technologies from Microsoft, Adobe, and Apple may provide the answers.

Media delivery using adaptive streaming is becoming more pervasive. As end users experience the latest generation of media streaming and player technologies, their expectations are raised for all of their online video, both in terms of playback quality and interactivity. For many, adaptive streaming provides the best instant-on video experience they have ever seen online.

At the same time, developers are looking for the most effective way to build a compelling browser-based video application using their using their existing skill sets. Content producers want to attract the largest number of users, and potentially the highest loyalty-building and monetization opportunities, by offering a differentiated experience. Content distributors want massive scalability, proven reliability, rich analytics, three-screens reach, and lowest cost.

At a high level, various flavors of adaptive streaming meet some of these needs. However, when you dive into the details, IIS Smooth Streaming does a better job of meeting all of these requirements.

To compare technologies, please see our Adaptive Streaming Comparison article.