Video streaming infrastructure for live and VOD
One platform to ingest, transcode, protect, and deliver video worldwide. Adaptive bitrate transcoding, global CDN, and customizable player are all included.
What's included with Gcore Video Streaming
Transcoding included
Improve playback quality on any device or connection with adaptive bitrate transcoding for HLS, DASH, and MP4 included at no extra cost.
CDN included
Deliver video to audiences worldwide with 210+ points of presence, 200+ Tbps network capacity, and 30 ms average response time.
Player included
Embed a lightweight, customizable player that supports web and mobile browsers with adaptive bitrate streaming for live and VOD.
Use the video stack you need
Start with the simplest architecture for your workflow, scale, and internal video expertise.
Complete video streaming platform
- Live streaming with RTMP, SRT, or WebRTC WHIP ingest and HLS, LL-HLS, or MPEG-DASH delivery
- VOD adaptive bitrate transcoding with HLS, MPEG-DASH, and MP4 output
- AI-powered transcription and moderation
- Built-in player, secure token protection, and webhooks for automation
- Free Full HD (1080p) transcoding with advanced options for resolutions up to 8K
Video CDN for existing video workflows
- Keep your existing encoder, packager, and storage infrastructure
- Reduce origin load and absorb traffic spikes with edge caching
- Deliver through an optimized CDN configuration for HLS, LL-HLS, MPEG-DASH, LL-DASH CMAF, and MP4 at global scale
- Pay only for delivery, without paying for transcoding
What you can build
User-to-audience live streaming
Let creators and users go live from your mobile app, then deliver low-latency playback to broad audiences worldwide without building your own streaming pipeline.
Live streaming from the browser
Launch live sessions when you do not have a mobile app flow, using browser-based or external camera capture and low-latency delivery for viewers worldwide.
24/7 broadcast channels
Run always-on TV and broadcaster streams with reliable delivery for large audiences, whether you need modern low-latency streaming or classic HLS MPEG-TS playback.
Vertical video platforms
Create a user-generated content experience around short vertical videos, so your audience can discover and watch creator content smoothly across devices.
Premium VOD viewing
Upload professional video and turn it into a polished cinema-style viewing experience that is ready to publish to your audience.
CDN-only delivery control
Keep your existing media workflow and add managed delivery rules, stronger traffic control, or MultiCDN when you only need better global distribution.
Estimate costs
Use pricing to compare managed streaming and CDN-only delivery. Start with self-serve plans and move to enterprise pricing as you scale.
- Start for free to test live, VOD, or player workflows
- Use the pricing page and calculator for usage-based planning
- Get started with per-minute pricing, or move to enterprise plans with per-gigabyte delivery
- Talk to an expert for enterprise sizing and architecture
Frequently asked questions
What is Gcore Video Streaming used for?
Gcore Video Streaming helps teams launch live channels, on-demand libraries, secure playback, and global video delivery without stitching together multiple vendors. You can use the full platform for ingest, transcoding, playback, and delivery, or use Video CDN only when you already have your own media pipeline.
Why is video encoding free?
Free basic video encoding helps teams launch faster without adding another media processing vendor. Gcore can offer this because streaming runs on infrastructure we own and operate across CDN, cloud, and storage, which makes the full workflow more efficient and easier to package as one service.
Can I use my own storage?
Yes via Video CDN. If you already store prepared video in your own S3-compatible storage, you can use Video CDN to deliver it globally without moving to a fully managed streaming workflow. This is a good fit for teams that want to keep their existing storage architecture and add Gcore as the delivery layer.
Can I use my own encoder?
Yes via Video CDN. If your encoder or packager already produces the formats you need, you can keep that setup and use Video CDN for global delivery. This is useful when your team already has established live production workflows and only needs fast, reliable distribution.
Can I use Gcore CDN per-gigabyte pricing for streaming services?
Yes for Full Platform and Video CDN. Enterprise customers can use Gcore with per-gigabyte delivery pricing when that model fits their traffic profile better than per-minute billing. This option works especially well for teams who want to fine-tune CDN and storage, while transcoding remains charged per minute when it is used.
Do you offer discounts for high traffic or processing volume?
Yes. If your traffic or video processing volume is higher than the levels covered by public pricing, Gcore may offer custom commercial terms. This helps growing teams align cost with scale and plan enterprise delivery, storage, or architecture needs more predictably.
Do you provide developer tools and docs?
Yes. Gcore provides product documentation, step-by-step guides, SDKs, webhooks, and an MCP server so developers can automate video workflows and integrate streaming into existing products, backends, and AI-driven systems more quickly.
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Start streaming
Launch a managed video workflow, or keep your existing stack and use Gcore CDN for global delivery.