VOS solutions are the most trusted alternatives
to Azure Media Services (AMS)

 
AMS got you started, and VOS® solutions can take you all the way.
Explore why VOS solutions are the Microsoft recommended AMS alternatives for live streaming services.

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Power up your media services with VOS solutions

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Market-leading technology

With VOS solutions, get access to Harmonic’s legacy of advanced technology and years of industry expertise. The solutions are packed with robust features including multi-channel, multi-language audio, HDR, SRT, AI-enabled encoding and more.

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Built for flexibility and growth

VOS solutions offer tailored customization catering to diverse video workflows. Unlike their alternatives, VOS solutions seamlessly unite the entire media processing chain, all while allowing flexibility in their capabilities to meet specific needs.

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Powerful, easy-to-use APIs

Seamlessly set up and operate your media services with VOS solutions. Save time and boost end-to-end media processing efficiencies with our user-friendly APIs.

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Secure, reliable streaming experiences

Ensure a smooth and protected streaming experience for all audiences. Deliver uninterrupted live video to viewers, eliminating disruptions, buffering and pixelation.

VOS solutions vs AMS feature comparison

Choose VOS solutions as the best Microsoft AMS alternative to retain and excel existing media services.
Enjoy access to additional and advanced features to take your media workflows to the next level.
SRT/RTMP Live Ingest Support

SRT/RTMP Live Ingest 

Live Event Streaming support

Live Event Streaming

Dynamic Packaging Support

Dynamic Packaging

Dynamic Encryption Support

Dynamic Encryption

Source & Output Preview Support

Source & Output Preview

1080p60 encoding support

1080p60 Encoding

Multi-channel Audio Encoding

Multi-Channel Audio Encoding 

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Thumbnail Preview

Playout Support

Playout

Simplified API/UI Workflow

Channel Assembly

Server-Side Dynamic Ad Insertion

Server-Side Dynamic Ad Insertion

Forensic Watermarking Support

Forensic Watermarking

Simplified API/UI Workflow

Geo-Redundancy
with Synchronization

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Azure Media Services

SRT/RTMP Live Ingest Support

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Live Event Streaming support

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Dynamic Packaging Support

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Dynamic Encryption Support

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Source & Output Preview Support

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1080p60 encoding support

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Multi-channel Audio Encoding

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Thumbnail Preview

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Playout Support

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Simplified API/UI Workflow

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Server-Side Dynamic Ad Insertion

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Forensic Watermarking Support

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Simplified API/UI Workflow

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VOS.io

SRT/RTMP Live Ingest Support

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Live Event Streaming support

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Dynamic Packaging Support

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Dynamic Encryption Support

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Source & Output Preview Support

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1080p60 encoding support

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Multi-channel Audio Encoding

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Thumbnail Preview

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Playout Support

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Simplified API/UI Workflow

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Server-Side Dynamic Ad Insertion

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Forensic Watermarking Support

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Simplified API/UI Workflow

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VOS360 Media

SRT/RTMP Live Ingest Support

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Live Event Streaming support

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Dynamic Packaging Support

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Dynamic Encryption Support

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Source & Output Preview Support

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1080p60 encoding support

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Multi-channel Audio Encoding

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Thumbnail Preview

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Playout Support

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Simplified API/UI Workflow

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Server-Side Dynamic Ad Insertion

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Forensic Watermarking Support

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Compare pricing options

Harmonic maintains a consistent global pricing structure that simplifies pricing calculation. We bill based solely on the actual minutes of services you use, ensuring fair and transparent cost allocation.

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Azure Media Services
Running state:
$0.0165/minute ($0.99/hour)
 
Standby state:
$0.0124/minute ($0.742/hour)
 
Live transcription:
Available with additional costs
 
Price breakdown for live events
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VOS.io
Running state:
$0.015/minute ($0.90/hour)
 
Standby state:
$0.008/minute ($0.5/hour)
 
Live transcription:
$0.02/minute ($1.20/hour)
 
Price breakdown for live events
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VOS360 Media SaaS
Starting at
$1,000.00
 
Annual
billing cycle
 
Unlimited 
customizations
 

Learn more about the VOS solution that is right for you

For business and industry professionals looking for a ready-to-use video streaming solution.

VOS.io provides Harmonic's high-quality standards and robust security measures backed by exceptional support. It offers features comparable to Azure Media Services.

For media and entertainment professionals seeking a customizable solution for advanced video workflows.

VOS360 Media includes an extensive feature set, 24/7 monitoring and a commitment to
99. 995% service uptime.